This vs. That

In this episode of This vs. That , we talk with Shane Barnard and Shane Everett, better known as Shane and Shane. They discuss the topic of Performance vs. Worship and how it's relevant to every believer. The conversation also touches on the concept of corporate worship and how it's a unique opportunity to lift our voices to God and experience the word of Christ dwelling richly in us. Shan...

On this episode of This vs. That , we dive into the topic of parenting with special guest Melissa Kruger. Join us as we discuss the difference between control and discipleship in parenting and how to navigate the transition as our children grow older. We explore the importance of understanding our own hearts as parents and how to shift from reactive control to proactive discipline. Melissa shares...

On this episode of This vs. That, we dive into the topic of Divine Sovereignty vs. Toxic Positivity. We discuss the trending phrase of toxic positivity and its impact on our lives, and why it's important to take a step back and consider whether we're truly trusting in God's sovereignty or just trying to be positive. We also explore the importance of understanding the context and contou...

On this episode of This vs. That , we chat with Ronnie Martin, about the difference between self-awareness and navel gazing. Ronnie shares his personal experience with introspection and how he combats its tendency to become all-consuming. From intentional curiosity in other people's lives to prayer and discernment, we discuss practical tips for cultivating godly self-awareness. We also discuss...

In this episode of This vs. That , Dr. Lainey Greer joins the conversation to discuss the balance between caring for our bodies and idolizing them. We talk about the misunderstanding of the body in Christian circles and the importance of a biblical understanding of the body. We also discuss how caring for our bodies plays a role in our emotional and spiritual health. Dr. Greer shares her personal...

In this episode of This vs. That, we talk with Dr. Ed Welch about the relationship between discipleship and counseling. We explore the similarities and differences between the two, and emphasize the importance of understanding when to seek counseling versus when to seek discipleship. We also discuss the generational differences in mental health language and how to help individuals reform their thi...

In this episode of This vs. That , we talk to Brad Hambrick about the important topic of manipulation versus influence. Brad serves as Pastor of Counseling at the Summit Church in Durham, North Carolina. He also serves as assistant professor of Biblical Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He's a council member of the Biblical Counseling Coalition and has authored several b...

This episode of This vs. That features a discussion with Courtney Moore about the topic of Workaholism vs. Diligence where we examine intersection of work and faith. We touch on topics such as the glorification of ministry over other forms of vocation, the importance of understanding God's view of work, and how to balance work and life. Courtney also emphasizes the idea of viewing work as wors...

In this episode of This vs. That we talk with our friend Deepak Reju about the topic of Anxiety vs. Fear. We discuss the spectrum of anxiety, from low-grade anxiety to panic attacks, and the words associated with anxiety, such as worry, stress, and concern. We also try to highlight distinctions between fear from anxiety and explain the biblical fear of the Lord. The conversation also touches on wh...

In this episode we introduce This vs. That, a podcast where we look at what we think and why we think it.  Our first episode launches April, 5th. So be sure to subscribe and get every episode delivered directly to you. ----- This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope virtual counseling.