Shepherd Press Podcast

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Shepherd Press Podcast seeks to provide gospel-driven, heart-focused, life-changing discussions with our authors. Join us as we explore how the gospel transforms every area of our lives, our relationship with God, and others. In each episode, our authors will offer a wealth of wisdom and compassion, equipping us to practice and delight in the truths of the gospel. Explore more resources: www.shepherdpress.com Follow us on Facebook: @ShepherdPress Follow us on Instagram: @shepherdpressinc

  1. Walking with God When We’re Afraid: Embracing God’s Good Character in Anxiety and Disappointments with Rick Witmer, Part 2

    2D AGO

    Walking with God When We’re Afraid: Embracing God’s Good Character in Anxiety and Disappointments with Rick Witmer, Part 2

    In Part 2 of our conversation with Rick Witmer, we focus on applying biblical truth through the “anchors” in his book Walking with God When I’m Afraid. Rick shares how seasons of anxiety in his own life shaped the anchor metaphor and explains how steady meditation on Scripture helps children (and adults!) find stability in life’s storms. This episode explores how to patiently shepherd anxious hearts with gospel-centered truth, why quick fixes don’t work, and how long-term confidence in God is formed through slow, faithful exposure to Scripture. This episode unpacks: Grounding fearful hearts in God’s unchanging characterHelping children slowly “metabolize” truth through steady Scripture meditationResponding to anxious children with patience instead of urgencyHolding grief and worship together in seasons of disappointmentCultivating a reflex of turning to God first in moments of fearPursuing long-term spiritual formation rather than immediate emotional relief Recommended Resources: Walking with God When I'm Afraid by Rick Witmer Other helpful parenting resources: Shepherding a Child's Heart Instructing a Child's Heart

    36 min
  2. Walking with God When We’re Afraid: Shepherding Your Child Through Anxiety with Biblical Hope | Part 1 with Rick Witmer and Shannon K. McCoy

    FEB 12

    Walking with God When We’re Afraid: Shepherding Your Child Through Anxiety with Biblical Hope | Part 1 with Rick Witmer and Shannon K. McCoy

    In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, pastor and biblical counselor Rick Witmer joins us to talk about anxiety in children — how it shows up and how parents can shepherd fearful hearts with biblical truth. Rather than offering surface coping techniques, Rick points us to something deeper: anchoring children in the character and promises of God. This episode offers biblical clarity, practical guidance, and gospel-rooted hope for parents, counselors, and churches seeking to shepherd anxious children with wisdom and compassion. The episode unpacks: Recognizing how fear and anxiety commonly appear in childrenUnderstanding anxiety as both a heart and embodied struggleBiblical versus cultural approaches to childhood anxietyAnchoring fearful hearts in God’s sovereignty, goodness, and carePractical ways parents can shepherd anxious childrenModeling trust in God while walking through fear togetherUsing Scripture to cultivate lasting peace rather than temporary relief Mentioned Resources: Walking with God When I'm Afraid: 30 Biblical Anchors for Anxious Young Hearts

    40 min
  3. When Death Does You Part: Widowhood, Grief, and the Grace of God with Shannon K. McCoy and Richard and Debra Burton

    JAN 29

    When Death Does You Part: Widowhood, Grief, and the Grace of God with Shannon K. McCoy and Richard and Debra Burton

    In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, host Shannon K. McCoy welcomes Richard and Deborah Burton, authors of When Death Does You Part, to discuss their deeply personal experiences with losing a spouse and navigating widowhood. They share how God's grace and promises helped them through their grief, leading to their eventual remarriage. The Burtons offer practical advice for those grieving, highlight the importance of community support, and discuss the emotional complexities of moving forward while honoring deceased spouses. Their conversation centers around the importance of feeding the mind with God's Word, and the hope of a God who redeems all things. This episode offers biblical clarity, compassionate counsel, and gospel-rooted hope for widows, widowers, counselors, and churches seeking to walk wisely with those who grieve. The episode unpacks: Walking through grief after the loss of a spouseTrusting God’s sovereignty in seasons of deep sufferingThe role of Scripture in shaping the heart during griefCommon misconceptions about widowhoodThe importance of community and pastoral careCounseling and supporting grieving believersRemarriage after loss and God’s redemptive purposes Grab a copy: When Death Does You Part: A Biblically Informed Guide through Widowhood and Remarriage

    1h 1m
  4. Resting in God’s Care: Redemptive Reality in Ecclesiastes with Stan Gale

    JAN 15

    Resting in God’s Care: Redemptive Reality in Ecclesiastes with Stan Gale

    In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, Shannon Kay McCoy sits down with Dr. Stanley Gale to explore how the book of Ecclesiastes speaks honestly to life “under the sun” while directing us to rest in God’s sovereign care. Throughout the conversation, Gale highlights how themes like vanity, joy, work, grief, and the fear of the Lord shape a faithful, grounded life. Ecclesiastes teaches us to embrace our creaturely limits, reject idolatry, and enjoy God’s good gifts without depending on them for ultimate meaning. This episode is especially helpful for pastors, counselors, and everyday Christians seeking biblical wisdom for navigating hardship with humility and hope. This episode unpacks:What “life under the sun” really meansWhy embracing human limitations leads to rest and wisdomHow the fear of the Lord anchors emotional and spiritual stabilityHow Ecclesiastes speaks to suffering, grief, and unmet expectationsHow enjoyment of life fits within a God-centered worldviewHow Ecclesiastes ultimately points us to Christ and eternal hope Other Resources:Under the Sun: Redemptive Reality in the Book of Ecclesiastes by Stan Gale Also by Stan Gale: God's Good News-The Gospel for Life

    45 min
  5. Growing out of Sin and into Holiness with Jon Scurtu

    JAN 1

    Growing out of Sin and into Holiness with Jon Scurtu

    In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, host Shannon K. McCoy sits down with Jon Scurtu, ACBC-certified biblical counselor, pastor at Logos Baptist Ministries, and author of Growing Out of Sin and Into Holiness, to unpack the doctrine of sanctification. Jon helps listeners move beyond common extremes of either self-effort or passivity, grounding growth in holiness in the believer’s union with Christ and the ongoing work of the Holy Spirit. Rather than presenting sanctification as self-improvement, this conversation reframes it as a grace-driven process that unfolds through Scripture, prayer, community, and suffering. Throughout the episode, listeners are reminded that sanctification ultimately flows from delight in Christ, not mere duty. This conversation unpacks: What sanctification is—and why it is often misunderstoodHow union with Christ produces lasting growthThe balance between God’s work and our active effort in the Christian life-The empowering role of the Holy Spirit in everyday obedienceWhy identity in Christ must precede effort and behavior changeHow Scripture, prayer, community, and faithful routines function as God’s means of graceThe role of suffering and trials in producing spiritual maturity Growing out of Sin and into Holiness by Jon Scurtu

    57 min
  6. Biblical Counseling and Autism in Children with Johanna Pressley

    12/18/2025

    Biblical Counseling and Autism in Children with Johanna Pressley

    In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, our host, Shannon Kay McCoy, speaks with biblical counselor, mother, and author Johanna Presley to explore how God’s Word speaks hope and clarity into autism in children. Drawing from both personal experience and biblical counseling practice, Johanna helps listeners understand autism through a gospel-centered lens—one that points us to a framework rooted in biblical identity, discernment, and the sufficiency of Scripture. She also equips listeners with practical ways to share the gospel with children with autistic traits. This conversation is especially encouraging for parents, counselors, and church members who desire to walk more faithfully alongside families affected by autism. This conversation unpacks: Creative and accessible ways to communicate the gospel to children with autistic traitsHow biblical counseling differs from secular counseling models when addressing autismUnique challenges families with members with autistic traits faceEncouragement and practical help for parents, biblical counselors, and church membersBiblical identity rooted in Christ, not a diagnosis Resources to equip you: Biblical Counseling and Autism in Children by Johanna PressleyCritical Issues in Biblical Counseling Series— Ernie Baker, Consulting EditorBiblical Counseling and Common Grace by Heath LambertBiblical Counseling and Mental Disorder Diagnosis by Jenn ChenBiblical Counseling and They Psychologies by Ernie Baker

    1h 4m

  7. 12/06/2025

    Join Us for Our 10 Days of Giving!

    We are so excited to announce our 10 Days of Giving with Sufficiency of Scriptures! During the next 10 days, you can enjoy 20% off all our resources, and we will match that with a 20% donation to S.O.S. Ministries. This is an amazing opportunity to resource yourself with gospel-centered, heart-focused content while supporting S.O.S. Ministries and their vision to raise faithful believers in Uganda. Running from now to December 15! You can browse our resources here You can donate directly to S.O.S. Ministries here

    1 min
  8. Hope Amid Unexpected Loss: A Gospel Conversation on Depression with Carol Trahan

    12/05/2025

    Hope Amid Unexpected Loss: A Gospel Conversation on Depression with Carol Trahan

    In this episode, author Carol Trahan shares her personal journey through deep sorrow, marked by personal loss, unanswered prayers, and overwhelming despair. The discussion navigates the pain of depression from a biblical perspective and how God can use sorrow to create a ministry of comfort. Carol recounts her experience of loss, her husband's death, and the challenges of raising her children as a single mother. She emphasizes the importance of embracing God's sovereignty, finding hope through scripture, and understanding sorrow as a tool that God uses for His glory. This episode is filled with hope and encouragement for anyone navigating the depths of depression and seeking God's comfort and purpose through it. Recommended Resources: Help! I'm Depressed by Carol Trahan Help! I'm a Single Mom by Carol Trahan Join us for our 10 days of giving by purchasing any of our resources at 20% off! Learn more about S.O.S Ministries here and donate directly here

    57 min
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Shepherd Press Podcast seeks to provide gospel-driven, heart-focused, life-changing discussions with our authors. Join us as we explore how the gospel transforms every area of our lives, our relationship with God, and others. In each episode, our authors will offer a wealth of wisdom and compassion, equipping us to practice and delight in the truths of the gospel. Explore more resources: www.shepherdpress.com Follow us on Facebook: @ShepherdPress Follow us on Instagram: @shepherdpressinc

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  • Creator
    Shepherd Press
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    55
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © Copyright 2026 Shepherd Press
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