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Season 1

April 14, 2025

Finding Community as Misfits: Reflecting on our conversation with Dr.…

In this thoughtful follow-up conversation, hosts Peter Voorhees, Malissa Bertella, and Josh Lott unpack their interview with Dr. Gregory Coles, reflecting on the beauty of embracing our "misfittedness" within authentic Christ...

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April 7, 2025

The Power of Resilience Through Community with guest Dr. Gregory Coles

In this episode of Old Paths, New Steps, host Peter Voorhees welcomes author and speaker Dr. Gregory Coles. They explore the power of resilience through community, discussing how genuine connections help us navigate life's ch...

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March 31, 2025

Embracing Trauma-Informed Ministry: Reflecting on our conversation wi…

In this follow-up episode, hosts Peter Voorhees, Malissa Bertella, and Josh Lott discuss key insights from their conversation with Andrea Corbridge about implementing trauma-informed care in children's ministry. They explore ...

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March 24, 2025

Beyond Behavior: Trauma-Informed Care in Faith Communities with guest…

In this illuminating conversation, host Peter Voorhees and co-host Malissa Bertella welcome Andrea Corbridge to explore how trauma-informed care has transformed children's ministry at City Chapel of Bremerton. Andrea shares p...

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March 17, 2025

Laughter, Limbic Lock, and the Science of Connection: Reflecting on o…

In this episode of Old Paths, New Steps, hosts Peter, Josh, and Malissa reflect on their enlightening conversation with Dr. Lu Wing about the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, epigenetics, and human connection. They r...

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March 10, 2025

Neuroscience of faith and healing with guest Dr. Luman Wing

Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Luman Wing, a biochemist, pastor, and chaplain. With his unique blend of scientific expertise and pastoral heart, Dr. Wing explores how our bodies respond to trauma and healin...

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March 3, 2025

Honest Lament as Worship

In Episode 4 of Old Paths New Steps, hosts Peter Voorhees, Josh Lott, and Malissa Bertella explore the profound practice of lament and its role in healing and faith. Drawing from the first recorded lament in Genesis to Jesus'...

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Feb. 24, 2025

Past Experiences, Present Grace: Creating Safe Spaces for Growth with…

Join us for a transformative conversation with Rick Griffin, founder of the Neuro Leadership Academy, as he reveals how understanding trauma and the brain's response to past experiences can revolutionize the way we build comm...

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Feb. 17, 2025

Community as Healing: Building Resilient Faith Communities

In Episode 3 of Old Paths New Steps, hosts Peter Voorhees, Josh Lott, and Malissa Bertella explore the vital role of authentic community in healing. Drawing from Henri Nouwen's wisdom that "Christian community is a healing co...

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Feb. 10, 2025

Intro to Trauma from a Biblical Perspective

In Episode 2 of Old Paths New Steps, hosts Peter Voorhees, Josh Lott, and Malissa Bertella delve into understanding trauma through a biblical lens. While "trauma" has become a cultural buzzword, appearing in countless books a...

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Feb. 3, 2025

Welcome to Old Paths New Steps!

In this debut episode of Old Paths New Steps, hosts Peter Voorhees, Josh Lott, and Malissa Bertella lay the foundation for a unique exploration of trauma, faith, and healing. Fresh from the holiday season and admittedly still...

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Jan. 30, 2025

Teaser- Sneak peek at our first episode

In this final teaser before our launch, get a sneak peek at what's ahead for Old Paths New Steps. Featuring select moments from our upcoming first episode, we share our vision for exploring timeless wisdom in today's world. J...

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Jan. 21, 2025

Teaser- Who are some of the people we'll learn from?

Meet some of the amazing people joining us on Old Paths New Steps! From Lu, who shows us how ancient wisdom literally transforms our DNA, to Greg, whose friendship grew through deep conversations about faith, sexuality, theol...

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Jan. 17, 2025

Teaser- Meet Josh

Meet Josh, co-host of Old Paths New Steps. With a unique blend of humor and insight, Josh brings his diverse experience as a pastor, non-profit leader, and foster parent to the conversation. He understands firsthand how traum...

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Jan. 16, 2025

Teaser- Meet Malissa

In this special teaser episode of Old Paths New Steps, meet Malissa, one of our compassionate co-hosts. She opens up about her transformative journey through trauma-informed care and her deep desire to understand people's sto...

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Jan. 11, 2025

Teaser- Who are we?

Hey there! Over the next few weeks, we want to give you a chance to get to know the faces and hearts behind Old Paths New Steps. We're passionate about exploring how ancient wisdom speaks to modern life – where theology meets...

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Jan. 8, 2025

Something new is coming!

Something new is coming! Old Paths New Steps is a podcast born from hearts radically transformed by love, community, and a relationship with Jesus. We are excited to share with you things that we are passionate about related ...

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