Scott gives an update as he returns from sabbatical and what the future of The Messy Podcast holds. Follow The Messy Podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lRJWiGZfCStBnme6xbnmk?si=qez0LslXQ462CfN73xZiYA&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-messy-podcast/id1587365184 More info at: https://lovingmessypeople.com

Scott gives an update on the summer and what the future of The Messy Podcast could be as he enters his first day of sabbatical today. Follow The Messy Podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lRJWiGZfCStBnme6xbnmk?si=qez0LslXQ462CfN73xZiYA&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-messy-podcast/id1587365184 More info at: https://lovingmessypeople.com

The podcast delves into the fear of man, exploring its impact on behavior and self-worth. It discusses codependency, the power of confession, and finding acceptance through Jesus. The speakers contrast legalism with grace in Christianity and emphasize authentic engagement with God.

In this episode of "I've Got a Question," Scott interviews Charles Hodges clarifying the role of medication in the realm of Biblical counseling. Follow The Messy Podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lRJWiGZfCStBnme6xbnmk?si=qez0LslXQ462CfN73xZiYA&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-messy-podcast/id1587365184 More info at: https://lovingmessypeople.com

In this episode of "I've Got a Question," Scott interviews Jason Kovacs and Tim St. John about the different contexts in which Gospel counseling can take place. Follow The Messy Podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lRJWiGZfCStBnme6xbnmk?si=qez0LslXQ462CfN73xZiYA&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-messy-podcast/id1587365184 More info at: https://lovingmessypeople.com

Scott Mehl interviews Jenn Chen about the different types of shame and how someone with shame can find hope in the Gospel. Follow The Messy Podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lRJWiGZfCStBnme6xbnmk?si=qez0LslXQ462CfN73xZiYA&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-messy-podcast/id1587365184 More info at: https://lovingmessypeople.com

Scott Mehl interviews Steve Midgley, an expert in mental health and its intersection with the Gospel. They discuss the concept of mental health, definitions of normality and abnormality, the Christian perspective on mental health diagnoses, the interconnectedness of mental, physical, and spiritual health, the church's role in supporting individuals with mental health issues, the importance of long-term care, and the connection between mental health struggles and sin.

Scott Mehl interviews Darby Strickland on the intricacies of abuse. This episode was orginally released during season 1 of The Messy Podcast. Resources: Darby Strickland – Is it Abuse: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims https://www.amazon.com/Abuse-Biblical-Identifying-Domestic-Helping/dp/1629956945 Darby Strickland – Domestic Abuse: Help for the Sufferer https://www.amazon.com/Domestic-Abuse-Sufferer-Resources-Changing/dp/1629953253/ Chris Moles - The Heart of Domestic Abuse https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Domestic-Abuse-Solutions-Violence/dp/1936141272 Justin and Lindsay Holcomb – Is it My Fault? https://www.amazon.com/My-Fault-Suffering-Domestic-Violence/dp/0802410243/ Joy Forrest – Called to Peace: A Survivor’s Guide to Finding Peace https://www.amazon.com/Called-Peace-Survivors-Finding-Domestic/dp/1948449013/ Jeremy Pierre and Greg Wilson – When Home Hurts https://www.amazon.com/When-Home-Hurts-Responding-Domestic/dp/1527107221/ Diane Langberg – Suffering and the Heart of God https://www.amazon.com/Suffering-Heart-God-Destroys-Restores/dp/1942572026/ Church Cares Curriculum https://churchcares.com/ Follow The Messy Podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lRJWiGZfCStBnme6xbnmk?si=qez0LslXQ462CfN73xZiYA&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-messy-podcast/id1587365184 More info at: https://lovingmessypeople.com

In a new segment, "I've Got a Question," Scott interviews Demetrius Nathan and Jonathan Holmes on the topic of how ethnicity impacts the biblical counseling process. Follow The Messy Podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lRJWiGZfCStBnme6xbnmk?si=qez0LslXQ462CfN73xZiYA&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-messy-podcast/id1587365184 More info at: https://lovingmessypeople.com

Scott interviews Jim Berg about how the Gospel can speak life to people struggling to overcome addiction. Follow The Messy Podcast... Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0lRJWiGZfCStBnme6xbnmk?si=qez0LslXQ462CfN73xZiYA&dl_branch=1 Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-messy-podcast/id1587365184 More info at: https://lovingmessypeople.com