This episode features Joe Hussung, Director of Ministry Partnerships and Recruitment and a Senior Counselor at Fieldstone Counseling. Joe shares valuable insights about the importance of listening well, a topic he covers in his new book, Learning to Listen: Effective Skills for Every Counselor (New Growth Press). He explains a theology of listening, and he offers encouragement to both counselors and those seeking counsel about the importance of listening well. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclus ..read more

In this episode we talk with Chris Moles, pastor, counselor and director of Peaceworks. Peaceworks is an organization that is designed to educate the Church in domestic abuse prevention and intervention. Chris shares the importance of growing in awareness of abuse and its effects, and he talks about the ways in which Peaceworks can help. He offers a podcast and an educational program called Peaceworks University. He also shares about the upcoming conference, Peaceworks Live, coming in October. Make sure to check out these valuable resources! Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our s ..read more

In this episode we talk with Chris Moles, pastor, counselor and director of Peaceworks. Peaceworks is an organization that is designed to educate the Church in domestic abuse prevention and intervention. Chris shares the importance of growing in awareness of abuse and its effects, and he talks about the ways in which Peaceworks can help. He offers a podcast and an educational program called Peaceworks University. He also shares about the upcoming conference, Peaceworks Live, coming in October. Make sure to check out these valuable resources! Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our s ..read more

In this episode we talk with Chris Moles, pastor, counselor and director of Peaceworks. Peaceworks is an organization that is designed to educate the Church in domestic abuse prevention and intervention. Chris shares the importance of growing in awareness of abuse and its effects, and he talks about the ways in which Peaceworks can help. He offers a podcast and an educational program called Peaceworks University. He also shares about the upcoming conference, Peaceworks Live, coming in October. Make sure to check out these valuable resources! Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our s ..read more

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