Ask the Counselor by CCEF
CCEF
Ask the Counselor by CCEF is a place to bring the questions that weigh on your soul about life, relationships, and the struggles of the human heart. CCEF faculty respond with brief, thoughtful reflections shaped by Scripture and seasoned by years of pastoral care. Whether you're navigating conflict in your marriage, parenting a struggling child, or searching for hope in the midst of loss, God offers his presence and comfort to you. Listen as we mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life.
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, 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, visit ccef.org.
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Sep 28, 2026 • 10min
I wish my wife and I could be more sexually intimate but she's not interested. What do we do?
Listen as Aaron Sironi answers the question, "I wish my wife and I could be more sexually intimate but she's not interested. What do we do?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions 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: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
Sep 14, 2026 • 6min
My spouse has OCD and it's very difficult for me. What do I do?
Listen as Mike Emlet answers the question, "My spouse has OCD and it's very difficult for me. What do I do?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions 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: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
Aug 24, 2026 • 9min
I'm struggling to fit in. What do I do?
Listen as Esther Liu answers the question, "I'm struggling to fit in. What do I do?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions 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: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
Aug 10, 2026 • 5min
How do I help my friend who has stopped going to church because it causes her anxiety?
Listen as Ed Welch answers the question, "How do I help my friend who has stopped going to church because it causes her anxiety?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions 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: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
Jul 27, 2026 • 7min
How do I wisely parent a defiant child?
Listen as Mike Emlet answers the question, "How do I wisely parent a defiant child?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions 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: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
Jul 13, 2026 • 4min
How do I deal with the grief of losing my spouse and facing the future alone?
Listen as Ed Welch answers the question, "How do I deal with the grief of losing my spouse and facing the future alone?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions 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: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
Jun 22, 2026 • 7min
How do I engage in relationships when I'm limited by chronic illness?
Listen as Esther Liu answers the question, "How do I engage in relationships when I'm limited by chronic illness?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions 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: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
Jun 8, 2026 • 5min
How do I make decisions and move forward while experiencing obsessive doubt?
Listen as Todd Stryd answers the question, "How do I make decisions and move forward while experiencing obsessive doubt?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions 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: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
May 25, 2026 • 6min
A loved one consistently shames me. How do I deal with this?
Listen as Lauren Whitman answers the question, "A loved one consistently shames me. How do I deal with this?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions 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: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
May 11, 2026 • 5min
In the face of loss what does "grieving with hope" look like in the day-to-day?
Listen as Gunner Gundersen answers the question, "In the face of loss what does 'grieving with hope' look like in the day-to-day?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions 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: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
