Counsel for Life

In this episode we talk with Lainey Greer, founder of Your Body Matters and the creator of Understand Healthy and The Bible and Your Body. She has a deep passion for Christian theology and how we steward our bodies, aiming to equip believers with practical tools to glorify God in their physical health. Lainey shares wisdom to help us understand a biblical perspective on the body, as well as the basics of wellness.With a background in exercise science (from the University of Texas), Christian leadership (from Dallas Theological Seminary), and systematic theology (from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary), Lainey brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to her work. In addition to over 20 years of personal training experience, she’s spent a decade working in the church. Lainey is also the author of Struggling with Body Image: Seeing What God Sees and Be Well: Learning to Steward Your Health. Her upcoming books include, A Teen’s Guide to Eating Disorders: Hope for Your Struggle, and more. She also writes the Forsaken Body blog. When she’s not writing, Lainey speaks at various events, addressing topics like theology, gender, body image, and burnout. She’s also developed Embodied Care Workshops to help ministry workers care for both the body and soul of those they serve.Find her at https://yourbodymatters.org/Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

Welcome to Season 5! In this first episode of the season, we'll talk about how we can work through the fears we sometimes experience when we are trying to implement a new skill in counseling. Whether you're a new counselor or a seasoned one, you will benefit from these tools to help you serve your counselees and stay grounded in truth. If you're not a counselor, we still encourage you to listen. These tools for facing our fears will be useful in many spheres - parenting, work, and personal relationships! Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

Whether you're using AI or feel nervous to touch it, it's not going away. Many people are beginning to ask whether A.I. could be a good substitute for counseling. In this episode, we will talk about the pros and cons of using A.I. as a counselor, and we'll discuss what biblical wisdom might contribute to the discussion. You can also click HERE to access the article in Time Magazine that Eliza mentions during our conversation.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this discussion, Greg Lowe, a hospice social worker with 15 years of experience in grief and death, shares insights on navigating the complex emotions of end-of-life care. He emphasizes the importance of compassionate presence and fostering connections with those facing death. Greg also delves into the significance of addressing regrets and making peace, as well as the critical decisions families must confront regarding end-of-life directives. Throughout, he highlights the hope that can emerge even in the face of profound loss.

Tabitha Westbrook, a licensed counselor and author of Body & Soul, Healed & Whole, dives into the toxic effects of sexual trauma and the path to healing. She emphasizes the importance of understanding coercive control in relationships and its impact on women, urging open conversations within church communities. Tabitha offers a practical guide for recovery and advocates for spiritual reconciliation. Her insights inspire listeners to seek support while promoting awareness of available resources for survivors.

In this episode, Eliza talks with Jeremy Writebol, pastor and Executive Director of Gospel Centered Discipleship (gcdiscipleship.com). Jeremy shares with us his passion for helping the next generation create godly ambition in their career aspirations. He talks about seven worthy pursuits for young adults to embody. You can read more in Jeremy's book, Make It Your Ambition: Seven Godly Pursuits for the Next Generation.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this episode we talk about four signs that show us trauma may have happened to someone, and we unpack the question, Can we know for sure someone has experienced trauma? Eliza offers a free resource to help assess the signs and effects of trauma, so click HERE to access it. Also click HERE to learn how you can be trained through Christian Trauma Healing Network to be a Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this episode we talk with Courtney Devich, author of Mama's Got Anxiety: But It's Not Going to Steal Her Joy. Courtney shares some of her personal story with us, and she gives us helpful ways to think about the struggle of anxiety that can be unique to moms. She also encourages us with some ways to bring our anxiety to the Lord and seek to regain joy.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this episode we talk with John-Michael Bout, Co-Executive Director of Into the Light Ministries. John-Michael shares important information with us about the difficult topic of talking with our children about explicit online content. He encourages us as parents and caregivers that we can have ongoing conversations with our kids, and he gives helpful tools for guarding our technology to keep it as safe as possible. He also shares about the Into the Light documentary. Click HERE to learn more about this valuable and FREE set of resources.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

This episode features Ian Cron, therapist and bestselling author of The Road Back to You. Ian has written a new book about the helpfulness of the Twelve Steps called The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation of the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone In Between. He shares with us a bit of his story of recovery from addiction, and he gives us helpful ways to think about the path of transformation through the use of the Twelve Steps. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com