Steve Viars, an author and expert on overcoming bitterness, joins Scott Mehl on The Messy Podcast. They discuss the theology of Christian counseling, the power of spiritual candor, the importance of lamentation, and the connection between bitterness and idolatry. They also provide resources for ministering to bitterness.

Guest: Steve Viars, Senior Pastor of Faith Church in Lafayette, IN. They discuss defeating bitterness using scripture, exploring its portrayal in the Bible and the consequences it holds. They emphasize the role of God's grace in fighting bitterness, and how bitter circumstances can reveal hidden parts of the heart. The story of Ruth and Naomi is explored, highlighting the transformation from bitterness to hope and the power of belief in overcoming bitterness.