

CCEF Podcast: Where Life & Scripture Meet
CCEF
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.
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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.

Feb 6, 2012 • 9min
How to minister to people who have no sense of shame or guilt.
This week Andrew Ray sits down with Dr. David Powlison and Julie Lowe to talk about counseling those who have no sense of shame or guilt.

Jan 31, 2012 • 12min
Is it wrong to marry my friend?
This week on Help and Hope our host Andrew Ray asks Dr. David Powlison and Dr. Mike Emlet the question: "is it wrong to marry my friend (without romantic feelings for them)?"

Jan 23, 2012 • 11min
How can I grow in keeping confidences?
This week on Help and Hope our host Andrew Ray sits down with Julie Lowe and Dr. David Powlison to respond to a question about how to grow in keeping confidences.

Jan 16, 2012 • 9min
What is the difference between guilt and shame?
Host Andrew Ray sits down with Dr. David Powlison and Julie Lowe to discuss the difference between guilt and shame.