Redeeming Heartache

The blog is a collection of stories, reflections, and resources that explore the intersection of faith, mental health, and culture.

Calling & Character: Prophet, Priest, King

Calling & Character: Prophet, Priest, King

In this episode of the podcast, Dan and Rachael are joined by Cathy Loerzel, Executive Vice President of The Allender Center, to begin a conversation about a particular aspect of...

Which of the Six Types Are You? With Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel

Which of the Six Types Are You? With Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel

This is another episode we would pay you to listen to if we could. Do you approach your friendships, your work, or the pain in your life more as the...

The Making of Redeeming Heartache

The Making of Redeeming Heartache

What goes into the creation of a book? In this special episode, we take a deep dive into the making of Dr. Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel’s new release, Redeeming...

Able to Love, Willing to Grieve, Part One

Able to Love, Willing to Grieve, Part One

For the next two weeks, Cathy Loerzel, Executive Director of The Allender Center, will write about the before and after of childbirth—a difficult, life-changing process that has increased both her...

Redeeming Heartache with Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel

Redeeming Heartache with Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel

This week, Karrie talks with renowned Psychologist, Dr. Dan Allender, and trauma expert, Cathy Loerzel, MA about their new co-authored book, Redeeming Heartache. This book will help you recognize what...

Goodbye Old Friend

Goodbye Old Friend

In the chaos and urgency of tragedy, it is difficult to slow down and allow ourselves to grieve. As our adult self makes decisions and takes action, can we still...

Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Our True Calling

Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Our True Calling

Cathy Loerzel and Dan Allender join me today to talk about their newly published book Redeeming Heartache: How Past Suffering Reveals Our True Calling. Cathy and Dan reflect on what...

Redeeming Heartache and Trauma with Dan Allender and Cathy Loezel

Redeeming Heartache and Trauma with Dan Allender and Cathy Loezel

Have you ever found yourself asking, “Why did this happen to me?” When we listen to guests of this show, authors of bestselling books, or public speakers, one thing is...

Redeeming Heartache

Redeeming Heartache

Does past heartache seem to dictate your present life? This week, Steve and the gang sit down with authors Dan Allender and Cathy Loerzel to discuss a new path toward...

Living Centered While Acknowledging Our Painful Past

Living Centered While Acknowledging Our Painful Past

Many of us have been told, "Don't dwell in the past." But the truth about trauma is that if we don't acknowledge, name, and honor our past pain, it will...

Redeeming Heartache: Trauma is Profound, Healing is Possible

Redeeming Heartache: Trauma is Profound, Healing is Possible

Part of what it means to be human is to suffer, but there’s a way to move through it that brings joy and goodness to both you and the world...

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