Demetrius Nathan, an expert on the power of peer pressure, discusses the complicated dynamics and influence of peer pressure on individuals, particularly youth and teens. The podcast explores the implications of social media for teenagers, offers strategies for navigating peer pressure with compassion, and emphasizes finding hope and comfort through the gospel. It also covers the concept of repentance, resisting peer pressure while remaining true to one's identity, and practical ways to support individuals facing peer pressure.

In this episode of The Messy Podcast, Scott Mehl interviews Jim Newheiser about people struggling with overwhelming debt. Sponsored by Eternity Bible College: https://www.eternity.edu Resources: Money, Debt & Finances by Jim Newheiser, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08Z49J6CG/ref=dbsadefrwthschvapitkinp1i2 Money: Seeking God’s Wisdom (31-Day Devotionals for Life) by Jim Newhieiser, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07YL68HWT/ref=dbsadefrwthschvapitkinp1i11 Money, Possessions and Eternity by Randy Alcorn, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000FCKCJM/ref=dbsadefrwthschvapitkinp1i3 The Treasure Principle by Randy Alcorn, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007M2AOGY/ref=dbsadefrwthschvapitkinp1i1 Managing God’s Money by Randy Alcorn, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B004MPRVP6/ref=dbsadefrwthschvapitkinp1i4 When the Money Runs Out by James Petty, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B088JMD5ZX/ref=dbsadefrwthschvapitkinp1i0 Act of Grace by James Petty, https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082BDJT9P/ref=dbsadefrwthschvapitkinp1i1 Crown Ministries website, https://www.crown.org/ 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

Diane Langberg, trauma healing expert and counselor for sexual abuse victims, discusses the complexity and nature of trauma. They explore how scriptures can bring hope, the embodiment of Christ through serving others, finding healing in the church community, and addressing trauma openly in congregations.

Guest Darby Strickland, expert in abuse, discusses topics like identifying abuse in churches, differentiating genuine repentance and empty apologies in abusive relationships, understanding the dynamics and types of abuse, redemption and hope, addressing anxiety and victimhood with biblical passages, practical caring for abuse victims, and supporting children affected by abuse.

In this episode of The Messy Podcast, Scott Mehl interviews Craig Marshall about how the Gospel applies to toxic leadership. Sponsored by Eternity Bible College: https://www.eternity.edu Resources: Darby Strickland – Is it Abuse https://www.amazon.com/Abuse-Biblical-Identifying-Domestic-Helping/dp/1629956945 Chris Moles - The Heart of Domestic Abuse https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Domestic-Abuse-Solutions-Violence/dp/1936141272 Elyse Fitzpatrick and Eric Shumacher – Worthy https://www.amazon.com/Worthy-Celebrating-Value-Elyse-Fitzpatrick/dp/0764234366 IBCD Observation Videos – Domestic Abuse https://ibcd.org/domesticabuse 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 Tim St. John, an expert on shame culture. They discuss the complexities of cultural shame, the impact of shame on individuals' experiences and identities. They also talk about the importance of understanding cultural context in counseling, embracing compassion, and recognizing the misuse of scripture. The chapter explores the idols of change, syncretism, and offers resources for addressing shame. They emphasize the significance of gratitude and encouragement in dealing with shame and suffering.

In this episode of The Messy Podcast, Scott Mehl interviews José González about undocumented immigrants in the United States.

In this episode of *The Messy Podcast, *Scott Mehl interviews Julie Lowe about how to help children with anxiety. Sponsored by Eternity Bible College: https://www.eternity.edu Resources: Good News for Little Hearts by various, https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08V3524VJ?searchxofy=true&binding=kindle_edition&qid=1641424593&sr=1-2 When People are Big and God is Small by Ed Welch, https://www.amazon.com/When-People-Are-Big-Small/dp/0875526004 What Do People Think of Me? Why Do I Care? by Ed Welch, https://www.amazon.com/What-You-Think-Why-Care/dp/1935273868 New Growth Press resources, https://newgrowthpress.com/julie-lowe/ 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 The Messy Podcast, Scott Mehl interviews Shannon McCoy about the unique struggles of overeating. Sponsored by Eternity Bible College: https://www.eternity.edu Resources: Help! I’m a Slave to Food by Shannon McCoy, https://www.amazon.com/Help-Slave-Food-Life-Line-Mini-Books/dp/1633420272 God’s Answer to Overeating: A Study of Scriptural Attitudes by Ann Thomas Betea, https://www.amazon.com/Gods-Answer-Overeating-Ann-Thomas/dp/0930756150 Uncommon Vessels: A Program for Developing Godly Eating Habits by Elyse Fitzpatrick, https://www.amazon.com/Uncommon-Vessels-Program-Developing-Eating/dp/1889032271 The Heart of Addiction: A Biblical Perspective by Mark Shaw, https://www.amazon.com/Heart-Addiction-Biblical-Perspective/dp/1885904681 Addictions: A Banquet in the Grave by Ed Welch, https://www.amazon.com/Addictions-Banquet-Edward-T-Welch-ebook/dp/B0073M6A16 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

Deepak Reju, an expert on the unique struggles of pornography addiction, discusses topics such as the definition and problem of pornography, the power of desires and addiction, motivations behind consuming pornographic content, the connection between suffering and pornography, the phases of engaging in pornography, and proactive discipleship in dealing with addiction.