Christmas Is Coming!
Our culture specializes in overstimulation and empty productivity. Once again, our Faith proposes a revolutionary game-changer. Advent. We get 4 weeks of waiting and preparation to receive the revelation of our Lord made flesh! Sometimes we start Advent with good, solid intentions, but…In the end, we fill that time with extra shopping and checklists. We rush into Christmas with the same frantic busyness that dominates the rest of our lives. This year, let’s live Advent the way the Church intended it!
Are You...
Stressed and overwhelmed by the demands, distractions, and clutter of life?
Feeling disconnected from the Lord and like you are on your own to figure it all out?
Thinking this advent will probably pass by like every other year with no change?
What If...
You could reorder life’s priorities to give God space?
You were able to give your whole self to the present moment?
You met other Catholics who desire to build intentional community?
This year it was different and Advent was a space to grow in expection for the Lord?
Rediscover Advent With
Here Am I
Join Catholic therapists Matt Breuninger and Isaac Wicker to deepen expectation, embrace silence, and invigorate hope as we await the coming of our Lord.
"Isaac and Matt are an incredible team. Isaac's profound meditations and Matt's incisive psychological concepts led me on a path this advent that helped me through some difficult events in my life with an eye toward the beauty of Christmas. I think people, including myself, desperately need to hear that they are good and beloved by God. I'm so grateful for the unique and much-needed reminder that this program offers."
-Here Am I Participant 2022
What we do
Deepen
expectation
Grow in eagerness for the birth of the Lord, and let your advent change your desire for God.
Embrace
Silence
Quiet the noise and distractions of life to experience peace, prayer, and presence in the moment.
Invigorate
Hope
Identify fears holding you back from accepting the love of Jesus and living the joy of the gospel.
How we do it
Weekly Meditations
Matt and Isaac share weekly psychological insights and spiritual reflections to help you practically grow in virtue.
Silent Night Challenges
Enter meaningful silence 3 days each week by setting aside screens, living by candle light, and being present to the Lord.
Intentional Exercises
Deepen each week’s reflection and theme through psychologically effective, guided workbook activities.
FAQs
How much does it cost?
The program is $49.00/person. (If the cost is not feasible for you, see below)
When are the sessions?
Sessions take place online via Zoom on Sundays at 7:30pm CST for about 60 minutes. Recordings are sent out Sunday evenings to reference or watch in case you cannot attend.
When does the program start?
Here Am I runs through the 4 weeks of Advent. The first meeting is on Sunday, December 3rd.
Can I do the program with my Small Group?
Absolutely! We are happy to provide discounted or modified tracks for small groups and bible studies who wish to go through the program together. Please email our staff at soulandpsych@gmail.com for more information.
What if I can't afford it?
We desire everyone to know the Lord and grow in eagerness for His arrival this season. Don’t let money hold you back! Email us at soulandpsych@gmail.com for more information.
Meet Matt
Dr. Matthew Breuninger is an associate professor of psychology at Franciscan University of Steubenville. He is the founder and clinical director of Wellspring Counseling & Coaching. Dr. Breuninger is author of Finding Freedom in Christ: Healing Life’s Hurts and hosts the podcast/Youtube channel Ask a Catholic Therapist. He loves integrating the wisdom of the Catholic faith with psychological principles. He holds an MA in Theology from Ave Maria University and a doctorate in Clinical Psychology from Baylor University. He lives in Steubenville, Ohio with his wife and their six children.
Meet Isaac
Isaac Wicker has been working in Mental health since 2014. He hosts the podcast Whole Human and is creator and founder of Whole Human Challenge – a 7 week holistic mental health coaching program to help Catholics become fully alive in mind, body, and spirit. Isaac is passionate about creating programs; he has written curriculum and developed materials for counseling and therapy practices both online and in-person. He holds an MA in Clinical Counseling Psychology and a BA in Psychology and English Literature. He lives in the suburbs of Saint Paul with his wife and two young sons.
Individual
- Unlimited calls
- Free hosting
- 500 MB of storage space
- 500 MB Bandwidth
- 24/7 support
Small Group
- Unlimited calls
- Free hosting
- 500 MB of storage space
- 500 MB Bandwidth
- 24/7 support