MercyTalk with Nancy Alcorn

We continue our discussion on Key 4: Choosing to Forgive in our podcast series with Rachel, a Mercy staff member with a powerful story of forgiveness and redemption. Don't miss it!

This week, MercyTalk welcomes Shelly Alfred to the show to talk about the importance of forgiveness. Shelly is currently the Program Director at our Nashville home and has years of counseling and social work experience to draw on. Her seasoned approach to understanding forgiveness will help you know how to respond to deep wounds and minor offenses that life often brings.

On this week's episode of MercyTalk, guest host Jen Otero interviews Mercy staff member Ashley about how renewing the mind helped her overcome a painful situation in her family. Ashley's story and healing are evidence of God's Word being able to guide us through the storms of life.

This episode in our Ditch The Baggage podcast series is about the importance of renewing our mind with the truth of God's Word. MercyTalk host Melanie Carter explains this concept with helpful and practical examples that will unlock your understanding and bring freedom to your life!

This week we continue on the topic of "Healing Life Hurts" with a staff interview about finding healing after divorce. This podcast offers very helpful, practical, and honest answers from someone on the other side about how God brings us through painful situation.

We continue with our Ditch The Baggage podcast series today talking about practical insight for healing life's hurts. MercyTalk host Melanie Carter interviews counselor and Transitional Care manager Jen Otero about taking an assessment of the losses you've experienced in your life, and how to pray through those hurts.

This first episode in our Ditch The Baggage podcast series features Mercy's Founder and President, Nancy Alcorn as she talks about the importance of being committed to Christ as the starting point to overcoming painful life experiences. She also shares the incredible story of Dee, a former drug addict and prostitute, who is now a living testament to the freedom available in Christ.

This week's podcast features a special interview with Mercy's Founder and President, Nancy Alcorn​ as she highlights the seven keys to freedom found in her upcoming book, "Ditch the Baggage."

This week MercyTalk welcomes back counselor and staff member Jen Otero to help us understand how to practically and genuinely love people who are hurting.

This week MercyTalk welcomes counselor and author Bob Hamp, a true expert in his field, to discuss how you begin building a foundation to find freedom from emotional pain and destructive habits. Bob's insight and skill in teaching these principles is truly amazing. Watch for part two next week as well!

Getting to the source of people's pain means learning how to ask questions and listen for the answer. Host Melanie Carter, Mercy's Director of Outreach, interviews fellow staff member and professional counselor, Jen Otero to find out more on this week's podcast.

This week's episode includes an interview with youth pastor and Mercy staff member Kelly Fauscett about how to know if someone who is hurting is truly ready to receive help. Host Melanie Carter, Mercy's Director of Outreach, leads the discussion on knowing what your role is when a loved one is hurting.

Host Melanie Carter interviews Jen Otero, professional counselor and Mercy's Transitional Care Manager, about the importance of getting to the emotional root of destructive behavior in a person's life. Jen reminds us that there is always a WHY behind the WHAT, and gives hope for the people in our lives we are wanting to help.

Mercy's Director of Outreach, Melanie Carter, and Mercy's Executive Director, Christy Singleton, discuss new outreach initiatives. These initiatives include Nancy Alcorn's new book, "Ditch the Baggage," a companion video series, MPower training sessions, and an announcement about an exciting live event in Nashville. Listen in to find out how you can get involved!

This week's episode features Pastor Francis Anfuso, a regular teacher at our California Mercy home, as he shares with the residents about Finding Wholeness. Pastor Francis is also a regular speaker on KLOVE and Air 1 Radio, and the founding pastor of The Rock of Roseville church in Sacramento. His father's heart for the girls at Mercy will encourage you on your journey today!