HCC Podcasts
John and Shealan recorded a series of interviews which explore the importance of understanding ourselves and some of the mental and emotional health issues that we face. They explore questions such as why it is so important to understand ourselves and our temperaments, the root causes of anxiety and depression and how to help ourselves and others. Important issues such as relationship conflict and healing are also covered. The discussions are practical and very helpful - well worth listening to!
HCC Podcast 13: Fathers
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Our relationship with our father is one of the most significant relationships in our lives. In this podcast John and Shealan explore the ways in which our lives have been affected by our dads who, in some cases, may have been emotionally absent, or even abusive. In this recording John helps us to work through these issues to find healing and peace. He also offers excellent practical and biblical advice on the challenging responsibility of being a dad.
Click here to download the podcast.
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The following reading is helpful in exploring some of the principles discussed in this podcast in more detail -
- Bible Insight: 'Love in human form' in which John writes about the Fatherhood of God.
- Understanding Yourself Step One course notes: Session 5: Who am I? - explore how our identity is formed and how affirmation takes place in our formative years.
- Understanding Yourself Step Three course notes: Sessions 2 & 3: Understanding and changing family patterns
- Understanding Yourself Step Three course notes: Session 5: Have you got a piece missing? - explore healthy parent/ child relationships.
HCC Podcast 12: Healing
If God loves us and is all powerful why do more people not get healed?
How do we differentiate between faith and wishful thinking when we pray for healing?
How do we differentiate between faith and wishful thinking when we pray for healing?
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John and Shealan discuss these important questions in this podcast. John shares his personal journey with cancer and offers a biblical perspective on healing. It is a very inspiring and helpful discussion. Click here to download the podcast 'Healing'.
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John has written an article entitled 'Healing' which also addresses these questions - click to read.
We held two Zoom Bible studies on this important subject last year - click here for details and to listen to the recordings of the studies.
We held two Zoom Bible studies on this important subject last year - click here for details and to listen to the recordings of the studies.
HCC Podcast 11: How do we handle relationship conflict?
Conflict is part of life - understanding ourselves and others is a key factor in its resolution. In this podcast John and Shealan discuss conflict within family relationships, with friends and in a church or work setting. John offers helpful practical advice on how and when to stand up for yourself and how to understand the other person.
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Click here to download the podcast 'How do we handle relationship conflict?'
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Further reading of particular relevance to this podcast is an article written by John on 'Essentials in relationships' and his Bible insight based on 2 Peter 3:18 entitled 'The tricky business of relationships'. It will also be worth visiting our Introduction to understanding page.
HCC Podcast 10: How to help others - and yourself!
In this episode the conversation focuses upon how to help others who are struggling ... and in the process many helpful insights into how to help ourselves to make good choices are shared.
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Click here to download the podcast 'How to help others - and yourself!' |
Further reading of particular relevance to this podcast is an article written by John entitled 'Be wise' - click to read. John has also written two very helpful articles about how to make good choices - 'Processing emotions' and 'The story of will'.
HCC Podcast 9: What is church?
In their latest podcast Shealan asks John what church is supposed to look like. John explains that relationships and the ability to connect with vulnerability and strength at introvert level should lie at the heart of church. They explore together what this looks like in practice - a lively discussion that's well worth listening to!
For further reading and details of our Bible studies on 'The foundational principles of church' visit our 'What is church?' page.
HCC Podcast 8: You have an introvert - live in it!
In this podcast John explains the value of the introvert temperaments, the important of living from our introvert and how to make that transition.
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Click here to download the podcast 'You have an introvert - live in it!' |
Further reading to explore these ideas further:
HCC Podcast 7: Understanding ME/CFS
In this podcast John outlines the root causes of ME/CFS and he and Shealan discuss how to help yourself, or help a friend or family member who is experiencing CFS.
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Click here to download the podcast 'Understanding ME/CFS'. |
Click here for further information on ME/CFS.
HCC Podcast 6: Understanding depression
John and Shealan discuss the roots of depression, which lie within the Melancholic temperament, and John offers helpful insights into dealing with that depression.
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Click here to download the podcast 'Understanding depression'. |
Click here for more information on understanding depression.
HCC Podcast 5: Understanding anxiety
In John's fifth interview with Shealan he outlines the causes of anxiety and offers helpful insights into dealing with that anxiety.
Click here for further insights into understanding anxiety.
HCC Podcast 4: Understanding the extrovert temperaments
In this interview John outlines the traits of the two extrovert temperaments - the Sanguine and the Choleric.
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Click here to download the podcast 'Understanding the extrovert temperaments'.
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HCC Podcast 3: Understanding the introvert temperaments
In the third podcast John outlines the traits of the two introvert temperaments - the Melancholic and Phlegmatic - and gives a brief explanation of the 'Double introvert' temperament combination.
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Click here to download the podcast ' Understanding the introvert temperaments'.
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HCC Podcast 2: Understanding identity
In this episode John and Shealan discuss the dynamic between the introvert and extrovert temperaments and how to live in the depth of the introvert. John explains the foundations of identity - security, self-worth and significance - and the role God's family can play in laying these foundations when they were missing in our early years.
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Click here to download the podcast 'Understanding identity'. |
Click here to visit our 'Understanding identity' page.
HCC Podcast 1: Introduction to understanding
In his first interview with Shealan John outlines the background to the Understanding Yourself resources and explains why it's important to understand ourselves and our temperaments. He gives a brief explanation of the temperaments - for further information on temperaments click here.
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Click here to download the podcast 'Introduction to understanding'. |
Click here for information on understanding yourself and the reasons why it is so important.
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