Therapy and Theology

However you are called to help other people, that is your personal ministry. But how can you serve others, lead well, and make a difference without losing yourself or burning out? In this episode, you'll learn: When helping others crosses the line into enabling, you're trying to "play savior," or even becoming codependent. How to manage internal desires you have, like longing for affirmation, so t...

Parenting in today's world has never felt more overwhelming. Between rising anxiety, social media, and the pressure to get it all right, many Christian parents are wondering: How do I raise resilient, emotionally healthy kids? In this episode, featuring counselors Sissy Goff and David Thomas, you'll learn: Common parenting mistakes that unintentionally undermine a child's confidence, capability, a...

Praying for our family shouldn't be our last resort — it should be our first priority. In this episode, you'll learn: Scripture-based prayers you can borrow when you feel inadequate or short of words. How to persist and make peace with prayers that have gone unanswered. The powerful, generational impact prayer can have on your family. Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode: Give today, and...

Healthy relationships require healthy boundaries — even with family members. While dysfunction or even abuse needs to be addressed, are there instances where we have taken boundaries "too far"? In this episode, you'll learn: When relational boundaries become unhealthy, leading to cutoffs, emotional distance, or family estrangement. How to set boundaries with family members in a way that increases...

It’s not always the “big betrayals” that damage trust in a marriage. More often, it’s the seemingly “little things” that are easy to overlook. In this episode, you'll learn: The two essentials that must be present for trust to thrive. How to stop having the same argument with your spouse. A simple assessment to help you establish your unique “trust language” as a couple. Links and Resources We Men...

Experiencing hardships in marriage is inevitable — especially as both seasons and partners change. But what truly matters is how you communicate through those challenges. In this episode, you'll learn how to: Stop avoiding conflict and fight for connection. Know your spouse on a deeper, emotional level. Be on the same team even when you aren't on the same page. Links and Resources We Mention in Th...

With so much against us and our families in today's world, how can we build a family rooted in biblical Truth and a strong sense of belonging? In this episode, you'll learn: Four things that fracture belonging in a family unit — and how to work through them. The four S’s of healthy attachment. Ideas for writing your own personal family mission statement or covenant. Insights on family dynamics fro...

Welcome to Season 12 of Therapy & Theology : Fight for Your Family! Are you longing to strengthen your marriage, build deeper family relationships, or parent with greater intentionality in today’s modern world? In this new season of Therapy & Theology , we combine biblical wisdom with practical therapeutic tools to help you fight for the relationships that matter most. In this six-episode...

A relationship can only be as healthy as the individuals in that relationship. So how can we grow and show up as our best selves for the people in our lives? In this episode, you’ll learn: Four things that erode or even break apart a good relationship. How to improve communication and work through conflict when you’re feeling misunderstood. How to answer the question "What is really bothering me?"...

Our emotions are God-given signals designed to guide us toward greater self-reflection, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. But how do we learn to manage our feelings instead of letting them control us? In this episode, you’ll learn: How to maintain emotional health, whether you tend to suppress your emotions or feel them intensely. Practical strategies for staying emotionally regulated as a par...

In today's world, it can feel like stress is unavoidable. Is constant pressure and burnout just part of life now? How can we protect our mental health with so much pulling at us? In this episode, you’ll learn: How to identify stressors in our life and assess how you're really doing. What to do when you feel overwhelmed by shame. Practical scripts you can borrow to reach out to someone when you nee...

If you’ve ever been tempted to confuse spiritual health with spiritual perfection, this conversation is for you. In this episode, you’ll learn: The markers of a spiritually healthy Christian and the daily habits they consistently pursue. The overlooked patterns that may be threatening your spiritual health and relationship with God. How to escape shame, guilt, and isolation and return to the Lord...

Therapy & Theology is back for the first time in 2026! Season 11 includes four brand-new episodes designed to help you take an honest look at your life and grow healthier — spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and relationally. Think of this season as a “health check,” where each episode dives deep into a key area through meaningful one-on-one conversations with a trusted Therapy & Theology...

In this bonus Q&A episode, Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Counselor Jim Cress respond to voice memos sent in by Therapy & Theology listeners. In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To: Navigate conflicting narratives and opinions from others. Respond to someone whose actions and words don't align. Make peace with your desire for clarity and closure as you move forward from a past rela...

In this bonus Q&A episode, Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Counselor Jim Cress respond to voice memos sent in by Therapy & Theology listeners. In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to accept the life you have today, instead of being stuck in ruminating over the past. What to do when life feels "stalled out" and you're waiting for God. Practical tools for co-parenting with an ex-partn...

When life takes an unexpected turn — whether it’s going through a divorce or another unwanted circumstance — it can feel like survival mode is the only option. Our mental health begins to suffer, bringing increased anxiety, loneliness, and endless what-if questions. But there is hope — and this conversation with Lysa TerKeurst, Shae Hill, and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Rebecca Maxwell...

The cure for grief isn’t time — it’s acceptance. Acceptance helps you process what has been lost, let go of what will never be, and discover new meaning and purpose moving forward. In this episode, you’ll learn: The five stages of grief and why grief recovery is a continual loop — not a simple, linear process. How to stop romanticizing the past and use healthy reality checks to overcome nostalgia....

Forgiveness often feels like an unfair gift we have to give to someone who hurt us the most. But what if it's actually God's prescription for the hurting human heart to heal? In this episode, you’ll learn: The dangers and costs of unforgiveness. How to maintain a soft heart heart when you're scared to get hurt again. The difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. What to do when you get tr...

After a life-altering experience like an unwanted divorce, the dust may settle, but your mind keeps racing. Questions like Why wasn’t I enough? , What could I have done differently? , or How did I miss this? spiral on repeat. Without healing and healthy processing, these thoughts turn into faulty beliefs that make moving forward even harder. In this episode, you’ll learn: Who is a trustworthy sour...

Divorce is so deeply complex, confusing, and gut-wrenching — especially when you are blindsided by betrayal and left facing a future you never asked for. In this episode, you’ll learn: Why Matthew 19 is often misunderstood and debated, and what Jesus actually meant. What the connection is between Old and New Testament teachings on marriage and divorce. How to keep refusing shame so you can walk to...

Divorce is a deeply painful experience that often carries layers of shame and confusion, especially for Christians. While we don't want to glorify divorce in anyway, we also don't want people quietly suffering without a place to turn.  In this episode, you’ll learn: What it means to be an image bearer of God — whether you're married or single. Why passages of Scripture, like Malachi 2:16, are ofte...

For years, Lysa TerKeurst has walked alongside women who never wanted their marriage to end yet find themselves navigating the grief, shame, and unanswered questions that divorce brings. Now, Lysa, alongside theologian Dr. Joel Muddamalle, Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress, and other special guests, offers listeners the emotional fortitude and biblical confidence they need to move forward....

Whether you're parenting biological, foster, or adoptive children or navigating your own healing journey from when you were a child, this conversation is for you. In this episode with Meredith Brock, Jim Cress, and Bethany Hall, you'll learn how to: Recognize your personal triggers and how they affect your parenting style. Understand the importance of healing past relational trauma. Identify signs...

It's one thing to recognize red flags in your relationships. It's another thing to know what to do after that. In this episode, you'll learn: Five spectrums to consider when determining how serious a red flag is. Guidelines for determining if a particular red flag is something that needs to be confronted or self-managed. How to grow in awareness of red flags without getting overwhelmed or scared t...

Noticing red flags doesn’t make you critical — it makes you wise. In this episode, you'll learn: Six red flags to be aware of — whether you're building new relationships or evaluating existing ones. How to talk to someone about behavior that concerns you. How to best utilize godly discernment as you grow in self-awareness. Links we mentioned in this episode: Download "Is This Normal? 15 Red Flags...