With You in the Weeds

With You in the Weeds The podcast where FAITH meets MENTAL HEALTH. Listen on your favorite podcast player ๐ŸŽง

Our team of therapists and pastors speaks to common questions about faith, mental health, emotions, relationships, parenting, trauma, and more. The With You in the Weeds team consists of John Tinnin, MDiv, MFT; Lynn Roush, LPC; Shay Roush, MDiv; and Austin Conner, MDiv, PLPC. As therapists and pastors, we are routinely โ€œin the weedsโ€ with people to help them address the hardships, messes, and diff

iculties of life. On our podcast, we share research, insight, and biblical wisdom on how to manage the weeds of life based on our training as well as our own personal growth journeys. Every Wednesday, we release a podcast episode designed to offer wisdom, hope, and encouragement. After you subscribe to our website, withyouintheweeds.com, youโ€™ll get a weekly newsletter summarizing the latest episode of our podcast with a link to listen right away. You can be a fly on the wall and listen to honest conversations as we speak into the common questions and concerns that people present to us on a daily basis! We tackle tough questions about emotions, relationships, spiritual growth, parenting, and more.

When rescuing women from trafficking, one thing that breaks the psychological bonds is helping women to see themselves a...
08/08/2025

When rescuing women from trafficking, one thing that breaks the psychological bonds is helping women to see themselves as having value and worth.

Part of the evil of trafficking is how the enemy tricks people into thinking that women are just possessions to be used and then thrown away.

When women are treated with dignity and told about the love of God in Christ, they are far more likely to seek help and far less likely to return to their abuser.

Interested in learning more? Listen to Ep 141 on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, read a summary at withyouintheweeds.com, and visit magnoliamo.org to see how you can help.

You might be shocked to hear that 24,000 people are trafficked in Missouri every day and only 1% of those seek help.Our ...
08/07/2025

You might be shocked to hear that 24,000 people are trafficked in Missouri every day and only 1% of those seek help.

Our special guests for this heartbreaking episode, Julie Meranda and Lauren Gray from ๐— ๐—ฎ๐—ด๐—ป๐—ผ๐—น๐—ถ๐—ฎ ๐— ๐—ถ๐—ป๐—ถ๐˜€๐˜๐—ฟ๐˜† in Columbia, MO, shared some of the reasons that victims don't seek help:

"Many women don't know where to turn. There is a lot of fear and psychological control. And a lot of women believe that their husband, boyfriend, or other trusted person has their best interests at heart."

Interested in learning more? Listen to Ep 141 on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, read a summary at withyouintheweeds.com, and visit magnoliamo.org to see how you can help.

Are you ready to confront a harsh reality? The state of Missouri is ranked #4 in the number of people being s*x traffic...
08/06/2025

Are you ready to confront a harsh reality? The state of Missouri is ranked #4 in the number of people being s*x trafficked daily in our nation. In this gripping interview, host Austin Conner talks with Julie Meranda and Lauren Gray from Magnolia Ministry, as they walk alongside s*x trafficking survivors toward healing and freedom.

Julie and Lauren share the heart-breaking stories of how s*x trafficking exists in places where you would least expect it. They also explain the different types of trafficking and how difficult it is to break the bonds that form when a person is exploited and controlled.

Magnoliaโ€™s practical steps include prayer, giving small gifts, visiting the environments that house exploited women and providing community education. They rely on Godโ€™s redemptive power to truly set captives free and bring women and children out of bo***ge.

Despite the issueโ€™s complexity, Julie and Lauren believe that everyone can make a difference through prayer, donations, or volunteering. The good news: there is hope for these women thanks to the Magnolia Ministry, which prioritizes walking alongside survivors as they find safety, healing, and freedom.

Interested in learning more?

Listen to this episode on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/7wSAxYqqd0RYLg6rANUUZB
Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/breaking-the-cycle-of-s*x-trafficking-in-your/id1654765507?i=1000720875650
Read a summary: https://www.withyouintheweeds.com/p/breaking-the-cycle-of-s*x-trafficking

Many veterans have invisible wounds, including trauma, PTSD, flashbacks, and emotional turmoil. They may feel uncomforta...
08/05/2025

Many veterans have invisible wounds, including trauma, PTSD, flashbacks, and emotional turmoil. They may feel uncomfortable asking for help.

When you offer your time and grateful heart to veteran organizations, you'll see firsthand how support, encouragement, community, prayer, and friendship can make all the difference in the world to a veteran who is suffering in silence.

To learn how you can help, check out these resources:

- Listen to Ep 140 on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

- Read a summary of this episode - with links! - at withyouintheweeds.com

- Follow ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž on FB at Welcome Home

- Visit ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž at https://www.welcomeveterans.org

One of the surprising things about answering the question, "Who is my neighbor?" is that it turns out your neighbor can ...
08/04/2025

One of the surprising things about answering the question, "Who is my neighbor?" is that it turns out your neighbor can be almost anyone. That includes veterans!

There are veterans across the US who need support from their communities in order to reintegrate into civilian life and deal with the myriad of challenges that military service brings.

While you are volunteering, you'll also have a chance to share the good news of salvation through Jesus, who made the ultimate sacrifice for humanity.

Ways to learn more:

- Listen to Ep 140 on Spotify or Apple Podcasts

- Read a summary of this episode - with links! - at withyouintheweeds.com

- Follow ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž on IG at

"Prevention is better than a cure" is a well-known proverb - and it turns out it applies to homelessness as well.When th...
08/04/2025

"Prevention is better than a cure" is a well-known proverb - and it turns out it applies to homelessness as well.

When the ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž community for veterans began in the 90s, the focus was on providing temporary shelter so that veterans could have an address and phone number and be able to receive their benefits.

In recent years, ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž has turned their attention to solving the problem of veteran homelessness before it starts - by connecting veterans to community resources that can help them to find and keep stable housing as well as jobs and benefits.

Interested in learning more? Check out Ep 140 on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or read a summary at withyouintheweeds.com.



Sometimes you may forget just how much our military members sacrifice in order to defend our country.Even though many ve...
08/03/2025

Sometimes you may forget just how much our military members sacrifice in order to defend our country.

Even though many veterans survive combat, they did face the prospect of making the ultimate sacrifice - their lives - to protect our freedoms.

Other significant sacrifices include time with family and friends - often missing special events and holidays - and mental and physical well-being.

Caring for veterans is just one of the ways that you can express gratitude for the many sacrifices they make on our behalf.

Interested in learning more? Check out Ep 140 on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or read a summary at withyouintheweeds.com.



You may not realize the complexity of issues that veterans face when they leave the military.According to our special gu...
08/02/2025

You may not realize the complexity of issues that veterans face when they leave the military.

According to our special guest for this episode, ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž Executive Director Megan Sievers:

"When we see veterans that come through ๐–๐ž๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ฆ๐ž ๐‡๐จ๐ฆ๐ž, they can be dealing with a plethora of things, like a mental or physical disability, PTSD (posttraumatic stress disorder) or TBI (traumatic brain injury). We also see substance use as an unhealthy coping mechanism.

The mental and physical health issues, disabilities, substance abuse, and lack of societal or familial networks can cause loneliness and isolation. The solution is found in connecting veterans with the community."

Interested in learning more? Check out Ep 140 on Spotify or Apple Podcasts, or read a summary at withyouintheweeds.com.



Is it possible to end homelessness for veterans in your community? Megan Sievers is on a mission to make that vision a r...
07/30/2025

Is it possible to end homelessness for veterans in your community? Megan Sievers is on a mission to make that vision a reality.

In this episode of our series, Loving Your Neighbor as Yourself, Shay Roush sits down with Megan Sievers, Executive Director of Welcome Home, a Columbia, Missouri-based nonprofit dedicated to serving homeless veterans.

You may not realize that many who have given of themselves to serve our country face challenges that go unnoticed and deserve our attention. This conversation highlights how Welcome Home embodies this mission by supporting veterans in need.

Welcome Home began when Vietnam veterans, heartbroken by seeing their comrades die homeless, established a shelter in 1992 to provide a lifeline for veterans. Since then, this organization has evolved from offering basic shelter to comprehensive services like emergency housing, case management, and homelessness prevention, all rooted in a commitment to honor veteransโ€™ sacrifices.

Megan shares powerful stories of transformed lives as Welcome Home addresses the complex issues veterans face, including PTSD, substance abuse, and isolation. Loving others well means bringing dignity and hope to those who have given the ultimate sacrifice, because those who have served our country deserve our love and support in return.

Interested in learning more?
- Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4JPMx6FdSNPTl3TL4j2Lm1
- Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/caring-for-those-who-made-the-ultimate-sacrifice/id1654765507?i=1000719776194
- Read a summary: https://www.withyouintheweeds.com/p/caring-for-those-who-made-the-ultimate
- Follow Welcome Home on Facebook

Listening without judgment allows you to focus on the person and their story rather than your own biases, convictions, a...
07/29/2025

Listening without judgment allows you to focus on the person and their story rather than your own biases, convictions, and opinions.

Cultivating this kind of relationship with a woman in crisis means that she will understand all of her options and feel supported and equipped to move forward.

According to Cassidy and Molly, ๐Œ๐ฒ ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐œ provides a safe place for women of all backgrounds to feel love and accepted:

"We try to emulate Jesus in the things that we do. Jesus gives us his best all the time. So we want to give women our best. Our clinic is clean and beautiful. Women feel safe, secure, and valued there. Everyone receives a warm welcome."

Interested in learning more?
- Listen to EP 139 on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
- Read a summary of this episode at withyouintheweeds.com
- Follow My Life Clinic on Facebook to see them demonstrate the love of Jesus to all women who come through their door

An ultrasound is a powerful tool in helping a woman connect with her baby.It's also an important step, health-wise, for ...
07/28/2025

An ultrasound is a powerful tool in helping a woman connect with her baby.

It's also an important step, health-wise, for every pregnant woman to have an ultrasound whether they are 'life-minded' (wanting to keep the baby), 'abortion-minded' (wanting an abortion), or unsure of the next step to take.

An ultrasound provides helpful information, like ruling out an ectopic pregnancy, determining how far along the pregnancy is, and other information about the baby's and mother's health.

Interested in learning more?
- Listen to EP 139 on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
- Read a summary of this episode at withyouintheweeds.com
- Follow My Life Clinic on Facebook to learn about the free services they offer to women in pregnancy crisis

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Did you know that women from both sides of the political aisle may need counseling because of an unplanned pregnancy or ...
07/26/2025

Did you know that women from both sides of the political aisle may need counseling because of an unplanned pregnancy or the after-effects of an abortion?

As Cassidy Teter of ๐Œ๐ฒ ๐‹๐ข๐Ÿ๐ž ๐‚๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐ข๐œ says,

"When we make our clinic about politics, then we lose the care and time spent with women. And these women also feel like a political pawns, and that makes me really sad since I know their faces and their names."

Understanding the realities of living with decisions you regret, or how feeling afraid or alone might impact your mindset, will help you love women well no matter what situation they find themselves in.

Interested in learning more?
- Listen to EP 139 on Spotify or Apple Podcasts
- Read a summary of this episode at withyouintheweeds.com
- Follow My Life Clinic on Facebook to learn about the ways that they help women choose life

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