Marriage isn’t ultimately designed for our comfort, convenience, or self-fulfillment — it’s designed to glorify God. In this video, we continue exploring the truth that biblical marriage calls us beyond self-focus and into Christ-like love. Whether you're married, engaged, or preparing for marriage, this teaching will help you see your relationship not just as a partnership — but as a place where God shapes hearts, grows grace, and reveals His glory.If you found this helpful, like, subscribe, and share to help others build marriages rooted in truth and love.
In this episode of Ten Minute Therapy we dive into a new series on Marriage by beginning with a fundamental concept: Marriage quite simply is not about you! Join us as we begin with examining why humility and selflessness may be the foundational items need to build healthy and strong marriage upon.
In this episode, I sit down with Chance Olivas, COO of ActsSocial, on the ActsSocial Podcast to discuss Ten Minute Therapy, how our podcast came to be, and why listening may be one of the most important things we do in life!This content is a repost of the original ActsSocial Podcast episode and is shared here to highlight their work and insights. All credit goes to ActsSocial and Chance Olivas for the interview and original production.🎧 Listen to the full original episode here: https://actssocial.com/blog/the-lost-art-of-listening-ten-minute-therapy-podcastCheck out ActsSocial, a social media platform with a purpose! You can join the movement for healthy, honest and encouraging social media by going to https://actssocial.com/
Do you ever feel stuck in a loop of negative thoughts? In this Ten Minute Therapy session, we’ll walk through four simple steps to challenge those patterns and find a healthier perspective:Awareness – Notice when negative thoughts show up.Question – Ask if the thought is true or helpful.Evidence – Look at the facts that support or challenge it.Reframing – Shift the thought into a more balanced, realistic view.These practical tools can help you break free from unhelpful mental loops and move toward growth, clarity, and peace.✨ Remember: small steps in how we think can make a big difference in how we feel.
Depression isn’t just about feeling sad — it often shows up as a cycle of negative thoughts that feel impossible to escape. In this Ten Minute Therapy episode, we’ll talk about the negative thinking loop and how it keeps you stuck in depression.
You’ll learn:
✅ What a negative thinking loop is
✅ Common cognitive distortions that fuel depression
✅ Practical CBT tools to break the cycle and reframe your thoughts
Remember: you don’t have to believe every thought you think. Small steps in challenging your thinking can make a big difference in your mood and recovery.
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Hopelessness is one of the most painful and defining parts of depression. In this Ten Minute Therapy video, we break down why hopelessness takes such a strong hold, and how it keeps people stuck in the cycle of depression.
I also explain the classic learned helplessness study—where researchers discovered how repeated failure and lack of control can lead to giving up—even when escape or change is possible. Understanding this concept sheds light on why depression can make life feel so overwhelming and unchangeable.
By recognizing the role of hopelessness, we can begin to challenge its grip and take small, meaningful steps toward hope and healing. If you’ve ever struggled with depression—or love someone who does—this video will help you better understand what’s happening beneath the surface.
Feeling stuck in depression can make life feel overwhelming—but you’re not powerless. In this Ten Minute Therapy episode, we explore three practical, research-backed ways you can take control and fight back:
Exercise – how movement helps reset your mood and energy levels
Social connection – why spending time with others reduces isolation and builds hope
Volunteering – the surprising mental health boost that comes from helping others
These simple, everyday actions may not solve everything overnight, but they can create momentum, build resilience, and open the door to healing.
If you’ve been struggling with depression, this video offers encouragement and practical next steps—all in under 10 minutes.
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This video is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional therapy. If you’re experiencing depression, please reach out to a licensed mental health professional.
We often think we know depression—sadness, loss of interest, fatigue—but have we gone too far in labeling every emotional low as a disorder? In this video, I explore whether we’ve overdiagnosed and overclinicalized depression, and ask an important question: How do we know what’s truly depression, and what might simply be the human heart’s natural response to life’s struggles? Join me as we rethink how we view emotional pain and its place in the human experience.
In today’s Ten Minute Therapy episode, we explore Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:19–24—not with a focus on money, but on what holds the attention of your heart. Drawing from Paul Tripp’s powerful statement, “Whatever captures the attention of your heart will direct the course of your life,” we reflect on the deeper treasures we often store up—identity, success, approval, security—and how they shape our choices, emotions, and direction.
This brief teaching is an invitation to examine where your heart truly rests and to consider how aligning your focus with Christ can transform your inner life.
🕊️ "For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also." – Matthew 6:21
In this episode of Ten Minute Therapy, we reflect on Jeremiah 17:5–8, a passage that contrasts the one who trusts in man with the one who trusts in the Lord. What does it mean to be like a shrub in the desert—or like a tree planted by water?
We’ll explore how these vivid images speak to our emotional resilience, spiritual grounding, and mental health. These verses challenge us to consider where we place our trust and how that impacts our sense of hope, peace, and stability—especially in times of drought or stress.
🧠 Rooted in truth. Grounded in grace.
📖 Scripture focus: Jeremiah 17:5–8
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In Part 2 of our look at Psalm 139, we explore verses 13–24—a powerful reminder that we are not accidents. God formed us with intention and purpose. These verses speak of how we were knit together in the womb, fearfully and wonderfully made by a Creator who sees, knows, and loves us completely.
Whether you're struggling with self-worth, wrestling with your identity, or just need a reminder that your life has meaning, this passage invites you to see yourself through God's eyes. He made you on purpose—for a purpose.
Join us as we reflect on the beauty of being fully known and fully loved by the One who created us.
In this episode, we explore Psalm 139:1–12, a powerful reminder of God's intimate knowledge of who we are. These verses reveal a God who sees us fully — in our rising and resting, our thoughts and struggles, our light and darkness. Whether you're in a season of clarity or confusion, this passage offers the reassurance that you are known, seen, and never alone.
Join me as we reflect on how this kind of divine awareness isn’t intrusive, but deeply personal and comforting. God's presence isn’t limited by place or circumstance — even the darkest places are light to Him.
In this Ten Minute Therapy episode, we explore the timeless comfort and guidance found in Psalm 23 through the lens of biblical counseling. Whether you're walking through anxiety, uncertainty, or spiritual dryness, these verses offer deep reassurance that you are not alone—the Shepherd walks with you.
Join me as we reflect on each verse, drawing out its meaning for real-life struggles and emotional healing. Scripture slides are included throughout to help you pause, read, and reflect.
🕊️ “He restores my soul.”
Let this truth anchor you today.
Fact vs. Opinion | Rewiring How You See Yourself
We all know the difference between facts and opinions—until we start talking about ourselves. In this episode of Ten Minute Therapy, we explore how easy it is to take our negative self-opinions and treat them as if they’re absolute truth.
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In this episode of Ten Minute Therapy, we explore how to break free from negative thinking patterns and replace them with healthier, more productive thoughts. Learn how to catch unhelpful habits early, stop them in their tracks, and intentionally shift your mindset. It’s not just about thinking better—it’s about thinking differently.
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In this episode of Ten Minute Therapy, we explore three more common cognitive distortions that can negatively impact your thinking: mental filtering, discounting the positive, and emotional reasoning. Learn how to recognize these patterns in your own thoughts and discover simple strategies to challenge and reframe them for better mental and emotional well-being.
In this week’s episode, we dive deeper into the ways our thinking can trick us. Join us as we explore three more common cognitive distortions that can affect your mood, relationships, and overall mental health. Learn how to recognize these unhelpful thought patterns and start shifting toward healthier, more balanced thinking — all in under ten minutes.
In today's video we begin to examine Cognitive Distortions, otherwise known as thinking errors. Whether you wrestle with anxiety or depression, or perhaps you're just interested in learning more, join us as we seek to expose and correct faulty thinking!
In our introductory video to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or CBT, we examine the Cognitive Triangle, a model which highlights how our Thoughts, Emotions and Behaviors all connect! Join as we learn how to apply CBT concepts over our next few videos!
As we begin to wrap up our series on anxiety, this video seeks to shed light on the various kinds of anxiety disorders, and the ways in which anxiety can manifest itself. Join us we examine several forms of anxiety and call attention to the need for therapy as a primary treatment option!