The Pod at My Village

31. Toward an Understanding of Anger

In this episode, Phil and Mel talk about anger. They address the biblical mandate against improperly managing anger, the danger of downplaying anger, as well as the deeper roots of expressions of anger. They conclude in giving practical advise for those dealing with and feeling anger in family preservation ministry. For the Wheel of Emotions: https://canva.link/wjti6k8gjzpjbt0

30. A Conversation about the Church of Columbus (w/ Pastor Nick Nye)

This episode is about the Church of Columbus. Phil and Mel talk to Nick Nye, pastor and Executive Director of For Columbus. For Columbus is a collaborative of churches and kingdom minded businesses in Columbus, looking to unify for the Kingdom of God. This episode explores how Nick came into a city unity movement, the importance of unity in the church, markers of unity, and much more. We hope you enjoy! To learn more about For Columbus: https://www.forcolumbus.org/about

29. A Mentorship Hang (w/ the Knoop's, Journey, and Jhasir)

This episode is a long-awaited conversation with two mentor-mentee pairs: Skyler and Connor Knoop mentor sibling set Journey and Jhasir. In this episode we step into their relationship and hear about the mentorship program from the inside. Connor and Skyler also share about their experience with Mentorship in a separate conversation with Payton.

28. Establishing Strong Families (w/ Dr. Tom Edwards)

Part 2 with Tom Edwards -- toward building stronger families.

27. The Breakdown of the Family (w/ Tom Edwards)

In the first of a two-part conversation with Dr. Tom Edwards, Phil and Mel converse about the historic breakdown of the family unit in the United States. Dr. Edwards shares from his research from his latest book: "Rise and Rebuild: Why Black Families Matter", as well as from decades of experience.