On-Demand Videos

What it Means to Be God’s Beloved: Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit Session

How can we reconcile the labels we collect through life with the titles God gives us in Christ? Does our affliction mean that we've lost God's affection? In this live video recording, Christine explores the nature of our God-given status as beloved children of God and applies these reassuring realities to our experiences of depression.
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3 weeks ago

Self-Harm & Teens: The Counter-Culture Mom Interview

I recently joined Tina Griffin on her show to talk about my past experiences with self-harm behaviors, the importance of family support, and the need to establish open lines of communication with children and teens who self-injure. We also briefly touch on my mini-book, Help! My Teen is Depressed.
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4 months ago

Video: West End Baptist Church Women’s Event

Have you ever struggled to believe in God's goodness in the midst of your grief? Do you sometimes wonder how to understand your pain in light of God's promises? When disappointment and discouragement linger, it can be easy to lose hope. But there is mercy to be found and behold, even in our dark days.
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6 months ago

Video: Grounded in Grace Virtual Parenting Summit

Recently, I had the opportunity to join Jonathan Holmes for his Grounded in Grace Virtual Parenting Summit. The GIG Virtual Summit featured 26 interviews with parents, pastors, counselors, and professors—all sharing some of the joys and struggles of parenting their kids. Each interview featured honest questions as well as practical counsel about how to help our kids and teens build their identity in Christ. I was grateful for the chance to share a bit of my own parenting challenges (and aspirations!) during our conversation together. Thanks to Jonathan's generosity, you can stream the entire 15-minute interview below.
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11 months ago

Voices of Encouragement • Video Compilation

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, we hear closing remarks from Christine as well as encouraging words from a variety of respected authors, bible teachers, pastors, and experienced biblical counselors such as Brad Bigney, Cameron Cole, John Crotts, Iain Duguid, David & Krista Dunham, Zack Eswine, Gloria Furman, Alasdair Groves, Nancy Guthrie, Brad Hambrick, Marty Machowski, Esther Smith, Curtis Solomon, Paul Tautges, Steve Viars, Mark Vroegop, Ed Welch, Lauren Whitman, and Rush Witt.
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1 year ago

When All You Want is “Better”

Do you know what it’s like to be depressed and want nothing more than to feel better again? Normal? Happy? Alive, even? Join Christine as she explores the painful reality of our present circumstances and the deferred hope that stems from changes we sorely want but don't yet have.
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1 year ago

Parent Loss with Lucy Ann Moll

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Lucy reflects on the sudden death of her mother and shares how God mercifully met her in the midst of her grief.
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1 year ago

Domestic Abuse with Joy Forrest

Joy recalls the depths of despair and hopelessness she felt while navigating an abusive marriage and shares how God mercifully met her in the midst of a traumatic event.
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1 year ago

Prodigal Children with Camille Cates

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Camille reflects on the heartbreak of grieving over a wayward child and how God has mercifully met her in the midst of her sorrow.
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1 year ago

Stillbirth with Jackie Gibson

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Jackie reflects on the stillbirth of her daughter and recounts how God mercifully met her in the midst of her grief.
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1 year ago

Child Illness & Miscarriage with Katie Faris

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Katie reflects on the fears surrounding her children's genetic illnesses along with the grief of miscarriage, and recalls how God mercifully met her in the midst of one of the most overwhelming seasons in her life as a mom.
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2 years ago

Child Loss with Sharon Betters

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Sharon reflects on the sudden tragic loss of her son and recalls how God mercifully met her in the midst of depression and grief.
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2 years ago

Chronic Illness with Vaneetha Risner

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Vaneetha reflects on her progressive journey through chronic illness and remembers how God has mercifully met her in the midst of her limitations in motherhood.
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2 years ago

Postpartum Depression with Christina Fox

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Christina Fox reflects on her discouraging journey through postpartum depression and remembers how God mercifully met her in the midst of it.
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2 years ago

Parenting Challenges with Sarah Walton

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Sarah reflects on her journey through traumatic parenting challenges and shares how God has mercifully met her in the midst of them.
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2 years ago

Unexpected Divorce with Shannon McCoy

In this video recording from the 2023 Midnight Mercies Virtual Summit, Shannon reflects on her journey through depression in the wake of divorce and shares how God mercifully met her in the midst of it.
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2 years ago

Depression in Motherhood: Help & Hope Podcast Interview

In this conversation, Sharon Betters talks with Christine Chappell about the different emotional facets of the experience of depression, practical steps we can take in battling depression, and suggestions for how friends can come alongside a hurting friend.
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2 years ago

Top 5 Friday: Christian Books on Anxiety

In this replay of Top 5 Friday, I share my favorite books on the topics of fear and anxiety, discussing WHO they're for, WHY I think they're helpful, and WHEN to recommend them. Special thanks to this week's top viewers (Stephanie, Ruth, Jennifer, Mary, & Lucy) for making the broadcast conversational. And congratulations to Stephanie and Ruth for being this week's book giveaway winners by engaging with the most comments during the livestream. Thank you to everyone who joined live, commented, and watched along!
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4 years ago

Top 5 Friday: Christian Books on Grief

In this replay, I share my Top 5 Christian books on grief, discussing WHO they're for, WHY I think they're helpful, and WHEN to recommend them. Special thanks to this week's top viewers (Cynthia, Maree, & Ruth) for making the broadcast conversational. And congratulations to Cynthia, who won this week's book giveaway by engaging with the most comments during the livestream.
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4 years ago

Top 5 Friday: Books on One-Another Ministry

In this broadcast, I share my Top 5 books on one-another ministry. These recommendations are for those who desire to learn more about one-another ministry (who/what/where/when/why/ & how,) grow in their ability to help people both BIBLICALLY and COMPASSIONATELY, and chat about helpful biblical resources that offer gospel hope and help for some of life's most challenging problems—like caring for others well!
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4 years ago

Top 5 Friday: Christian Books on Depression

In this broadcast, I share my top 5 favorite books that approach the experience of depression from a biblical perspective, explaining HOW they've ministered to me in the past, WHY I think they're helpful, WHO to recommend them to, and WHEN (hint: wise timing is both compassionate and important!)
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4 years ago

8 Facebook Live Videos on Counseling & Christian Living

I'm thankful to have had the opportunity to host a number of helpful conversations via Facebook LIVE over the past three months on a variety of topics related to Christian living in general, as well as biblical counseling in particular. This post offers the collection of previously recorded Facebook LIVE conversations in one spot, where you can watch the replays! Scroll below to view the guest names and topics addressed.
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5 years ago