Therapy and Theology

We must avoid living in one of these two extremes: obsessing over the spiritual realm or completely neglecting it. The most balanced place to live is where we're operating in spiritual discernment by the power of the Holy Spirit. Because the devil is crafty, but he is not creative, and God has given us tools to grow in awareness of his schemes without giving in to fear.

In this episode, you will learn:
How to discern what’s spiritual warfare and what’s simply part of living in a broken world.
How to experience feelings like anger, anxiety, and desperation while learning to rule over them and refuse to give in to sin.
The difference between spiritual discernment and spiritual bypassing.

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In Season 14 of Therapy & Theology, we’re learning what it means to live aware but not afraid. Together we’ll explore topics like spiritual discernment, spiritual warfare, the armor of God, death and dying, heaven and hell, what Scripture says about the unseen realities behind the battles we face, and so much more.

You see, there is a seen, physical reality to the things we experience, but then there is also an unseen, spiritual reality coexisting at the same time. While we don't want to ignore the enemy, we also don't want to give him too much credit.

This season's episodes will help you:
Recognize signs of Satan's deception and spiritual warfare through biblical discernment and wisdom.
Process chaos, suffering, addiction, and sin while understanding the role the enemy can play in the midst of it all.
Understand and apply the armor of God to the daily battles you face.
Get honest about your doubts instead of ignoring them or allowing them to take root.
Discover what the Bible really says about death, heaven, and hell.

Plus, Therapy & Theology is linking arms with First 5 for a special crossover experience centered on a brand-new Bible study, Between Heaven and Here: Biblical Answers About the Spiritual Battle You’re Facing. So get your copy of the Bible study, and subscribe to the Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube Channel so you're notified as soon as Episode 1 drops!

Links and resources we mention in this season:
We’re grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. When someone you care about is hurting, it’s not always easy to know what to say or how to help. The fully online Caring for People God’s Way Biblical Counseling Certificate Program, presented by the American Association of Christian Counselors and Light University, can help you feel more equipped to navigate those conversations with compassion and biblical Truth. And because you’re part of the Therapy & Theology community, you can access the complete program for just $99 with a special scholarship. Visit LightUniversity.com/Proverbs31 to learn more.
Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.
Capstone Wellness provides residential treatment and custom therapy intensives that retrace hurt to the roots in a Christ-centered environment. You can learn more by visiting Capstonewellness.com/proverbs31 today.
Click here for all Therapy & Theology links and resources.
Click here to download a copy of the episode transcript.

We know that it isn't our responsibility to control another person, but when they're chaos enters into our world and we want it to stop, we start trying to manage them without even realizing what we are doing. Friend, you have co-signed their chaos long enough. Now it's crucial that you exercise the one type of control we are supposed to have as followers of Christ — self-control.

In this episode, you will learn:
How to set healthy boundaries with difficult people.
How we unintentionally add to others' chaos through our own desires, fears, and self-serving perspectives.
Practical ways to cultivate biblical self-control and experience the peace of Christ ruling in your heart.
Links and resources we mention in this episode:
We’re grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of "Therapy & Theology." Click here to apply for their Trauma-Informed Coaching certification. Taught by leading experts in mental health, trauma, and ministry, it will equip you with practical, biblically grounded tools to walk alongside hurting people with wisdom, compassion, and hope.
Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.
Capstone Wellness provides residential treatment and custom therapy intensives that retrace hurt to the roots in a Christ-centered environment. You can learn more by visiting Capstonewellness.com/proverbs31 today.
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If we are honest, sometimes we declare that our trust is in the Lord, but we simultaneously doubt His plans and frantically come up with our own. In the name of "being responsible," we obsess over how to get everyone and every circumstance to line up with the outcome we think is best.

In this episode, you will learn how to:
Identify sneaky controlling tendencies that may be hiding behind good intentions.
Plan for the future without obsessing over the future.
Be responsible for what you can be responsible for, and ultimately surrender outcomes to God.
Links and resources we mention in this episode:
We’re grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of "Therapy & Theology." Click here to apply for their Trauma-Informed Coaching certification. Taught by leading experts in mental health, trauma, and ministry, it will equip you with practical, biblically grounded tools to walk alongside hurting people with wisdom, compassion, and hope.
Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.
Capstone Wellness provides residential treatment and custom therapy intensives that retrace hurt to the roots in a Christ-centered environment. You can learn more by visiting Capstonewellness.com/proverbs31 today.
Click here for all "Therapy & Theology" links and resources.
Download a copy of the episode transcript.

Most of us aren't "controlling people" by nature. We are usually caring people whose desperation has compelled us try and fix what we already know is beyond our ability to control. But underneath the need to control is often something deeper: fear. And that fear has convinced us that it's our job to fix, manage, and hold everything together.

In this episode, you will learn:
How to identify the root of what you're truly afraid of.
The four components of fear — and how understanding them can change the way you respond.
Healthy ways to process and respond the next time someone or something feels out of control.
Links and resources we mention in this episode:
We’re grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of "Therapy & Theology." Click here to apply for their Trauma-Informed Coaching certification. Taught by leading experts in mental health, trauma, and ministry, it will equip you with practical, biblically grounded tools to walk alongside hurting people with wisdom, compassion, and hope.
Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.
Capstone Wellness provides residential treatment and custom therapy intensives that retrace hurt to the roots in a Christ-centered environment. You can learn more by visiting Capstonewellness.com/proverbs31 today.
Click here for all "Therapy & Theology" links and resources.
Download a copy of the transcript here.