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Therapy and Theology

Lysa TerKeurst

106 episodes

Have you ever looked at a situation you’re facing in utter disbelief and thought, "How will I ever get over this?" Lysa TerKeurst understands. After years of heartbreak and emotional trauma, she realized it’s not about just getting over hard circumstances but learning how to work through what she has walked through. Now, she wants to help you do the same. That’s why Lysa teamed up with her personal, licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress, alongside the Director of Theological Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, to bring you "Therapy & Theology." While Lysa, Jim and Joel do tackle some really hard topics, you’ll soon find they're just three friends having a great conversation and learning from each other along the way.

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  1. Season 7 Trailer

    · 2:19 · Trailer

    Trust is the oxygen of all human relationships. But it's also what trips you up after you've been burned. Maybe a friend constantly lets you down. A leader or organization you respect turns out to be different from…

  2. Bonus: How To Move On When Someone Walks Away

    · 22 min · Bonus

    We all want our relationships to go the distance, but it's inevitable that not all will. As believers, when this happens, how can we move forward without growing bitter and resentful? In this episode, "How To Move On…

  3. Bonus: Am I in Denial That This Relationship Is Unhealthy?

    · 24 min · Bonus

    Sometimes we hit a point in a relationship where we realize something must change. But when we're so close to the situation, it's easy to slip into denial about what's really going on and what the best next steps are…

  4. Bonus: Is Pride Really a Deadly Sin?

    · 27 min · Bonus

    Pride is probably a word most of us could give a quick definition for. It's easy to spot in other people, but how can we operate in self-awareness to know how pride is surfacing in our own lives? And what are the costs…

  5. S6 E6 | If You’re Afraid To Go to Counseling

    · 23 min

    How can I find the right counselor? Is it OK to take medicine prescribed by a counselor? What if I can't afford counseling right now? It may not be easy putting in the work to find the right counselor for you, but it…

  6. S6 E5 | Can We Control What We Think About?

    · 35 min

    Have you ever wondered why you may anxiously obsess over something? The truth is whatever consumes our thinking deeply affects our quality of life. But can we really control what we think about? This episode is part…

  7. S6 E4 | Why Do I Feel So Angry?

    · 32 min

    Description: Even if you don't consider yourself an "angry person," we have all experienced situations that get us fired up ... or even fed up. The truth is our feelings are trying to tell us something. So rather than…

  8. S6 E3 | Families: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly

    · 25 min

    Description: We don't get to choose the families we are born into, yet we are deeply affected by our family of origin. Whether you're currently working through difficult conversations with your children, trying to…

  9. S6 E2 | How Do I Talk About Divorce With My Kids?

    · 25 min

    Whether you've gone through it personally or been deeply affected by it, divorce is heartbreaking. It can also be so challenging to navigate conversations and dynamics with kids, friends, and others as you walk through…

  10. S6 E1 | How To Handle Politics and Family

    · 23 min

    As a Christian, how can we approach challenging situations and conversations in a God-honoring way? How do we balance grace and truth when someone in our community disagrees with us or believes something different than…

  11. Season 6 Trailer | You Asked ... We're Answering!

    · 2:15 · Trailer

    Welcome to the newest season of Therapy & Theology: "You Asked ... We're Answering!" Through podcast reviews, direct messages on social media and more, Lysa TerKeurst; Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress; and…

  12. S5 E7 | Why Does God Allow Suffering for Some but Not Others?

    · 42 min

    Have you ever secretly wondered why it feels like some people suffer more than others? Where is God when we're going through a difficult season? And why doesn't He stop the pain we're experiencing? We're answering all…

  13. S5 E6 | What Do You Believe About God?

    · 28 min

    What we believe about God and ourselves matter. That's why this entire season of Therapy & Theology has included tools to help you grow in self-awareness. But the ultimate goal and hope is that as you learn more about…

  14. S5 E5 | Knowing Your Attachment Style

    · 29 min

    Do you know you have an attachment style that was formed from early childhood? Attachment styles influence how we connect with others relationally. Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress in…

  15. S5 E4 | Why We Lie and Common Lies We Tell

    · 35 min

    Research reveals that the average person lies at least 1-2 times per day. Why do we do this — even if it's considered a "white lie"? And what are the most common lies we tell? Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel…

  16. S5 E3 | The Enemy of Self-Awareness Is Self-Deception

    · 25 min

    When we're blinded by self-deception, we can’t repent, heal, grow and get better. So how can we know how we're actually doing? Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress in Episode 3 of this six-part…

  17. S5 E2 | What Do You Ultimately Want?

    · 28 min

    Even if we can't see it, there is a motivation driving everything we do and say. How can we identify what we really want and be aware of how it's shaping our daily life? Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle…

  18. S5 E1 | Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want To Do?

    · 41 min

    Why we do the things we don't want to do, and how do we overcome falling into the same habits and behaviors? Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress in Episode 1 of this six-part series of Therapy…

  19. Season 5 Trailer

    · 2:17 · Trailer

    Welcome to the newest series of Therapy & Theology: "I Want To be More Self-Aware." During these episodes, Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle, Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research,…

  20. S4 E7 | You Are Worthy of Being Chosen With Jim Cress

    · 6:48

    Doing the hard work of setting boundaries in your relationships will sometimes leave you discouraged, questioning if you're doing the right thing. While you will experience some grief, you will also experience true…

  21. S4 E6 | How Grief Affects Relationships With Jim Cress

    · 6:45

    What if instead of avoiding grief, you could see grief as your friend? In the sixth episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp," counselor Jim Cress will teach you to recognize signs of codependency so you…

  22. S4 E5 | Signs of Codependency With Jim Cress

    · 6:51

    Codependency is one of those "buzzwords" that can often be weaponized or overused. What does it really mean, and how can we recognize it? In the fifth episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp," counselor…

  23. S4 E4 | Why Revisiting the Past Can Help You With Jim Cress

    · 6:37

    Walk through your past; don't wallow in it. Deal with your past; don't dwell on it. In the fourth episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp," counselor Jim Cress will walk through simple steps to help you…

  24. S4 E3 | How To Communicate Your Boundaries With Jim Cress

    · 6:48

    How can we best prepare ourselves for communicating boundaries so that we can honor ourselves and the other person? In the third episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp," counselor Jim Cress gives you…

  25. S4 E2 | What if Others Don't Respect My Boundaries? With Jim Cress

    · 6:43

    Sometimes the hardest part of setting boundaries is communicating them. What do we do when someone disregards or disrespects our parameters? In the second episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp,"…

  26. S4 E1 | "Here Is Your Permission To Set Boundaries" With Jim Cress

    · 8:11

    Is it even biblical for Christians to draw boundaries in their relationships? In the first episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp," counselor Jim Cress uses Scripture to give you a clearer picture and…

  27. Season 4 Trailer

    · 1:18 · Trailer

    Welcome to the newest season of Therapy & Theology: "Boundaries Boot Camp" with Jim Cress! During this season, you will learn what boundaries are and what they're not. You'll also receive the hope and encouragement…

  28. "If God Knows What’s Going To Happen, Why Should I Pray?" With Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Joel Muddamalle

    · 29 min · Bonus

    This bonus episode of Therapy & Theology was recorded to help you process questions like "Since God is sovereign and knows what’s going to happen, why should I pray?" and "Can our prayers change God's mind?" Join Lysa…

  29. What if I Can't Do This?

    · 18 min · Bonus

    This bonus episode of Therapy & Theology was recorded for the day you hit a hard spot and find yourself wondering, Am I going to make it? What if I can't do this? Join Lysa TerKeurst; licensed professional counselor,…

  30. When a Good God Allows Pain and Suffering with Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Joel Muddamalle

    · 29 min · Bonus

    This bonus episode of Therapy & Theology was recorded to help you process the question we often wrestle with as Christians: How can a good God allow pain and suffering? Join Lysa TerKeurst and Proverbs 31 Ministries'…

  31. S3 E5 | What If I Don’t Feel Ready to Forgive?

    · 48 min

    Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her Licensed Professional Counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research,…

  32. S3 E4 | Moving on When Your Marriage Doesn’t

    · 49 min

    Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her Licensed Professional Counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research,…

  33. S3 E3 | What the Bible Says About a Marriage Falling Apart

    · 39 min

    Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her Licensed Professional Counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research,…

  34. S3 E2 | Difficult vs. Destructive Relationships with Leslie Vernick

    · 40 min

    Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." In this special episode, Lysa talks with her friend Leslie Vernick about the difference between difficult relationships, which we…

  35. S3 E1 | Is This Relationship Toxic?

    · 54 min

    Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her Licensed Professional Counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research,…

  36. Season 3 Trailer

    · 2:04 · Trailer

    Welcome to the newest series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." Some of the most joy-filled moments and memories overflow from the relationships in our lives. And some of the most painful,…

  37. S2 E6 | What Makes a Woman Resilient

    · 50 min

    Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31…

  38. S2 E5 | Red Flags We Shouldn’t Ignore in Relationships

    · 51 min

    Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31…

  39. S2 E4 | Can We Talk About the Porn-demic?

    · 49 min

    Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About." Parental warning: Some of the topics in the video may not be appropriate for children.…

  40. S2 E3 | Commonly Debated and Misunderstood Bible Verses That Seem To Silence Women

    · 46 min

    Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31…

  41. S2 E2 | The Part Emotional Abuse Plays in Silencing Women

    · 50 min

    Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31…

  42. S2 E1 | Why No One Wins When a Woman Is Devalued

    · 46 min

    Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31…

  43. Season 2 Trailer

    · 3:06 · Trailer

    Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About." It’s a series you don’t want to miss … an invitation for you to come as you are with…

  44. S1 E12 | Mile Markers of Healing

    · 45 min

    In the middle of painful circumstances you’re walking through, how do you know if you're moving toward healing? There is hope, friend. In this episode of Therapy & Theology, Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and…

  45. S1 E11 | Moving Through the Impact of Trauma

    · 53 min

    When you’ve experienced something heartbreaking or even devastating, it’s easy to question if you’re on your way to healing. Is it normal to feel this way? How do I stop hurting? Is this going to hurt forever? Maybe…

  46. S1 E10 | Dealing With Anxiety

    · 28 min

    When hurtful circumstances happen, we wonder, “How will I ever get over this?” Lysa TerKeurst deeply understands that feeling. Since the release of her book “It’s Not Supposed to Be This Way,” she’s received hundreds…

  47. S1 E9 | How To Have Healthy Conversations

    · 58 min

    Our words frame our reality. The words we use are strong indicators of our personal emotional health, the health of our relationships, and whether or not we will go the distance with those relationships. By carefully…

  48. S1 E8 | Good Boundaries Lead to Better Relationships

    · 47 min

    We can love people … but we can’t change them. So what can we do? Draw necessary, healthy boundaries. It may feel overwhelming or even unloving at times, but what if boundaries are the unlikely thing needed to help…

  49. S1 E7 | Relational Realities With a Narcissist

    · 38 min

    In this episode of Therapy & Theology, you’ll hear Lysa TerKeurst; her personal, licensed counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries Director of Theological Research Dr. Joel Muddamalle unpack the topic of…

  50. S1 E6 | Narcissism ... What It Is and What It Isn’t

    · 32 min

    “Narcissism.” It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? And how does it affect your life? So … what do we do if we’re in a relationship with a narcissist? And how is narcissism different…

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