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WGL Season 2: Episode 10 Compassionate Caregiving for Loved Ones

Many of us are being called to be caregivers for our parents, grandparents, grandchildren, siblings and friends. Victoria and Matt talk about some of the challenges, frustrations and the potential for God's grace in the middle of this often-affirming journey. Is it our job as a Christian? Can we tap into a new understanding and … Read more

WGL Season 2: Episode 9 Exploring Mental Health Throughout the Lifespan of Athletes

Join Victoria and Sharon Tittl as they discuss the importance of attending to the mental health of athletes. The 2024 Summer Olympics increased awareness of the mental health of athletes, such as Simone Biles. Many of us will never be elite athletes, yet the importance of attending to our mental health in sport is still … Read more

WGL Season 2: Episode 8 “Exploring Codependency in Relationships”

Victoria and Matt discuss the complexities of codependent relationships and behavior. Victoria talks about Melody Beatties' powerful book “Codependent No More” as an excellent resource for dealing with these often-unhealthy relationships in our lives. Whether we are unhealthily supporting an addict or our need to control another's behavior is destroying relationships, there is a way … Read more

WGL -Season 2: Episode 7: Holy Spirit and Matt’s Ghost Story

Hi Everyone! In this episode Victoria and I talk about the Holy Spirit. I grew up in the Catholic Church where the 3rd part of the Trinity was referred to as “The Holy Ghost”. That was a wild concept for a child to grasp. A ghost that was Holy…oh my! Our goal today is to … Read more

WGL -Season 2: Episode 6: Exploring the Scapegoat in Family Systems Theory

Join Matt and Victoria as they invite Laurie Bohrer into the studio to discuss what it means to be the scapegoat in family systems theory.  Scapegoat originates from the Bible’s reference to a goat upon which Aaron cast all the sins of Israel and then banished to the wilderness. The goat, though presumably blameless, was … Read more

WGL -Season 2: Episode 5: A Conversation with a First Responder about Trauma & Healing

Join Matt as he opens up a brave and honest conversation with First Responder, Jeff Goodlet, about his journey in healing with Jesus.  The world is a stressful place. You can see this stress boiling up in our relationships and on our streets and highways. Mental health has never been more important than it is … Read more

WGL -Season 2: Episode 4: Breaking Away from Dysfunctional Family Systems

Are we in need of change within our family system? Victoria and Matt discuss change, the risks, the rewards, but mostly open a dialog about the often-vital need for change within our family systems. Every family system has some degree of dysfunction! How do we navigate our own healthy ways of coping and growing within … Read more

WGL – Season 2: Episode 3 “Boy on the Run” Matt’s Personal Account of Dissociation

*Trigger Warning: Episode about dissociation and complex PTSD Join Matt and Victoria as they dive into Matt’s story of how dissociation protected him as a child and throughout his life.  Matt models the importance of story work as he unfolds for the listener his personal relationship with detaching from self so he could survive early … Read more

WGL – Season 2 Episode 2: An Invitation by Papa God to Gather in the Sacred Space of Grief

Join Victoria and Matt, with their guest Jaime as they explore the sacred nature of grief. Jaime talks of her suffering and the wonders of God’s love during the many in-betweens she endured with the loss of her father. We explore the choices we can make when faced with despair, loss, and grief. Jaime walks … Read more

WGL – Season 2 Episode 1 “When Hard Things get in the Way”

Hi!  This is Victoria and Matt and this is the second season of When Gathering Light. We want to thank everyone who tuned in during our first season. We certainly enjoyed our many guests, and hopefully we brought some light to our listeners.  We now turn the page to season two. Today we are going … Read more
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