In this episode, Kymberli Cook, Milyce Pipkin, and Alasdair Groves examine healthy and unhealthy approaches to handling our emotions and how to engage them in a way that honors God.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Alasdair Groves discusses Jesus' anger towards distractions and injustices, focusing on how it reflects his passion for justice and righteousness. The podcast explores Jesus' reaction to temple exploitation, hypocrisy, and the balance between anger and compassion in guiding people towards fellowship and love.

Explore the depth of compassion in Jesus' emotions, leading to action. Reflect on how God, as a good shepherd, has compassion for us. Learn about the upcoming CCEF National Conference on rest. Delve into the challenges of showing compassion and the importance of empathy. Reflect on embodying Jesus's compassion for personal growth and empowerment.

Alasdair Groves, a biblical counselor, dives into the intricate world of emotions through a faith-based lens. He discusses the importance of understanding feelings in marriage and parenting, revealing how theology addresses real-life challenges. Alasdair critiques cultural views on anger and promotes a deeper comprehension of emotional health. He emphasizes that negative emotions like sadness and grief are valid in the spiritual journey, advocating for an authentic emotional expression that aligns with God's perspective on life's trials.

Alasdair Groves, Executive Director of CCEF and a faculty member and counselor, discusses Healthy Emotional Expression versus Being Controlled by Our Emotions. He explores the extremes of being defined by emotions or shutting them down, emphasizing the importance of emotional intelligence. They also discuss trauma and abuse within churches, aiming to equip ministry leaders to respond effectively. The chapter descriptions cover topics such as building a positive theology of emotions, embodying Jesus' emotional interaction, the role of emotions in faith and trust, and the importance of emotional expression in counseling.