Counsel for Life Eliza Huie and Beth Broom

In this episode we talk with Megan Hill, author and pastor's wife. Megan shares with us some helpful things to think about related to how people can be hurt by the church and what can be done to help people reengage and feel seen and heard by others. Megan's book, Sighing on Sunday is available for purchase and is a devotional book for those who have suffered church hurt.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they...

Dr. Paul Tripp joins us for this episode to talk with us about what it means to counsel wisely from a biblical perspective. Dr. Tripp is a leading voice in Biblical Counseling, and he shares his wisdom about the need for humility and slowness in counseling. He also shares what he believes the Biblical Counseling movement will need in the coming 50 years. You won't want to miss this episode. Click HERE to learn about Dr. Tripp's many valuable resources.Become a friend of the podcast by subscri...

In this very important episode, we talk with Brad Hunstable. Brad is the father of a teenage son who lost his life to suicide, and Brad has become a leading voice in helping parents have conversations with their children and teens about suicide. He shares about the importance of talking with our kids, and he also gives some helpful tips for how to have this difficult conversation. Whether you are a parent, youth ministry leader, counselor, or teacher, this episode will be very helpful for you...

This episode includes an important discussion about OCD, including its definition and symptoms. Mike Emlet is a counselor an faculty member at CCEF, and he has written a book called OCD: Freedom for the Obsessive-Compulsive, which is part of the Ask the Christian Counselor series published by P&R Publishing. Mike shares his extensive wisdom about how to think about OCD and what sufferers need in order to find healing and hope.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers ...

In this episode we talk with Joy Forrest, Founder and Executive Director of Called to Peace Ministries, a nonprofit ministry designed to care for women who are victims of domestic abuse. Joy shares part of her personal journey through domestic abuse, and she gives encouragement to those who may need support. She also shares about Called to Peace's upcoming retreat, held May 2-5, 2024. Click HERE to learn more about the retreat and to register.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our...

In this episode we talk with Stuart Scott, who is a counselor, professor, and author of Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope. Stuart shares with us some encouragement for parents who struggle to know how to connect with a wayward child. He also talks about the need to lean into God's comfort and wisdom in the midst of difficulty. If you are a parent whose child has walked away from the faith, or if you are a pastor or counselor who ministers to parents, you won't want to mi...