RENAR Voice is a podcast interview series produced by Liberty University‘s north area region Rho Eta Nu Alpha Rho (RENAR) online chapter of Chi Sigma Iota, the counseling academic and professional honor society, that features counseling professors, practitioners, and leaders both at Liberty and beyond. Enjoy these extracurricular opportunities for professional identity formation while hearing from both the counselors who make up our online community and some experts from the wider field of mental health. We aim to provide a place where students learn relevant aspects of the counseling identity and gain wisdom to incorporate spiritual integration responsibly and ethically.
RENAR was birthed by the amazing efforts of Liberty University clinical mental health counseling graduates and the RENAR chapter‘s founding officers Robert Switala and Jeff Mazzone, along with support from founding chapter faculty advisers Dr. Krista Kirk, Dr. John King, Dr. Deedre Mitchell, and from student advocacy committee member Dr. Chris Ostrander.
Starting in 2023, Erica Rhoads, LPC, NCC along with Ana Barend, LMHC, NCC, both Counselor Education and Supervision doctoral students are eager to continue the legacy Robert and Jeff initiated in creating meaningful content that will bless the counseling students they serve.
The Special Feature series spotlights experts outside Liberty on unique topics.
The Client Voices series offers the opportunity for specific populations to share their own stories in receiving counseling.
Ideas expressed in these episodes are solely those of the hosts or guests, and are not necessarily endorsed by Liberty University, Chi Sigma Iota, and the RENAR chapter.
Email us at rhoetanualpharho@liberty.edu with comments and recommendations
Ep. 48 The Ins and Outs of College Counseling: An Interview with Dr. Jody Vernam
Erica and Ana sit down with Dr. Jody Vernam—former president of CSI’s Rho Eta Nu Alpha Rho chapter and current core faculty member at Liberty University. In this episode, Dr. Vernam shares her journey into leadership within the counseling profession and offers valuable insights and specifics for those aspiring to become college counselors. Tune in for a thoughtful conversation filled with inspiration and to taste Dr. Vernam's humility and wisdom.
Episode reference:
APA: Rhoads, E., & Barend, A. (Producers). (2025, May 15). Ep. 48: The Ins and Outs of College Counseling: An Interview with Dr. Jody Vernam [Audio podcast episode]. In RENAR Voice. Rho Eta Nu Alpha Rho of Chi Sigma Iota, Liberty University
15 Oct 2024
Christian Integration in Counselor Education: A Candid Talk With the Editors - Drs. John King and Kristy Ford
Hello everyone! We are sorry for the delay, but much has happened! Erica successfully defended her dissertation and is now teaching at Liberty! Congratulations, Dr. Rhoads!
In this episode, Erica and Ana discussed the journey with the editors of the book and how the project was conceived. We explored the key concepts about which the editors are most proud. We also discussed how a Christian professional counselor can achieve congruence in incorporating spirituality into counseling while upholding our code of ethics (ACA) and professional standards (CACREP). Tune in for insights and encouragement.
Please contact Dr. Rhoads or Ana Barend at erhoads@liberty.edu or abarend@liberty.edu
Link for the book here.
Episode reference:
APA: Rhoads, E., & Barend, A. (Producers). (2024, October 10). Ep. 47: Christian Integration in Counselor Education: A Candid Talk With the Editors- Drs. King and Ford [Audio podcast episode]. In RENAR Voice. Rho Eta Nu Alpha Rho of Chi Sigma Iota, Liberty University
Below are examples of how to reference the chapters:
Seigel, B. & Tyre, Y. (2024). Christian integration and evidence based practice. In J. A. King & K. M. Ford (Eds.), Christian integration in the counseling profession (pp. 301-314). Kendall Hunt.
Ostrander, C. & Ostrander, M. (2024). The role of the Holy Spirit in counseling. In J. A. King & K. M. Ford (Eds.), Christian integration in the counseling profession (pp. 489-507). Kendall Hunt.
Mayo, G. & Doney, C. (2024). Christian integration in grief and loss. In J. A. King & K. M. Ford (Eds.), Christian integration in the counseling profession (pp. 403-413). Kendall Hunt.
20 Nov 2023
Ep. 46: Group Counseling: Interrelatedness, Meaning in Pain, and Cognitive Complexity- Dr. Denise Daniel
During this interesting conversation, Erica and Ana were delighted to hear from Dr. Daniel how fascinating, effective, and therapeutic group work is! As we are made in God's image (3 in One), group work addresses our need for relatedness and exposes how we relate with each other. We also explored how to making meaning from experiencing pain, and developing cognitive complexity in ourselves and our clients/students.
APA: Rhoads, E., & Barend, A. (Producers). (2023, November 16). Ep. 46: Group counseling: Interrelatedness, meaning in pain, and cognitive complexity- Dr. Denise Daniel [Audio podcast episode]. In RENAR Voice. Rho Eta Nu Alpha Rho of Chi Sigma Iota, Liberty University
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