Hope + Help Podcast
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. It is a production of the Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship. Host Christine Chappell invites Christian authors, ministry leaders, and seasoned biblical counseling professionals to help listeners apply the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyday challenges.
Episodes
Hope + Help for Engaging Church Hurt with Tim St. John
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tim St. John about his book, After Church Hurt: Healing in the Care of the Good Shepherd. During the conversation, Tim discusses the complex issue of church hurt, how to identify it, and how helpers can compassionately support those affected. He shares practical insights from his book and biblical perspectives to guide
Hope + Help for Rejection with Jim Newheiser
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about his minibook, Help! I've Been Rejected. During the conversation, Jim explores the universal experience of rejection, its deep emotional impact, and how biblical truths can help believers endure and find hope in Christ. He also offers examples of rejection as see in the Scriptures and offers practical
Hope + Help for Whole-Life Worship with Cheryl Marshall
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Cheryl Marshall about the topic of whole-life worship and her new book, All of Me: Pursuing a Life Wholly Devoted to God. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, Cheryl explores overcoming distraction, discouragement, and spiritual dryness, while highlighting God’s mercy as the foundation for lasting devotion. T
Hope + Help for PTS Care with Neal Grogan
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Neal Grogan about the topic o
Hope + Help for Anxiety with Josh Weidmann
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Josh Weidmann about his book, The End of Anxiety: The Biblical Prescription for Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Panic. To
Hope + Help for After Divorce with Vaneetha Rendall Risner
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Vaneetha Risner about the complex emotional landscape of navigating life after divorce and her new book, This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce. During the conversation, Vaneetha shares her personal journey, discussing the challenges of processing grief, anger, and shame, while also e
Hope + Help for Understanding Emotions with Brian Borgman
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Brian Borgman about the topic of understanding emotions and his book, Feelings & Faith: Cultivating Godly Emotions in the Christian Life. During the conversation, they explore the importance of emotions as part of being made in God's image, and delve into the dangers of neglecting emotions or being ruled by them—emphasi
Hope + Help for Wise Counsel with 2025 Summer Institute Speakers
In this special compilation episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, recorded live at IBCD’s 2025 Summer Institute, Christine Chappell brings together voices from across the conference to reflect on the meaning and practice of wise counsel according to the Scriptures. Through conversations with Jim Newheiser, Scott Mehl, Joe Keller, Shannon McCoy, Brian Borgman, Don Roy, Lauren Sterling, Paul Tautges,
Hope + Help for Repentance with Keith Evans
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Keith Evans about the topic of repentance in the Christian faith. They discuss its significance, the difference between repentance and mere apology, and the negative connotations that can sometimes be associated with it. Keith emphasizes that repentance is a continuous part of the Christian life, rooted in grace and the
Hope + Help for Reproductive Loss with Tanya Flores
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 compassionat
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? 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 sec
Hope + Help for Living Wisely with Zack Eswine
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?
Hope + Help for Soul Refreshment with Heather Nelson
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
Hope + Help for Wayward Children with Stuart Scott
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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 t
Hope + Help for Preparing for Glory with Elizabeth Turnage
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 t
Hope + Help for Listening Well with Joe Hussung
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, an
Hope + Help for Engaging Mental Disorder Diagnosis with Jenn Chen
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?
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Hope + Help for Depression with Ed Welch
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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
Hope + Help for Unanswered Prayer with Ste Casey
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?
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Hope + Help for Children and Identity with Jonathan Holmes
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? Ho
Hope + Help for Perfectionism with Jeremy Pierre
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 do
Hope + Help for Waiting on God with Mark Vroegop
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?
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Hope + Help for Redeeming Sex in Marriage with Scott Mehl
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 ab
Hope + Help for Church Hurt with Megan Hill
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?
5th Anniversary Episode with Christine Chappell
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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Hope + Help for Pornography and Marriage with Curtis & Jenny Solomon
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
Hope + Help for Deeper Friendships with Brad Hambrick
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,
Hope + Help for Christian Dads with Tom Sugimura
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
Hope + Help for Healing After Abortion
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 ro
Hope + Help for Christian Identity with Paul Tautges
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Paul Tautges about his book, Remade: Embracing Your Complete Identity in Christ. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What does "Christian id
Hope + Help for Engaging Grief with Ed Welch
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed Welch about his book, Someone I Know is Grieving: Caring with Humility and Compassion. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What might a p
Hope + Help for Autoimmune Disorders with Dr. Venessa Ellen
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Dr. Venessa Ellen about the topic of autoimmune disorders. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is it like to live a day in the life of someone who has an autoimmune disorder? What sorts of challenges are a unique part of their lived experience?
• In what ways is living with a autoimmune disord
Hope + Help for Hard Stories with Robert Cheong
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Robert Cheong about the topic of hard stories and his book Restoration Story: Why Jesus Matters in a Broken World. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is it important for us to see how our hard stories are embedded in God’s story of redemption?
• What are the four major "movements" of God's sto
Hope + Help for Loneliness with Shannon McCoy
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Shannon McCoy about the topic of loneliness. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is a biblical understanding of loneliness?
• Why does loneliness seem to be such a prevalent experience for people today?
• What are some reasons why we might feel disconnected from others? From God?
• What are so
Hope + Help for Teens and Suicide with Julie Lowe
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Julie Lowe about her minibook, Teens and Suicide: Recognizing the Signs and Sharing the Hope. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why do today's teens seem so vulnerable to suicide?
• What is the mindset of a teen who is vulnerable to suicide?
• What are some warning signs that caregivers can watch
Hope + Help for Overcoming Anger with Jim Newheiser
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about his minibook, Help! My Anger is Out of Control. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is a biblical definition of anger and what are its common characteristics?
• Is it true that circumstances and/or people "make" us angry?
• Why is it that angry people are prone to being bli
Hope + Help for Angry Grief with Brad Hambrick
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Brad Hambrick about his book, Angry with God: An Honest Journey through Suffering and Betrayal. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• How is "angry grief" different than selfish anger?
• Why might anger be a commonly misunderstood or overlooked part of the Christian’s grieving process?
• What does it
Hope + Help for Overcoming Bitterness with Steve Viars
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Steve Viars about his book, Overcoming Bitterness: Moving from Life's Greatest Hurts to a Life Filled with Joy. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is "bitterness" and how can we define it from a biblical perspective?
• What does it mean that “Bitterness is not first a response—it is first a r
Hope + Help for Fearing Others with Zach Schlegel
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Zach Schlegel about his book, Fearing Others: Putting God First. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is "fear of man" and how can we tell if it has become a pervasive problem in our life?
• What does it mean that "we obey what we fear"?
• What does Proverbs 14:26 have to do with the problem of
Hope + Help for Layered Losses with Vaneetha Risner
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Vaneetha Risner about her book, Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some of the questions, fears, or doubts about God we might wrestle with while walking through layered losses?
• How might well-intended encouragements be particularly
Hope + Help for Counseling Medical Issues with Dr. Charles Hodges
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Dr. Charles Hodges about his book, The Christian Counselor's Medical Desk Reference. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some general guidelines a biblical counselor can use as they care for individuals who have been given a psychiatric diagnosis?
• Why is it important to think carefully a
Hope + Help for Decision Anxiety with Michael Gembola
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Michael Gembola about his book, Anxious About Decisions: Finding Freedom in the Peace of God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What makes decision making "an arena for spiritual formation"?
• What role does risk play when it comes to making decisions?
• What are four counterproductive practices
Hope + Help for Sorrowing Moms with Katie Faris
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Katie Faris about her book, God is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is it helpful for a mother to take the time to grieve her unexpected sorrows?
• How does lament help moms to process their pain while they wait on
Hope + Help for Feeling Overwhelmed with Rush Witt
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Rush Witt about his book, I Want to Escape: Reaching for Hope When Life is Too Much. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some words to describe the experience of feeling overwhelmed by life?
• What are four common "escape routes" we might be tempted to take when we feel overwhelmed?
• How
Hope + Help for Mom Guilt with Lauren Whitman
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Lauren Whitman about her mini-book, Mom Guilt: Escaping Its Strong Hold. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some ways that mom-guilt might manifest in the everyday life of a mother?
• How does mom guilt differ from true guilt?
• How can a mother's view of her personal limitations influenc
Hope + Help for Military Veterans with Don Roy
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Don Roy about his work with military veterans through the Fallen Soldiers March organization. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some of the challenges military veterans experience after their time spent in service?
• Why is suicide so prevalent among former service members?
• What is the
Hope + Help for Men Grieving Miscarriage with Eric Schumacher
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Eric Schumacher about his book, Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some thoughts or emotions that might take men by surprise when walking through a miscarriage?
• Why does viewing a miscarried baby as an actual child (instead of a "pote
Hope + Help for Processing Grief with Tim Challies
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tim Challies about his book, Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• How does grief impact us as embodied souls?
• Why is it so difficult to articulate our pain and emotion in seasons of sorrow?
• Why might we sometimes feel afraid of God afte
Hope + Help for Practicing Lament with Mark Vroegop
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Mark Vroegop about his Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Devotional Journal. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is biblical lament? What are the four major/common components of this kind of prayer?
• What does it mean to "receive the grace of lament?"
• Why are we sometimes reluctant to talk to God abo
Hope + Help for a Psychiatric Diagnosis with Ed Welch
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed Welch about his book, I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis: What Does the Bible Say? Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What's the difference between the terms psychiatric, psychological, and spiritual?
• What does being an embodied soul have to do with being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder?
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Hope + Help for Unwanted Thoughts with Esther Smith
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Esther Smith about her book, A Still and Quiet Mind: Twelve Strategies for Changing Unwanted Thoughts. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What types of thoughts could be categorized as "unwanted?"
• What are some common reasons why we might we be unaware of the content in our "thought life?"
• Why
Hope + Help for Responding to Abuse with Jeremy Pierre & Greg Wilson
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jeremy Pierre and Greg Wilson about their book, When Home Hurts: A Guide to Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What does it look like to be an "agent of God's love" when domestic abuse is disclosed?
• What is domestic abuse and how can we think a
Hope + Help for Impatience with Megan Hill
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Megan Hill about her book, Patience: Waiting with Hope. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is a biblical view of impatience and how can it manifest in daily life?
• How does impatience affect our relationships with God and others?
• Why is it important for God's people to take seriously the c
Hope + Help for Restoring Porn Strugglers with Deepak Reju & Jonathan Holmes
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Deepak Reju & Jonathan Holmes about their books, Rescue Plan: Charting a Course to Restore Prisoners of Pornography and Rescue Skills: Essential Skills for Restoring the Sexually Broken. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is pornography addiction?
• What three elements are critical to conside
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. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• How is "shame" defined by the Scriptures? How is shame different than guilt?
• What is it about Christ's heart that makes him a safe refuge
Hope + Help for Forgiveness with Brad Hambrick
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Brad Hambrick about his book, Making Sense of Forgiveness: Moving from Hurt Toward Hope. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is forgiveness one of the subjects where Christians are most prone to rush one another?
• What does—and doesn't—it mean to extend forgiveness to someone?
• In what ways m
Hope + Help for Singleness with Jenilyn Swett
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jenilyn Swett about her book Singleness: Living Faithfully. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is the topic of identity important to consider when discussing singleness?
• What are some unhelpful platitudes singles might hear frequently?
• What are some challenges and opportunities that are un
Hope + Help for Hard Times with John Crotts
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews author and Pastor John Crotts about his book Hope: Living Confidently in God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is hope, and why is it important for persevering through hard times?
• What is the basis and nature of true Christian hope?
• How can meditating on the imagery of Jesus as the anch
Hope + Help for Speaking Truth with Grace with Caroline Newheiser & Cheryl Marshall
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Caroline Newheiser and Cheryl Marshall about their book, When Words Matter Most: Speaking Truth with Grace to Those You Love. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why do you think it can be such a challenge to know which words to say when someone is worried, weary, wayward, or weeping?
• What does i
Hope + Help for Aging Women with Sharon Betters & Susan Hunt
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Sharon Betters and Susan Hunt about their book, Aging with Grace: Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What does the Bible have to say about aging?
• What does Jesus Christ offer to the aging woman who is struggling with a sense of purposelessness in her life?
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Hope + Help for Marriage & Family Counselors with Robert Kellemen
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Robert Kellemen about his books, Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling & Gospel-Centered Family Counseling. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is gospel-centered counseling, and how does it differ from other counseling methods?
• What are four helpful "compass points" of gospel-centered counsel
Hope + Help for Biblical Illiteracy with Dave Jenkins
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews author Dave Jenkins about his book, The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What to Do About It. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
- What is biblical illiteracy and why is it a problem for Christians?
- Why do you think Christians sometimes struggle to consistently spend time in G
Hope + Help for Fearful Hearts with Christina Fox
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews author Christina Fox about her book, A Holy Fear: Trading Lesser Fears for the Fear of the Lord. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some of the different words (and their respective meanings) that the Bible uses to talk about fear?
• What are three particular kinds of common fear experien
Hope + Help for Painful Pasts with Lauren Whitman
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews counselor and author Lauren Whitman about her book, A Painful Past: Healing and Moving Forward. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is it important to spend time reflecting on who God is and how he relates to us when taking the first toward healing and moving forward from a painful past?
• Why
Hope + Help for Respectful Communication with Tim Shorey
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Tim Shorey about his book Respect the Image: Reflecting Human Worth in How we Talk and Listen. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why does how we define "humanness" ultimately decide the quality of our relationships and conversations with others?
• What are some fundamental theological truths that help
Hope + Help for Depressed Christians with Zack Eswine (Rebroadcast)
In this rebroadcast of the Hope + Help Podcast's very first episode (originally aired April 2019), Christine Chappell interviews author/Pastor Zack Eswine on the topic of depression. During the conversation, Pastor Zack shares some of his personal experience with despondency, wise & unwise ways to approach loved ones who are suffering, the gift of Scripture's language for our sorrows, as well as b
Hope + Help for Loving Others Well with Mike Emlet
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Mike Emlet about his book, Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners: Loving Others as God Loves Us. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• How does the Bible define the categories of saint, sufferer, and sinner?
• Why is it important to connect the stories of saints, sufferers, and sinners to the story of Jesus Chri
Hope + Help for Eating Disorder Care with David & Krista Dunham
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews David & Krista Dunham about their book, Table for Two: Biblical Counsel for Eating Disorders. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is it like to battle against an eating disorder?
• What are some common challenges a caregiver faces when trying to help someone with an eating disorder?
• In what ways
Hope + Help for Toxic Relationships with Ellen Mary Dykas
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Ellen Mary Dykas about her 31-day devotional, Toxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is a toxic relationship? What is a biblical perspective on this problem?
• Why is it sometimes difficult to diagnose a toxic relationship?
• What does “people idolatry” ha
Hope + Help for Money, Debt, & Finances with Jim Newheiser
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about his book, Money, Debt, and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• How do the Scriptures inform the way we view money?
• How do the Scriptures inform the goals we set for money management and budgeting?
• What practical wisdom can be offered to s
Hope + Help for Panic Attacks with Lucy Ann Moll
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Lucy Ann Moll about her mini-book, Help! I Get Panic Attacks. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What does it feel like to have a panic attack? Why do some people get them?
• What does helpful care and support look like when someone is having a panic attack? What is unhelpful to say in the midst of an
Hope + Help for Prayerlessness with John Onwuchekwa
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews John Onwuchekwa about the topic of prayerlessness. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is a biblical definition of prayer? What is it, and what isn't it?
• What are some of the reasons that we struggle to pray?
• How do our desires and affections shape our prayer life, or lack of?
• In what ways do
Hope + Help for Marriage Growth with Dave Harvey
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Dave Harvey about his book I Still Do: Growing Closer and Stronger through Life's Defining Moments. Some of the questions addressed in this episode are:
• What are some major "defining moments" in marriage that couples should be aware of and prepare for?
• Why is it important to view our spouse as a "whole person" instead o
Hope + Help for Post-Traumatic Stress with Curtis Solomon
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Dr. Curtis Solomon on the topic of post-traumatic stress. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is PTS and how are its various symptom clusters defined?
• Why do people suffering from PTS sometimes withdrawal from relationships and/or isolate themselves from society?
• How does the gospel offer hope
Friendship: A Lost Theology for One-Another Care (Men's Panel)
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews biblical counselors Jonathan Holmes, Curtis Solomon, and Scott Mehl about how men can forge meaningful, Christ-centered relationships with one another, as well as with women inside and outside the context of marriage. This discussion panel recording was taken from a live Facebook video broadcast which originally aired o
Hope + Help for Intimacy & Past Abuse with Nate Brooks & Anna Mondal
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Nate Brooks and Anna Mondal about their mini-book, Help! Our Sex Life is Troubled by Past Abuse. Some of the issues discussed in this interview are:
• The lingering physical, emotional, and spiritual effects experienced by someone who has been victimized by sex trauma and how they affect marital intimacy.
• How biblical nar
Hope + Help for Chronic Illness with Esther Smith
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Esther Smith about her book, Chronic Illness: Walking by Faith. During the conversation, Esther shares some of the emotional and spiritual challenges of living with a chronic illness, explores why talking to God about our pain can be so difficult, and sheds light on how the Scriptures inform the way we care for our broken bo
Hope + Help for Overeating with Shannon McCoy
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Shannon McCoy about her mini-book, Help! I'm a Slave to Food. Some of the questions addressed in this conversation are:
• Is overeating simply a diet problem or a symptom of a deeper, more life-dominating issue?
• Why does today's church culture seem to be relatively silent on the issue of overeating?
• Overeating: is i
Hope + Help for Counseling Children with Julie Lowe
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Julie Lowe about her book, Building Bridges: Biblical Counseling Activities for Children and Teens. During the conversation, Julie helps listeners to understand why counseling children is different than counseling adults, explains the importance of "wooing" children to Jesus, and discusses some of the benefits and challenges
Hope + Help for Identifying Abuse with Darby Strickland
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Darby Strickland about her book, Is It Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims. During the conversation, Darby explains why domestic abuse is easy to miss and easier to minimize and shares why abuse merits the biblical label of "oppression." Darby also addresses question such as:
• What da
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