ExEm Podcast
Conversations around life, faith, and the journey of mental health.
The ExEm (Experience Emerge) Podcast, with musician-turned-mental health therapist, Matt Knabe, uncovers the various ways people find rest and live free amidst the crazy challenges life brings. With a zoned-in focus, Matt carefully probes into the broken places of people’s lives, bringing the listener into the experience, all the while adding life tools and insights.
SEASON 6 • EPISODE 6
Mental Health Minute: Calm Parenting Tips
- Matthew Knabe, MA, LPCC
- May 9, 2025
In this brief but impactful Mental Health Minute, Matthew Knabe, MA, LPCC, host of the Experience Emerge (ExEm) Podcast, shares practical insight on calm parenting. Learn how to respond—not react—in challenging moments, build emotional safety with your children, and model regulation that helps the whole family thrive. Parenting isn’t about perfection—it’s about presence. A healthier kid starts at home.
SEASON 6 • EPISODE 5
Leadership Intimacy: Cultivating Depth In Your Life
- Dr. Robert Crosby
- April 18, 2025
Dr. Robert Crosby shares how true leadership begins in the secret place—with intimacy with God—and how that connection overflows into our relationships, teams, and daily decisions. The call to lead is not just with vision, but also with vulnerability, depth, and spiritual rootedness. Together, we explore the intersection of faith and emotional depth, challenging the common narrative of leadership built on image and performance.
SEASON 6 • EPISODE 4
Helping Men Find Healthy Community
- Pastor Austin McCann
- April 4, 2025
In this episode, we’re joined by Pastor Austin McCann from Redemption Chapel for a powerful conversation on the importance of men finding authentic communities with other men. Pastor Austin shares personal insights and biblical wisdom on why brotherhood matters, how isolation can be dangerous, and what it looks like to pursue real, life-giving relationships as men of faith. Whether you’re already plugged into a group or still searching for your people, this episode will challenge and encourage you.
SEASON 6 • EPISODE 3
The Two-Sided Coin of Pride
- Jacob Galligan, MEd, LPC
- March 7, 2025
In this episode, we sit down with Jacob Galligan, MEd, LPC, as he shares his journey into the world of counseling and the personal struggles that have shaped his faith. Jacob opens up about the challenges he has faced within the church, navigating seasons of doubt, and how his experiences have tested and strengthened his relationship with God.
We also dive deep into the two-sided coin of pride and self-deprecation—how both extremes can trap us, distort our identity, and pull us away from true humility and reliance on Christ. Jacob brings his wisdom as a counselor to unpack how these struggles manifest in our lives and how we can find balance through faith, accountability, and a right understanding of ourselves before God.
It’s an honest, thought-provoking conversation about faith, identity, and the ongoing work of surrendering to God’s grace. Tune in for encouragement, insight, and a fresh perspective on wrestling with these tensions in life and counseling.
SEASON 6 • EPISODE 2
The Teaming Life
- Dr. Robert Crosby
- January 31, 2025
In this episode, we engage in an in-depth conversation with Emerge President and esteemed author, Dr. Robert Crosby. Through his book, “The Teaming Church: Ministry in the Age of Collaboration,” Dr. Crosby illuminates the profound concept of living a teaming life characterized by collaboration, honor, and unity. He shares practical strategies for cultivating honor circles around individuals, fostering deeper connections and enhancing team dynamics. Moreover, we explore the profound example of perfect teamwork exhibited within the Trinity, shedding light on its relevance to churches, ministries, and our lives. Whether you are a professional, ministry leader, or simply seeking to strengthen interpersonal relationships, this conversation will inspire you to reevaluate your approach to collaboration and teamwork.
SEASON 6 • EPISODE 1
Doing Life Together
- Jason Rice
- January 10, 2025
In this heartfelt episode, we sit down with one of Matt’s best friends of over 30 years, Jason Rice, to discuss the incredible journey of friendship, mentoring, and doing life together. From navigating life’s toughest challenges to celebrating its greatest victories, we share how staying grounded in God’s Word daily and holding each other accountable has been the foundation of our relationship. Join us as we reflect on the joys, struggles, and lessons learned through decades of friendship and discover the power of faith and genuine connection in enduring life’s stressors.
