Dr. Amanda Akers is a classically trained psychologist. Josh Akers is her teacher/preacher/jack of all trades and master of none husband. Together they explore life's big questions, muse about the nature of humanity, talk about how to have successful relationships, and any other questions they or listeners might have. Episodes are recorded live in local bars and watering holes each week.
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A Preacher and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Bond
In this episode, Amanda and Josh discuss the importance of bonding in relationships and how it can happen even in the presence of ruptures through the repair process. They also discuss the myriad ways that people bond with one another including through the sharing of social media.
22 Mar 2026
A Preacher and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and View the World Differently
In this episode, Amanda and Josh talk about their different frameworks for viewing the world and how those affect their relationship. As a part of this discussion, they talk about how people can use different perspectives in relationships to get closer to one another instead of using them as points of separation.
26 Feb 2026
A Preacher and.a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Get Transparent
In this episode, Amanda and Josh talk about the difference between honesty and transparency. The discussion includes thoughts about vulnerability, emotional regulation, curiosity, and the ways in which all relationships are a bit of a back and forth dance.
22 Jan 2026
A Preacher & a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Talk About Hard Times
Hosts Amanda and Josh discuss strategies for navigating difficult periods and offer insights on resilience in this episode about overcoming adversity.
1 Sept 2025
Trust: How to Earn It, Lose It, and Gain It
Therapist Amanda and Pastor Josh explore how to earn, lose, and regain trust, a key to successful relationships.
8 Aug 2025
A Preacher and Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Look for Forgiveness
Amanda and Josh explore forgiveness, examining its meaning, importance in relationships, limitations, and impact on spiritual and mental well-being in this episode.
31 Jul 2025
A Preacher and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Look for Healing
Hosts Amanda and Josh explore the multifaceted concept of healing, discussing its necessity, the journey it entails, and the transformative outcomes it yields.
28 Jul 2025
Season 2: Episode 1: "A Preacher & a Therapist a Walk Into a Bar and Talk About Connections"
Hosts Amanda and Josh explore the multifaceted importance of connections in life, highlighting their impact on personal well-being in this interview episode.
9 May 2025
A Preacher and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Discover the Secret of Happiness
Amanda and Josh talk about what happiness is and isn't and how to be happy.
5 May 2025
A Preacher and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Talk About Emotions
Amanda and Josh talk about the importance of acknowledging and addressing your emotions whether they be emotions you enjoy or ones you don't.
5 May 2025
A Preacher and. a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Find Their Soulmate
Josh and Amanda discuss whether or not they believe soulmates are a thing. Both of them come down on the side of "Yes, but also no, but we are definitely soulmates." It's an interesting episode with a great love story.
18 Apr 2025
Episode 5 - A Preacher and a Therapist Talk About Death and Grief
In this episode, Amanda and Josh reflect on the grieving process. Josh looks at grieving from the perspective of ritual within religion and Amanda explains grief as part of maintaining good mental health. This episode is in memory of Dr. Ron Messerich. He was a beloved professor of both Amanda and Josh during their undergrad years at Eastern Kentucky University. A professor of philosophy, he had a heavy hand in helping shape how both hosts look at and think about the world.
16 Apr 2025
Episode 4 - A Preacher and a Therapist Walk into a Bar on Vacation
In this episode, Amanda and Josh recount their recent spring break vacation to Florida and compare notes about what the way they vacation tells them about it each other. They also talk about why they think travel is important and what it can do to help you become a more well-rounded, empathetic person.
5 Apr 2025
Episode 3 - Let's Talk About Intimacy Or Something
In this episode, the preacher and the therapist talk about intimacy, sex, and all kinds of things related to the two.
28 Mar 2025
Episode 2 - Sugar Magnolia, Trust & Repair
In this episode Amanda and Josh talk about what healthy relationships look like in terms of trust, disagreements, and repairs. A special thanks to our lovely hosts at Sugar Magnolia Bistro & Bar in Statesboro, GA.
20 Mar 2025
Pilot Episode
In this episode, Dr. and Mr. Akers introduce themselves, the podcast, and muse about the nature of humanity.
Reach and audience
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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
2 ratings
Spotify
5.0 / 5
3 ratings
Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100
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Quality
7
Social presence
0
YouTube
0
Engagement
32
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