Episodes

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Aug. 19, 2025

SELF CTRL Part 4 - 7 Step Framework to Work through Technology Addiction with Ian McCready (Season 5 Episode 25)

Welcome to the final episode in our "SELF CTRL" series with Ian McCready. Today, Ian gets practical by sharing his "7 Step Framework" for helping someone with their technology addiction. You can find out more about Ian's framework and SELF CTRL at: SELFCTRL.com. Previous Episodes in this series: SELF CTRL Part 1 - The Thief in the Screen with Ian McCready (Season 5 Episode 22) SELF CTRL Part 2- Father's Day Special with Ian McCready (Season 5 Episode 23) SELF CTRL Part 3 - "Bell to Bell No...
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Aug. 12, 2025

SELF CTRL Part 3 - "Bell to Bell No Cell" Back to School Special with Ian McCready (Season 5 Episode 24)

Welcome to ALL NEW Episodes of the Tangible Truth Podcast! Thank you for your patience as we dealt with our little computer "snafu" with Parts 3 & 4 of our "Technology Series with Ian McCready of SELFCTRL." We are so happy that Ian was able to work us into his busy schedule and re-record the lost episodes. Today's episode is so timely...Susan and Ian discuss the new "Bell to Bell No Cell" bill that went into effect here in Arkansas this school year. For More information on Technology Addicti...
Aug. 4, 2025

*Best of 2025-Summer Edition* The Uniqueness of You: Emotional Shift with Angie Elrod

Join us for all new episodes next week!! ---------------------------------------------------- Our emotional and mental states profoundly affect the other areas of our life. That is why Susan and Angie have decided to end this series on the emotional/mental shift and how unmet expectations can derail our entire lives. If you are interested in the "Bible Recap" that Susan and Angie discussed in Episodes 1 & 2, you can find more information here: The Bible Recap.
July 28, 2025

*Best of 2025 - Summer Edition* The Uniqueness of You: Physical Shift with Angie Elrod

2 More weeks until all new episodes starting August 12th! ------------------------------------------------------------------- Start Small. Know Yourself. It really shouldn't be that easy, but it is. Today, Susan and Angie discuss the Physical Shift we all need to make in 2025 for our bodies, minds, and spirits and how we tend to overcomplicate the process. Want to learn more about "Rhythm Vs. Routine"? Check out this podcast with Holly Gerth from Season 2: Rhythm Vs Routine. If you are int...
July 21, 2025

*Best of 2025 - Summer Edition* The Uniqueness of You: Spiritual Shift Part 2 with Angie Elrod

Tune in for all new episodes starting August 12th! --------------------------------------------------------- One of the most popular guests from 2024, Angie Elrod, is back in the studio today to continue last week's conversation on "Spiritual Shift." To learn more about "The Bible Recap" Angie and Susan are doing for 2025, you can go here: The Bible Recap by Tara-Leigh Coble.
July 14, 2025

*Best of 2025 - Summer Edition* The Uniqueness of You: Spiritual Shift Part 1 with Angie Elrod

To wrap up our "Best of Summer 2025" Series, we are revisiting the "The Uniqueness of You" series that started Season 5. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Welcome to Season 5! We hope you had a fantastic holiday season. We are so excited to start 2025 with each of you. Today, we are starting the series "The Uniqueness of You" with our special guest, Angie Elrod. She is not only Susan's oldest and dearest friend but also one of the most popular guests...
July 7, 2025

* Best of Summer 2025* The Brutal Realities of Porn: Healing is Found in Community with Ted Shimer & Hunter House

Welcome to Part 4 of "The Brutal Realities of Porn" series with Ted Shimer and Hunter House. -------------------------------------- True healing from pornography addiction can never happen in a vacuum. It requires many different versions of community. On this final episode of "The Brutal Realities of Porn" series, Susan, Ted & Hunter discuss the practical steps it takes to find the community that will walk with you as you or someone you know strives to find healing. To learn more about Free...
June 30, 2025

*Best of 2025-Summer Edition* The Brutal Realities of Porn: Balancing Grace & Truth with Ted Shimer and Hunter House

Summer Best Of 2025 - Part 3 ——————- How should the church react to the epidemic of pornography addiction? How should we respond when we find out someone we care about is dealing with a porn addiction? How do we frontload the conversation of porn BEFORE it appears in our kid's lives? These are the topics of this week's podcast, which features Susan Goss and special guests Ted Shimer and Hunter House. To learn more about Freedom Fight, please purchase Ted's book, The Freedom Fight. Barna Por...
June 24, 2025

*Best of 2025-Summer Edition* The Brutal Realities of Porn: Fractured Relationships & Hope of Healing with Ted Shimer and Hunter House

Summer "Best of" Series.....today we are looking back at Part 2 of our "Brutal Realities of Porn" Series. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Continuing this month's top of "The Brutal Realities of Porn," Susan and guest Ted Shimer and Hunter House dive into how porn fractures relationships and how to move forward toward healing. To learn more about Freedom Fight and to purchase Ted's Book, The Freedom Fight Barna Pornography Stats: The Barna Gr...
June 17, 2025

*Best of 2025-Summer Edition* The Brutal Realities of Porn: The New Drug with Ted Shimer & Hunter House

Welcome to the Summer 2025 "Best of Series," where we replay our most popular episodes of the year so far. Whether you are relistening or hearing them for the first time, we pray that you are blessed, encouraged, and challenged. So sit back and enjoy; we'll see you back in August for all-new episodes. Today's episode is part of one of our Pornography Series with Ted Shimer and Hunter House.
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June 10, 2025

SELF CTRL Part 2- Father's Day Special with Ian McCready (Season 5 Episode 23)

Founder of Self Ctrl, Ian McCready, returns for Part 2 of his talk with Susan, discussing the addictiveness of technology. While this is our Father's Day special, Ian and Susan delve into questions that are for fathers and anyone who partakes in technology, such as: 1) Is this game healthy for me and my family? 2) What does self-control look like for me? 3) Does this technology leave room for God in my life? Does it leave room for healthy relationships with others? If you or someone you kno...
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June 3, 2025

SELF CTRL Part 1 - The Thief in the Screen with Ian McCready (Season 5 Episode 22)

Did you know that the first commercially available home video game was "Pong," released in 1972? Since then, access to video games has increased exponentially over the last 50+ years, with the rise accelerating further with the introduction of mobile games on our phones. And yes...they can be fun, challenging, and stimulating, but at what cost? All this month, Susan is joined by Ian McCready, the founder of Self-Ctrl, a Northwest Arkansas Non-profit that has taken on the mission to expose the...
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May 26, 2025

There is Hope with Dr Billy Jones (Season 5 Episode 21)

Join Susan and Dr. Billy Jones for one more episode as they remind you that no matter your situation, whether mental or medical, there is hope.
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May 19, 2025

Medical vs Mental: Identifying the Truth in Your Journey with Dr Billy Jones (Season 5 Episode 20)

In this week's episode, Susan and Dr. Billy Jones have an open dialogue about the misdiagnoses of mental health concerns when the truth is medical, and how our medical needs can be the side effect of our mental state.
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May 12, 2025

Who? What? Why? Finding the Right Mental Health Professional for you with Dr. Billy Jones (Season 5 Episode 19)

Psychologist? Psychiatrist? Counselor? Therapist? MD? The world of mental health can be confusing at times, so for Mental Health Awareness Month, Susan has invited Psychologist Dr Billy Jones to the podcast to answer some of the biggest questions therapists get from new and potential clients. This week, they are starting at the beginning with "Who? What? Why?" - clarifying the differences between mental health professionals so you can connect with the right professional for your situation.
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May 5, 2025

The Love Umbrella: An Unconventional Mother's Day Message (Seaon 5 Episode 18)

Mother's Day is just a few days away, and before we start this month's series next week, Susan spends today's podcast on an unconventional Mother's Day Message.
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April 28, 2025

REWIND EPISODE - Dangerous Assumptions with Keri Corn (Season 5 Episode 17)

REWIND EPISODE! Today, we are rewinding back to Season 1, Episode 1. The one that started it all. Over the past couple of weeks, we have been discussing the importance of curiosity in our relationships. Why? Because if you aren't curious and ask questions, it can easily lead to DANGEROUS ASSUMPTIONS. You can also read more about "Dangerous Assumptions" in Susan's Book "We're Still in This," available on the Tangible Truth Website: We're Still in This.
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April 22, 2025

REWIND EPISODE - Be Curious with Keri Corn (Season 5 Episode 16)

Last week, Susan and special guest Brad Franklin talked about the need to be curious in a relationship. During their conversation, Susan mentioned a podcast that she and former co-host, Keri Corn, did on being curious way back in season 1. It has been one of our most talked-about and well-received episodes, so we wanted to share it with you again to offer a different perspective on the idea of "Being Curious."
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April 14, 2025

2 Therapist Untangle Life-Changing Therapy Quotes and Concepts (Pt 6) w/ Brad Franklin (Season 5 Episode 15)

To finish this six-part series, Susan and Brad discuss the phrase "be curious" and how it is important and ties into all of the other phrases discussed over the last five episodes. "Be Curious" Episode from Season 1 with Susan and Keri Corn: https://blubrry.com/tangibletruthpodcastklrc/77974002/be-curious-s01e06/
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April 8, 2025

2 Therapist Untangle Life-Changing Therapy Quotes and Concepts (Pt 5) w/ Brad Franklin (Season 5 Episode 14)

Brad Franklin of Fresh Roots Family Counseling is back in the studio with Susan this week to untangle two new quotes: "What is said is not always what is heard" and "My relationship to God should be reflective of my relationship to others."
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April 1, 2025

2 Therapist Untangle Life-Changing Therapy Quotes and Concepts (Pt 4) w/ Brad Franklin (Season 5 Episode 13)

We could not get enough of this series in March, so we are continuing it in April! For the next three episodes, Susan will be joined by Brad Franklin of Fresh Roots Family Counseling in Rogers, AR. In today's episode, the phrase "What makes this make sense?" takes center stage.
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March 24, 2025

2 Therapist Untangle Life-Changing Therapy Quotes and Concepts (Pt 3) w/ Dr. Ryan Rana (Season 5 Episode 12)

Dr Ryan Rana is back for one last session to dig deep into the topic of comparison and what it means to be healthy so that your relationships can also be healthy.
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March 17, 2025

2 Therapist Untangle Life-Changing Therapy Quotes and Concepts (Pt 2) w/ Dr. Ryan Rana (Season 5 Episode 11)

Dr. Ryan Rana is back for part 2, where he and Susan untangle some of the most used quotes and concepts in therapy to help you better understand these amazing truths. Ryan Rana (PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S) is one of the co-founders of The Joshua Center here in Northwest Arkansas. To learn more about him and The Joshua Center: CLICK HERE.
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March 10, 2025

2 Therapist Untangle Life-Changing Therapy Quotes and Concepts (Pt 1) w/ Dr. Ryan Rana (Season 5 Episode 10)

Have you ever heard a quote that sounds good and helpful, but you can't quite figure out what it means? This month, Susan will be joined by Dr. Ryan Rana to untangle some of the most used quotes and concepts in therapy to help you better understand these amazing truths. Ryan Rana (PhD, LPC-S, LMFT-S) is one of the co-founders of The Joshua Center here in Northwest Arkansas. To learn more about him and The Joshua Center: CLICK HERE.