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With You in the Weeds

With You in the Weeds

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 Do you feel stuck in the weeds between where you are and where you want to be? With You In The Weeds is hosted by two seasoned counselors who provide Christian therapy in their church. They are routinely “in the weeds” with their clients helping them navigate the hardships of life from a psychological and spiritual perspective. Listen now to hear honest conversations about how to manage your mental health, stress, emotions, relationships, parenting, marriage, and more! Co-hosted by John Tinnin, MDiv, MFT, and Lynn Roush, LPC. Joined by pastor Shay Roush, MDiv, and pastor/counselor Austin Conner, MDiv, PLPC. Let us know what topics you'd like us to discuss at withyou@thecrossingchurch.com. This podcast should not be used as a substitute for medical or mental health advice. Individuals are advised to seek independent medical advice, counseling, and/or therapy from a healthcare professional with respect to any medical condition, mental health issue, or health inquiry, including matters discussed on this podcast.All Rights Reserved Christianisme Hygiène et mode de vie sain Pastorale et évangélisme Psychologie Psychologie et santé mentale Spiritualité
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  • What Fuels Your Addiction?

    What Fuels Your Addiction?
    Sep 24 2025
    Why does addiction feel like an unstoppable river, sweeping you or someone you love further downstream? As part of our “Dealing With Your Addictions” series, hosts Austin Conner and John Tinnin explore the streams that fuel addiction by combining their years of ministry and counseling experience to help you navigate the invisible forces at work in your life. They identify 5 streams that contribute to the addictive cycle: Genetics Upbringing/attachment Choice Cultural influences Cosmic/spiritual forces Then they explain how shame is a hidden undercurrent that runs beneath this powerful river and intensifies the struggle with feelings of unworthiness and isolation. Addiction drowns out God’s love and presence, but there are important takeaways from this conversation that you can put into practice: First, map your personal "rivers"—assess which streams in your life contribute to your struggle and journal their influence. Second, embrace your agency, however small, and ask yourself, “Am I ready to change?” Third, seek connection over isolation. No matter how hard you try, you can’t do it alone. Finally, rest in Scripture’s promises—Romans 8:1 (there is no condemnation for those in Christ), 1 John 2:1 (Jesus is your advocate), and Matthew 11:28 (Jesus offers rest for those who are exhausted by the struggle)—and pray for God’s strength, knowing he’s already there with you in the weeds. Our hope and prayer is that when you listen to this episode, you will leave with a desire to show others (and yourself) compassion, a greater sense of humility given the complexity of addiction, and tangible reminders of hope that health and healing are possible. Connect with us & Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Website: withyouintheweeds.com Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds X: withyou_weeds If you love listening to WYITW, would you please leave us a 5 star rating and a review? Your feedback helps us reach more people!
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    50 min
  • Why You Do What You Don’t Want to Do

    Why You Do What You Don’t Want to Do
    Sep 17 2025
    Why do you keep chasing the very thing that chains you down? The dopamine rush from drinking, shopping, binge eating or mindless scrolling is fleeting and leaves you feeling emptier than before. But, you feel helpless to make a different choice. The title of this episode captures the heart of the human dilemma for every person - not just someone caught in the throes of addiction. We all have an idea of what we’re supposed to do, and sometimes we actually do it. But then other times we all get in our own way and don’t deliver. In fact, we often do the exact opposite of what we know we should do. Hosts Austin Conner and Shay Roush kick off the second episode of our "Dealing with Your Addictions" series by peering through a biblical lens at the age-old struggle of why we do what we don’t want to do. Drawing from Romans 1, they frame addiction not just as a clinical trap but as desires with deeper roots—a misguided quest for fulfillment apart from God, where good gifts like money or sex twist into controlling idols that promise salvation but deliver bondage. As you listen, you’ll come to understand the spectrum of addictions, from "little a" habits like hiding shopping sprees to "capital A" devastators like raging alcoholism or destructive drug use, all rooted in unhealed hurts and the illusion of a "warm hug" from temporary relief. Yet this conversation offers a profound hope: No matter your past or number of relapses, in Christ you're washed, sanctified, and justified—God's love remains steadfast, unshaken by our harmful habits. When you take the first step of radical honesty and bring your hidden struggles into the light, you’ll learn that God’s love is greater than your addiction and doesn’t change your identity in Christ as a beloved child of God. Connect with us & Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Website: withyouintheweeds.com Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds X: withyou_weeds If you love listening to WYITW, would you please leave us a 5 star rating and a review? Your feedback helps us reach more people!
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    44 min
  • Addiction: The 6 A's You Need to Know

    Addiction: The 6 A's You Need to Know
    Sep 10 2025
    Do you ever feel like you want to escape from reality? Do you find yourself repeating habits that cause more problems than they solve? We think that addiction is a universal struggle that is also a surprising gift that can lead you closer to God. We are kicking off a new series called "Dealing with Your Addictions" because we want to empower you to face yourself honestly by helping you understand the complex world of addiction. Listen as hosts Lynn Roush and John Tinnin introduce the six A's of addiction so you can gain insight into the reasons behind your deepest struggles. We emphasize that addiction is not an unforgivable sin but can actually be a gift that, when explored, reveals the heart’s deepest needs for God’s love and healing. The 6 A’s you need to know are: Avoidance: Using substances or behaviors to escape painful emotions or realities, like shame, emptiness, loneliness or guilt. Affect Regulation: Seeking quick fixes (e.g., alcohol, social media) to manage intense emotions instead of processing them. Attachment: Unmet needs for being seen, soothed, safe, and secure drive reliance on substances or processes as pseudo-comfort. Abuse: Escalating use to harmful levels, chasing diminishing rewards due to the brain’s rewiring. Adverse Consequences: Negative impacts on relationships, health, work or finances from escalating conflict and stress. Addict Brain: Defense mechanisms (rationalization, denial) and neurological changes (e.g., dopamine craving that brings temporary satisfaction) perpetuate addiction. We invite you to get curious through this series as we explore a biblical perspective on addiction, and dive into specific addictions such as alcohol, marijuana, sex and porn, food, shopping, gambling, religion and the many other ways we seek comfort through substances or behaviors. Connect with us & Subscribe to our weekly newsletter! Website: withyouintheweeds.com Instagram: @withyouintheweeds Facebook: @withyouintheweeds X: withyou_weeds If you love listening to WYITW, would you please leave us a 5 star rating and a review? Your feedback helps us reach more people!
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    46 min
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