The Chalice: Mental Health and Christian Faith

When Trust Is Shattered: Understanding Betrayal Trauma with Dr. Lorrie Slater

On this episode of The Chalice, we get to have a thoughtful and hope-filled conversation with Dr. Lorrie Slater, Licensed Professional Counselor, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, and Director of Henegar Counseling Center in Chattanooga, Tennessee. With decades of clinical experience, Dr. Slater offers insight into infidelity and betrayal trauma, how it impacts individuals emotionally and spiritually, and what healing and rebuilding trust can look like.

Faith, Identity, & the Female Body: A Conversation with Dr. Kathleen Bazile

In this thoughtful episode of The Chalice, Dr. Kathleen Bazile joins us to explore the intersection of mental health, womanhood, and faith. Drawing from her research on faith and body image and her work as a clinician, clinical mental health counseling educator, and her own lived experience, Dr. Bazile discusses what it means to support women through life transitions, how faith can shape healing, and how future counselors can ethically integrate their values into practice. From perimenopause to professional identity, this conversation is rich with wisdom for clinicians, educators, and anyone on a journey of self-acceptance and growth.

More Great Things To Come: Leadership, Legacy, and Life’s Third Quarter

In this inspiring episode of The Chalice, Richmont’s School of Ministry professor, Dr. Christopher L. Boyd, reflects on what he calls the “third quarter” of life and how to make the most of this season. Drawing from over 25 years of leadership across business, ministry, and nonprofit sectors, Dr. Boyd explores how we can lead with authenticity, steward our stories, and enter each season of life with purpose. Whether you're in your 20s or 60s, this episode will challenge and encourage you to believe there are still more great things to come.

Pouring into the Vessel: Self-Care and the Call to Counsel with Lyresa McGriff

In this powerful episode, Richmont alumni, counselor, educator, and entrepreneur Lyresa McGriff joins The Chalice to explore the spiritual and clinical importance of self-care for those called to care for others. Lyresa shares practical wisdom on launching a counseling career and insight from years of trauma-informed work, faith-based integration, and leadership in the mental health field.

Eternal Stories: Counseling, Calling, and 1 Corinthians 6

In this episode of The Chalice, Dr. Robert Duckworth explores the eternal weight of our personal stories through the lens of 1 Corinthians 6:1–3. Drawing from his work in prisons and clinical counseling, Dr. Duckworth unpacks how narrative therapy and biblical theology can help individuals reframe their past as preparation for divine purpose. From eschatological hope to practical counseling strategies, this conversation is a compelling reminder that every story matters — and every story continues.