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CCEF Podcast: Where Life & Scripture Meet

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How do the treasures of Scripture connect with the troubles of life? As Christians, we have the privilege and challenge of exploring this question. Join CCEF faculty as they consider how Scripture meets us in day-to-day life, covering topics such as anxiety, grief, relationships, and more. Where Life & Scripture Meet is a biblical counseling podcast from the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation, which seeks to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. Learn more at ccef.org.

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CCEF

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Religion

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www.ccef.org

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Is there a biblical perspective on competition? 28.06.2012

This week on Help and Hope our host Winston Smith sits down with Dr. Mike Emlet, Myriam Hertzog and Brian Munnings to discuss a biblical perspective on competition.

Loving the fearful and needy. 28.06.2012

This week our host Winston Smith sits down with CCEF president Dr. Tim Lane and Myriam Hertzog to discuss how to love needy, fearful people.

Can boredom be addressed Scripturally? 21.06.2012

This week our host Winston Smith sits down with Dr. Mike Emlet and Myriam Hertzog to discuss boredom.

What makes CCEF cross-cultural? 07.06.2012

This week our host Winston Smith sits down with Dr. Tim Lane and Myriam Hertzog to discuss what makes CCEF cross-cultural.

What is the Word of Christ? 31.05.2012

In this special edition of Help and Hope entitled "In the Counselor's Room", guest host Alasdair Groves speaks with Dr. Ed Welch about how critical it is for counselees to know and love the Word of God.

Does the Word of Christ sound good to you? 24.05.2012

In this special edition of Help and Hope entitled "In the Counselor's Room", guest host Alasdair Groves speaks with Dr. Ed Welch about what Dr. Welch means when he says that "the Word of Christ has to sound good to you".

Learning what is most important to a counselee. 17.05.2012

In this special edition of Help and Hope entitled "In the Counselor's Room", guest host Alasdair Groves speaks with Dr. Ed Welch about how important it is to learn what is most important to your counselee.

Content to expose mythology? 10.05.2012

In this special edition of Help and Hope entitled "In the Counselor's Room", guest host Alasdair Groves speaks with Dr. Ed Welch about "exposing a counselee's mythology".

How can I help my adult child suffering with bipolar? 03.05.2012

This week our host Winston Smith sits down with Dr. Mike Emlet and Chris Carter to respond to a question from a parent whose child is suffering with bipolar.

How directive should a counselor be? 26.04.2012

This week our host Winston Smith sits down with Dr. Mike Emlet and Chris Carter to discuss how directive a counselor should be in counseling sessions.

Is it OK to be shy? 19.04.2012

This week our host Winston Smith sits down with Dr. Mike Emlet and Chris Carter to respond to a question about shyness.

Help! I don't know where my anxiety is coming from. 16.04.2012

This week our host Winston Smith is joined by Mike Emlet and Chris Carter to respond to a question about anxiety.

How can I help my spouse through depression? 22.03.2012

This week our host Andrew Ray sits down with Winston Smith, author of the book "Marriage Matters", and Cecelia Bernhardt, to discuss how to love a spouse who is walking through depression.

Dr. Mike Emlet - What's in a Name? Understanding Labels and Diagnoses 19.03.2012

OCD, PTSD, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Borderline Personality Disorder… What do these diagnostic labels mean for strugglers and for those who want to help them? This session explores the origins of our modern psychiatric diagnostic system and provides a balanced critique that neither exalts nor ignores these categories in the context of ministry.

How can biblical counselors understand mindfulness meditation? 15.03.2012

This week our host Andrew Ray sits down with Winston Smith and Cecelia Bernhardt to discuss mindfulness meditation.

How can I forgive someone who abused me? 08.03.2012

This week our host Andrew Ray sits down with Dr. Mike Emlet and CCEF Director of Counseling Cecelia Bernhardt to respond to a question on forgiveness.

How do biblical counselors measure the effectiveness of their counseling? 02.03.2012

This week our host Andrew Ray sits down with Cecelia Bernhardt and Winston Smith to discuss ways biblical counselors measure the effectiveness of their counseling.

A picture of shame and guilt. 22.02.2012

This week our host Andrew Ray sits down with Dr. David Powlison and Julie Lowe to discuss how they developed the image for our 2012 national conference on shame and guilt.

How to guard against pride as a counselor. 20.02.2012

This week host Andrew Ray is joined by Dr. David Powlison and Dr. Mike Emlet as they discuss the importance of guarding against pride as counselors.

When people try to be helpful but aren't. 13.02.2012

This week our host Andrew Ray sits down with Dr. Mike Emlet and Dr. David Powlison to talk about how to respond to people who try to offer helpful advice in difficult situations but actually their advice makes the situation worse.

How to minister to people who have no sense of shame or guilt. 06.02.2012

This week Andrew Ray sits down with Dr. David Powlison and Julie Lowe to talk about counseling those who have no sense of shame or guilt.

Is it wrong to marry my friend? 31.01.2012

This week on Help and Hope our host Andrew Ray asks Dr. David Powlison and Dr. Mike Emlet the question: "is it wrong to marry my friend (without romantic feelings for them)?"

How can I grow in keeping confidences? 23.01.2012

This week on Help and Hope our host Andrew Ray sits down with Julie Lowe and Dr. David Powlison to respond to a question about how to grow in keeping confidences.

What is the difference between guilt and shame? 16.01.2012

Host Andrew Ray sits down with Dr. David Powlison and Julie Lowe to discuss the difference between guilt and shame.

Making Truth Come Alive 19.12.2011

Andrew Ray sits down with Dr. David Powlison and special guest Kevin DeYoung to discuss how we can make the truth come alive both in preaching and counseling.

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