The Shepherd & The Shrink Podcast
This podcast invites you to come along with us as we discuss the big, transformational ideas that changed history and continue to heal lives.
In the spring of 2014 I met Pastor Matt at a production of the play, “Crazy for You.” I had recently had an intense spiritual experience but I had no idea how to fully understand it. That initial meeting led to years of lengthy discussions on our local Border to Border Trail, as Matt mentored me in my mission of integrating my formal education in psychology with the gospel of Jesus Christ.
We eventually opened up the dialogue to our congregation at Dexter United Methodist Church in a series of live discussions. We were surprised by the enthusiastic response. I began to think about how we might meet the demand for an integration of theology and psychology.
Matt and I still walk the trail together and the conversations are still fresh and inspiring.
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Meet The Hosts
Dr. Matt Hook has Two Goals:
1. To get to heaven and take as many people with him as possible.
2. To provide as many people with as many ministry opportunities as possible.
Matt has served churches in Chicago, Memphis, and Michigan. Matt majored in Music/Business at DePauw University, received his MDiv at Garret Evangelical, and his DMin at Asbury. He has been a regular worship leader for World Methodist Evangelism. Matt and his wife Leigh have 4 children.
Their family regularly hosts children from third world countries who come to the United States for major surgeries. Right now, they have Felix from Guatemala. Matt enjoys music, exercise, laughter, and especially people.
Matt feels obligated to tell you that he doesn’t really know how to be a senior pastor, so most of the time he does youth ministry for grown-ups. Learn more about Matt and his church here: Dexter United Methodist Church.
Dr. Martin is Your Spiritual Shrink
Martin Fletcher, Psy.D, L.P. Dr. Martin Fletcher is the Shrink of The Shepherd and the Shrink Podcast.
He is in private practice at Renew Hope Counseling where he also supervises a team of talented clinicians.
Dr. Fletcher holds advanced degrees in clinical psychology and education.
His treatment approach involves quickly reducing symptoms while helping patients design and maintain health promoting lifestyles. Dr. Fletcher is a husband to Kathy and dad to 3 sons and one daughter. His interests include fitness, guitar, motorcycles, mountain biking, and exploring the role of spirituality in health.
Dr. Fletcher is fully licensed in the State of Michigan.