Counseling Talk — A podcast by 9Marks

In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley interview Michael Gembola, the author of After an Affair. Related resources: After an Affair by Michael Gembola

In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Garrett Kell, and Hayley Satrom finish their mini-series on adultery, talking about reconciliation after adultery. Related resources: My Spouse Was Unfaithful: Finding Strength in God's Presence by Robert Jones Forgiveness by Garrett Kell Disclosing Past Sexual Sin in a Dating Relationship by Garrett Kell Forgiveness: Reflecting God's Mercy by Hayle...

What should counselors do when adultery comes to light? In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Garrett Kell, and Hayley Satrom continue their mini-series on adultery. Related resources: Restoring Your Broken Marriage: Healing After Adultery by Robert Jones After an Affair by Michael Gembola

In this episode of Counseling Talk, Garrett, Deepak, and Hayley begin a 3-part series on adultery and discuss what the Bible says about adultery. Related resources: Envision the End of Your Sin by Garrett Kell Help! My Spouse Committed Adultery: First Steps for Dealing with Betrayal by Winston Smith Subscribe to our new podcast, A Storm in the Desert .

Counseling Talk is back for season 2! In this episode, Garrett, Deepak, and Hayley discuss how to ask good questions in a counseling session. They share personal stories and practical examples that they have seen over the years. X-ray Questions: Drawing Out the Whys and Wherefores of Human Behavior by David Powlison The Pastor and Counseling by Deepak Reju and Jeremy Pierre A Do-It-Yourself Marria...

In this final episode of Counseling Talk Season 1, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell interview John Henderson on how to fight anxiety. Related resources: Running Scared by Ed Welch When I'm Afraid by Ed Welch A Small Book on Anxious Heart by Ed Welch Anxiety: Knowing God's Peace by Paul Tautges John Henderson on anxiety at DRBC

In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Garrett Kell, and Hayley Satrom share common mistakes that counselors make and how to avoid them. Related resources: Is It Abuse? by Darby Strickland

How do we fight our anxiety and how we help others fight it? In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell finish the mini-series on anxiety. Related resources: Engaging with God in the Midst of Anxiety by Deepak Reju A Small Book on Anxious Heart by Ed Welch Anxiety: Knowing God's Peace by Paul Tautges

What does the Bible say about anxiety? Listen to the second episode of a mini-series on anxiety as Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell discuss. Related Resource: Help, I don't know where my anxiety is coming from by Mike Emlet and Winston Smith Hope in an Anxious World – Helen Thorne Overcoming Anxiety – David Powlison

Anxiety is the spiritual x-ray that God uses to reveal who or what you worship. In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell start the first of three episodes on anxiety. Related resources John Henderson on anxiety at DRBC Ed Welch's Running Scared and When I'm Afraid

Related resources: https://www.heartsongcounseling.org/ C4 announcement C4 is a group of like-minded Christian counseling centers across the country that are joining together to foster a spirit of mutual edification and encouragement among its members by providing opportunities for care, consultation, content collaboration, and continuing education. If you’re interested in learning more about C4,...

In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Hayley, and Garrett interview Esther Liu about shame and how pastors and counselors can view shame in the light of Scripture and the gospel. Related Resources Shame Interrupted: How God Lifts the Pain of Worthlessness and Rejection by Ed Welch Shame: Being Known and Loved by Esther Liu

Reconciliation after confessing a struggle of pornography can be difficult. In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell finish up a series on pornography as they lay out principles for godly reconciliation. Resources for Show 3 - Dating and Marriage  Rescue Plan  and Rescue Skills by Jonathan Holmes and Deepak Reju Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Ha...

What you retreat to for refreshment turns into love. For some Christians, that's pornography. In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell share some of the practical tools that can be useful in helping someone fight this difficult battle. Resources resources 31-Day Devotional on Porn  by Deepak Reju Hide & Seek  by John Freeman Rescue Skills: Essential Skil...

In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell start a mini-series on pornography and how pastors and members can help one another fight the battle. Resources for Show 1 - Porn Overview  David Powlison’s book:  Making All Things New: Restoring the Joy to the Sexually Broken David Powlison’s article:  Sexual Sin - The Wider and the Deeper Battle  Garrett’s book  Pu...

Seeing your children to come to faith should be every parent's desire. But what happens when they don't? In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell interview Stuart Scott about his new book, Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope . Related resources: Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope

Christians expect strict confidentiality when speaking of their own sins. But is that good for them? In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell discuss how to shepherd secrets for gospel purposes. Related resources: Discipling by Mark Dever Is It Loving to Practice Church Discipline? Jonathan Leeman Church Membership by Jonathan Leeman You’re a Pastor, Not a T...

When members of the church suffer it provides a unique opportunity to show tangible love. In this episode of Counseling Talk, Garrett Kell shares with Deepak Reju and Hayley Satrom practical ways of how God’s people loved his family during their season of suffering. Related Resources:  The Kell Story Part 1 CaringBridge for Eden Kell A Do-It-Yourself Marriage Retreat by Deepak Reju Heart Song Coun...

Pastors are not excluded from suffering. When trials come they uniquely become in need of their own pastoral care. In this episode of Counseling Talk, pastor Garrett Kell shares about trusting God amidst a season of his family’s suffering. Related Resources:  CaringBridge for Eden Kell

How can Christians best assess the seriousness of someone's suicidal feelings? And how should we walk with those left behind after the suicide of a loved one? In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley finish a mini-series on suicide. Resources   Assessment of Suicide by Deepak Reju   Funeral Message for L.J. who committed suicide by Pastor Bob Johnson   Evaluating a Person wi...

Helping someone with suicidal thoughts can be overwhelming. How should we develop a care plan for someone struggling with on-going suicidal thoughts? In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley offer practical help about caring for suicidal members.

The temptation to suicide tricks us that death is better than life. So how should pastors and members help fellow believers who are struggling with suicidal temptations? In this episode, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley start a 3-part series on the weighty topic of suicide.

Counseling Talk is here! In this episode, Jonathan Leeman interviews the hosts—Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell—about the what and why of Counseling Talk.