MercyCast

About MercyCast

Have you ever hit a wall and asked yourself, "What do I do now? How will I ever get past this?" If you are human and have a pulse, you probably have. The MercyCast is a podcast dedicated to learning the subtle art of compassion through the adversity of everyday life. Join Raleigh Sadler, the host, as he has honest and thought-provoking conversations with friends he has met along the way. Each Wednesday, listen to the encouraging true stories of people, like you and me, who are learning compassion through hard times. For more information and show notes, go to mercycast.com (https://www.mercycast.com).

Publisher

Let My People Go

Category

business · education · health & fitness · religion & spirituality · society & culture

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

2 Feb 2023

Latest episode

7 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

5 of 195 episodes have a transcript.

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   7 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Mike Poirier on faith, finances, and your well-being.

   Raleigh Sadler interviews Mike Poirier, Chief Lending Officer at Adelphi Christian Banking, about how faith transforms financial stewardship into an opportunity for worship and impact.

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   30 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Jerome Gay, Jr. on the respect languages

   Raleigh Sadler interviews Pastor Jerome Gay Jr. about how men communicate respect and vulnerability to build stronger marriages and emotional health.

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   23 Sept 2026TRANSCRIPT

   Erick Sorensen on the power of "I'm sorry."

   What if the words you’re most afraid to say are the very words that could bring freedom, healing, and deeper relationships? On this episode of The MercyCast, Raleigh Sadler sits down with longtime friend Erick Sorensen, reverend and Director of Church Partnerships for 1517, to explore the transformative power of two simple words: “I’m sorry.” Why can an apology feel so vulnerable? What happens when we take responsibility without making excuses, blaming others, or demanding forgiveness in return? Raleigh and Erick discuss vulnerability, confession, forgiveness, reconciliation, Christian community, trust, and spiritual growth, showing how a genuine apology can change not only our relationships but also our posture before God. Erick explains why Christians have an opportunity to model something countercultural: being willing to admit when we've messed up. True apology means relinquishing control, owning our part, and trusting God with the outcome. It doesn't guarantee someone will forgive us or that a relationship will be restored—but it can bring freedom by letting us carry less of the weight we've been holding. The conversation also explores how confession and forgiveness build trust, why healthy community requires vulnerability, and how regularly practicing repentance can reshape the way we live with God and others. As Erick puts it, we are free enough to say, “I’m sorry.” 5 Key Takeaways 1. A real apology takes vulnerability. Saying “I’m sorry” means taking off the armor, owning your actions, and letting go of the need to control how the other person responds. 2. Skip the non-apology. “I’m sorry you were hurt” isn't the same as “I’m sorry I did this.” Genuine confession identifies what we did and takes responsibility for our part. 3. You can’t control the response. An apology doesn't guarantee forgiveness, reconciliation, or the outcome you want. It means you've done your part and placed the rest in someone else's hands. 4. Vulnerability builds trust and community. Real community isn't about avoiding conflict. It's about having the humility to acknowledge when we've hurt someone and being willing to repair what we can. 5. Grace makes honesty possible. Christian confession begins with the recognition that we are imperfect and that our identity is ultimately rooted in God's forgiveness through Jesus—not in appearing perfect before others. Take the Next Step Is there someone you need to apologize to? Don't wait for the perfect moment or the perfect words. Own your specific part, say “I’m sorry,” and release the outcome. Then listen, Like, Follow, and Subscribe to The MercyCast, and share this episode with someone who could use a reminder that vulnerability, confession, forgiveness, and grace can lead to healthier relationships and deeper community. Find more episodes at MercyCast.com or wherever you listen to podcasts. Subscribe and rate on Apple Podcasts. Subscribe and rate on Spotify. You don't have to have it all together. And that's okay. You are loved. About Erick Sorensen Learn about Erick, his ministry and his podcasts. You can follow MercyCast on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. You can follow Raleigh on Twitter and Instagram. Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-mercycast/exclusive-content

Inside a recent episode

Mike Poirier on faith, finances, and your well-being.

Published 7 Oct 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] I'm not denouncing that per se, but I am saying the way we use what was entrusted to us will impact our mental, emotional, psychological health. And honestly, I think we need to talk more about that. I think we need to talk about what a roadmap looks like for us to be able to handle this in such a responsible way that all the other facets of our life are not drained but encouraged and they flourish because we're able to handle this facet well yeah i think the financial stewardship is one of the most overlooked forms of discipleship in the modern church you know i think because of your earlier comment right of people having the perception that Churches just want my money type thing has created an avoidance of some of those discussions in the church. […]

Who has been a guest on MercyCast

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Mike Poirier
• Jerome Gay Jr
• Rachelle Starr

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

21 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

18 ratings

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Books guests

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