University Presbyterian Church, Chapel Hill, NC
by UPC, Chapel Hill
Enjoy listening to sermons and select Sunday School series from University Presbyterian Church in Chapel Hill, NC!
Podcast episodes
Season 2
Wonderfully Made: Body Image & Eating Disorders (04.28.24)
Jessica Beardsley (Registered Dietician, member of International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals and UPC member) will outline various eating disorders, how diet culture and weight stigma can negatively impact mental health, and how the grace of God can transform our relationships with our bodies.
Wonderfully Made: Cognitive Aging (04.21.24)
Dr. Dan G. Blazer (Professor Emeritus of Duke Psychiatry and Center for the Study of Aging and Human Development) will discuss the normal cognitive changes in memory, knowledge, and reaction time associated with aging and recommend some non-medical interventions to slow those changes down.
Wonderfully Made: Trauma, Stress, and the Impact of Adverse Childhood Experiences (04.14.24)
James Osborn (Licensed Psychologist and Director of Community Education for Alliance Health) will explain the research around ACES (Adverse Childhood Experiences) and discuss how responding with compassion to children, adults, and families who have experienced trauma can give them the tools they need to adapt, build resiliency, and thrive. Videos: Trailer for RESILIENCE The Hand-Brain Model
Wonderfully Made: Embracing our LGBTQIA+ Children (04.07.24)
Dr. Lew Lampiris (retired Associate Dean of the UNC Dental school, UPC member and half of the first same gender couple to be married in our sanctuary) will help us understand the evolving language of sexual identity and gender and explore how to create a safe and supportive environment for children identifying as part of a lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, questioning, or other community. Research suggests that acceptance of LGBTQIA+ youth decreases their risk of negative physical and mental health outcomes. Presentation Slides: Link to slides from the presentation Videos: Wanda Sykes: I'ma Be Me - Gay vs. Black (HBO) (youtube.com) How Challenging "That's So Gay" Made A School Safer 'Love, Simon' cast, director on scene that moved cast and crew to tears (youtube.com)
