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Breaking Bread Podcast

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Around the meal table, needs are met. As participants we celebrate the common solution to our physical need - bread. While we do so, bread of another type is broken as well. Help, hope and encouragement are shared to meet the needs of our struggles, heartaches and questions. Breaking Bread is reminiscent of these life giving conversations. This podcast strives to meet some of our common needs thro... more

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Maps can be helpful in seeing a larger landscape. They help answer relevant questions such as "Where are we?", "Where am I going?", "What might I expect along the journey?". In this episode of Breaking Bread, Isaac Funk and Arlan Miller have a conver... more

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Maps can be helpful in seeing a larger landscape. They help answer relevant questions such as "Where are we?", "Where am I going?", "What might I expect along the journey?". In this episode of Breaking Bread, Isaac Funk and Arlan Miller have a conver... more

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We live in an offensive world. Jesus warned us that we would. It is important that we acquire a skillset that is resilient against offense. In this episode of Breaking Bread, Craig Stickling outlines what this looks like for the believer.

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There are so many external demands on our time and attention - anxiety inducing demands. Demands that answer questions like: What should I care about? What should I strive for? What is success? In this podcast of Breaking Bread, Katie Miller and Kath... more

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Isaac Funk
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Kirby Reuter
therapist, trauma specialist
Bastrop congregation, therapist with Apostolic Christian Counseling and Family Services
Episode: Brain Development: Why It Matters
Kaleb Beyer
Guest expert on relationships and neurodiversity
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Episode: Autism Spectrum in Marriage
Joe Leman
Works with the Elder Teaching Resource; previously involved in the Bible Translation Movement in Nepal
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Arlan Miller
Guest discussing Thanksgiving and the importance of gratitude
Episode: The Power of Thanksgiving
David Virkler
Technology security manager at Apostolic Christian Counseling and Family Services
Apostolic Christian Counseling and Family Services
Episode: Tech & Kids: Understanding AI
Ted Witzig
A mental health professional and guest speaker
Episode: The Story of Mental Health
Ron Messner
A mental health professional and guest speaker
Episode: The Story of Mental Health
Nichole Suvar
Expert on anxiety and foster care, married with three teenagers
Gateway Woods
Episode: Anxiety and Our Youth: A Story (Part 1 of 2)

Host

Matt Kaufman
Host of Breaking Bread Podcast

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 42 ratings
  • Such a needed podcast in our world

    Matt and all the guests come from such a place of compassion and kindness while speaking firmly in truth. Each episode is filled with so much substance and gives so much to think about.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tamipaige
    United States7 years ago
  • Wowz! This is so goods

    Just wowz. So good. Wowz.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Mithrandir.
    United States8 years ago
  • Practical truths

    I have been listening non stop the past few days. This has been life giving. The counseling has been full of wisdom but also very practical solutions to different topics. Thank you for doing this!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Notoriousnolan
    United States8 years ago

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Compassionate and truth-filled, with substance that invites reflection.
High-quality, practical guidance delivered with kindness.
Wisdom-minded counseling that translates to everyday life.

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Talking Points

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Marital Drift
Q: What buckets would you give us for keeping a marriage from drifting?
Key buckets include maintaining consistent, intentional communication; prioritizing shared time and shared experiences; building trust and safety; and actively working on repair after conflicts rather than letting them fester.
Marital Drift
Q: What does marital drift look like and how does it happen?
Drift presents as subtle, ongoing changes where routine replaces intimacy and conversations become logistical rather than relational, gradually pulling couples apart unless they intentionally reconnect.
Brain Development: Why It Matters
Q: Sketch out what brain development looks like and why it matters for everyday life.
Kirby explains the four developmental stages—survival, emotion, attachment, and cognitive—and how healthy progression requires stable regulation and attunement; trauma or harmful caregiving can skew development, leading to lasting patterns in how people think, feel, and relate, though neuroplasticity means change is possible with deliberate, supportive interventions.
Accepting Relational Influence
Q: Can you give another example of that?
Accepting influence can be demonstrated in situations where partners have differing perspectives but still acknowledge each other's feelings, such as choosing between buying a shotgun or saving for a family vacation.
Accepting Relational Influence
Q: What do you see when you see couples that don't allow each other to influence?
It leads to disconnection and conflict, resulting in one partner complying rather than engaging in mutual decision-making.

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The show centers on relationships, faith, and practical mental health guidance, with a steady focus on marriage dynamics, parenting, and personal growth through a Christian lens. Episodes commonly combine clinical insights with faith-informed counseling, offering concrete tools for communication, managing conflict, and fostering gratitude and discipline in families. Noteworthy is the sustained emphasis on practical strategies, empathy, and community-based wisdom, often featuring experts in therapy, spiritual formation, and parenting to translate theory into actionable steps for everyday life.

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1. Isaac Funk
2. Kirby Reuter
3. Kaleb Beyer
4. Joe Leman
5. Arlan Miller
6. David Virkler
7. Ted Witzig
8. Ron Messner

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