Hope + Help Podcast

Hope + Help for Setting Boundaries with Jim Newheiser

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about his book, Do I Need Boundaries? Seeking to Please God by Learning to Say No. The conversation touches on the common struggles people face with boundaries in various aspects of their lives, emphasizing the importance of setting limitations in a God-centered way rather than a self-centered one. Listeners are provided a comparative analysis of secular and biblical views on boundaries and their practical applications in familial, occupational, and personal contexts. The episode concludes with reflections on maintaining joy and rest while managing commitments, along with closing encouragement for those struggling to say no to others’ demands.
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1 week ago

Hope + Help for Living Wisely with Zack Eswine

What does it mean to live wisely? Why is it important to "discern our companions"? What might a wiser work/rest rhythm look like, according to Proverbs? And how does meditating on God’s steadfast love encourage us on our pursuit of living wisely? Zack Eswine addresses these questions and more in this new episode of IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast!
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2 months ago

Hope + Help for Soul Refreshment with Heather Nelson

Why do we struggle to experience rest? How can we rest when tasks remain in a state of incompletion? What makes rest a “mark of freedom” for God’s people? And how is rest connected to our experience of Christ's grace and joy? Heather Nelson addresses these questions and more in this new episode of the Hope + Help Podcast!
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3 months ago

Hope + Help for Wayward Children with Stuart Scott

Why is the issue of wayward children one so difficult to talk about in the church? How might parents respond to the anguish they feel in response to their wayward child? What are some practical ways that can parents work against (or begin to reverse) relational disconnect? And what can parents be praying for as they wait on God with hope? Stuart Scott addresses these questions and more in this new episode of the Hope + Help Podcast!
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5 months ago

Hope + Help for Preparing for Glory with Elizabeth Turnage

What happens to us when we die? What do sickness and death say about the strength of our faith? What is anticipatory grief? And how does prayer help to prepare us for entering glory? Elizabeth Turnage addresses these questions and more in this new episode of the Hope + Help Podcast!
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6 months ago

Hope + Help for Listening Well with Joe Hussung

Why is listening well an important part of loving people well? What makes it an essential skill for biblical counselors? And what Christlike characteristics do we mimic when we listen well to the people we care for? Joe Hussung addresses these questions and more in this new episode of the Hope + Help Podcast!
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7 months ago

Hope + Help for Depression with Ed Welch

In what way does Jesus welcome those who are experiencing depression? Why is it true that "faith can feel good, and faith can feel horrible"? And how does the gospel offer hope to those who fear that they'll stay stuck in the darkness? Ed Welch addresses these questions and more in this new episode of IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast!
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11 months ago

Hope + Help for Unanswered Prayer with Ste Casey

What makes unanswered prayer a "strange double sorrow" for believers? Why is it important to "fight for sight" in seasons where God seems unresponsive to our prayers? And how does Paul's testimony in 2 Corinthians 12 help us to process the fact that God is still good even when "he gives pain to those he loves"? Author, pastor, and biblical counselor Ste Casey addresses these questions and more as we discuss his book, I Prayed and Nothing Changed: What God is Up to in the Silence.
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12 months ago

Hope + Help for Children and Identity with Jonathan Holmes

How has the concept of personal identity evolved over the years? What are five different yet common areas where kids tend to struggle with their identity? And what positive role can parents or caregivers play in the formation of a child’s identity? Jonathan Holmes addresses these questions and more as we discuss his new book, Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids to Build Their Identity in Christ.
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1 year ago

Hope + Help for Perfectionism with Jeremy Pierre

What is meant by the term "perfectionism?" How might it manifest in a person's life? What are some of the physical, relational, emotional, and spiritual impacts of perfectionism in our lives? And how does the gospel of Jesus Christ minister to those whose perfectionistic ideals have driven them to total exhaustion? Jeremy Pierre answers these questions and more in this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast!
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1 year ago

Hope + Help for Waiting on God with Mark Vroegop

What are biblical four principals we can apply when we find ourselves in a situation that requires us to wait? How does the gospel offer encouragement to someone who feels like their waiting is a waste of time? In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Mark Vroegop on his latest book, Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life. 
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1 year ago

Hope + Help for Redeeming Sex in Marriage with Scott Mehl

In this episode, I chat with my friend and IBCD colleague, Scott Mehl, about his new book, Redeeming Sex in Marriage: How the Gospel Rescues Sex, Transforms Marriage, and Reveals the Glory of God. I love Scott's respectful and reverent approach in this book, particularly since the topic is often fraught with confusion and hurt.
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1 year ago

Hope + Help for Church Hurt with Megan Hill

What are some reasons that church may feel like a sad or difficult place to be? What are some of the unhelpful ways to respond to a person’s story of hurt in the church? In what ways might our trust in God be shaken as a result of our church-related pain? And how do the Scriptures help us to interpret and process our church-related hurts? In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Megan Hill about her newest book, Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts.
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1 year ago

5th Anniversary Episode of the Hope + Help Podcast

In this episode, host Christine Chappell reflects on five years of Hope + Help Podcast conversations and shares clips from past interviews with guests who are also speaking at this year’s Summer Institute & Pre-Conference in La Mesa, CA on June 20th-22nd.
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1 year ago

Hope + Help for Loneliness with Shannon McCoy

What is a biblical understanding of loneliness? Why does it seem to be such a prevalent experience for people? What are some harmful ways we might be tempted to cope with this kind of feeling? And what are some helpful steps someone take if they feel lonely today? Shannon McCoy addresses these questions and more in this new episode.
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2 years ago

Hope + Help for Shame & Regret with Ed Welch

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed Welch about his book, A Small Book about Why We Hide: How Jesus Rescues Us from Insecurity, Regret, Failure, and Shame. 
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4 years ago