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In this episode, we discuss the challenge of encountering sufferers who seem to resist change and growth. Whether you're a counselor, pastor, ministry leader, or a caring church member who disciples others, you'll benefit from this conversation. We talk about how to spot resistance, what might be happening under the surface, and how we can help a person look clearly at their suffering and sin and find motivation for change through the lens of Scripture. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this episode, Beth and Eliza discuss the topic of transference, which is the difficulty that may occur when a counselee unconsciously redirects feelings and experiences of the past onto the counselor. We talk about how to spot transference, as well as how to navigate it in collaboration with the counselee. Transference is an opportunity to help the counselee grow, and we share ways we can make this potential difficulty into a learning experience. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

Welcome to Season 6! In this episode, Beth and Eliza discuss the ways in which, as helpers, our own stories and struggles can sometimes negatively impact the helping relationship. We discuss ways in which countertransference shows up in counseling relationships, but also in pastoral helping relationships and even in everyday friendships and family dynamics. We'll learn how to watch for countertransference and what to do when it impacts our conversations, emphasizing self-awareness, accountability, and a celebration of our humanity in a God-honoring way. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this episode we talk about our love for gospel-centered counseling, as well as our curiosity about advances in the field of psychology. We discuss the need for biblical counselors to be deeply theological in their scientific inquiry, putting the understanding of Scripture and the attributes of God above all else. We also talk about the potential helpfulness of staying up-to-date on what the field of psychology is discovering. Finally, we share a bit of a preview about what's coming in Season 6. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

How is God using the biblical counseling movement across the world? Listen as Brad Hambrick and Matias Casco share about a biblical counseling conference and program offered for Spanish-speaking believers who want to walk alongside those who suffer. You have the opportunity to get involved by hosting the conference via simulcast at your church, so visit https://bradhambrick.com/stscounseling/ , and email [email protected] to receive updates and work toward becoming a host site for the conference happening August 21-22, 2026. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

This episode features Dominique Young, author of God, Where Are You? Unmasking Your Pain, Uncovering His Presence. Dominique talks to us about her personal struggles with mental health issues and the way God met her in her doubt and increased her faith through that process. Her story is sure to encourage and uplift you as you listen. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this episode we talk with Bible teacher Yana Conner, author of Living Beyond Offense: Doing the Hard Work of Forgiveness God's Way. She shares about her journey of relational pain and the principles of forgiveness found in God's Word. Her encouragement is practical and wise for anyone who struggles with difficult relationships. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this episode we talk with A.C. Seiple, licensed counselor, retreat leader, and researcher. She talks with us about her new book, The Sacred Art of Slowing Down, helping us understand how difficult it is to slow down. She offers wisdom in how to explore what's happening inside ourselves in a culture that is so hurried, and she encourages us to do the work of tuning in as we turn to God for peace. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

This episode features Tommy Brown, pastor, speaker, and author of The Speed of Soul: Four Rhythms for a Quiet Life in a World of Noise. Tommy talks with us about the importance of slowing down and living a more purposeful and intentional life. He offers encouragement for those of us who feel hurried and struggle to find meaning. To learn more about Tommy's ministry, click HERE. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this episode we talk with Dr. Nate Brooks, Associate Professor of Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of Disrupted Journey: Walking with Your Loved One through Chronic Pain and Illness. Dr. Brooks talks with us about his own personal journey with caring for a loved one through chronic illness, and he offers wise encouragement and exhortation for loved ones and those in the church who seek to care for people with chronic pain and illness.  Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this episode we talk with Quina Aragon, spoken word artist and author of the book, Love Has a Story: 100 Meditations on the Enduring Love of God. Quina shares her story of God's love in the midst of trauma and hardship. She shares some ways that generational trauma, personal victimization, and cycles of sin can hinder our ability to experience God's love, and she offers a message of hope for those who are experiencing doubt as a result of painful experiences. To learn more about Quina's work, click HERE. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this episode with talk with Danny Kwon and Monica Kim, co-authors of the book, Teenagers and Mental Health: A Handbook for Parents, Pastors, and Youth Leaders. Danny and Monica have years of experience working with teens in counseling and pastoral care settings, and they share their wisdom about common struggles faced by teens as well as ways adults can come alongside them to help them navigate unique challenges from a biblical perspective. If you care for teens, you won't want to miss this episode! Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this episode we talk with Dr. Mark Mayfield, author, pastor, counselor, and speaker. Dr. Mayfield shares from his new book, The Mental Health Handbook for Ministry: A Practical Guide for Supporting the Church's Mental and Emotional Well-Being. We glean wisdom from Dr. Mayfield on common manifestations of mental and emotional struggles in order to identify symptoms, grow in compassion, and gain tools for engaging wisely with those who are suffering. This book is a helpful tool for all ministry leaders, so don't miss this episode! And click HERE to learn more about Dr. Mayfield and the resources he offers. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

In this episode we hear the story of a family who experienced great loss as a result of addiction. Lance and Jeni Ward share memories of their son, as well as the painful season of suffering that led to his passing. In the midst of great grief, this story shines with the hope of the gospel and provides encouragement to those who are suffering unimaginable loss.  To connect with Lance and Jeni and to receive further encouragement, check out the links below: Jeni’s Instagram:@jeni.ward Lance's instagram: @oklance The Wards work closely with Hope is Alive ministries. Here is a link to their site:  https://www.hopeisalive.net/oklahomacity A link to Finding Hope groups: https://www.hopeisalive.net/finding-hope Finally a link to Hope After Loss: https://www.hopeisalive.net/hope-after-loss Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

This episode features Dave Wiedis,  founder and Executive Director of ServingLeaders Ministries, a ministry that provides pastoral care and counseling for ministry leaders and their families, as well as the broader Christian community. Dave shares about his new book, The Spiritually Healthy Leader: Finding Freedom From Self-Sabotage. We talk with him about how spiritual healthy leadership is connected to our passions and motivations, and he offers wisdom about how processing our emotions helps us grow toward spiritual health. Dave also shares about the ministry he oversees, Serving Leaders Ministries. Click HERE to learn more about this ministry. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.) To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com