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Bonus: When Healing Feels Slow, Relationships Are Strained, and God Seems Silent | Q&A with Lysa, Jim, and Dr. Joel
Jul 23, 2026 · 1 hr 7 min
In this Q&A episode, Lysa TerKeurst, Counselor Jim Cress, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle respond to questions sent in by generous partners of Proverbs 31 Ministries. They're answering questions like: Can anxiety ever be cured? How do I set boundaries with someone who is in active addiction? What does biblical submission in marriage look like? Why does God feel distant even when I pray and read my Bible? Can Satan influence our thoughts? Links and resources we mention in this episode: We’re grateful to…
Bonus: When Helping Others Starts Hurting You
Jun 25, 2026 · 55 min
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 that you can stay healthy, emotionally grounded, and purehearted. The difference between bettering yo…
S12 E6 | "How To Raise Healthy Kids, Not Just Happy Kids" With Sissy Goff and David Thomas
Jun 11, 2026 · 46 min
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, and emotional growth. How to discern the difference between healthy struggle and situations that requ…
S12 E5 | Does Praying for Our Family Make a Difference?
May 7, 2026 · 30 min
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 get a copy of Come Close to Jesus by Lysa TerKeurst as our thank-you. Get started here! Fight for y…
S12 E4 | How To Set Healthy Boundaries Without Damaging Relationships
Apr 30, 2026 · 32 min
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 safety, improves communication, and reduces isolation. How to protect your emotional health without…
S12 E3 | 7 Things That Build and Break Trust in Your Marriage
Apr 23, 2026 · 34 min
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 Mention in This Episode: Download the "Healthy Conversations Contract" here. Fight for your family by d…
S12 E2 | The Small Marriage Issues That Turn Into Big Problems Over Time
Apr 16, 2026 · 37 min
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 This Episode: Fight for your family by downloading 15 Prayers for Your Husband and 15 Prayers for Your…
S12 E1 | How To Build a Family Where Everyone Belongs
Apr 9, 2026 · 34 min
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 from the Bible. Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode: Fight for your family by downloading 15…
Season 12 Trailer | Fight for Your Family
Apr 2, 2026 · 3 min
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 series, you’ll discover: How to use scriptural prayers for your family to strengthen your faith and relationsh…
S11 E4 | "What Does It Mean To Be Relationally Healthy?" With Lysa TerKeurst
Mar 5, 2026 · 48 min
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?" so you can identify root issues. Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode: Get your copy of I…
S11 E3 | "What Does It Mean To Be Emotionally Healthy?" With Counselor Rebecca Maxwell
Feb 26, 2026 · 35 min
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 parent. How relationships contribute to our emotional well-being — for better or worse — and how to imp…
S11 E2 | "What Does It Mean To Be Mentally Healthy?" With Jim Cress
Feb 19, 2026 · 42 min
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 need help. Four essential questions to ask your loved ones as you support their mental health journey.…
S11 E1 | "What Does It Mean To Be Spiritually Healthy?" With Dr. Joel Muddamalle
Feb 12, 2026 · 45 min
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 — who has never left your side. Links and Resources We'll Mention This Episode: Download the "Health…
Introducing Season 11 and What’s in Store for 2026
Feb 5, 2026 · 9 min
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 voice. This season isn’t about quick fixes or becoming a “new you” overnight. It’s about sustainable healin…
Bonus: Receiving Judgment, Reaching for Closure, Rebuilding Trust | Q&A Part 2
Dec 18, 2025 · 27 min
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 relationship. Links and Resources We'll Mention in This Episode: Get your copy of Surviving an Unwanted Divorce…
Bonus: Confronting Regret, Co-Parenting, Finding the Courage To Move Forward | Q&A Part 1
Dec 12, 2025 · 37 min
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-partner and how to approach dating again post-divorce. Links and Resources We'll Mention in This Episode: Get you…
S10 E6 | Tools To Fight Anxiety and Better Your Mental Health
Oct 16, 2025 · 36 min
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 will help you find it. In this episode, you’ll learn: How the Bible and therapy actually complement…
S10 E5 | How To Accept a Future You Never Wanted
Oct 9, 2025 · 34 min
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. Practical ways to reconcile good memories while healing after loss or moving on from a past relatio…
S10 E4 | How To Forgive When the Hurt Was So Unfair
Oct 2, 2025 · 35 min
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 triggered again. A special thank-you to our partner for this season: Convoy of Hope. For over 30 years…
S10 E3 | When Divorce Makes You Feel Like You Weren't Enough
Sep 25, 2025 · 32 min
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 source of truth to speak into your life. What is a three-step process to take your thoughts captive based…
S10 E2 | Is Infidelity the Only Reason for Divorce?
Sep 18, 2025 · 36 min
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 toward deeper healing for your future. A special thank-you to our partner for this season: Convoy of H…
S10 E1 | Does God Hate Divorce?
Sep 11, 2025 · 34 min
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 often misunderstood and how you can know what the original text actually means. How to refuse the shame-f…
Season 10 Trailer | Surviving an Unwanted Divorce
Sep 4, 2025 · 6 min
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. These episodes will especially help: Someone who has suffered or is currently suffering through an…
S9 E4 | Red Flags That May Be Sneaking Into Your Parenting
Jul 31, 2025 · 49 min
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 of fear or shame responses in your children. Use practical ways to bring calm into your parenting.…
S9 E3 | Is Every Red Flag a Big Deal?
Jul 24, 2025 · 26 min
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 to get close to others. Links we mentioned in this episode: Download "Is This Normal? 15 Red Flags Yo…
S9 E2 | Six Red Flags To Watch For in Any Relationship
Jul 17, 2025 · 35 min
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 You May Be Missing in Your Relationships" by Lysa TerKeurst here. Sign up for a $10 webinar on Septe…
S9 E1 | “Is This a Red Flag?” Here’s How You Can Know
Jul 10, 2025 · 30 min
Have you been interacting with someone and concern rises up within you? An unsettledness bubbles up? Your guard goes up, and you start thinking things like: I don’t know if I can trust them. I don’t know if I can believe what they’re saying. Am I safe to share with them? If so, this first episode in our new season, "Red Flags in Relationships," is for you. In this episode, you'll learn: What a red flag is and what it isn't. How to recognize areas of concern for ourselves without shaming or blami…
Season 9 | Red Flags in Relationships
Jul 3, 2025 · 1 min
Summertime is a season for sunshine, long days, and making memories with the people closest to us. But let’s be honest — more time together doesn’t always mean more connection. It could create more tension. And sometimes that’s because we can no longer ignore red flags that are now staring us in the face. Whether you’re single, dating, married, or navigating complicated family dynamics — we're diving into it all this summer. In Season 9, Lysa, Jim, and Joel will help you learn: What is a red fla…
S8 E6 | Is Pornography Actually Harmful?
May 8, 2025 · 42 min
The (sometimes secret) struggle with pornography takes an emotional and spiritual toll on individuals, marriages, and families. It's a multifaceted issue that requires a multifaceted healing plan. In this episode, you'll learn: How pornography affects intimacy, identity, and trust. Tools and tactics for having conversations around this topic without fear. What to do (and not to do) the moment you discover something. Scriptural passages to turn to on pornography. Helpful Links Have a question for…
S8 E5 | Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, and How To Get Help
May 1, 2025 · 42 min
Addiction is a heartbreaking reality that weighs heavy on loved ones who are affected. But when you're navigating something this complex, how can you know the best way forward? In this episode, you will learn: What is considered an addiction and what the Bible says about the root of addiction. How to respond to the longings and desires you have without turning to substances. The complicated dynamics addiction creates within relationships. The hope and healing God has for you and how to allow Him…
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