Harmonize: Developing Church Communities That Heal

"Health is a journey; its not a destination". This is a central tenant and principle of holistic health. But what does this idea of holistic health add to our understanding of what it means to show up authentically and resiliently as who God's made us to be. Join Harmonize host Ruth Jefferson and Special Guest Sarah Gallander of the Wellness Matrix as they dive into these questions and more.

Could there be a powerful connection between faith and health? In this stimulating conversation, we uncover the profound influence of Scripture on our health journey. We dive headfirst into challenging themes such as spiritual warfare and community, drawing from the wisdom of passages such as those in Isaiah, Ecclesiastes, and 1 Peter. We also take a look at the reality that health can be a difficult subject in certain communities of color due to the lasting effects of historical medical experimentation.

Sarah's story is made even more powerful not just because of her advocacy but also because of her own experience with walking down the challenging path of Lyme Disease while navigating the world of Big Pharma. Today, she shares her personal journey with us, providing insights into the shortcomings of conventional medicine, and the role of nutrition and holistic health in helping to bolster its practice and in helping you to take ownership of your story. Together, we explore how faith can be a pillar of strength in our struggles and how God's promise of renewal carries us through the darkest valleys. 

Lastly, we delve into the pressing issue of mistrust in medicine and the dire need for patient-centered care. Join us for this enlightening conversation that interweaves health, faith, and authenticity.

The Harmonize Podcast is a part of the 501(c)3 organization, Voice of the Middle Ground. Because of this, we depend on donations from financial partners like you to continue to improve and promote offerings like this podcast. To our current sponsors, thank you. Find out how you can become an active sponsor of this podcast here.

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It's a new season. It's a new day. And, it all starts here. Stay tuned for the release of the first episode of season 3 of Harmonize. You won't wan to miss this!

The Harmonize Podcast is a part of the 501(c)3 organization, Voice of the Middle Ground. Because of this, we depend on donations from financial partners like you to continue to improve and promote offerings like this podcast. To our current sponsors, thank you. Find out how you can become an active sponsor of this podcast here.

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Catch Ruth and Diamond as they continue the conversation about reshaping identity and answer the question of what this means from a Biblical perspective, how it relates to our relationships to each other, and how understanding and creating space for authenticity is key in embracing a Revelation 7 mindset.

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The Harmonize Podcast is a part of the 501(c)3 organization, Voice of the Middle Ground. Because of this, we depend on donations from financial partners like you to continue to improve and promote offerings like this podcast. To our current sponsors, thank you. Find out how you can become an active sponsor of this podcast here.

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Want to know something that's revolutionary? Understanding and embracing the value that God has placed into each of us and the role this has in who he's made us to be. In this episode, we review an interview with Dr. Scott Gostchock of Partner2Learn and take a bit of a deep dive into what all of this means for us as individuals and the life-changing impact this can have for us as a society.

This episode's reflection is by Dr. Scott Gostchock of Partner2Learn.

Have any questions or comments about this episode? E-mail us at admin@voiceofthemiddleground.com. Or, you can text us at 612.470.5419.

The Harmonize Podcast is a part of the 501(c)3 organization, Voice of the Middle Ground. Because of this, we depend on donations from financial partners like you to continue to improve and promote offerings like this podcast. To our current sponsors, thank you. Find out how you can become an active sponsor of this podcast here.

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To our listeners in Tanzania, Kenya, the United States, and yes even to our invisible Apple users, we say "Hello!" Welcome to the 4th episode of Harmonize 2.0. In this episode we talk about racial justice, the Church, community, a special event going on in January at Martin Luther College, and Pastor Aaron Robinson's upcoming podcast about what's up on the hill. This episode is pretty heavy listening in some places. So be prepared. And, as always, we can't wait to hear from you all. So, don't forget to text us at 612.470.5419 or to e-mail us at admin@voiceofthemiddleground.com and let's keep the conversation and the action going. 

The Harmonize Podcast is a part of the 501(c)3 organization, Voice of the Middle Ground. Because of this, we depend on donations from financial partners like you to continue to improve and promote offerings like this podcast. To our current sponsors, thank you. Find out how you can become an active sponsor of this podcast here.

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Stay tuned for an interview with Voice of the Middle Ground Founding Director, Ruth Jefferson and as Ruth Jefferson and Diamond Faucha talk about Voice of the Middle Ground's past, present, and hopes for the future. 

The reflection for this episode is presented by Pastor Mark Wenzel. 

The Harmonize Podcast is a part of the 501(c)3 organization, Voice of the Middle Ground. Because of this, we depend on donations from financial partners like you to continue to improve and promote offerings like this podcast. To our current sponsors, thank you. Find out how you can become an active sponsor of this podcast here.

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The Harmonize Podcast is a part of the 501(c)3 organization, Voice of the Middle Ground. Because of this, we depend on donations from financial partners like you to continue to improve and promote offerings like this podcast. To our current sponsors, thank you. Find out how you can become an active sponsor of this podcast here.

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They say if you want to keep your friends, you have to avoid talking about both religion and politics. We say, "Why not?" In this episode of Harmonize 2.0, we'll be talking about politics and the church, racial justice, community, and how we can work together toward change and toward the Revelation 7 view for diversity that's laid out for us in Revelation 7:9. Got some feedback or questions for one of our hosts or our special guest this episode, Pastor Jeff Gunn? Reach out to us by texting "Let's Get Political" to  612.470.5419.  We look forward to hearing from you!

The Harmonize Podcast is a part of the 501(c)3 organization, Voice of the Middle Ground. Because of this, we depend on donations from financial partners like you to continue to improve and promote offerings like this podcast. To our current sponsors, thank you. Find out how you can become an active sponsor of this podcast here.

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Join Ruth Jefferson and Pastors Aaron Glaeske and Mark Wenzel as they discuss the life issue and specifically look to answer the question: What does it mean to show love to and to walk with women; who are facing the difficult life situations that lead to decisions to have abortions, women who are struggling spiritually and in other ways because of past abortions, and also struggling mothers who do choose life. We understand that this topic may be sensitive for some listeners. So, if this is one of those more difficult topics for you, we invite you to revisit one of the older episodes of Harmonize. You can also reach out to us at admin@voiceofthemiddleground.com if you or someone you know is struggling with these realities and you'd like to know more about resources that could be helpful to you. You can also text "life" to 612.470.5419.

The Harmonize Podcast is a part of the 501(c)3 organization, Voice of the Middle Ground. Because of this, we depend on donations from financial partners like you to continue to improve and promote offerings like this podcast. To our current sponsors, thank you. Find out how you can become an active sponsor of this podcast here.

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Mental health. It's a topic that not that many people want to talk about even though it's gaining traction in some circles. But today, it's one we're going to talk about anyway. Join Diamond Faucha and Ruth Jefferson as they talk about mental health, counseling, intergenerational trauma, spiritual care, and other topics that are so important as we walk together as Christians and as part of the communities in which we live.

Want hear more about mental health from the Voice of the Middle Ground Team? Check out this playlist on our YouTube channel. And, don't forget to like and subscribe for more content as it's released.

If there's any topic that you want to hear us talk about in a future episode, or if you have questions about anything you see or hear presented in any of Voice of the Middle Ground's content, please feel free to reach out to us at admin@voiceofthemiddleground.com or to connect with us on Facebook @voiceofthemiddleground. We love to hear from you!

The Harmonize Podcast is a part of the 501(c)3 organization, Voice of the Middle Ground. Because of this, we depend on donations from financial partners like you to continue to improve and promote offerings like this podcast. To our current sponsors, thank you. Find out how you can become an active sponsor of this podcast here.

Your membership will also unlock exclusive content like bonus content from each episode.