Counsel for Life

In this episode we talk with Preston Hill, theologian and counselor who co-wrote a book called Dawn of Sunday: The Trinity and Trauma-Safe Churches. He shares with us about why the nature of the trinity is foundational to understanding how to make our churches trauma-safe. He also shares some common mistakes churches make, as well as steps we can take to help our churches to be safe places for trauma survivors to find hope and healing.To learn more about Preston's ministry, click HERE. 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 unpack a psychological theory called Attachment Theory. We discuss what it is and how it is used in counseling settings. We also talk about how the theory of attachment can help us better understand a person's relational dynamics so that we can set goals for change and growth in sanctification.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 AC Seiple, counselor and author who works with sufferers of complex trauma. She helps us understand a method of counseling called 'parts work' that seeks to help counselees notice and engage with parts of themselves that struggle to find hope and healing. She also shares about the importance of noticing and showing compassion toward our bodies in the midst of the work of healing.AC hosts a retreat that you can learn more about by clicking HERE. She's also a writer and podcaster. Click HERE to learn more about her work.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

Dr. Alison Cook, a therapist and author specializing in Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy, dives into how IFS can help rewire our thought patterns. She discusses the internal conflicts many face in their growth journey, highlighting the significance of self-awareness from a Christian perspective. The power of naming and framing personal issues is explored, along with the integration of IFS with faith for emotional healing. Dr. Cook emphasizes the journey of understanding our internal parts, promoting a spirit-led self for personal harmony and growth.

In this episode we talk with author and public theologian Matt LaPine, who has done extensive work and has written a book called The Logic of the Body: Retrieving Theological Psychology. Dr. LaPine shares his wisdom on common misconceptions of the body's role in the process of sanctification, as well as how the concept of embodiment can shape the way the church cares for sufferers. To learn more about Dr. LaPine and his ministry, click HERE.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

Today we talk with Chuck DeGroat, therapist and professor, about the vital role of compassionate community to help people heal from pain and trauma. We discuss the relationship between our bodies and emotions, as well as the need for curiosity when walking through a healing journey. 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 Esther Smith, Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor who specializes in a form of therapy called Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). Esther shares helpful information about this type of therapy, and she gives examples of how she uses it in a Christian counseling context. You won't want to miss this informative episode! Esther is the director of Christian Trauma Counseling. She has written a book called, A Still and Quiet Mind, and she has created some helpful YouTube videos to help explain EMDR and ways to quiet the mind and body. 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 today's episode, Jonathan Holmes talks with us about the need for ethical standards in biblical counseling. We discuss common issues faced by counselors, as well as ways we can work to uphold the ultimate standard of Scripture as we work to care for our counselees. Whether you are a counselor or counselee, you will benefit from Jonathan's wealth of knowledge on this topic.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 today's episode we chat about the ways in which stress affects our bodies, emotions, mental health, spiritual life, and relationships. We share some tools for slowing down and staying present when stress comes our way, and we introduce Eliza's new book, I'm Stressed: A Path from Pressure to Peace (New Growth Press). 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 Jim and Heather Sells, co-authors of Beyond the Clinical Hour: How Counselors can Partner with the Church to Address the Mental Health Crisis (with additional author Amy Trout). Jim (a professor at Regent University) and Heather (managing editor for CBN News) bring their expertise to share with us their perspective on how the Church can care for those experiencing mental health struggles. This is an episode you won't want to miss!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