Hope + Help Podcast

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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2 weeks 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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4 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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6 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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7 months 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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8 months 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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10 months 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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11 months 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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11 months 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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11 months 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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3 years ago