In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tanya Flores, co-founder of Reproductive Loss Network . They discuss the profound impact of reproductive loss, including miscarriage, infertility, and abortion, and how these experiences can affect individuals physically, spiritually, and relationally. Tanya shares her personal journey and the importance of compassionate responses to those grieving. The conversation also highlights the need for Christ-centered counseling approaches and the significance of creating supportive environments within churches for those experiencing reproductive loss.
Key Takeaways:
Tanya's passion for helping others stems from her own experiences of reproductive loss.
Reproductive loss encompasses miscarriage, abortion, infertility, and more.
The grief associated with reproductive loss is often intangible and unseen.
Physical health can deteriorate due to the stress of grief and loss.
Spiritual challenges include questioning God's presence and care during loss.
Relationships can be strained due to the ripple effect of reproductive loss.
Unhelpful responses to grief often stem from discomfort with the topic.
Compassionate responses include being present and offering support without platitudes.
Christ-centered counseling emphasizes the importance of surrender and acceptance in grief.
An eternal perspective helps individuals find hope and purpose beyond their loss.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Reproductive Loss Ministry
02:17 - Understanding Reproductive Loss
04:48 - The Impact of Reproductive Loss
07:25 - Spiritual and Relational Challenges
09:45 - Unhelpful Responses to Grief
12:31 - Compassionate Responses to Grief
15:11 - The Impact of Guilt and Shame
16:12 - Eternal Perspective on Loss
18:28 - Counseling Approaches to Grief
21:03 - Navigating Doubts and Questions
23:53 - Creating Supportive Church Environments
25:04 - Words of Encouragement for the Grieving
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tanya Flores, co-founder of Reproductive Loss Network . They discuss the profound impact of reproductive loss, including miscarriage, infertility, and abortion, and how these experiences can affect individuals physically, spiritually, and relationally. Tanya shares her personal journey and the importance of compassionate responses to those grieving. The conversation also highlights the need for Christ-centered counseling approaches and the significance of creating supportive environments within churches for those experiencing reproductive loss.
Key Takeaways:
Tanya's passion for helping others stems from her own experiences of reproductive loss.
Reproductive loss encompasses miscarriage, abortion, infertility, and more.
The grief associated with reproductive loss is often intangible and unseen.
Physical health can deteriorate due to the stress of grief and loss.
Spiritual challenges include questioning God's presence and care during loss.
Relationships can be strained due to the ripple effect of reproductive loss.
Unhelpful responses to grief often stem from discomfort with the topic.
Compassionate responses include being present and offering support without platitudes.
Christ-centered counseling emphasizes the importance of surrender and acceptance in grief.
An eternal perspective helps individuals find hope and purpose beyond their loss.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Reproductive Loss Ministry
02:17 - Understanding Reproductive Loss
04:48 - The Impact of Reproductive Loss
07:25 - Spiritual and Relational Challenges
09:45 - Unhelpful Responses to Grief
12:31 - Compassionate Responses to Grief
15:11 - The Impact of Guilt and Shame
16:12 - Eternal Perspective on Loss
18:28 - Counseling Approaches to Grief
21:03 - Navigating Doubts and Questions
23:53 - Creating Supportive Church Environments
25:04 - Words of Encouragement for the Grieving
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tanya Flores, co-founder of Reproductive Loss Network . They discuss the profound impact of reproductive loss, including miscarriage, infertility, and abortion, and how these experiences can affect individuals physically, spiritually, and relationally. Tanya shares her personal journey and the importance of compassionate responses to those grieving. The conversation also highlights the need for Christ-centered counseling approaches and the significance of creating supportive environments within churches for those experiencing reproductive loss.
Key Takeaways:
Tanya's passion for helping others stems from her own experiences of reproductive loss.
Reproductive loss encompasses miscarriage, abortion, infertility, and more.
The grief associated with reproductive loss is often intangible and unseen.
Physical health can deteriorate due to the stress of grief and loss.
Spiritual challenges include questioning God's presence and care during loss.
Relationships can be strained due to the ripple effect of reproductive loss.
Unhelpful responses to grief often stem from discomfort with the topic.
Compassionate responses include being present and offering support without platitudes.
Christ-centered counseling emphasizes the importance of surrender and acceptance in grief.
An eternal perspective helps individuals find hope and purpose beyond their loss.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Reproductive Loss Ministry
02:17 - Understanding Reproductive Loss
04:48 - The Impact of Reproductive Loss
07:25 - Spiritual and Relational Challenges
09:45 - Unhelpful Responses to Grief
12:31 - Compassionate Responses to Grief
15:11 - The Impact of Guilt and Shame
16:12 - Eternal Perspective on Loss
18:28 - Counseling Approaches to Grief
21:03 - Navigating Doubts and Questions
23:53 - Creating Supportive Church Environments
25:04 - Words of Encouragement for the Grieving
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about his book, Do I Need Boundaries? 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.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:31 Why Write About Boundaries?
03:10 Secular vs. Biblical Boundaries
07:09 Jesus and Boundaries
09:38 People Pleasing and Boundaries
21:32 Practical Applications of Boundaries
22:52 Setting Boundaries in Ministry and Work
27:06 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/boundaries-jim-newheiser
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Zack Eswine about his book, Wiser with Jesus: Overcoming the Temptations that Hinder Your Relationships, Steal Your Time, Mar Your Decision–Making and Thwart Your Purpose. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What does it mean to “live wisely”?
• What role does prayer play in the pursuit of wisdom?
• How does the book of Proverbs help us to “discern our companions” and why is this an important part of living wisely?
• What does relational wisdom look like when we’re dealing with a crushed spirit?
• What do wisdom and love have to do with one another?
• In what ways does wisdom and love influence our decision-making?
• What might a wiser work/rest rhythm look like, according to Proverbs?
• How does meditating on God’s steadfast love encourage us on our pursuit of living wisely?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/wiser-with-jesus-eswine
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Heather Nelson about her book, Rest: Creating Space for Soul Refreshment. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why do people struggle to experience rest, both in its physical and spiritual forms?
• What is the difference between physical and spiritual rest?
• What makes rest a "mark of freedom" for God's people?
• What is Sabbath rest, and what might it look like, practically speaking?
• How can we experience rest when tasks remain in a state of incompletion?
• In what ways can unbelief hinder our experience of Christ's rest?
• What does rest have to do with God's grace?
• In what ways might joylessness in the Christian life be linked to a lack of rest?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/wayward-children-scott
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Stuart Scott about his book, Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is the issue of wayward children one so difficult to talk about in the church?
• Why is it so challenging to fully entrust our children to the God who gifted them to us?
• How might parents respond to the anguish they feel in response to their wayward child?
• Why is it important to consider our heart posture before the Lord when grapple with the pain of wayward children?
• How might God work through our wayward children to reveal were we're setting our hope?
• Why is it a comfort that God—who is the perfect Parent—knows the pain of rearing rebellious, wayward children?
• What are some practical ways that can parents work against (or begin to reverse) relational disconnect?
• What role does prayer play in the context of wayward children, and what are some things we can be intentional about praying for?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/wayward-children-scott
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Elizabeth Turnage about her book, Preparing for Glory: Biblical Answers to 40 Questions on Living and Dying in Hope of Heaven. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is glory, and why do we need to prepare for it?
• What happens to us when we die?
• What will life be like in the new heavens and the new earth?
• Is there an “art” to dying?
• What do sickness and death say about the strength of our faith?
• What is anticipatory grief?
• What is lament, and how does it help us to face dying and death?
• How does prayer prepare us for glory?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/preparing-for-glory-turnage
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Joe Hussung about his book, Learning to Listen: Essential Skills for Every Counselor. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is listening well an important component of loving people well?
• What makes listening well an essential skill for biblical counselors?
• What role does posture, purpose, and practice have in our ability to listen well in counseling sessions?
• What Christlike characteristics do we mimic when we listen well to the people we're caring for?
• What difference does body language and tone of voice make in a counseling session?
• How does personal preparation ahead of a counseling session impact our ability to listen well during it?
• What makes asking good questions a key component to listening well to our counselees?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/listening-well-joe-hussung
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jenn Chen about her book, Biblical Counseling and Mental Disorder Diagnosis. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is the difference between the terms “mental disorder” and “mental illness?”
• In what ways might a disorder diagnosis impact a sufferer’s perception of themselves and their world?
• How does identity in Christ offer hope to those who have been diagnosed with a mental disorder?
• How can we think about our “goal” and “role” as biblical counselors (or disciplers) when it comes to walking with someone who’s been diagnosed with a mental disorder?
• How does considering a person’s fallenness, finitude, fragility, and faltering empower caregivers to minister God’s Word to a sufferer’s experience in a meaningful, relevant way?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/mental-diagnosis-jenn-chen/
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Connect with host Christine Chappell at christinemchappell.com.
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed Welch about his book, Depression: Finding Christ in the Darkness. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• 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 might this comfort a despondent heart?
• How does the gospel offer hope to those who fear that healing and change will never come?
• How might hopelessness "be anxiety that is exhausted"?
• How can we broach the topic of confession in such a way that is productive for the sufferer?
• How might sufferers take aim at hopelessness by taking part in God's "family business"?
• Why is it true that "God must fight [the sufferer's] battle" and what makes this a reality they can rest in?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/depression-ed-welch
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit https://ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ste Casey about his book, I Prayed and Nothing Changed: What God is Up to in the Silence. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• 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?
• 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"?
• In what ways might unanswered prayer be God's way of keeping us from "soul-destroying self sufficiency"?
• What are some of the voices we hear in our suffering and how might they negatively influence the way we interpret God’s apparent silence?
• How might asking a "magic-button question" help biblical counselors to engage and encourage those living with unanswered prayer?
• How might we engage a fatalistic attitude toward prayer?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/unanswered-prayer-ste-casey
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit https://ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jonathan Holmes about his book, Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is meant when the term "identity" is used in everyday conversation?
• What positive role can parents or caregivers play in the formation of a child’s identity? How might parents or caregivers negatively influence it?
• 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?
• How do the Scriptures speak to the problem of a child grounding their identity in their academic performance?
• Why is it good news that our identity is ultimately “something we receive, not something we achieve?”
• Why is it important to "connect before [we] correct" when it comes to having identity-related conversations with our children?
• What role does the local church play in helping children learn how to base their identity in Christ?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/children-identity-jonathan-holmes
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jeremy Pierre about the topic of perfectionism. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is meant by the term "perfectionism?"
• How might perfectionism manifest in a person's life?
• What are some of the physical, relational, emotional, and spiritual impacts of perfectionism in our lives?
• How does the gospel of Jesus Christ minister to those whose perfectionistic ideals have driven them to total exhaustion?
• How is perfectionism a reflection of impatience towards God?
• If someone has experienced a bent toward perfectionism for most of their lives, what might the change process look like for them?
• If there is someone listening to this conversation who wants to help a friend or family member who’s struggling with this kind of thinking, what are some meaningful ways they could offer support and encouragement?
• What role does the local church play in helping those who desire to break free from the bondage of perfectionism?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/perfectionism-jeremy-pierre
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
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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. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why do we seem to have a natural aversion to waiting?
• How do the Scriptures help us build a robust understanding of what "waiting" is?
• What are some unhelpful ways we might respond to situations that require us to wait?
• What are six aspects of waiting that are helpful for believers to reflect deeply upon?
• What are biblical four principals we can apply when we find ourselves in a situation that requires us to wait?
• What role do our expectations have in our struggles with impatience?
• In what ways does viewing our waiting as an intentional choice benefit us and honor the Lord?
• How does the gospel offer encouragement to someone who feels like their waiting is a waste of time?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/waiting-mark-vroegop
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at christinemchappell.com.
IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Scott Mehl about his book, Redeeming Sex in Marriage: How the Gospel Rescues Sex, Transforms Marriage, and Reveals the Glory of God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why might the topic of sex be such a difficult one for husbands and wives to discuss together?
• What are some prevailing views about sex—both inside and outside the church—that have distorted God’s good design for sexual intimacy?
• Why is it important to build a solid theological foundation of God’s design for sex?
• What are five fundamental purposes of God’s design for sex in marriage?
• Why does sex in marriage seem so difficult and complicated?
• How does observing the life of Jesus help us to see God’s intention to redeem, bless, and honor the sexually broken?
• Why is it important to consider the emotional, spiritual, and mental aspects of our personhood in addition to the physical aspects of sex?
• What makes sex in marriage a “journey?”
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/redeeming-sex-scott-mehl
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
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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. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• 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?
• How do the Scriptures help us to interpret and process our church-related hurts?
• What are some practical ways we can respond to the grief we feel in these particular situations?
• How does looking to Christ’s relationship with his church offer us wisdom and hope in the midst of church hurt?
• Where can we find biblical narratives of church hurt in the Scriptures, and what guidance do they have to offer us?
• In what ways can the members of the local church support those who have experienced church hurt in the
past?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/megan-hill-church-hurt
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
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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.
For links to the podcasts, books, events, and additional resources mentioned in this episode, visit our complete show notes at https://ibcd.org/5th-anniversary-episode-of-the-hope-help-podcast/
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Curtis and Jenny Solomon about their respective books, Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography and Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are common views some husbands might have regarding the use of pornographic materials? How do these views contrast with a biblical understanding of sexual sin?
• What are some common initial responses a wife might have after learning of her husband's pornography use?
• What role does lament and repentance play in the life of a husband who has confessed his use of pornography?
• How can we comfort a wife whose husband does not view his pornography use as detrimental to their relationship or hurtful to her?
• What makes a husband's wife his "second greatest ally" in the fight against porn?
• Does a wife hold the "keys" to her husband's freedom from sexual sin?
• How do the Scriptures encourage women whose husbands are making imperfect yet earnest attempts to break free from pornography use?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/pornography-marriage-curtis-jenny-solomon
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Brad Hambrick about his book, Transformative Friendships: 7 Questions to Deepen Any Relationship. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What makes a biblical view on friendship distinct from popular understanding?
• What are some reasons we might struggle to enjoy or pursue meaningful relationships, even within the body of Christ?
• What kinds of questions can we ask ourselves as we seek to nourish friendships with wisdom and intentionality?
• How can we best enjoy our friendships, whatever depth they may be at?
• How might exploring "what's fun" together in friendships be helpful? How might it lead to the friendship "stalling out?"
• How can the local church promote the cultivation of transformative friendships?
• What hope and help does the gospel offer to the person who is struggling to experience meaningful friendships in their life?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/deeper-friendships-brad-hambrick
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tom Sugimura about his book, Hope for New Dads: 40 Days in the Book of Proverbs. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• How do secular attitudes about fatherhood contrast with a biblical view of this God-given role?
• How does the gospel offer encouragement for the dad who did not have a godly father or role-model in their life?
• What is "fear of the Lord" and what is it's relevance to Christian fathers?
• Why is it important to help our children look at their decision-making through a God-centered lens?
• Are the proverbs to be viewed by Christian dads as a book of promises?
• What can it look like for a Christian father to be intentional about the love he displays for his children?
• What are some ways the local church can improve upon their support and discipleship of fathers?
• What encouragement does the gospel offer to the father who is unsure about his ability to be a godly dad?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/dads-proverbs-tom-sugimura
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Camille Cates about her book, Moving Forward After Abortion: Finding Comfort in God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some of the ways that abortion impacts a woman emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually?
• What are common stumbling blocks to post-abortion healing?
• What role do extenuating circumstances play in a women's decision to abort her baby?
• How are emotions like a "check engine" light and what's the danger of ignoring them?
• How might abortion impact the father of the baby?
• Why might some women feel a degree of numbness regarding their abortion experience?
• What are some practical ways the local church can improve upon their support of post-abortive woman and men?
• How does the gospel of Jesus Christ offer the post-abortive parent healing and hope?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/abortion-camille-cates
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tanya Flores, co-founder of Reproductive Loss Network . They discuss the profound impact of reproductive loss, including miscarriage, infertility, and abortion, and how these experiences can affect individuals physically, spiritually, and relationally. Tanya shares her personal journey and the importance of compassionate responses to those grieving. The conversation also highlights the need for Christ-centered counseling approaches and the significance of creating supportive environments within churches for those experiencing reproductive loss.
Key Takeaways:
Tanya's passion for helping others stems from her own experiences of reproductive loss.
Reproductive loss encompasses miscarriage, abortion, infertility, and more.
The grief associated with reproductive loss is often intangible and unseen.
Physical health can deteriorate due to the stress of grief and loss.
Spiritual challenges include questioning God's presence and care during loss.
Relationships can be strained due to the ripple effect of reproductive loss.
Unhelpful responses to grief often stem from discomfort with the topic.
Compassionate responses include being present and offering support without platitudes.
Christ-centered counseling emphasizes the importance of surrender and acceptance in grief.
An eternal perspective helps individuals find hope and purpose beyond their loss.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Reproductive Loss Ministry
02:17 - Understanding Reproductive Loss
04:48 - The Impact of Reproductive Loss
07:25 - Spiritual and Relational Challenges
09:45 - Unhelpful Responses to Grief
12:31 - Compassionate Responses to Grief
15:11 - The Impact of Guilt and Shame
16:12 - Eternal Perspective on Loss
18:28 - Counseling Approaches to Grief
21:03 - Navigating Doubts and Questions
23:53 - Creating Supportive Church Environments
25:04 - Words of Encouragement for the Grieving
