Counsel for Life
Engaging conversations about mental health and the Christian life
Episodes
159 episodes
Grief few fathers talk about, Featuring Eric Schumacher
In this episode we talk with Eric Schumacher, counselor and songwriter. Eric shares his story of the grief of miscarriage, and he offers wisdom about how dads can struggle in particular ways when their wi...
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Season 5
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Episode 155
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35:27
Fear is not a sin, Featuring Ed Welch
In this episode we talk with Ed Welch, counselor and faculty member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation. He introduces his new book,
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Season 5
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Episode 154
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35:49
The key to resilience in ministry, Featuring Dave Harvey
This episode features Dave Harvey, church planter and author of The Clay Pot Conspiracy: God's Plan to Use Weakness in Leaders. Dave shares some of his own story of loss and struggle in ministry, and he offers encouragement and wisdom ...
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Season 5
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Episode 153
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30:21
Don't overcomplicate Bible reading, Featuring David Platt
In this episode we talk with David Platt, lead pastor of McLean Bible Church. David shares his extensive wisdom and experience in studying and teaching the Bible, and he offers hope and encouragement for those of us who may struggle with studyi...
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Season 5
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Episode 152
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31:01
Talking back to our fears, Featuring Mary Marantz
In this episode we talk with Mary Marantz, bestselling author of
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Season 5
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Episode 151
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37:27
How should we talk to kids about suffering?
In this episode Eliza interviews Beth about her new book,
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Season 5
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Episode 150
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22:48
How to parent grown kids without losing them, Featuring Kathy Cunningham
This episode features Kathy Cunningham, counselor and coach who works closely with parents who are struggling in relationships with their adult children. Kathy shares exhortation and encouragement both for parents as well as for adult children,...
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Season 5
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Episode 149
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28:23
What you need when life doesn’t let up, Featuring Karrie Hahn
In this episode we talk with Karrie Hahn, counselor and author of the book, Limping Heavenward: Living by Faith in Comprehensive and Chronic Suffering. Karrie speaks wisely and honestly about her o...
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Season 5
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Episode 148
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34:06
What's so great about biblical counseling? Featuring Jonathan Holmes, Curtis Solomon, and Shaun Van Dyke
For those of you who follow what's happening in the biblical counseling world, you may have heard some discouraging things. In this very special extended episode, we talk with leaders of biblical counseling organizations about the encouraging t...
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Season 5
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Episode 147
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1:04:44
What we miss when we forget we're embodied, Featuring Lainey Greer
In this episode we talk with Lainey Greer, founder of Your Body Matters and the creator of Understand Healthy and The Bible and Your Body. She has a deep passion for Christian theology and how we steward our bodies, a...
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Season 5
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Episode 146
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29:59
Overcoming our fears as counselors
Welcome to Season 5! In this first episode of the season, we'll talk about how we can work through the fears we sometimes experience when we are trying to implement a new skill in counseling. Whether you're a new counselor or a seasoned one, yo...
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Season 5
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Episode 145
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28:20
Can A.I. be my counselor?
Whether you're using AI or feel nervous to touch it, it's not going away. Many people are beginning to ask whether A.I. could be a good substitute for counseling. In this episode, we will talk about the pros and cons of using A.I. as a counselo...
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Season 4
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Episode 144
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31:42
Caring for someone at the end of life, Featuring Greg Lowe
In this episode, Eliza talks with Greg Lowe, a hospice social worker who has extensive experience with issues related to grief, death, and dying. Greg shares with us some important things to understand about the unique grief of dying, and he of...
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Season 4
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Episode 143
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30:49
Ending coercive control in your life, Featuring Tabitha Westbrook
Today's episode features Tabitha Westbrook, therapist and author of Body & Soul, Healed & Whole:...
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Season 4
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Episode 143
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32:08
What is biblical ambition? Featuring Jeremy Writebol
In this episode, Eliza talks with Jeremy Writebol, pastor and Executive Director of Gospel Centered Discipleship (gcdiscipleship.com). Jeremy shares with us his passion for helping the next generation create godly ambition in their career aspir...
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Season 4
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Episode 142
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35:06
What causes trauma, and how to I spot it?
In this episode we talk about four signs that show us trauma may have happened to someone, and we unpack the question, Can we know for sure someone has experienced trauma? Eliza offers a free resource to help assess the signs and effects of tra...
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Season 4
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Episode 141
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39:00
How do I manage the anxieties of motherhood? Featuring Courtney Devich
In this episode we talk with Courtney Devich, author of
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Season 4
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Episode 140
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29:25
Guarding Kids from Explicit Content: A Conversation for All Parents with John-Michael Bout
In this episode we talk with John-Michael Bout, Co-Executive Director of Into the Light Ministries. John-Michael shares important information...
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Season 4
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Episode 139
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28:39
Ian Cron on Addiction, Transformation, and the Enneagram
This episode features Ian Cron, therapist and bestselling author of
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Season 4
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Episode 138
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29:21
Tools for effective biblical counseling, Featuring Joe Hussung
This episode features Joe Hussung, Director of Ministry Partnerships and Recruitment and a Senior Counselor at Fieldstone Counseling. Joe shares valuable insights about the impo...
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27:44
Understanding nervous system regulation, Featuring Michelle Grosser
In this episode we talk with Michelle Grosser, certified master life coach and nervous system fitness expert. Michelle shares what it means to have a regulated nervous system, as well as signs that your nervous system might be dysregulated. She...
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Season 4
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Episode 137
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31:58
What is the Sympathetic Nervous System?
In this episode we talk about the ways in which the nervous system helps us get to safety when we are in danger. We also talk about what to do when our nervous system is telling us there's danger, but we are actually not in danger. We discuss t...
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Season 4
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Episode 136
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42:25
Healing from emotionally destructive relationships, Featuring Leslie Vernick
In this episode we talk with Leslie Vernick, Licensed Clinical Social Worker and leader of Leslie Vernick & Co, an organization that provides resources, coaching, and community for women who are experiencing destructive relationships. Lesli...
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Season 4
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Episode 135
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42:23