It's ok to not be ok!

It's our annual back-to-school episode and our time to process all of the emotions that this time of year brings. As your kiddos and their teachers go back to school, pray this blessing over them: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uZ55mDL7dA0 This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. @lutherancounselingservicesfl @itsoktonotbeokpodcast lcsfl.com

In this episode, we tackle the books written by Solomon. There is a lot of wisdom to be found in these books still today and we hope you can find some to apply to your life as you listen! This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. lcsfl.com @itsoktonotbeokpodcast @lutherancounselingservicesfl

Megan and Laura discuss Mel Robbin's "Let Them" theory in this episode. This theory says, "When you "Let Them" do whatever it is that they want to do, it creates more control and emotional peace for you and a better relationship with the people in your life." For more about the "Let Them" theory: https://www.melrobbins.com/podcasts/episode-70 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sEDZwG6bFss This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. lcsfl.com @itsoktonotbeokpodcast @lutherancounselingservicesfl

We *finally* made it through the Book of Psalms and our lucky listeners get to hear our insights in this episode. This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. @itsoktonotbeokpodcast @lutherancounselingservicesfl

The month of May means another discussion about mental health. This one is a little more personal as it's been awhile and we've both had a lot going on. We talk dogs, our devotional life... or lack there of, and how 8 minutes can make an impact on someone's life. We are back and we are setting goals to get back on track! This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. @lutherancounselingservicesfl @itsoktonotbeokpodcast

"I know that my redeemer lives." In this episode, we talk through our thoughts on the book of Job. We both really enjoyed this book even though there were things that confused and frustrated us. Job was an authentic believer and there is a lot we can learn from him and his story. This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. @itsoktonotbeokpodcast @lutherancounselingservicesfl lcsfl.com

This time of year comes with all the emotions - excitement, stress, joy, anxiety... right now we aren't feeling too Christmasy, and that's ok. This year looks different for everyone, but one thing is always consistent - the reason we celebrate... Jesus' birth. This podcast is brought to you bu Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. @lutherancounselingservicesfl @itsoktonotbeokpodcast lcsfl.com

While we will not be making it through the Bible in a year, we did make it through some challenging books. As always, we found these books hard to get through but, of course, learned more about our God and in the end, found these books more relatable as we took it all in. This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. @lutherancounselingservicesfl @itsoktonotbeokpodcast lcsfl.com

And we're back! It's been a little while since we've been able to chat. Maybe that's becuase we've been "stuck in the mud". This episode's conversation is about a little TED Talk from Simon Sinek, an author and inspirational speaker. We talk burn out, the importance of having the right people in our lives, and how to do a little self reflection on who you might need to have in the mud with you. This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. @itsoktonotbeokpodcast @lutherancounselingservicesfl lcsfl.com

Join us as we chat all things First and Second Kings. Honestly, between summer schedules and the content of these books, we both struggled to get through them. But as always, God spoke to us in different ways and we share our insights from these books in this episode. This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. @lutherancounselingservicesfl @itsoktonotbeokpodcast lcsfl.com

It's that time again! Last year we were cheersing with Mimosas after our kids went back to school, but this year we are trying to stay afloat. Busy schedules, new routines, new laws, and so much more going into this year. If you're feeling a little chaotic at the start of this new school year, this episode is for you! This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. lcsfl.com @lutherancounselingservicesfl @itsoktonotbeokpodcast

Continuing our chat about our time reading the Bible, this episode focuses on 1st and 2nd Samuel. These books are filled with great men who have significant flaws but God still uses them to accomplish some great things. Many of these men struggle with what voice to listen to... something we find ourselves struggling with, too. This episode is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. lcsfl.com @itsoktonotbeokpodcast @lutherancounselingservicesfl

Both of our firstborns just happen to be boys with June birthdays (when this was supposed to be released - whoops) so we thought it would be fun to chat all things being a boy mama. We talk about the similarities and differences between our two boys, the different phases of life we are experiencing with them and how they affect us as their mom, and what we love about raising boys. This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. @lutherancounselingservicesfl @itsoktonotbeokpodcast lcsfl.com

Judges and Ruth - two VERY opposite books but both with many lessons to learn. In this episode, we spend some time dissecting our time in these two books focusing a lot on how God uses women in powerful ways in these books. Judges is a hard pill to swallow but there are a lot of lessons to learn from it and Ruth tells a beautiful story of love and dedication. This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services. lcsfl.com @lutherancounselingservicesfl @itsoktonotbeokpodcast

Why does it seem like the month of May is stressful? Everything just seems to pile up, and then we add in some unnecessary "mom guilt, " and the month just seems to become a mess. In this episode, we chat about the stresses we have experienced this May, Mother's Day, mom guilt, and more. Not sure there is really a resolution to it all but we are here to relate with you and let you know you aren't alone if May is overwhelming to you too lcsfl.com @itsoktonotbeokpodcast @lutherancounselingservicesfl

Dissecting Deuteronomy and Joshua in this episode. Sharing what we learned, what confuses us, and what we find relatable. While the stories from the Old Testament seem so old, the more consistently we are in the Word, we are finding it relatable and are seeing God at work in the lives of the Isrealites. This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. @lutherancounselingservicesfl lcsfl.com @itsoktonotbeokpodcast

May is Mental Health Awareness Month so in this episode we focus in on all things mental health. We share some of our own mental health journeys, talk about what are the main issues in our offices right now, and end with each taking our own mental health screenings. Follow us on social media for more throughout Mental Health Awareness Month - @lutherancounselingservicesfl Follow this link to take your own mental health screening - https://screening.mhanational.org/screening-tools/ If you are experiencing a mental health crisis, dialing 988 will take you to a 24/7 monitored hotline. This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. lcsfl.com

“The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you; the Lord turn his face toward you and give you peace.” Numbers 6:24-26 The book of Numbers is chalked full of well, numbers, and a lot of laws. But it is also full of grace filled messages like this blessings. It can be easy to get caught up in all the law and death and almost harshness of God in this book but there is also a lot of love, grace and preparation for what the future holds for the Isrealites. Join in on the conversation as we continue to chat about our thoughts on our journey through Scipture focusing on the book of Numbers in this episode. This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. @itsoktonotbeokpodcast @lutherancounselingservicesfl lcsfl.com

How do you feel about contentment? Are you content with life or is that something that you struggle with? Today, we are chatting all things contentment - where we are struggling, why it might be difficult to find in our lives, and finding true contentment in God. This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. lcsfl.com @lutherancounselingservicesfl @itsoktonotbeokpodcast

As we have mentioned in previous episodes, we will be reading through the Bible from Genesis all the way to Revelation as our devotion for the rest of the year (and probably a little more). We will be coming on once a month to chat about what we have learned or noticed throughout our time in Scripture. We do not claim to be Biblical experts, but we are real people who have no problems sharing their thoughts and questions. Join us on our journey through Scripture. This podcast is brought to you by Lutheran Counseling Services in Winter Park, FL. @lutherancounselingservicesfl @itsoktonotbeokpodcast lcsfl.com We are using this book as a guide - 52 Weeks in the Word: A Companion for Reading through the Bible in a Year by Trillia Newbell https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802428355?psc=1&ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details Another resource to explore if you need a start - @thebiblerecap... a daily chronological Bible Plan