Comfort and Counsel

Dr. Tracy Hogan McMillan
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Training for Parents and Counselors What do you say when your child comes to you with heartbreak and pain? Using AI as a thoughtful research assistant to help answer the question, “What would God say?” this podcast teaches you how to combine the best counseling psychology strategies I developed over 30 years of clinical experience with the power of God’s word. You will learn 5 simple steps to offer emotional support, find wisdom and the words of God, and help someone discover inspired next steps and healing through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. 

Episodes

  1. May 6

    Built Upon the Rock of Jesus Christ-Helaman 5:12

    Send us Fan Mail What do you say when your child comes home hurt, embarrassed, and worn down from being picked on? In this episode of Comfort and Counsel, we step inside a father-and-son pickup truck conversation with a 13-year-old boy who is being bullied because he is short. Using Helaman 5:12, we explore how parents, counselors, and leaders can help a child feel understood, find wisdom that applies to his problem, find out "What Would God Say?, and begin building confidence on the rock of Jesus Christ.

    34 min

  2. Apr 16

    The Lord Can Strengthen Me: Mosiah 24:10-15

    Send us Fan Mail When your child comes to you carrying heartbreak and pain, it can be hard to know what to say. Using AI as a thoughtful research assistant to help answer the question, “What would God say?” this podcast which is about a middle school teacher in rural Texas. It teaches you how to combine the best counseling psychology strategies I developed over 30 years of clinical experience with the power of God’s word. You will learn 5 simple steps to offer emotional support, seek wisdom and the words of God, and help your child or client find inspired next steps and healing through the Atonement of Jesus Christ.

    33 min

  3. 04/14/2025

    Yield to the Enticings of the Holy Spirit Mosiah 3:19

    Send us Fan Mail How do you bridle your natural man or woman?  How do you reign in yourself from thoughts and behaviors that are taking you down a destructive path?  I'm hoping to illustrate how Mosiah 3:19, which I used to think of as a prickly scripture, is a real gem to help yourself or those you love.

    18 min

  4. 03/13/2025

    In the Strength of the Lord Mosiah 9:17 and Isaiah 40:29-31

    Send us Fan Mail A Father who's 14 year old is so depressed that she thinks about taking her life, finds peace and strength in the Savior.  These two scriptures are good for anyone facing a tough challenge.

    16 min

  5. 03/04/2025

    Jesus Suffered for my Afflictions and Knows How to Help. Alma 7:11-12

    Send us Fan Mail What are some great scriptures to help someone who is being bullied or emotionally abused?  Actually todays scripture, Alma 7:11-12 can help with a myriad of problems.  Listen to see an example of how to use it most effectively.

    21 min

  6. 03/03/2025

    Remember: I am of Great Worth D&C 18:10

    Send us Fan Mail What do you say when you or someone you love is saying and thinking,  I'm worthless. I'm not good enough. I'm not important. I can't compete. In this episode I teach you to use the 4W's  Worries, Wisdom, Word and Why with Peyton a 15 year old who struggles with her worth and the volleyball team and social media.

    17 min

  7. 12/23/2024

    The Words of Christ Will Tell You What to Do 2 Ne. 32:3

    Send us Fan Mail One of the most difficult and painful things a parent has to face is when a child choses not to follow the Savior.   It's so hard to know if what you are doing is the right thing to do. This week's episode is the 4W's to help a parent who is grieving.

    15 min

  8. 12/10/2024

    I Am a Beloved Daughter of Heavenly Parents Romans 8:16-17

    Send us Fan Mail What do you say when all that criticism, all those negative things the kids say to your child at school is really getting her down?  One of my parents tells the story of using the 4W's to help her hurting daughter.  If you'd had success with CLTS, I encourage you to share it with me!   dr.tracyhogan@gmail.com

    9 min

  9. 12/03/2024

    Swift to Hear and Moved with Compassion Mark 1:40

    Send us Fan Mail When someone you love is discouraged should you try to cheer them up?  Be positive and encourage emotional resilience?  In this episode we talk about how sometimes that's not the most effective thing to do.   If a child does not feel listened to, they are not ready to hear your wisdom.

    12 min

  10. 11/25/2024

    Consecrate Thine Afflictions for Thy Gain 2 Ne 2:1-2

    Send us Fan Mail You might ask yourself, If I believe the scriptures are the words of God, why can't I use them when I'm trying to counsel someone I love.  In this podcast we'll discuss how to use the scriptures to help people in perhaps ways you've never used before.

    14 min

  11. 11/19/2024

    How to Counsel Like the Savior

    Send us Fan Mail Hey Parents or anyone who'd like to Counsel Like the Savior.  Here's a podcast to help you bring comfort, hope and real change to those you care about. For about 25 years I tried counseling without using the scriptures.  Then I found someone I couldn't help without using them. To help you become a better listener and develop compassion, I will introduce you to the 4W's of counseling like the Savior,  Worries Wisdom Word Why

    11 min
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About

Training for Parents and Counselors What do you say when your child comes to you with heartbreak and pain? Using AI as a thoughtful research assistant to help answer the question, “What would God say?” this podcast teaches you how to combine the best counseling psychology strategies I developed over 30 years of clinical experience with the power of God’s word. You will learn 5 simple steps to offer emotional support, find wisdom and the words of God, and help someone discover inspired next steps and healing through the Atonement of Jesus Christ. 

Information

  • Creator
    Dr. Tracy Hogan McMillan
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Comfort and Counsel
  • Show Website
    Comfort and Counsel