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Oct 24, 2025 • 5min

"Today: A Devotional for Depression" by Ed Welch

Listen as Ed Welch reads a sample chapter from his book, Depression: Finding Christ in the Darkness. Ed asserts that Christ's mercy meets us where we are: today. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.
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Oct 10, 2025 • 7min

"Love is Inconvenient" by Mike Emlet

Listen as Mike Emlet reflects on what it means to love others as Jesus does, even when it's costly to us. You can read the blog here. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit . Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.
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Sep 19, 2025 • 8min

"Are You Getting in the Way of God's Work?" by Todd Stryd

Listen as Todd Stryd reflects on how God uses our weaknesses and limitations for his kingdom purposes, even when we're tempted to think we're just getting in his way. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.
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Sep 5, 2025 • 7min

"A Personal Experience of Shame . . . & Hope" by Todd Stryd

Listen as Todd Stryd shares an example of shame in his own life and assures us that what God says about us is ultimately true. You can read the blog here.
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Aug 22, 2025 • 10min

"To Those Living in Secret Sin" by Esther Liu

Listen as Esther Liu reads a compassionate letter to those living in secret sin, urging them to bring their sin into the light before others and before God, who is rich in mercy. You can read the blog here.
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Aug 8, 2025 • 11min

"In Defense of Something Close to Venting" by Todd Stryd

How do we honestly, openly share our thoughts in ways that are faithful and constructive? Listen as Todd Stryd considers Scripture's nuanced response, which all at once gives permission, admonishes caution, and provides direction. You can read the blog here.
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Jul 25, 2025 • 4min

"A Liturgy for Rest" by Mike Emlet

Listen as Mike Emlet reads his "Liturgy for Rest." You can read the liturgy here. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.
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Jul 11, 2025 • 5min

"Jonah's Psalm of Thanksgiving" by Ed Welch

Listen as Ed Welch considers what we can learn from Jonah, who raises a song of praise to the Lord even in the belly of a fish. You can read the blog here. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.
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Jun 27, 2025 • 9min

"Regrets in Parenting & Bothering Jesus" by Lauren Whitman

What do we do when we experience regrets in parenting? Listen as Lauren Whitman considers how Jesus rescues us from regrets by bringing new life to all our broken places.
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Jun 13, 2025 • 5min

"Why Do You Think You Can Do Better?" by Esther Liu

Listen as Esther Liu challenges a common response to our weaknesses and instead offers an alternate response. You can read the blog here.

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