Episode 001: How to Reconnect with God, Yourself & Others (The Tin Man Story)
Return to Heart Podcast Episode 1 — Jeff Schulte, Todd Wermers, and Phil Herndon share personal stories of burnout, healing, and transformation. Learn what it means to “return to heart,” reconnect emotionally, and build deeper relationships with God and others. Using the Tin Man from The Wizard of Oz as a metaphor, they explore self-awareness, emotional health, and living from the heart. Perfect for anyone seeking spiritual growth, relational connection, and emotional wholeness.
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Timestamps:
- 00:00 – Welcome & Why We’re Here
- 00:28 – What “Return to Heart” Means
- 02:05 – Crowded Loneliness & Our Deepest Need
- 03:17 – The Imago Dei and Connection
- 05:20 – Truly Knowing Your Story
- 06:27 – Seeing Scripture Through a Deeper Lens
- 08:26 – Emotional Awareness & Being Present
- 10:10 – Jeff’s Burnout and Turning Point
- 12:35 – The Tin Man Metaphor
- 20:37 – Integrating Theology, Psychology & Neurobiology
- 27:15 – Orthodoxy, Orthopraxy & Pathos
- 33:02 – Phil’s Curiosity for Human Stories
- 36:13 – The Tin Man’s Full Backstory
- 45:04 – Why the Ministry is Called Tin Man
- 48:03 – Vision for the Podcast
- 50:36 – Preview of Next Episode
