

CCEF Blogcast
CCEF
CCEF authors read their blogs on a variety of topics: anxiety, depression, marriage, parenting, and much more.
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.
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.
Episodes
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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.

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.

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.

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.

May 30, 2025 • 10min
"Stretching Joy: 10 Ways to Notice God's Everyday Mercies" by Mike Emlet
Often, moments of beauty, joy, and laughter in life are so fleeting. The challenges and griefs of life in this fallen world can quickly overshadow our perception of the good that God brings into our lives. Mike Emlet lists ten ways to stretch a momentary joy into a more lasting posture of gratitude. 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.

May 16, 2025 • 5min
"10 Ideas for Better Conversations" by Ed Welch
Discover ten practical strategies for enhancing your conversation skills. The discussion emphasizes intentional engagement and the power of active listening. Learn how remembering key details can strengthen your relationships. Gain insights on fostering deeper connections with others and improving your ability to care through meaningful dialogue. Get ready to transform the way you communicate!

May 2, 2025 • 8min
"The Messages We Receive" by Lauren Whitman
Messages about who we are—our identity—are powerful. Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog about the messages we receive from others and from the Lord and how they shape our identity. 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.

Apr 18, 2025 • 6min
"The Day God Held Lot's Hand" by Ed Welch
In his blog, Ed Welch considers one well-known story in Scripture, drawing out a lesser known act of God's great mercy in the story. 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.

Apr 4, 2025 • 5min
"Look for the Glimmers" by Esther Liu
Listen as Esther Liu talks about how noticing glimmers of God's kindness in our days is important when we walk through suffering. 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.

Mar 21, 2025 • 9min
"Is It Sinful to Keep a Record of Wrongs?" by Darby Strickland
Is it sinful to keep a record of how others have hurt us? Darby Strickland explains why recording a list of wrongs can actually be a helpful tool in working with victims of abuse, as it helps them sort through ongoing patterns of abuse. You can read her 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.