The Road To Happiness
Welcome to the "Road to Happiness Podcast," where neuroscience meets Biblical wisdom to guide you through life's challenges and help you find true joy. Hosted by Josh Spurlock and his wife Cassie Spurlock, this podcast delves into the transformative power of Neuroscience Informed Christian Counseling® (NICC) to enrich your daily life, relationships, and personal growth.
In each episode, we blend cutting-edge psychological insights with timeless spiritual truths, offering practical advice and deep reflections on how to navigate life's complexities with faith and science. From managing stress and overcoming trauma to enhancing your marriage and parenting with compassion, the Road to Happiness Podcast equips you with tools to thrive both emotionally and spiritually.
Join a community of listeners who value the integration of faith and mental health, and embark on a journey towards a happier, more fulfilling life. With engaging discussions, expert interviews, and heartfelt stories, each episode is designed to inspire and empower you to live out your faith with resilience and joy.
Tune in and discover how you can walk the road to happiness, grounded in the love and wisdom of Christ and the latest advancements in neuroscience.
Subscribe now and start your journey to a more joyful, balanced, and spiritually enriched life.
Episodes
51 episodes
The Anxiety Signal Pt. 2: Anxiety Symptoms Explained - 3 Things You Should Know | [RTH Episode #51]
Hey friend, welcome back to The Anxiety Signal series! In this episode of The Road to Happiness Podcast, Josh & Cassie continue the conversation by diving deeper into what anxiety actually feels like and...
The Anxiety Signal Pt. 1: 3 Steps to Heal Anxiety | [RTH Episode #50]
Hey friend! We’ve been working behind the scenes for a while to bring this to you, and we’re so excited to finally start this journey together.Josh & Cassie are back behind the mic to kick off a brand new series on The Road to Ha...
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Anxiety Isn’t a Sin? What Christians Get Wrong About Anxiety | Ft. Caroline Horton [RTH Episode #49]
Hey friend! Let’s talk about something many Christians quietly wrestle with:Anxiety… and the shame that often comes with it.If you’ve ever wondered, “Should I feel this way if I really trust God?” or felt guilty fo...
How Do I Cope with Anxiety Without Medication? | Ft. Summer Baker [RTH Episode #48]
Hey friend, if you’ve been wrestling with anxiety and wondering, “Do I need medication… or are there other ways to cope?” you’re not alone.Anxiety can feel overwhelming, confusing, and exhausting. And when it comes to figuring o...
How to Resolve Conflict in Marriage Without It Turning Into a Fight | Ft. Sydney Blanchard [RTH Episode #47]
Hey friend, let’s talk about something every married couple faces:Conflict.Not if it happens… but when and how it happens.In today’s episode of The Road to Happiness Podcast, Josh sits down with Sydney Blanchard...
What Is High Functioning Depression? | Ft. Megan Hughes [RTH Episode #46]
Hey friend, let’s talk about something that often hides in plain sight:High functioning depression.You’re showing up. You’re getting things done. You might even look like you have it all together on the outside…But inte...
Why Am I Lonely? How to Build Real Community That Lasts | Ft. Emily Hurst [RTH Episode #45]
Hey friend, let’s talk about something many of us feel… but don’t always know how to say:Loneliness.Even in a world more connected than ever, so many of us feel unseen, disconnected, or like we’re on the outside looking in....
How Do I Stop Overthinking? | Ft. Adina James [RTH Episode #44]
Hey friend! If you’ve ever felt trapped in a loop of anxious thoughts, replaying conversations, worrying about the future, or feeling mentally exhausted from trying to figure everything out, you’re not alone.Today on The Road to Happ...
What Are Relationship Red Flags You Should Never Ignore? | Ft. Amy Bark [RTH Episode #43]
Hey friend! Have you ever had that gut feeling in a relationship where something just feels… off ? Maybe you can’t quite put your finger on it, but you know something isn’t sitting right.Today on The Road to Happiness Podcas...
How to Communicate with Your Teen When They Won’t Talk to You | Ft. Nathaniel Nevedal [RTH Episode #42]
Hey friend, if you’ve ever tried to start a conversation with your teenager and gotten a shrug, a one-word answer, or a slammed bedroom door… this episode is for you.Parenting teens can feel confusing, frustrating, and sometimes even hea...
How to Improve Communication in Your Marriage | Ft. Greg Cooney [RTH Episode #41]
Hey friend! If you’ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of miscommunication with your spouse—same arguments, same frustration, same emotional distance—you are not alone. Today’s episode is just for you.Today, our featured guest is Greg Coone...
How Do I Cope With Pain & Trauma After Infidelity? | Ft. Mary Faxon [RTH Episode #40]
Hey friend, this episode is tender. If you’ve recently discovered your spouse has been unfaithful, we want to say first: We are so sorry. Betrayal is one of the most heartbreaking experiences a human being can walk through, so know we're...
Can My Marriage Survive an Affair? | Ft. Peter Muhwati [RTH Episode #39]
Hey friend—this episode's topic is tender. If you’re facing infidelity in your marriage (or someone you love is), we want to start by saying: We see you. We’re so sorry. And we’re here to walk with you.In this episode of ...
Can Men & Women Be “Just Friends”? —How to Navigate Healthy Relationships with the Opposite S*x [RTH Episode #38]
Hey friend! Today we’re excited to be answering a fantastic listener question that came in recently (we love when that happens!):👉 How do I have healthy friendships with the opposite s*x—especially in the Christian world?...
Feeling Sexy Ep. 22: "Until Death Do We Sex" —Why Your Best S*x Might Be Still Ahead [RTH Episode #37]
Hey friend—let’s talk about something we don’t hear enough:👉 Sex is meant to get BETTER with time.In this episode of The Road to Happiness Podcast, Josh & Cassie (Christian s*x therapist and s*x educators) open up to ...
Feeling Sexy Ep. 21: "Christian Sex Therapy" —When You Need More Than A Book [RTH Episode #36]
Hey friend! There are many wise, wonderful Christian counselors out there. We love them. We work alongside them. But here’s what most people don’t realize…👉 S*x therapy is not part of standard counseling training. That mean...
Feeling Sexy Ep. 20: "Sex Positive Church" —Reclaiming S*xual Freedom God’s Way [RTH Episode #35]
Hey friend, we need a s*x revolution in the Church.For far too long, the enemy has twisted s*x into something shameful, secretive, and confusing. Yes, culture distorted it—but the Church has also lost ground. Too many believers we...
Feeling Sexy Ep. 19: "Kinky?" Part 3 — Exploring An@l, Role Play, and Sacred Creativity in the Bedroom [RTH Episode #34]
Hey friend! We’ve reached Part 3 of 3 in our deep dive into Chapter 19: “Kinky?” from Feeling Sexy: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Sexual Confidence & Desire—and this final conversation might be the boldest yet!
Feeling Sexy Ep. 19: "Kinky?" Part 2 — Restraints, Romance Novels & Real Talk for Christian Marriages [RTH Episode #33]
Hey friend! Welcome to Part 2 of 3 in our “Kinky?” conversation based on Chapter 19 of Feeling Sexy: A Christian Woman’s Guide to Sexual Confidence & Desire. If you missed last week’s episode, we highly recommend hitting pau...
Feeling Sexy Ep. 19: "Kinky?" Part 1 — Exploring Uncommon Desires with Faith & Freedom [RTH Episode #32]
Hey friend! If you grew up in the church, you may have heard that Missionary was the only “godly” way to connect in the bedroom. Meanwhile, culture tells us that anything goes. So where’s the truth? Let’s talk about it.In t...
Feeling Sexy Ep. 18: "Sexy Twister"—Exploring New Positions & The Heart of S*xual Adventure [RTH Episode #31]
Hey friend! Remember the game Twister? One spin of the dial and suddenly you’re tangled in awkward, hilarious poses—part chaos, part thrill, and 100% fun. Believe it or not, exploring s*xual positions in marriage can feel exactly
Feeling Sexy Ep. 17: "Getting Handsy"—A ‘Hands-On’ Guide to Sacred Pleasure [RTH Episode #30]
Hey friend! Let’s talk about something that rarely gets airtime in Christian conversations about s*x: hand jobs and manual pleasure. In today’s episode of The Road to Happiness Podcast, Josh & Cassie open up Chapter 17 of
Feeling Sexy Ep. 16: "Testosterone & Tingles"—When Hormones Hold the Missing Piece [RTH Episode #29]
Hey friend! Let’s have a little holy honesty—when it comes to low desire in the bedroom, especially for women, it’s rarely just about hormones. Emotional wounds, spiritual weariness, exhaustion, disconnection, and stress all pla...
Feeling Sexy Ep. 15: "Tongues of Fire"—What Does the Bible Say about Or@l S*x? [RTH Episode #28]
Hey friend! Let’s be honest—or@l s*x probably didn’t come up in Sunday school. But tucked right into the pages of God’s inspired love poetry (hello, Song of Songs) is a bold and beautiful picture of sensual, sacred pleasure....
Feeling Sexy Ep. 14: "Oh, Oh, Oh, Omazing®!"—Understanding Org@sms Without the Pressure [RTH Episode #27]
Hey friend! Let’s talk about something we all wonder about but rarely feel safe to ask: org*sms. In today’s episode of The Road to Happiness Podcast, Josh & Cassie are diving into Chapter 14 of Feeling Sexy: A C...
