https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thanks-it-has-pockets--5802391enChristianityCopyright Summer Shepherdhttps://d3wo5wojvuv7l.cloudfront.net/t_rss_itunes_square_1400/images.spreaker.com/original/051787e1e1f06405e4aa987ce6f31594.jpghttps://www.spreaker.com/podcast/thanks-it-has-pockets--5802391Tue, 24 Sep 2024 16:16:30 +0000Brave Podcast NetworkBrave Podcast Networkamanda@bravepodcastnetwork.comBy pulling back the curtain on a lifetime of successes and failures in the art of interpersonal communication, Summer Shepherd offers her listeners weekly encouragement to shirk the superficial and dive deep. Through the offering of bite-sized lessons...cleanserialhttp://www.pocketspod.comLet’s do this thing! Welcome to “Thanks! It Has Pockets.” Man, I am so excited to go on this journey with you. Together we’ll explore how you can go deeper in your conversation and forge richer relationships through the power of storytelling. Featuring short lessons each week we’ll progress from the “why” into the “how” and forge ]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53328740Fri, 24 Mar 2023 21:39:51 +0000Brave Podcast NetworkLet’s do this thing! Welcome to “Thanks! It Has Pockets.” Man, I am so excited to go on this journey with you. Together we’ll explore how you can go deeper in your conversation and forge richer relationships through the power of storytelling....Let’s do this thing! Welcome to “Thanks! It Has Pockets.” Man, I am so excited to go on this journey with you. Together we’ll explore how you can go deeper in your conversation and forge richer relationships through the power of storytelling. Featuring short lessons each week we’ll progress from the “why” into the “how” and forge ]]>145a,christian,how,jesus,story,tell,toclean1fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/1-confessions-of-an-unapologetic-over-sharer--53330247Hey, what’s up? I’m Summer Shepherd and it is one heck of an honor to meet you. I can’t expect you to dive in deep with me if I’m not willing to let you get to know me a bit, so here we go. I’m going to spend a lot of time encouraging you to be honest about who you are, so I figure I should probably go first. Stay connected at pocketspod.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53330247Tue, 04 Apr 2023 07:05:01 +0000Brave Podcast NetworkHey, what’s up? I’m Summer Shepherd and it is one heck of an honor to meet you. I can’t expect you to dive in deep with me if I’m not willing to let you get to know me a bit, so here we go. I’m going to spend a lot of time encouraging you to be honest...Hey, what’s up? I’m Summer Shepherd and it is one heck of an honor to meet you. I can’t expect you to dive in deep with me if I’m not willing to let you get to know me a bit, so here we go. I’m going to spend a lot of time encouraging you to be honest about who you are, so I figure I should probably go first. Stay connected at pocketspod.com]]>662clean11fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/2-stories-that-make-us-cry--53330250Each of us has an example of a movie, a book, or a story that broke through our defenses and got to our heart. How did it pull it off? What makes us relate to one story over another? How can we apply that to our interpersonal communication? That’s what we’re exploring on this week’s episode. Stay connected at pocketspod.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53330250Tue, 11 Apr 2023 07:05:01 +0000Brave Podcast NetworkEach of us has an example of a movie, a book, or a story that broke through our defenses and got to our heart. How did it pull it off? What makes us relate to one story over another? How can we apply that to our interpersonal communication? That’s...Each of us has an example of a movie, a book, or a story that broke through our defenses and got to our heart. How did it pull it off? What makes us relate to one story over another? How can we apply that to our interpersonal communication? That’s what we’re exploring on this week’s episode. Stay connected at pocketspod.com]]>566clean12fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/3-journey-to-common-ground--53330253It’s easy to dismiss people for all the ways we’re different. It’s far more difficult to find what we have in common. This week we’ll explore how we can go about determining what the core themes of our key memories are, and how to utilize that self-discovery to forge connection. Stay connected at pocketspod.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53330253Tue, 18 Apr 2023 07:05:01 +0000Brave Podcast NetworkIt’s easy to dismiss people for all the ways we’re different. It’s far more difficult to find what we have in common. This week we’ll explore how we can go about determining what the core themes of our key memories are, and how to utilize that...It’s easy to dismiss people for all the ways we’re different. It’s far more difficult to find what we have in common. This week we’ll explore how we can go about determining what the core themes of our key memories are, and how to utilize that self-discovery to forge connection. Stay connected at pocketspod.com]]>713clean13fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/4-sitting-with-it-dr-melissa-mork--53637244https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53637244Tue, 25 Apr 2023 04:05:01 +0000Brave Podcast NetworkFor the last month we’ve been working to understand the power of story to connect people, and why we feel so impacted by certain stories. Today we invite in Dr. Melissa Mork. Dr. Mork is a therapist, the head of psychology at University of...859christian,faith,jesus,story,storytelllingclean14fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/5-face-it-and-embrace-it--53713398https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53713398Tue, 02 May 2023 05:52:37 +0000Brave Podcast NetworkOur exploration of storytelling to enrich relationships takes a big twist as we do an about-face to confront our own stories. Before we can engage with others, we need to face and embrace our own journey. You may need help to do so, and that's ok!...653clean15fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/6-pound-on-god-s-chest--53786850pocketspod.com]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53786850Tue, 09 May 2023 07:05:01 +0000Brave Podcast NetworkWhen we start the work of exploring and confronting our past, we may find ourselves getting angry. How often do we feel that but stuff it, because we think it would make God mad? God knows what’s in our hearts anyways. He can take us pounding on His...pocketspod.com]]>581christian,faith,god,jesus,story,tellingclean16fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/7-do-the-work--53935808]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/53935808Tue, 23 May 2023 07:05:01 +0000Brave Podcast NetworkEmotional healing is like working out. Good intentions only get you so far if you're not willing to put the work in. Easier said than done, I know. But the work is worth it. Before we can step into someone else's story, we need to confront and conquer...]]>589christian,faith,jesus,story,tellingclean17fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/8-the-importance-of-healing-lisa-williams--54108580https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54108580Tue, 06 Jun 2023 07:05:01 +0000Brave Podcast NetworkFacing our own mess and sifting through the damage and baggage isn't easy, isn't always fun. But I believe that it isn't something we'll regret on the other side, and it's something that is vital to our own journey into harnessing the power of story....1251christian,jesus,radio,story,tellingclean18fullhttps://www.spreaker.com/episode/9-stopper-your-mouth-and-open-your-ears--54537520https://api.spreaker.com/episode/54537520Tue, 20 Jun 2023 07:02:12 +0000Brave Podcast NetworkYour loquaciousness (or lack thereof) is not an indication of who you are as a listener. This week explore the importance of positioning yourself as a safe place in which others' stories can be held in trust. Before we can be great communicators, we...568clean19full