Ask the Counselor by CCEF

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  How do I help my friend who has stopped going to church because it causes her anxiety? 10.08.2026 5min

  Listen as Ed Welch answers the question, "How do I help my friend who has stopped going to church because it causes her anxiety?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  How do I wisely parent a defiant child? 27.07.2026 6min

  Listen as Mike Emlet answers the question, "How do I wisely parent a defiant child?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  How do I deal with the grief of losing my spouse and facing the future alone? 13.07.2026 3min

  Listen as Ed Welch answers the question, "How do I deal with the grief of losing my spouse and facing the future alone?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  How do I engage in relationships when I'm limited by chronic illness? 22.06.2026 6min

  Listen as Esther Liu answers the question, "How do I engage in relationships when I'm limited by chronic illness?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  How do I make decisions and move forward while experiencing obsessive doubt? 08.06.2026 5min

  Listen as Todd Stryd answers the question, "How do I make decisions and move forward while experiencing obsessive doubt?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  A loved one consistently shames me. How do I deal with this? 25.05.2026 6min

  Listen as Lauren Whitman answers the question, "A loved one consistently shames me. How do I deal with this?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  In the face of loss what does "grieving with hope" look like in the day-to-day? 11.05.2026 5min

  Listen as Gunner Gundersen answers the question, "In the face of loss what does 'grieving with hope' look like in the day-to-day?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  How do I trust the Lord when I have consistent PTSD-related nightmares? 27.04.2026 7min

  Listen as Darby Strickland answers the question, "How do I trust the Lord when I have consistent PTSD-related nightmares?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  How do I deal with anxiety and depression related to aging? 13.04.2026 7min

  Listen as Mike Emlet answers the question, "How do I deal with anxiety and depression related to aging?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  How do I stop dark intrusive thoughts that scare me? 30.03.2026 3min

  Listen as Mike Emlet answers the question, "I struggle with dark intrusive thoughts that scare me. What do I do?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  How can I help my teen struggling with a pornography addiction? 26.03.2026 5min

  Listen as Todd Stryd answers the question, "How can I help my teen struggling with a pornography addiction?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  My husband lied to me. How do I know if I can trust him again? 23.03.2026 10min

  Listen as Aaron Sironi answers the question, "My husband lied to me. How do I know if I can trust him again? " You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  How do I navigate unwanted singleness? 19.03.2026 11min

  Listen as Esther Liu answers the question, "How do I navigate unwanted singleness?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  What does the Bible say about how to respond to a nagging wife? 16.03.2026 12min

  Listen as Aaron Sironi answers the question, "My wife nags me. It seems nothing I do is good enough for her. What do I do?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  How do I discern true repentance from fake repentance? 12.03.2026 9min

  Listen as Darby Strickland answers the question, "How do I discern true repentance from fake repentance?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  How do I get over or deal with certain anxiety triggers? 09.03.2026 5min

  Listen as Todd Stryd answers the question, "How do I get over certain anxiety triggers?" You can watch the full video here. Have a question you'd like us to answer? Submit it here: ccef.org/ask-the-counselor-questions CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Desert Sky" by BENSON.
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  "He Came to Earth . . . He Came for Us" by Lauren Whitman 19.12.2025 5min

  Listen as Lauren Whitman reads her blog, "He Came to Earth . . . He Came for Us," in which she considers the cosmic breakthrough when God entered our shattered world. You can read the blog here. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.  
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  "Desire for Approval" by Ed Welch 05.12.2025 3min

  Listen as Ed Welch reflects on a time when he was controlled by his desire for others' approval. You can read the blog here. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.
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  "12 Ways to Encourage an Open and Vulnerable Culture in Your Church" by Ed Welch 21.11.2025 7min

  Listen as Ed Welch considers how we can contribute to a church culture where people are drawn into deeper community with one another in Christ. You can read the blog here. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.
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  "When God's Promises Feel Untrue" by Esther Liu 07.11.2025 9min

  Listen as Esther Liu considers the times when the promises of Scripture don't seem to apply to us, and what it looks like to walk by faith, not sight. You can read the blog here. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life, visit ccef.org. Music: "Created by Design" by Cody Martin.