CCEF Podcast: Where Life & Scripture Meet
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How do the treasures of Scripture connect with the troubles of life? As Christians, we have the privilege and challenge of exploring this question. Hosted by Alasdair Groves, this podcast considers how Scripture meets us in day-to-day life, covering topics such as emotions, rest, trauma, weak faith, insomnia, and more.
Episodes
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Apr 19, 2012 • 11min
Is it OK to be shy?
This week our host Winston Smith sits down with Dr. Mike Emlet and Chris Carter to respond to a question about shyness.
Apr 16, 2012 • 14min
Help! I don't know where my anxiety is coming from.
This week our host Winston Smith is joined by Mike Emlet and Chris Carter to respond to a question about anxiety.
Mar 22, 2012 • 7min
How can I help my spouse through depression?
This week our host Andrew Ray sits down with Winston Smith, author of the book "Marriage Matters", and Cecelia Bernhardt, to discuss how to love a spouse who is walking through depression.
Mar 19, 2012 • 40min
Dr. Mike Emlet - What's in a Name? Understanding Labels and Diagnoses
OCD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder… What do these diagnostic labels mean for strugglers and for those who want to help them? This session explores the origins of our modern psychiatric diagnostic system and provides a balanced critique that neither exalts nor ignores these categories in the context of ministry.
Mar 15, 2012 • 11min
How can biblical counselors understand mindfulness meditation?
This week our host Andrew Ray sits down with Winston Smith and Cecelia Bernhardt to discuss mindfulness meditation.
Mar 8, 2012 • 7min
How can I forgive someone who abused me?
This week our host Andrew Ray sits down with Dr. Mike Emlet and CCEF Director of Counseling Cecelia Bernhardt to respond to a question on forgiveness.
Mar 2, 2012 • 9min
How do biblical counselors measure the effectiveness of their counseling?
This week our host Andrew Ray sits down with Cecelia Bernhardt and Winston Smith to discuss ways biblical counselors measure the effectiveness of their counseling.
Feb 22, 2012 • 6min
A picture of shame and guilt.
This week our host Andrew Ray sits down with Dr. David Powlison and Julie Lowe to discuss how they developed the image for our 2012 national conference on shame and guilt.
Feb 20, 2012 • 12min
How to guard against pride as a counselor.
This week host Andrew Ray is joined by Dr. David Powlison and Dr. Mike Emlet as they discuss the importance of guarding against pride as counselors.
Feb 13, 2012 • 9min
When people try to be helpful but aren't.
This week our host Andrew Ray sits down with Dr. Mike Emlet and Dr. David Powlison to talk about how to respond to people who try to offer helpful advice in difficult situations but actually their advice makes the situation worse.
