
CCEF Blogcast
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.
Latest episodes

Sep 13, 2024 • 9min
"'He Knows All about It': C. S. Lewis & Psalm 103" by Todd Stryd
Listen as Todd Stryd reads his blog titled ““He Knows All about It”: C. S. Lewis and Psalm 103.” Todd shares an excerpt from Mere Christianity that considers God’s compassion toward us, even in the face of temptation. You can read his 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.

Aug 30, 2024 • 10min
"What Does the Bible Say about Rest?" by Lauren Whitman
Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog titled “What Does the Bible Say about Rest?” in which she explores the theme of rest told throughout the story of Scripture. 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.

Aug 16, 2024 • 7min
"A New Prayer for Anxiety" by Esther Liu
Listen as Esther Liu reads her blog titled “A New Prayer for Anxiety,” in which she shares a time recently when she was moved to pray a different prayer in the face of anxious moments. 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.

Aug 2, 2024 • 6min
"When Your Mind Gets Stuck" by Ed Welch
Listen as Ed Welch reads his blog titled “When Your Mind Gets Stuck,” in which he considers one strategy for dealing with unwanted, persistent thoughts. You can read his 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.

Jul 19, 2024 • 7min
"Winning Your Child's Heart with Winsome Words" by Darby Strickland

Jul 8, 2024 • 6min
"We Are All Late Bloomers" by Lauren Whitman
Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog titled “We Are All Late Bloomers,” in which she encourages the Christian who feels discouraged about their spiritual growth. 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 21, 2024 • 6min
"Good Cop, Bad Cop in the Home" by Ed Welch
Listen as Ed Welch reads his blog titled “Good Cop, Bad Cop in the Home.” Ed discusses what it looks like to be united as husband and wife in parenting, for the glory of God and the good of each other and our children. 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 7, 2024 • 9min
"Shepherding Children through Exposure to Pornography" by Darby Strickland

May 24, 2024 • 7min
"Grace from the God Who Guards Your Life" by Lauren Whitman
Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog titled “Grace from the God Who Guards Your Life.” Lauren tells about a time she observed a lifeguard and how it reminded her of the God who stands ready to rescue and guard us, no matter how far we’ve strayed. 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 10, 2024 • 9min
"Why We Give In to Temptation" by Mike Emlet
Listen as Mike Emlet reads his blog titled “Why We Give In to Temptation,” in which he considers our weariness in the face of temptation and offers motivation for turning to Jesus. You can read the blog here. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin