A Preacher and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar
Josh Akers
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About This Podcast
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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S2E208 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…
S2E207 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…
S2E206 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…
S2E205 A Preacher & a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Talk About Hard Times
Back from a lengthy hiatus, Amanda and Josh talk about how to get through hard times.
S2E204 Trust: How to Earn It, Lose It, and Gain It
In this episode, Amanda and Josh talk about the topic of trust and how it is one of the doctor's 3 keys to happy and successful relationships.
S2E203 A Preacher and Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Look for Forgiveness
Amanda and Josh discuss forgiveness. They talk about what it means, why it is an important part of relationships, the limits of what it can do, and what it means for your spiritual and mental health.
S2E202 A Preacher and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar and Look for Healing
In this episode, Amanda and Josh talk about healing: the things we need to heal from, why we need to heal, what a healing journey looks like, and what healing looks like when it has taken place.
S2E201 Season 2: Episode 1: "A Preacher & a Therapist a Walk Into a Bar and Talk About Connections"
In the first episode of Season 2, Amanda and Josh discuss the importance of connections in the various ways the occur in life.
S1E8 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.
S1E7 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.
S1E6 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…
S1E5 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…
S1E4 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…
S1E3 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.
S1E2 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…
S1E1 Pilot Episode
In this episode, Dr. and Mr. Akers introduce themselves, the podcast, and muse about the nature of humanity.
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A Preacher and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar has published 16 episodes since March 2025, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
A Preacher and a Therapist Walk Into a Bar is currently highly active with new episodes monthly. Average episode length is 55m.
