In this episode we talk with Tim Challies, blogger and author. Tim shares about his experience of grief after losing his son in 2020, and he gives us a profound vision for the ways in which sorrow can shape us toward further intimacy with God. We are so honored to receive his vulnerable and wise counsel in this episode. Tim's newest book, Seasons of Sorrow, is a must-read. Click HERE to read "Thy Will Be Done," a free chapter from the book. Click HERE to become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Subscribers receive a bonus episode each month with exclusive content not featured elsewhere ..read more

Esther Smith is the director of Christian Trauma Counseling, and her most recent award winning book is A Still and Quiet Mind. In this episode she talks with us about how to engage with difficult and unwanted thoughts with solid theology and practical strategies. She talks about what it's like to experience difficult thoughts as a counselor, and she also shares specific ways she seeks to quiet her mind when thoughts seem difficult. Click HERE to follow Esther's work. Click HERE to become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Subscribers receive a bonus episode each month with exclusive cont ..read more

In this episode we talk with Mike Kelsey, Lead Pastor of Preaching and Culture at the Montgomery County Campus of McLean Bible Church. Mike shares with us the importance of making mental health a normal conversation in the Church. He also gives us helpful context for understanding the unique struggles of Christians today and how to wisely and compassionately address the culture of doubt and deconstruction that is impacting many believers. This conversation underscores the need for the Christians to advocate for holistic health within the community of faith. To learn more about Mike, click HERE ..read more

In this episode we talk with Michael Crawford, the executive director of the Baptist Convention of Maryland and Delaware.  Michael shares with us the wisdom of growing in how we experience the world and how other people experience us in relationships. Michael states that when we are self-aware, we are more likely to engage honestly and humbly with those around us as well as with the Lord. Click HERE to become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Subscribers receive a bonus episode each month with exclusive content not featured elsewhere on the podcast. The bonus episodes are released ..read more

In this episode we interview chartered psychologist and conference speaker Catherine Haddow. Catherine shares wisdom from her book Emotions: Mirrors of the Heart, published by 10 of those Publishing. She specifically talks with us about a biblical view of emotions, as well as ways we can engage with our emotions in a healthy way. To learn more about Catherine's ministry, click HERE. Click HERE to become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Subscribers receive a bonus episode each month with exclusive content not featured elsewhere on the podcast. The bonus episodes are released directly to ..read more

In this episode we talk with Nate Brooks, assistant professor of counseling at Reformed Theological Seminary. Nate shares wisdom with us about ways to wisely utilize the truth of Scripture in the counseling setting. Whether you are a counselor, counselee or simply want to gain wisdom for your everyday life, this episode will offer wise instruction. To learn more about Nate's ministry, click HERE. Click HERE to become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Subscribers receive a bonus episode each month with exclusive content not featured elsewhere on the podcast. The bonus episodes are releas ..read more

In this episode we glean wisdom from author and Bible teacher Jen Wilkin. We discuss Exodus 34, the scene in which God reveals himself to Moses. Jen shares ways in which we can understand God's character through passages such as this, which leads us to better understand our suffering in light of the gospel. To learn more about Jen's ministry, click HERE. Click HERE to become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Subscribers receive a bonus episode each month with exclusive content not featured elsewhere on the podcast. The bonus episodes are released directly to you on the third week of eac ..read more

In this episode we talk with Brad Hambrick, author of a brand new book called Angry with God. In this discussion we talk about anger that expresses grief at the injustice of the fallen world we live in. Brad shares helpful wisdom about how to walk through this kind of struggle. To learn more about Angry with God, click HERE. To learn more about Brad's ministry, click HERE. Click HERE to become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Subscribers receive a bonus episode each month with exclusive content not featured elsewhere on the podcast. The bonus episodes are released directly to you on th ..read more

We are pleased to begin a new season of Counsel for Life! In this episode we'll look back over the joys of Season 1, and we'll share what's coming up this season. We also begin a conversation about the importance of healing from past wounds. This conversation leads us into our first bonus episode that will air next week for our paid subscribers. Click below to learn how to become a paid subscriber. Click HERE to become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Subscribers receive a bonus episode each month with exclusive content not featured elsewhere on the podcast. The bonus episodes are rele ..read more

Beth spends this episode interviewing both Eliza and our guest, Kyle Johnston. Kyle is a pastor in Cape Town, South Africa, and he and Eliza have written a helpful booklet about how to pursue and make the most of the counseling experience. They share many helpful tips for finding a good counselor and setting the stage for a helpful experience in counseling. Click HERE to find the book, How to Get the Most out of your Counseling. Follow us: https://counselforlifepodcast.com https://elizahuie.com https://bethmariebroom.com ..read more