Lysa TerKeurst and Jim Cress address common questions on counseling. They discuss finding the right counselor, the importance of self-awareness, therapists' limits, and the intersection of faith and medication for holistic healing.

Licensed counselor Lysa TerKeurst, ministry director Jim Cress, and guest Dr. Joel Muddamalle discuss controlling thoughts and coping with anxiety. They explore ways to manage intrusive thoughts, aligning thoughts with biblical truths, and overcoming fears with support and self-preparation. The episode offers insights on transforming relationships with anxiety, utilizing tools like essential oils and prayers, and practicing introspection for peace and clarity.

Discussing anger management and conflict resolution through biblical narratives, the podcast explores how emotions like anger, envy, and jealousy can lead to resentment. It delves into Joseph's journey towards forgiveness and emphasizes the importance of understanding desires and expectations to manage anger in relationships.

Description:We don't get to choose the families we are born into, yet we are deeply affected by our family of origin. Whether you're currently working through difficult conversations with your children, trying to figure out how to honor your parents, or wondering how to break unhealthy patterns that have trickled down from past generations, Therapy & Theology is here to help!This episode is a part of the newest season of Therapy & Theology: "You Asked ... We're Answering." Through podcast reviews, direct messages on social media, and more, Lysa TerKeurst; Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, collected your most asked questions. Now they're spending an entire season answering!Related Resources:Download the free Listener Guide for this episode here! Complete with statements to hold on to and scriptures to call to mind, this guide will help you apply what you learned in this conversation. How do we talk about hard things in a safe and loving way? Lysa TerKeurst and Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress created a FREE resource with 12 guidelines that will help provide a healthier environment for challenging discussions. Download "A Healthy Way To Have Hard Conversations" today! Stop navigating difficult relationships alone, and utilize the biblical and therapeutic wisdom inside Lysa TerKeurst's book Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are. Order your copy today! We'd like to thank Compassion International for partnering with us again to make this season of Therapy & Theology possible. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world are facing … all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors. Take your next step, and sponsor a child today here!Stay connected with Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress and Dr. Joel Muddamalle on Instagram.Proverbs 31 Ministries reaches women in the middle of their busy days through free devotions; podcasts; speaking events; conferences; resources; Bible studies; and training in the call to write, speak and lead others. Learn more by visiting our website!Click here to download the transcript for this episode.We want to hear about how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

Whether you've gone through it personally or been deeply affected by it, divorce is heartbreaking. It can also be so challenging to navigate conversations and dynamics with kids, friends, and others as you walk through the changes that come from the death of a marriage.This episode is a part of the newest season of Therapy & Theology: "You Asked ... We're Answering." Through podcast reviews, direct messages on social media, and more, Lysa TerKeurst; Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, collected your most asked questions. Now they're spending an entire season answering!Related Resources:- Download the free Listener Guide for this episode here! Complete with statements to hold on to and scriptures to call to mind, this guide will help you apply what you learned in this conversation.- Stop navigating difficult relationships alone, and utilize the biblical and therapeutic wisdom inside Lysa TerKeurst's book Good Boundaries and Goodbyes: Loving Others Without Losing the Best of Who You Are. Order your copy today!- We'd like to thank Compassion International for partnering with us again to make this season of Therapy & Theology possible. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world are facing … all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors. Take your next step, and sponsor a child today here!- Stay connected with Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress and Dr. Joel Muddamalle on Instagram.- Proverbs 31 Ministries reaches women in the middle of their busy days through free devotions; podcasts; speaking events; conferences; resources; Bible studies; and training in the call to write, speak and lead others. Learn more by visiting our website!- Click here to download the transcript for this episode.We want to hear about how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

Explore strategies for handling political differences within families and friend groups with empathy and understanding. Learn about embracing humility in conversations, supporting loved ones in grief, and navigating emotional responses in difficult times. Discover tips for maintaining grace in complex friendships and promoting unity and humility in theological discussions.

Welcome to the newest season of Therapy & Theology: "You Asked ... We're Answering!" Through podcast reviews, direct messages on social media and more, Lysa TerKeurst; Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, collected your most asked questions. Now they're spending an entire season answering:How do I combat intrusive thoughts?What do I do with the anger I feel inside?As a Christian, how do I respond when my family is split politically?How do I talk about divorce with my kids?Are generational curses real?How do I find a trusted counselor?And more!Some episodes will unpack only one question. Others will be more rapid-fire style, where you'll hear multiple questions answered under one topic. Either way, you don't want to miss any of it!Season 6 begins on March 7. So make sure you’re subscribed to see if your top questions get answered!Related Resources:We'd like to thank Compassion International for partnering with us again to make this season of Therapy & Theology possible. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world are facing … all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors. Take your next step, and sponsor a child today here!Ready to take a personal next step in finding a Christian counselor? The American Association of Christian Counselors is a great place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances. Start your journey here.Stay connected with Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress and Dr. Joel Muddamalle on Instagram.Proverbs 31 Ministries reaches women in the middle of their busy days through free devotions; podcasts; speaking events; conferences; resources; Bible studies and training in the call to write, speak and lead others. Learn more by visiting our website!We want to hear about how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

Have you ever secretly wondered why it feels like some people suffer more than others? Where is God when we're going through a difficult season? And why doesn't He stop the pain we're experiencing?We're answering all of these questions and more in this episode of Therapy & Theology. You'll hear from our resident theologian, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, as well as our special guest and friend from Compassion International, Kiwi.No matter what you're going through, we hope this conversation blesses you as you process your own questions about God and the hardships we face on this side of eternity.Related Resources:We'd like to thank Compassion International for sponsoring this season of Therapy & Theology. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world are facing … all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors. Take your next step, and sponsor a child today here!If you want to dig deeper into the context of the questions Dr. Joel Muddamalle covered today, check out a free resource from Proverbs 31 Ministries titled Consider This: Why Do Bad Things Happen to God’s People? Download here!Ready to take a personal next step in finding a Christian counselor? The American Association of Christian Counselors is a great place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances. Start your journey here.Click here to download a transcript of this episode.We want to hear about how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

Explore deep attachment to God and personal faith deconstruction. Reflect on Adam, Eve, and Jesus' relationship with God. Learn about detachment and reattachment to God. Reflect on challenges and reflecting God's glory. Dive into faithfulness, obedience, and returning to God.

Do you know you have an attachment style that was formed from early childhood? Attachment styles influence how we connect with others relationally.Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress in Episode 5 of this six-part series of Therapy & Theology titled "I Want To Be More Self-Aware." Each week, we'll hear conversations providing tools for how we can live as the most healthy versions of ourselves.Related Resources:Have you ever wondered, What's it really like to do life with me? Lysa TerKeurst put together a free resource, "What's It Like To Do Life With Me?" to help you find out! Through Bible teaching and honest assessments, this resource will help you grow in self-awareness and strengthen your relationships. Download here!We'd like to thank Compassion International for sponsoring this season of Therapy & Theology. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world are facing … all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors. Take your next step, and sponsor a child today here!Ready to take a personal next step in finding a Christian counselor? The American Association of Christian Counselors is a great place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances. Start your journey here.Stay connected with Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress and Dr. Joel Muddamalle on Instagram.Proverbs 31 Ministries reaches women in the middle of their busy days through free devotions; podcasts; speaking events; conferences; resources; Online Bible Studies; and training in the call to write, speak and lead others. Learn more by visiting our website!Click here to download a transcript of this episode.We want to hear about how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.