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Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Setting Boundaries with Jim NewheiserIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about his book, Do I Need Boundaries? The conversation touches on the common struggles people face with boundaries in various aspects of their lives, emphasizing the importance of setting limitations in a God-centered way rather than a self-centered one. Listeners are provided a comparative analysis of secular and biblical views on boundaries and their practical applications in familial, occupational, and personal contexts. The episode concludes with reflections on maintaining joy and rest while managing commitments, along with closing encouragement for those struggling to say no to...
2025-09-2238 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Living Wisely with Zack EswineIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Zack Eswine about his book, Wiser with Jesus: Overcoming the Temptations that Hinder Your Relationships, Steal Your Time, Mar Your Decision–Making and Thwart Your Purpose. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What does it mean to “live wisely”?
• What role does prayer play in the pursuit of wisdom?
• How does the book of Proverbs help us to “discern our companions” and why is this an important part of living wisely?
• What does relational wisdom look like when we’re dealing with a crushed spirit?
• What do wisdom and lov...
2025-08-1250 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Soul Refreshment with Heather NelsonIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Heather Nelson about her book, Rest: Creating Space for Soul Refreshment. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why do people struggle to experience rest, both in its physical and spiritual forms?
• What is the difference between physical and spiritual rest?
• What makes rest a "mark of freedom" for God's people?
• What is Sabbath rest, and what might it look like, practically speaking?
• How can we experience rest when tasks remain in a state of incompletion?
• In what ways can unbelief hinder our experience of Christ's rest?
• What...
2025-06-2429 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Wayward Children with Stuart Scott***Register now for our 2025 Summer Institute & Pre-Conference: https://ibcd.regfox.com/2025-summer-institute ***
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Stuart Scott about his book, Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is the issue of wayward children one so difficult to talk about in the church?
• Why is it so challenging to fully entrust our children to the God who gifted them to us?
• How might parents respond to the anguish they feel in response to their wayward child?
• Why is it important to consider our heart po...
2025-05-1343 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Preparing for Glory with Elizabeth TurnageIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Elizabeth Turnage about her book, Preparing for Glory: Biblical Answers to 40 Questions on Living and Dying in Hope of Heaven. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is glory, and why do we need to prepare for it?
• What happens to us when we die?
• What will life be like in the new heavens and the new earth?
• Is there an “art” to dying?
• What do sickness and death say about the strength of our faith?
• What is anticipatory grief?
• What is lament, and how does it help us to...
2025-04-1441 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Listening Well with Joe HussungIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Joe Hussung about his book, Learning to Listen: Essential Skills for Every Counselor. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is listening well an important component of loving people well?
• What makes listening well an essential skill for biblical counselors?
• What role does posture, purpose, and practice have in our ability to listen well in counseling sessions?
• What Christlike characteristics do we mimic when we listen well to the people we're caring for?
• What difference does body language and tone of voice make in a counseling...
2025-03-1339 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Engaging Mental Disorder Diagnosis with Jenn ChenIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jenn Chen about her book, Biblical Counseling and Mental Disorder Diagnosis. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is the difference between the terms “mental disorder” and “mental illness?”
• In what ways might a disorder diagnosis impact a sufferer’s perception of themselves and their world?
• How does identity in Christ offer hope to those who have been diagnosed with a mental disorder?
• How can we think about our “goal” and “role” as biblical counselors (or disciplers) when it comes to walking with someone who’s been diagnosed with a ment...
2025-02-0836 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Depression with Ed WelchDonate today in support of this podcast! Help IBCD hit its year-end fundraising goal of $30,000 by sending a financial gift of any amount by 12/31/2024. Give at https://ibcd.org/donate - THANK YOU!
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed Welch about his book, Depression: Finding Christ in the Darkness. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• In what way does Jesus welcome those who are experiencing depression?
• Why is it true that "faith can feel good, and faith can feel horrible," and how might this comfort a despondent heart?
• How does the go...
2024-11-1444 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Unanswered Prayer with Ste CaseyIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ste Casey about his book, I Prayed and Nothing Changed: What God is Up to in the Silence. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What makes unanswered prayer a "strange double sorrow" for believers?
• Why is it important to "fight for sight" in seasons where God seems unresponsive to our prayers?
• How does Paul's testimony in 2 Corinthians 12 help us to process the fact that God is still good even when "he gives pain to those he loves"?
• In what ways might unanswered prayer be God's way of k...
2024-10-1648 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Children and Identity with Jonathan HolmesIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jonathan Holmes about his book, Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is meant when the term "identity" is used in everyday conversation?
• What positive role can parents or caregivers play in the formation of a child’s identity? How might parents or caregivers negatively influence it?
• How has the concept of personal identity evolved over the years?
• What are five different yet common areas where kids tend to struggle with their identity?
• How do the Scriptur...
2024-09-1634 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Perfectionism with Jeremy PierreIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jeremy Pierre about the topic of perfectionism. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is meant by the term "perfectionism?"
• How might perfectionism manifest in a person's life?
• What are some of the physical, relational, emotional, and spiritual impacts of perfectionism in our lives?
• How does the gospel of Jesus Christ minister to those whose perfectionistic ideals have driven them to total exhaustion?
• How is perfectionism a reflection of impatience towards God?
• If someone has experienced a bent toward perfectionism for most of their lives, what might th...
2024-08-1239 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Waiting on God with Mark VroegopIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Mark Vroegop on his latest book, Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why do we seem to have a natural aversion to waiting?
• How do the Scriptures help us build a robust understanding of what "waiting" is?
• What are some unhelpful ways we might respond to situations that require us to wait?
• What are six aspects of waiting that are helpful for believers to reflect deeply upon?
• What are biblical four princi...
2024-06-0333 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Redeeming Sex in Marriage with Scott MehlIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Scott Mehl about his book, Redeeming Sex in Marriage: How the Gospel Rescues Sex, Transforms Marriage, and Reveals the Glory of God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why might the topic of sex be such a difficult one for husbands and wives to discuss together?
• What are some prevailing views about sex—both inside and outside the church—that have distorted God’s good design for sexual intimacy?
• Why is it important to build a solid theological foundation of God’s design for sex?
• What are five fu...
2024-05-2035 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Church Hurt with Megan HillIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Megan Hill about her newest book, Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some reasons that church may feel like a sad or difficult place to be?
• What are some of the unhelpful ways to respond to a person’s story of hurt in the church?
• In what ways might our trust in God be shaken as a result of our church-related pain?
• How do the Scriptures help us to interpret and process our church-related hurts?
• What are some...
2024-04-2939 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Pornography and Marriage with Curtis & Jenny SolomonIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Curtis and Jenny Solomon about their respective books, Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography and Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are common views some husbands might have regarding the use of pornographic materials? How do these views contrast with a biblical understanding of sexual sin?
• What are some common initial responses a wife might have after learning of her husband's pornography use?
• What role does lament and re...
2024-03-2547 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Deeper Friendships with Brad HambrickIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Brad Hambrick about his book, Transformative Friendships: 7 Questions to Deepen Any Relationship. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What makes a biblical view on friendship distinct from popular understanding?
• What are some reasons we might struggle to enjoy or pursue meaningful relationships, even within the body of Christ?
• What kinds of questions can we ask ourselves as we seek to nourish friendships with wisdom and intentionality?
• How can we best enjoy our friendships, whatever depth they may be at?
• How might exploring "what's fun" together in friends...
2024-03-1138 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Christian Dads with Tom SugimuraIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tom Sugimura about his book, Hope for New Dads: 40 Days in the Book of Proverbs. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• How do secular attitudes about fatherhood contrast with a biblical view of this God-given role?
• How does the gospel offer encouragement for the dad who did not have a godly father or role-model in their life?
• What is "fear of the Lord" and what is it's relevance to Christian fathers?
• Why is it important to help our children look at their decision-making through a God-cent...
2024-02-1930 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Healing After AbortionIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Camille Cates about her book, Moving Forward After Abortion: Finding Comfort in God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some of the ways that abortion impacts a woman emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually?
• What are common stumbling blocks to post-abortion healing?
• What role do extenuating circumstances play in a women's decision to abort her baby?
• How are emotions like a "check engine" light and what's the danger of ignoring them?
• How might abortion impact the father of the baby?
• Why might some women feel a degre...
2024-02-0538 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Christian Identity with Paul TautgesIf you enjoy this podcast, please consider making a financial contribution to our 2023 End of Year Giving Campaign at http://ibcd.org/donate. Thank you!
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Paul Tautges about his book, Remade: Embracing Your Complete Identity in Christ. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What does "Christian identity" mean and what's it completely comprised of?
• What is a secular understanding of a person's identity, and how does it differ from what the Scriptures teach?
• What does it mean to "practice our position in Christ" as a saint?
• Wha...
2023-12-1844 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Engaging Grief with Ed WelchIf you enjoy this podcast, please consider making a financial contribution to our 2023 End of Year Giving Campaign at http://ibcd.org/donate. Thank you!
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed Welch about his book, Someone I Know is Grieving: Caring with Humility and Compassion. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What might a person be thinking or feeling as they navigate a season of grief?
• What are different causes of grief we should be aware of and prepared to recognize as we seek to handle sufferers with care?
• How does the way...
2023-11-2749 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Autoimmune Disorders with Dr. Venessa EllenIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Dr. Venessa Ellen about the topic of autoimmune disorders. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is it like to live a day in the life of someone who has an autoimmune disorder? What sorts of challenges are a unique part of their lived experience?
• In what ways is living with a autoimmune disorder a prolonged journey through grief?
• Is it unfaithful for someone to feel disappointed and discouraged as they suffer from an autoimmune disorder?
• How does the gospel of Jesus Christ offer comfort and coun...
2023-11-1332 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Hard Stories with Robert CheongIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Robert Cheong about the topic of hard stories and his book Restoration Story: Why Jesus Matters in a Broken World. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is it important for us to see how our hard stories are embedded in God’s story of redemption?
• What are the four major "movements" of God's story and what difference do they make to how we interpret the hard story we're living in?
• How can we fit the reality of God’s love into the reality of our hard l...
2023-10-3046 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Loneliness with Shannon McCoyIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Shannon McCoy about the topic of loneliness. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is a biblical understanding of loneliness?
• Why does loneliness seem to be such a prevalent experience for people today?
• What are some reasons why we might feel disconnected from others? From God?
• What are some harmful ways we might be tempted to cope with our feelings of loneliness?
• How does the gospel of Jesus Christ apply to our experiences of loneliness?
• What are some helpful steps someone take when they feel lonely?
• Is...
2023-09-2537 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Teens and Suicide with Julie LoweIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Julie Lowe about her minibook, Teens and Suicide: Recognizing the Signs and Sharing the Hope. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why do today's teens seem so vulnerable to suicide?
• What is the mindset of a teen who is vulnerable to suicide?
• What are some warning signs that caregivers can watch for in their teen?
• How might caregivers compassionately engage teens who are struggling in this way?
• How does the gospel of Jesus Christ offer hope to a teen who is vulnerable to suicide?
• Why is it wise t...
2023-09-1124 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Overcoming Anger with Jim NewheiserIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about his minibook, Help! My Anger is Out of Control. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is a biblical definition of anger and what are its common characteristics?
• Is it true that circumstances and/or people "make" us angry?
• Why is it that angry people are prone to being blind to their sinful anger?
• What are some of the ways anger can manifest in our daily life and relationships?
• What hope is there for someone who feels like their anger is out of control...
2023-08-2841 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Angry Grief with Brad HambrickIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Brad Hambrick about his book, Angry with God: An Honest Journey through Suffering and Betrayal. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• How is "angry grief" different than selfish anger?
• Why might anger be a commonly misunderstood or overlooked part of the Christian’s grieving process?
• What does it mean to be angry with God instead of at him?
• How can it be helpful to approach our angry grief as “a life-shaping (but not necessarily life-defining) experience and a difficult journey”?
• How does Psalm 44 apply to the pain and con...
2023-05-2240 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Overcoming Bitterness with Steve ViarsIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Steve Viars about his book, Overcoming Bitterness: Moving from Life's Greatest Hurts to a Life Filled with Joy. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is "bitterness" and how can we define it from a biblical perspective?
• What does it mean that “Bitterness is not first a response—it is first a reality"?
• What is the "power of bitter lament?"
• Is there a place for "bitter tears" in the life of a believer? What does God's Word say about this reality?
• What does bitterness have to do with the...
2023-05-0248 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Fearing Others with Zach SchlegelIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Zach Schlegel about his book, Fearing Others: Putting God First. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is "fear of man" and how can we tell if it has become a pervasive problem in our life?
• What does it mean that "we obey what we fear"?
• What does Proverbs 14:26 have to do with the problem of fearing others?
• How can the Scriptures help to reframe the way we think about our fear of failure?
• What does defensiveness in personal relationships have to do with fearing others?
• W...
2023-04-0342 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Layered Losses with Vaneetha RisnerIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Vaneetha Risner about her book, Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some of the questions, fears, or doubts about God we might wrestle with while walking through layered losses?
• How might well-intended encouragements be particularly unhelpful or hurtful to those navigating layered losses?
• How does biblical lament transform the way we engage God in the midst of loss?
• How might someone process the loss of identity they may feel as a result of their suffering...
2023-03-2037 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Counseling Medical Issues with Dr. Charles HodgesIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Dr. Charles Hodges about his book, The Christian Counselor's Medical Desk Reference. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some general guidelines a biblical counselor can use as they care for individuals who have been given a psychiatric diagnosis?
• Why is it important to think carefully about the dynamic between medicine and the doctrine of scriptural sufficiency?
• When is it appropriate for a biblical counselor consult their counselee's medical doctor?
• How can a biblical counselor care for someone who is labeled with obsessive compulsive disorder...
2023-02-2749 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Decision Anxiety with Michael GembolaIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Michael Gembola about his book, Anxious About Decisions: Finding Freedom in the Peace of God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What makes decision making "an arena for spiritual formation"?
• What role does risk play when it comes to making decisions?
• What are four counterproductive practices someone might engage in when experiencing decision-related anxiety?
• How do "mystical" and "magical" views of God's guidance serve to stoke decision anxiety?
• In what ways might culture and family upbringing influence our approaches to decision making?
• What might it look like to...
2023-02-1336 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Sorrowing Moms with Katie FarisIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Katie Faris about her book, God is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is it helpful for a mother to take the time to grieve her unexpected sorrows?
• How does lament help moms to process their pain while they wait on God for help?
• How can a mom honestly address her grief-laden questions in a way that builds—not breaks—her faith?
• Which truths about God's character can help moms to process their difficu...
2023-01-3038 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Feeling Overwhelmed with Rush WittIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Rush Witt about his book, I Want to Escape: Reaching for Hope When Life is Too Much. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some words to describe the experience of feeling overwhelmed by life?
• What are four common "escape routes" we might be tempted to take when we feel overwhelmed?
• How do suicide and self-harm relate to our desires to escape pain or overwhelming emotion?
• What are three reasons why we can be "courageously dependent" on God when life is too much?
• What does it loo...
2023-01-1637 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Mom Guilt with Lauren WhitmanIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Lauren Whitman about her mini-book, Mom Guilt: Escaping Its Strong Hold. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some ways that mom-guilt might manifest in the everyday life of a mother?
• How does mom guilt differ from true guilt?
• How can a mother's view of her personal limitations influence her feelings of mom guilt, and how does God's Word reorient our perspective in this area?
• How does the gospel ease the pressure mom's might feel to be “supermom?"
• What role does the "comparison trap" play when it...
2022-12-1935 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Military Veterans with Don RoyIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Don Roy about his work with military veterans through the Fallen Soldiers March organization. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some of the challenges military veterans experience after their time spent in service?
• Why is suicide so prevalent among former service members?
• What is the transition from active combat duty to civilian life like, and what impact does this transition sometimes have on families?
• Why does loneliness seem to be a problem for former service members? What steps could someone take to address the rela...
2022-12-0538 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Men Grieving Miscarriage with Eric SchumacherIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Eric Schumacher about his book, Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some thoughts or emotions that might take men by surprise when walking through a miscarriage?
• Why does viewing a miscarried baby as an actual child (instead of a "potential" child) help men to process their loss?
• How can men think about the helplessness and uncertainty that swells post-miscarriage from a biblical perspective?
• What can men know about what Jesus is going in the midst of their gri...
2022-11-2142 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Processing Grief with Tim ChalliesIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tim Challies about his book, Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• How does grief impact us as embodied souls?
• Why is it so difficult to articulate our pain and emotion in seasons of sorrow?
• Why might we sometimes feel afraid of God after loss? How can we process this kind of fear?
• What are the dangers of comparing our grief journey to someone else's?
• How can we process the anxiety that comes from feeling li...
2022-11-1036 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Practicing Lament with Mark VroegopIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Mark Vroegop about his Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Devotional Journal. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is biblical lament? What are the four major/common components of this kind of prayer?
• What does it mean to "receive the grace of lament?"
• Why are we sometimes reluctant to talk to God about our problems? How might we overcome that apprehension?
• How does Psalm 42 help us to understand the concept of "languishing" and what it looks like to hold conflicting emotions in tension?
• How does practicing lament help...
2022-10-2034 min
Experts61 – Fresh Hope for Mental Health – Brad HoefsBrad Hoefs
Brad Hoefs, founder of Fresh Hope for Mental Health joins the guys to talk about how pastors can find help for their mental health needs. Brad speaks of his own battle with being bipolar and shares how his painful story has become a source of healing for many pastors. In this episode, pastors will find Fresh Hope for their struggles.Brad is the author of Fresh Hope: Living Well in Spite of a Mental Health Diagnosis (2013).
Show Notes:
To learn more about Brad Hoefs and Healing the Heart Wounds o...
2022-10-1154 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for a Psychiatric Diagnosis with Ed WelchIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed Welch about his book, I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis: What Does the Bible Say? Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What's the difference between the terms psychiatric, psychological, and spiritual?
• What does being an embodied soul have to do with being diagnosed with a psychiatric disorder?
• Do sufferers need to know the exact reasons why they're suffering in order to experience God's comfort?
• What makes forgiveness of sin relevant and comforting to someone labeled with a psychiatric disorder?
• Is it wrong to partake of physical t...
2022-09-2645 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Unwanted Thoughts with Esther SmithIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Esther Smith about her book, A Still and Quiet Mind: Twelve Strategies for Changing Unwanted Thoughts. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What types of thoughts could be categorized as "unwanted?"
• What are some common reasons why we might we be unaware of the content in our "thought life?"
• Why isn't the thought-change process as easy or automatic as we wish it would be?
• What helpful questions can we ask ourselves as we seek to know and examine our unwanted thoughts?
• Why is learning to pray our un...
2022-09-1236 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Responding to Abuse with Jeremy Pierre & Greg WilsonIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jeremy Pierre and Greg Wilson about their book, When Home Hurts: A Guide to Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What does it look like to be an "agent of God's love" when domestic abuse is disclosed?
• What is domestic abuse and how can we think about it biblically?
• Why can common terms associated with domestic abuse sometimes be helpful, and other times be hurtful?
• After abuse is disclosed, what are some practical next steps we can take to a...
2022-05-251h 01
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Impatience with Megan HillIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Megan Hill about her book, Patience: Waiting with Hope. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is a biblical view of impatience and how can it manifest in daily life?
• How does impatience affect our relationships with God and others?
• Why is it important for God's people to take seriously the charge to wait well—and with hope?
• How does the gospel empower believers to cultivate the fruit of patience?
• Why is it true that "trials are the school of patience?"
• How can believers redeem the time in the...
2022-04-2637 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Restoring Porn Strugglers with Deepak Reju & Jonathan HolmesIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Deepak Reju & Jonathan Holmes about their books, Rescue Plan: Charting a Course to Restore Prisoners of Pornography and Rescue Skills: Essential Skills for Restoring the Sexually Broken. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is pornography addiction?
• What three elements are critical to consider when charting a course to rescue prisoners of pornography?
• What kinds of discipleship skills are needed for helping someone who struggles with pornography?
• What are 5 main biblical ideas that speak directly to the heart of pornography addiction?
• What do we need to know abo...
2022-03-2852 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Shame & Regret with Ed WelchIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed Welch about his book, A Small Book about Why We Hide: How Jesus Rescues Us from Insecurity, Regret, Failure, and Shame. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• How is "shame" defined by the Scriptures? How is shame different than guilt?
• What is it about Christ's heart that makes him a safe refuge for those who live with shame and regret?
• Why doesn't it work when we try to talk ourselves out of insecurities or demeaning thoughts?
• What are some "ground rules" for addressing regret?
• What role d...
2022-02-2851 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Forgiveness with Brad HambrickIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Brad Hambrick about his book, Making Sense of Forgiveness: Moving from Hurt Toward Hope. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is forgiveness one of the subjects where Christians are most prone to rush one another?
• What does—and doesn't—it mean to extend forgiveness to someone?
• In what ways might we be tempted to leverage an offense against someone who has asked for our forgiveness?
• Is God's forgiveness for us in Christ unconditional?
• What are four principals that can help us think wisely about the role that b...
2021-12-2044 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Singleness with Jenilyn SwettIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jenilyn Swett about her book Singleness: Living Faithfully. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is the topic of identity important to consider when discussing singleness?
• What are some unhelpful platitudes singles might hear frequently?
• What are some challenges and opportunities that are unique to singles in the local church?
• How can biblical lament help singles to express their feelings of grief, loneliness, anger, and disappointment?
• What is "ambiguous loss" and how might it apply it the context of singleness?
• Why is it important for singles to le...
2021-12-0637 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Hard Times with John CrottsIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews author and Pastor John Crotts about his book Hope: Living Confidently in God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is hope, and why is it important for persevering through hard times?
• What is the basis and nature of true Christian hope?
• How can meditating on the imagery of Jesus as the anchor of our hope be helpful when we're in despair?
• How might we become "practical atheists" when we're going through hard times?
• How can we know that God is for us when it feels like...
2021-11-221h 03
Hope Stories PodcastThe heart of Hope Stories Podcast.Hope stories Podcast is about capturing everyday ordinary people’s stories and how their life has been transformed for the better. Be inspired and encouraged as people authentically share through the highs and lows of life but have come out the other side. Our vision is as you hear this honest and real stories you’ll be encouraged and most importantly find hope! Contact us at hopestoriespodcast@outlook.com
2021-11-1205 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Speaking Truth with Grace with Caroline Newheiser & Cheryl MarshallIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Caroline Newheiser and Cheryl Marshall about their book, When Words Matter Most: Speaking Truth with Grace to Those You Love. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why do you think it can be such a challenge to know which words to say when someone is worried, weary, wayward, or weeping?
• What does it mean to be a gracious friend?
• How can we grow to become a more gracious friend?
• What are some biblical principals for graciously speaking to someone who is reluctant or refusing to listen t...
2021-11-0852 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Aging Women with Sharon Betters & Susan HuntIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Sharon Betters and Susan Hunt about their book, Aging with Grace: Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What does the Bible have to say about aging?
• What does Jesus Christ offer to the aging woman who is struggling with a sense of purposelessness in her life?
• What does it mean to "travel heavenward" as we age, and how can this biblical concept encourage us during seasons of grief and loss?
• What does fruitfulness and flourishing look like in our older years of...
2021-10-2159 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Marriage & Family Counselors with Robert KellemenIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Robert Kellemen about his books, Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling & Gospel-Centered Family Counseling. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is gospel-centered counseling, and how does it differ from other counseling methods?
• What are four helpful "compass points" of gospel-centered counseling?
• How are family counselors meant to "empower" parents rather than "replace" them?
• How can counselors grow in their practice of getting family members to talk to one-another during the counseling session?
• What kinds of expectations should biblical counselors be setting with counselees in advance, especially as it relates...
2021-10-0535 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Biblical Illiteracy with Dave JenkinsIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews author Dave Jenkins about his book, The Word Explored: The Problem of Biblical Illiteracy and What to Do About It. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
- What is biblical illiteracy and why is it a problem for Christians?
- Why do you think Christians sometimes struggle to consistently spend time in God's word?
- What can we do when cognitive limitations impair our ability to spend time reading the Scriptures?
- What is the role of the Holy Spirit and how does his ministry...
2021-09-2845 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Fearful Hearts with Christina FoxIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews author Christina Fox about her book, A Holy Fear: Trading Lesser Fears for the Fear of the Lord. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What are some of the different words (and their respective meanings) that the Bible uses to talk about fear?
• What are three particular kinds of common fear experiences?
• What does it mean to "trade lesser fears for the Fear of the Lord" and what does that look like, practically-speaking?
• What does the Bible mean when it speaks about "fear of the Lord?"
•...
2021-09-1332 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Painful Pasts with Lauren WhitmanIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews counselor and author Lauren Whitman about her book, A Painful Past: Healing and Moving Forward. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is it important to spend time reflecting on who God is and how he relates to us when taking the first toward healing and moving forward from a painful past?
• Why can this process be viewed as "a journey of lament?"
• Why is it important for us to take the time to sift through the details of what has happened in our past?
• How do y...
2021-08-0430 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Respectful Communication with Tim ShoreyIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Tim Shorey about his book Respect the Image: Reflecting Human Worth in How we Talk and Listen. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why does how we define "humanness" ultimately decide the quality of our relationships and conversations with others?
• What are some fundamental theological truths that helpfully inform the way we listen and talk to others?
• How can believers in Christ become more mindful of their engagement on social media?
• What are some practical biblical suggestions that can help guide our conversations during disagreements/conflict?
• How do the...
2021-05-1747 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Depressed Christians with Zack Eswine (Rebroadcast)In this rebroadcast of the Hope + Help Podcast's very first episode (originally aired April 2019), Christine Chappell interviews author/Pastor Zack Eswine on the topic of depression. During the conversation, Pastor Zack shares some of his personal experience with despondency, wise & unwise ways to approach loved ones who are suffering, the gift of Scripture's language for our sorrows, as well as biblical comfort and clarity for those walking through the seasons of darkness.
View the show notes for this episode: https://ibcd.org/depression-zack-eswine/
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2021-05-0331 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Loving Others Well with Mike EmletIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Mike Emlet about his book, Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners: Loving Others as God Loves Us. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• How does the Bible define the categories of saint, sufferer, and sinner?
• Why is it important to connect the stories of saints, sufferers, and sinners to the story of Jesus Christ?
• What does the term "ministry priorities" mean, and how do the Scriptures inform the way we set them?
• Why do we sometimes struggle to minister to suffering people well?
• What is a counseling example of ministe...
2021-04-2639 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Eating Disorder Care with David & Krista DunhamIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews David & Krista Dunham about their book, Table for Two: Biblical Counsel for Eating Disorders. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is it like to battle against an eating disorder?
• What are some common challenges a caregiver faces when trying to help someone with an eating disorder?
• In what ways can both the sufferer and the caregiver be tempted to self-sufficiency when battling against an eating disorder? How can this mentality be detrimental, or even dangerous?
• What are some of the physical consequences of an eating disorder...
2021-04-1945 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Toxic Relationships with Ellen Mary DykasIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Ellen Mary Dykas about her 31-day devotional, Toxic Relationships: Taking Refuge in Christ. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is a toxic relationship? What is a biblical perspective on this problem?
• Why is it sometimes difficult to diagnose a toxic relationship?
• What does “people idolatry” have to do with toxic relationships?
• How do the Scriptures encourage those who feel stuck in a toxic relationship?
• What are some indicators that it may be wise to step away temporarily from—or even end—this kind of relationship?
• How do our relationa...
2021-04-0539 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Money, Debt, & Finances with Jim NewheiserIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about his book, Money, Debt, and Finances: Critical Questions and Answers. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• How do the Scriptures inform the way we view money?
• How do the Scriptures inform the goals we set for money management and budgeting?
• What practical wisdom can be offered to someone who needs to make a higher income?
• Does God want his people to be rich?
• Is it sinful to incur debt or borrow money?
• What does the Bible teach about personal savings?
• How does money serve to point...
2021-03-1542 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Panic Attacks with Lucy Ann MollIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Lucy Ann Moll about her mini-book, Help! I Get Panic Attacks. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What does it feel like to have a panic attack? Why do some people get them?
• What does helpful care and support look like when someone is having a panic attack? What is unhelpful to say in the midst of an attack?
• What are realistic expectations for breaking free from debilitating cycles of fear?
• What can it look like to disciple someone who experiences panic attacks?
• When is it appropriate t...
2021-03-0745 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Prayerlessness with John OnwuchekwaIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews John Onwuchekwa about the topic of prayerlessness. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is a biblical definition of prayer? What is it, and what isn't it?
• What are some of the reasons that we struggle to pray?
• How do our desires and affections shape our prayer life, or lack of?
• In what ways do we ask God to "fund our idolatry" when we do pray?
• What role does the local church play in our public and private prayer life?
• How does Jesus's model of prayer give us both...
2021-02-1546 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Marriage Growth with Dave HarveyIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Dave Harvey about his book I Still Do: Growing Closer and Stronger through Life's Defining Moments. Some of the questions addressed in this episode are:
• What are some major "defining moments" in marriage that couples should be aware of and prepare for?
• Why is it important to view our spouse as a "whole person" instead of only focusing on their sin struggles?
• What are some practical steps couples can take to work themselves out of a marriage rut?
• What does it look like to respond to our spouse's suffering with hope...
2021-02-0137 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Post-Traumatic Stress with Curtis SolomonIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Dr. Curtis Solomon on the topic of post-traumatic stress. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is PTS and how are its various symptom clusters defined?
• Why do people suffering from PTS sometimes withdrawal from relationships and/or isolate themselves from society?
• How does the gospel offer hope and help to those struggling with questions about guilt, shame, responsibility, and forgiveness in the wake of a traumatic event?
• What biblical narratives can we turn to in order to connect the Scriptures with the sufferer's experience?
• What does it mea...
2021-01-2551 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Intimacy & Past Abuse with Nate Brooks & Anna MondalIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Nate Brooks and Anna Mondal about their mini-book, Help! Our Sex Life is Troubled by Past Abuse. Some of the issues discussed in this interview are:
• The lingering physical, emotional, and spiritual effects experienced by someone who has been victimized by sex trauma and how they affect marital intimacy.
• How biblical narratives speak to the evil of sexual abuse.
• Biblical principals to compassionately engage a spouse who has experienced sexual abuse in their past.
• Practical suggestions for victimized spouses to take incremental steps toward fostering sexual intimacy with their spouse.
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2020-11-091h 00
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Chronic Illness with Esther SmithIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Esther Smith about her book, Chronic Illness: Walking by Faith. During the conversation, Esther shares some of the emotional and spiritual challenges of living with a chronic illness, explores why talking to God about our pain can be so difficult, and sheds light on how the Scriptures inform the way we care for our broken bodies. She also gives biblical wisdom for responding to the "ups and downs" of physical suffering and offers insights as to how to helpfully walk alongside someone diagnosed with a chronic illness.
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2020-10-2626 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Overeating with Shannon McCoyIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Shannon McCoy about her mini-book, Help! I'm a Slave to Food. Some of the questions addressed in this conversation are:
• Is overeating simply a diet problem or a symptom of a deeper, more life-dominating issue?
• Why does today's church culture seem to be relatively silent on the issue of overeating?
• Overeating: is it a diet problem, a food addiction, or something else?
• How does the gospel of Jesus Christ help those who struggle to overcome temptations to overeat?
• What does God's glory have to do with our eating habits?
•...
2020-10-0445 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Counseling Children with Julie LoweIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Julie Lowe about her book, Building Bridges: Biblical Counseling Activities for Children and Teens. During the conversation, Julie helps listeners to understand why counseling children is different than counseling adults, explains the importance of "wooing" children to Jesus, and discusses some of the benefits and challenges of collaborating with parents during the counseling journey. She also offers a biblical rationale for using "expressive activities" to enter into a child's world, unpacks how using Scripture as a story can better connect a child's life experience back to the Lord, and...
2020-09-2129 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Identifying Abuse with Darby StricklandIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Darby Strickland about her book, Is It Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims. During the conversation, Darby explains why domestic abuse is easy to miss and easier to minimize and shares why abuse merits the biblical label of "oppression." Darby also addresses question such as:
• What damage does it do to label a situation as "abusive" when it isn't?
• How can people helpers become more sensitive to identifying physical abuse, especially when victims are typically hesitant to ask for help?
• How can we tell if wha...
2020-09-0634 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Practicing Affirmation with Sam CrabtreeIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Sam Crabtree about his book, Practicing Affirmation. IBCD Executive Director Jim Newheiser also joins the conversation as Sam explains why bringing God into compliments is the best way to give them. He also discusses why people are more prone to complaining than commending, offers four characteristics of good affirmations, and how practicing affirmation on a daily basis serves to nourish personal relationships while glorifying God at the same time. Additionally, Sam suggests reasons to keep affirmation separate from correction, encourages listeners to utilize affirmation as a means of evangelism...
2020-08-1047 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help LIVE for One-Another Care with Scott Mehl & Josh StephensHope + Help LIVE is a periodic segment of the podcast that features live recorded interviews previously streamed on Facebook. In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Pastors and biblical counselors Scott Mehl and Josh Stephens on the topic of one-another care. Topics covered in the conversation include: counseling adjustments in the wake of COVID-19, what makes biblical counseling unique, how the church is positioned to minister to people in the midst of global pandemic, how lay people can get themselves equipped to provide soul care for others, and suggestions for pastors interested in exploring what's needed to...
2020-08-0350 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Discouraged Parents with Marty MachowskiIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Marty Machowski about his book, Parenting First Aid: Hope for the Discouraged. During the conversation, Marty explains why parents sometimes feel isolated when walking through challenges involving their children, and offers practical insights on how to handle heated exchanges in the home. He also discusses the importance of keeping an eternal perspective when parenting trials come, comforts listeners with the reminder that God understands what they are going through, and exhorts discouraged parents to reflect on key gospel truths that can persevere them through seasons of heartbreak or disappointment.
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2020-07-2740 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Storms in Marriage with Jeff & Sarah WaltonIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews authors Jeff & Sarah Walton about their book, Together Through the Storms: Biblical Encouragements for Your Marriage When Life Hurts. During the conversation, Jeff shares biblical truths that sustained him during sudden job loss, as well as practical wisdom for men striving to be leaders of their home in the midst of future uncertainties. Sarah reflects on battling feelings of bitterness, living with chronic illness, and the grief that comes when life doesn't look like we expected. Together, Jeff and Sarah offer gospel hope for marriages strained by circumstantial difficulties...
2020-07-2248 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help LIVE for Heart Change with Brad BigneyIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Pastor Brad Bigney via Facebook LIVE about his book, "Gospel Treason: Betraying the Gospel with Hidden Idols." During the conversation, Brad defines idolatry, explains what it means to uncover "the sin beneath the sin," and cautions about the impact heart idolatry has on our relationships with God and other people. He also examines why it's so challenging to uproot idolatry once the Holy Spirit has revealed it to us, offers insights as to how a global pandemic has served to expose idolatry in our lives, and gives hope from t...
2020-06-1553 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Pregnancy with Gloria FurmanIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Gloria Furman about her book, "Labor with Hope: Gospel Meditations on Pregnancy, Childbirth, and Motherhood." During the conversation, Gloria helps women see topics such as pregnancy, infertility, miscarriage, birth pain, and new life in the framework of the larger biblical narrative, infusing cosmic meaning into their personal experience by exploring how they point to eternal realities. She also reflects upon the forgiveness and mercy Christ offers post-abortive women, shares biblical comforts to pregnant women who are fearful about their impending labor, and highlights the importance of spiritual mothering as a...
2020-06-0127 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Bipolar Disorder with Dr. Charles HodgesIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Dr. Charles Hodges about his book, "Good Mood, Bad Mood: Help and Hope for Depression and Bipolar Disorder." During the conversation, Dr. Hodges summarizes the current diagnostic criteria for depression and bipolar disorder, and describes the differences between "normal" and "disordered" sadness. He also explains why recent scientific findings pertaining to brain plasticity offer hope to those labeled with mood disorders and suggests why over-identifying with a psychological diagnosis can stunt spiritual growth. Lastly, Dr. Hodges highlights the importance of setting God-oriented goals with counselees labeled with bipolar disorder, a...
2020-05-2534 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help LIVE for Domestic Abuse with Chris Moles, Joy Forrest, & Ann Maree GoudzwaardIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews authors and biblical counselors Chris Moles, Joy Forrest, and Ann Maree Goudzwaard via Facebook LIVE about domestic abuse care in today's COVID-19 context. Together, the panel discusses cautions for victim/counselor communications, the danger of handling domestic abuse situations as marriage counseling cases, various ways to get equipped for one-another care when face-to-face contact with high-risk women and children is restricted, the basics and importance of developing a safety plan, and much more.
View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/domestic-abuse-moles-forrest-goudzwaard/
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2020-05-1948 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Parenting Methods with Jim NewheiserIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews author and IBCD Executive Director Dr. Jim Newheiser about his book, "Parenting is More Than a Formula." During the conversation, Jim summarizes common Christian parenting methods and examines the dangers of adopting unbiblical or extra-biblical approaches to child-rearing. Jim also demonstrates how belief in "parental determinism" is contrary to the Scriptures, defines a biblical view of parenting "success," offers practical helps for pursuing gospel-centered parenting, and shares how he counsels married couples who find themselves in conflict over differing opinions pertaining to parenting methodology.
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2020-05-1137 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help LIVE for Valuing Women with Elyse Fitzpatrick & Eric SchumacherIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews authors Elyse Fitzpatrick & Eric Schumacher via Facebook LIVE about their book, "Worthy: Celebrating the Value of Women." During the conversation, Elyse reflects on various narratives in the Scriptures that offer hope to women who feel burdened, broken, or beaten up by their past, and highlights key examples of how the Lord used women throughout redemptive history. Eric shares how his approach to shepherding women in the local church has been shaped over the years and considers practical applications for how male ministry leaders might view women in their congregations a...
2020-05-0449 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Evangelism with Becky PippertIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Becky Pippert about her book, "Stay Salt: The World Has Changed, Our Message Must Not." During the conversation, Becky recounts her personal journey from agnosticism to faith in Jesus Christ, and unpacks common reasons why Christians hesitate to share their faith with others. She also explains why evangelism isn't exclusively for those with a specific spiritual gifting, offers practical help for winsomely engaging skeptics, and highlights simple ways believers can "stay salt" in the midst of global catastrophes and pandemics.
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2020-05-0451 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Finding Identity with Quina AragonIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Quina Aragon about finding identity in Christ. Quina reflects on being a child of Filipino and Jamaican decent, explaining how growing up as a minority influenced her perceptions about identity and belonging. She highlights the dangers of basing identity on personal achievements and observes the particular temptations that come with serving in a performance-based ministry. Quina also considers some of the specific identity challenges she's faced in the context of being a Christian woman, and also a woman of color.
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2020-04-2727 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Bullied Children with Tim KeeterIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Tim Keeter about his book, "Help! My Child is Being Bullied." The conversation also features insights from Tim's 21-year-old son, Gabe, who endured bullying as a child. During the interview, Tim informs parents about behaviors they can watch for which may signal that bullying is taking place, and details biblical wisdom for navigating the early days of "discovery." Both Gabe and Tim share reasons why children are often hesitant to tell parents that they are being bullied, and observe the various ways parents can respond both helpfully and unhelpfully. T...
2020-04-2040 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Valuing Friendship with Drew HunterIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Drew Hunter about his book, "Made for Friendship: The Relationship That Halves Our Sorrows and Doubles Our Joys." During the conversation, Drew explores God's design for friendship, what it really looks like in practice, and highlights modern barriers that increasingly push our experiences of true friendship out of reach. He also examines how mandated social distancing exposes the importance of face-to-face human connection, and describes what makes Jesus Christ the epitome of a friend.
View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/valuing-friendship-drew-hunter/
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2020-04-1345 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help LIVE for Parents of Depressed & Anxious TeensIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, we’re premiering Hope + Help LIVE, a periodic segment of the podcast that features unscripted, live recorded interviews previously broadcasted on Facebook.
Today’s conversation features authors Jessica Thompson and Joel Fitzpatrick. During the live chat, we talk about the various ways our respective households are navigating the coronavirus pandemic, and offer encouragements to parents of depressed and anxious teens who may be struggling to care for their child in today’s quarantine contexts.
View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/parents-depressed-anxious-teens/
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2020-04-0644 min
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2020-03-3102 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Spiritual Warfare with Iain DuguidIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Iain Duguid about his book, "The Whole Armor of God: How Christ's Victory Strengthens Us for Spiritual Warfare." During the conversation, Iain unpacks various pieces of the spiritual armor Paul describes in Ephesians 6, inviting us to take up the armor each day, all the while resting in the finished victory of Christ and the assurance that our strength for the battle comes from him. Iain also offers relatable illustrations that demonstrate how the armor of God intersects with everyday challenges, and shares words of encouragement for those who...
2020-03-3030 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for After an Affair with Michael GembolaIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Michael Gembola about his book, "After an Affair: Pursuing Restoration." During the conversation, Michael explains the short-term and long-term challenges married couples face when attempting to reconcile after adultery, warning about the dangers of playing the "blame game" and other common defense mechanisms that interfere with the healing process. He also highlights two dangers adulterers need to avoid so they don't succumb to crippling discouragement, and shares words of wisdom for betrayed spouses who have been deeply wounded by an affair.
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2020-03-2337 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for the Age of Self with Jen OshmanIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Jen Oshman about her book, "Enough About Me: Finding Lasting Joy in the Age of Self," exploring how the gospel of Jesus Christ calls us to look away from ourselves in order to find the abundant life God offers us. During the conversation, Jen explains how the western worldview of "self" has developed over the centuries, and why the progressive shift of placing "self" above all else has reaped devastating consequences in our relationships and communities. She unpacks statements such as, "Do what makes you happy" and "God will...
2020-03-0939 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Loss and Grief with Paul TautgesIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, Christine Chappell interviews Paul Tautges about his book, "A Small Book for the Hurting Heart: Meditations on Loss, Grief, and Healing," exploring how the gospel of Jesus Christ offers comfort and strength for those walking through seasons of mourning. Paul unravels the various forms of grief and loss, helping listeners to better understand how to engage God as a refuge in the midst of overwhelming emotions. He also addresses why we're prone to doubt God's presence and care when we feel stuck in the hurt of our grief, explaining how the sympathy...
2020-03-0242 min
Hope + Help PodcastHope + Help for Loving Messy People with Scott MehlIn this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Scott Mehl about his new book, "Loving Messy People: The Messy Art of Helping One Another Become More Like Jesus." During the conversation, Scott shares why interpersonal ministry in the local church isn't restricted to paid professionals and trained experts. He helps listeners to better understand God's good design for one-another care and offers some reasons why Christians often balk at the call to enter into the messy lives of other people. Scott outlines a basic structure of gospel care, explaining why it's necessary for helpers, strugglers, and...
2020-02-2439 min
Hope + Help PodcastAn Interview with IBCD Podcast Host Christine ChappellAs the podcast completes its transition from the Hope + Help Project to IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast, this episode features a discussion between IBCD Director of Communications Ann Maree Goudzwaard and podcast founder Christine Chappell, exploring the various ways biblical counseling has personally impacted Christine's life and ministry. She candidly shares her history with IBCD, having once been a counselee at its Escondido offices, and explains how adopting a biblical view of her struggles with depression helped her persevere through seasons of deep sorrow. Ann Maree and Christine also discuss what God-oriented goals look like when walking through counseling issues, and...
2020-02-2435 min
Hope + Help PodcastSpecial Announcement: Hope + Help is Transitioning to IBCD!Special announcement! "The Hope + Help Project" is officially transitioning to become a production of IBCD (Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship http://ibcd.org.)
Starting Monday, February 24th, host Christine Chappell will be conducting guest interviews for IBCD's "Hope + Help Podcast." What does this mean for you, the listener? Listen to Christine share all about it in this brief audio message.
Read IBCD's announcement on the transition by visiting this page: https://ibcd.org/ibcdannouncespodcast/
2020-02-0603 min
Hope + Help PodcastBonus Episode: Engaging Grief with Hope with Host Christine ChappellFrom time to time, I like to share bonus episodes of "The Hope + Help Project" which give you an idea about the ministry work I do, above and beyond hosting and producing this weekly podcast.
And because this week’s episode topic was grief, I figured it would be the perfect time to share this piece of audio with you from a recent article I wrote for Devotable.
If you’ve never heard of Devotable before, it’s an app/podcast/and website that offers free devotional content on the go! Not only can you read the devotions that writers contri...
2019-12-0217 min
Share Hope Global PodcastLessons From Our Fathers, What Is A Spiritual Father, & Advice For New Fathers - Share Hope Global Podcast (Ep. 16)In this episode, DJ & Denice celebrate Father's Day by discussing the best lessons they learned from their fathers. DJ talks about what a spiritual father is and what his spiritual father did for him. Denice shares advice for those who have lost their fathers. And DJ & Denice end the podcast by sharing advice for new fathers. Follow us on Instagram: @iamdjbagwell & @denicebagwell
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2019-06-1342 min
Share Hope Global PodcastBack Like We Never Left, SA Nonprofit Project, Listener Mailbag Answers! - Share Hope Global Podcast (Ep. 15)In this episode, DJ & Denice discuss what they've been doing during their podcast hiatus and the projects they're working on. They also discuss a charitable project in South Africa and how you can help. DJ & Denice conclude the podcast by FINALLY answering several listener submitted questions on dating, marriage, children, and more!
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2019-06-0544 min
Share Hope Global PodcastMinipod: New Podcast Series Announcement, Self-Forgiveness, & Updates - Share Hope Global Podcast (Ep. 13)In this "mini" episode, DJ announces a new podcast series from SHG Media, shares updates on future episodes, and teaches a short lesson on self-forgiveness. Have you ever been discouraged when you set a goal and fell short of reaching it? Do you beat yourself up when you make poor decisions despite knowing you should do the opposite? Do you struggle with condemnation? If you said yes to any of those questions, DJ's lesson on Self-Forgiveness is for you.
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2018-10-1021 min
Share Hope Global PodcastDiscipleship: The Key To Exponential Growth feat. Uncle Jon - Share Hope Global Podcast (Ep. 11)In this episode, DJ and fan favorite Uncle Jon discuss discipleship. They answer questions like: What is discipleship? Who should disciple others or be discipled? And what are the benefits of discipleship? DJ & Uncle Jon, break down this topic, have a little fun, while sharing how discipleship can lead to exponential growth in every area of your life. Show Notes: If you're interested in taking the Global Ministries & Relief online course Uncle Jon mentions in the podcast you can use the the following link: https://www.gmrinc.org/ebible-institute/
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2018-09-0837 min
Share Hope Global PodcastUse Your Authority to Overcome Your Adversity Mini-pod - Share Hope Global Podcast (Ep. 9)In this "mini-pod" episode, DJ shares updates on the new baby, future podcast plans, and shares briefly on how Christians can start using their God-given authority to overcome challenges in life. Producer Notes: When DJ suggest listeners find his "Salvation podcast" he's referring to the Share Hope Global podcast, Episode 7, "What Happens After We Die..."
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2018-08-1916 min
Share Hope Global PodcastWhat Happens After We Die? Do All "Good People" Go To Heaven? A Prayer For Salvation - The Share Hope Global Podcast (Ep. 7)In this episode, DJ discusses, "What is salvation?" DJ also breaks down the meaning of John 3:16 and if all "good people" make it to heaven? He shares encouragement for Christians to pursue evangelism while also encouraging listeners to share this podcast with their friends and family who are curious about starting a relationship with Jesus Christ. This episode is dedicated to the memory of Andre Stewart.
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2018-06-1523 min