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Soul Sense with Mark Verkler, LMFT

Mark Verkler

Booking Overview

Interview-led Christian mental-health and emotional-healing show focused on trauma, addiction, recovery, grief, shame, and the relationship between emotional health and biblical wisdom; it regularly features external counselors, authors, recovery specialists, pastors, and advocates with relevant professional or lived experience. PR agencies could credibly pitch Christian therapists, addiction and trauma experts, authors, speakers, ministry leaders, and recovery advocates with practical frameworks or personal transformation stories. Booking difficulty is medium, as guests are credentialed specialists and authors but generally not mainstream celebrities.

Metrics

Episodes: 134

Frequency: Weekly

Rating: 5.0/5.0

Estimated listeners: 100 - 1,000

Listener location: USA

YouTube: 17.6k subscribers

Instagram: 174 followers

Contact Information

Publicly listed emails

info@samaritanswell.com

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Host

Mark Verkler - Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and founder of Samaritan's Well, with three decades of experience in Christian counseling focused on emotional and spiritual health.

Booking Intelligence

Booking Requirements

medium
Typical Credentials:  
Christian counselors, trauma and addiction specialists, authors, speakers, pastors, ministry leaders, and recovery advocates with substantial professional expertise, a relevant personal transformation story, or practical resources.
Required Achievements:  
Published books, Creation of recovery or counseling programs, Decades of clinical or treatment experience, Leadership of faith-based support communities, Professional or ministry experience connected to trauma, addiction, or emotional healing

Recent Guest Discussions

Deborah Gold - Trauma, Neuroscience, Scripture, Identity, Neuroplasticity, And Christian Healing.

Carolyn Dunegan - Addiction Progression, Dependence, Denial, Withdrawal, Recovery, Community, And Spiritual Life.

Rose Ann Forte - Addiction Recovery, Habit Formation, Neuroscience, Scripture, Shame, Accountability, And Renewing The Mind.

Tom Anderson - Shame, Identity, Healing, God's Love, Relationships, And Freedom From Striving.

Steve Rotermund - Codependency, Addiction's Impact On Families, Shame, Identity, Recovery, And Supporting Spouses Of People With Addiction.

Recent Topics

Trauma, Addiction, Christianity, Mental Health, Emotional Healing

Episodes

Here's the recent few episodes on
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Caring for Aging Parents: How to Love Them While Learning to Let Go | Ingrid Hanson-Popp

October 08, 2026

What happens when the roles begin to reverse, and the parents who cared for us begin to need our care?In this episode of Soul Sense, Mark talks with author Ingrid Hansen-Popp about Becoming an Orphan: A Caregiver’s Guide to Lovingly Letting Our Parents Go. They explore the emotional, practical, and spiritual realities of caring for aging parents—including dementia, difficult conversations, legal preparation, grief, and protecting a parent’s dignity.Ingrid also shares one of her biggest regret...

The Power of Patient Love: Helping Troubled Kids Find Hope | Brian Gray

October 01, 2026

What if the messages we believe about ourselves can shape the course of our lives—and what happens when those messages are replaced with truth?On this episode of Soul Sense, Mark sits down with Brian Gray, author of Rap Sheet to Resume: Finding Blessing in Brokenness. Brian shares his story of childhood trauma, addiction, incarceration, recovery, faith, and more than two decades of ministry with vulnerable youth and adults.Brian explores how painful experiences shape the beliefs we carry abou...

What Neurodivergence Taught Me About Following Jesus | Dr. Amanda Wilson

September 24, 2026

What does it look like to follow Jesus when you experience the world differently?In this episode of Soul Sense, Mark talks with Dr. Amanda Wilson—an orthodontist, entrepreneur, and Christian who discovered later in life that she is neurodivergent.Amanda shares her journey from atheism to faith, from people-pleasing to healthy boundaries, and from constantly pushing through life to learning how to pause and let Jesus lead.Together, they explore neurodivergence and the church, sensory overwhelm...

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Frequently asked questions

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How do I get in touch with Soul Sense with Mark Verkler, LMFT?

Soul Sense with Mark Verkler, LMFT is hosted by Mark Verkler. Its publicly listed email is info@samaritanswell.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for Soul Sense with Mark Verkler, LMFT?

The publicly listed email for Soul Sense with Mark Verkler, LMFT: info@samaritanswell.com.

How many listeners does Soul Sense with Mark Verkler, LMFT have?

Podseeker estimates Soul Sense with Mark Verkler, LMFT reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for Soul Sense with Mark Verkler, LMFT?

Soul Sense with Mark Verkler, LMFT typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Christian counselors, trauma and addiction specialists, authors, speakers, pastors, ministry leaders, and recovery advocates with substantial professional expertise, a relevant personal transformation story, or practical resources. Common among recent guests: Published books; Creation of recovery or counseling programs; Decades of clinical or treatment experience. Recent guests include Deborah Gold, Carolyn Dunegan, and Rose Ann Forte.

How hard is it to get booked on Soul Sense with Mark Verkler, LMFT?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does Soul Sense with Mark Verkler, LMFT cover?

Recent episodes cover Trauma, Addiction, Christianity, Mental Health, and Emotional Healing. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.

Publicly listed emails

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