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Counsel for Life

Eliza Huie and Beth Broom

Engaging conversations about mental health and the Christian life

religion & spirituality christianity

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37:06

Attraction, Identity, and the Church as Home

Counsel for Life ·

2026/01/07

In this episode Eliza talks with Adam Westlake, who shares some of his own story of healing. Adam talks vulnerably about his own struggles with singleness and sexuality, as well as the ways in which he has cultivated a sense of family within the Church. He gives us helpful ways to think about how to come alongside each other in order to forge bonds and grow together in the faith.To learn more about Adam and his counseling ministry, click HERE.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our

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35:27

Grief few fathers talk about, Featuring Eric Schumacher

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2025/12/17

In this episode we talk with Eric Schumacher, counselor and songwriter. Eric shares his story of the grief of miscarriage, and he offers wisdom about how dads can struggle in particular ways when their wives miscarry. Eric gives us helpful wisdom in when and how to seek care for both moms and dads when miscarriage occurs. This is a needed conversation that few people are talking about. Eric has written a book called Dads Hurt Too: A Father's Memoir of Miscarriage. Click HERE to learn

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35:49

Fear is not a sin, Featuring Ed Welch

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2025/12/10

In this episode we talk with Ed Welch, counselor and faculty member at the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation. He introduces his new book, Fear is Not a Sin: It Is a Call to Action. This book has a provocative title, and we hear from Ed about why he chose this title and how he wants us to think about fear in relation to our engagement with God and with the Church. He shares wisdom about how God approaches us when we are afraid, and he encourages us in how we can come to God with the

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30:21

The key to resilience in ministry, Featuring Dave Harvey

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2025/11/19

This episode features Dave Harvey, church planter and author of The Clay Pot Conspiracy: God's Plan to Use Weakness in Leaders. Dave shares some of his own story of loss and struggle in ministry, and he offers encouragement and wisdom for those in ministry who struggle with feeling weak and incapable. He also discusses the importance of a culture of humility and dependence on God within ministry teams.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom

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31:01

Don't overcomplicate Bible reading, Featuring David...

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2025/11/12

In this episode we talk with David Platt, lead pastor of McLean Bible Church. David shares his extensive wisdom and experience in studying and teaching the Bible, and he offers hope and encouragement for those of us who may struggle with studying the Bible. You can learn more about David's ministry by clicking HERE.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which

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37:27

Talking back to our fears, Featuring Mary Marantz

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2025/11/05

In this episode we talk with Mary Marantz, bestselling author of Dirt and Underestimated, as well as the host of the popular podcast The Mary Marantz Show. Mary talks with us about how we are so prone to hesitate and even shut down as a result of our fears. She offers wisdom in how to pay attention to what our fears tell us and speak back to fear with truth. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive

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22:48

How should we talk to kids about suffering?

Counsel for Life ·

2025/10/29

In this episode Eliza interviews Beth about her new book, 10 Questions About Pain and Suffering: 30 Devotionals for Kids, Teens, and Families. Beth shares about the difficulty of talking with kids about the tough questions that arise when suffering occurs. She offers wisdom in how we can help kids encounter the God of compassion when they feel pain, as well as how they can love others who are suffering. We shouldn't shy away from this topic with kids, since it's an opportunity to show them

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28:23

How to parent grown kids without losing them,...

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2025/10/15

This episode features Kathy Cunningham, counselor and coach who works closely with parents who are struggling in relationships with their adult children. Kathy shares exhortation and encouragement both for parents as well as for adult children, and she gives us helpful framework for how to strengthen these relationships from a Christ-centered perspective. To learn more about Kathy and her ministry, click HERE.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly

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34:06

What you need when life doesn’t let up, Featuring...

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2025/10/08

In this episode we talk with Karrie Hahn, counselor and author of the book, Limping Heavenward: Living by Faith in Comprehensive and Chronic Suffering. Karrie speaks wisely and honestly about her own story of suffering and the ways in which God has spoken to her and shaped her through her suffering. She also shares encouragement for those who experience chronic suffering. Karrie's book has been a great help to many sufferers and those who help sufferers, so click HERE to find her book!Become a

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64:44

What's so great about biblical counseling? Featuring...

Counsel for Life ·

2025/09/24

For those of you who follow what's happening in the biblical counseling world, you may have heard some discouraging things. In this very special extended episode, we talk with leaders of biblical counseling organizations about the encouraging things happening in the biblical counseling movement. We hear honest conversation from Jonathan Holmes (interim director of the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation), Curtis Solomon (executive director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition), and

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29:59

What we miss when we forget we're embodied, Featuring...

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2025/09/10

In this episode we talk with Lainey Greer, founder of Your Body Matters and the creator of Understand Healthy and The Bible and Your Body. She has a deep passion for Christian theology and how we steward our bodies, aiming to equip believers with practical tools to glorify God in their physical health. Lainey shares wisdom to help us understand a biblical perspective on the body, as well as the basics of wellness.With a background in exercise science (from the University of Texas), Christian

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28:20

Overcoming our fears as counselors

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2025/09/03

Welcome to Season 5! In this first episode of the season, we'll talk about how we can work through the fears we sometimes experience when we are trying to implement a new skill in counseling. Whether you're a new counselor or a seasoned one, you will benefit from these tools to help you serve your counselees and stay grounded in truth. If you're not a counselor, we still encourage you to listen. These tools for facing our fears will be useful in many spheres - parenting, work, and

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31:42

Can A.I. be my counselor?

Counsel for Life ·

2025/07/09

Whether you're using AI or feel nervous to touch it, it's not going away. Many people are beginning to ask whether A.I. could be a good substitute for counseling. In this episode, we will talk about the pros and cons of using A.I. as a counselor, and we'll discuss what biblical wisdom might contribute to the discussion. You can also click HERE to access the article in Time Magazine that Eliza mentions during our conversation.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our

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30:49

Caring for someone at the end of life, Featuring Greg...

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2025/06/18

In this episode, Eliza talks with Greg Lowe, a hospice social worker who has extensive experience with issues related to grief, death, and dying. Greg shares with us some important things to understand about the unique grief of dying, and he offers wisdom about ways to come alongside those who are experiencing this kind of grief. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages

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32:08

Ending coercive control in your life, Featuring...

Counsel for Life ·

2025/06/04

Today's episode features Tabitha Westbrook, therapist and author of Body & Soul, Healed & Whole: An Invitational Guide to Healthy Sexuality after Trauma, Abuse, and Coercive Control. Tabitha talks with us about the toxic effects of sexual trauma, and she shares the importance of healing and reconnecting with God's good design for our bodies. She also gives a practical framework for self-care and growth in healthy relationships. If you or someone you know have experienced sexual

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35:06

What is biblical ambition? Featuring Jeremy Writebol

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2025/05/07

In this episode, Eliza talks with Jeremy Writebol, pastor and Executive Director of Gospel Centered Discipleship (gcdiscipleship.com). Jeremy shares with us his passion for helping the next generation create godly ambition in their career aspirations. He talks about seven worthy pursuits for young adults to embody. You can read more in Jeremy's book, Make It Your Ambition: Seven Godly Pursuits for the Next Generation.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to

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39:00

What causes trauma, and how to I spot it?

Counsel for Life ·

2025/04/30

In this episode we talk about four signs that show us trauma may have happened to someone, and we unpack the question, Can we know for sure someone has experienced trauma? Eliza offers a free resource to help assess the signs and effects of trauma, so click HERE to access it. Also click HERE to learn how you can be trained through Christian Trauma Healing Network to be a Certified Christian Trauma Care Provider. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly

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29:25

How do I manage the anxieties of motherhood?...

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2025/04/16

In this episode we talk with Courtney Devich, author of Mama's Got Anxiety: But It's Not Going to Steal Her Joy. Courtney shares some of her personal story with us, and she gives us helpful ways to think about the struggle of anxiety that can be unique to moms. She also encourages us with some ways to bring our anxiety to the Lord and seek to regain joy.Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive

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28:39

Guarding Kids from Explicit Content: A Conversation...

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2025/04/02

In this episode we talk with John-Michael Bout, Co-Executive Director of Into the Light Ministries. John-Michael shares important information with us about the difficult topic of talking with our children about explicit online content. He encourages us as parents and caregivers that we can have ongoing conversations with our kids, and he gives helpful tools for guarding our technology to keep it as safe as possible. He also shares about the Into the Light documentary. Click HERE to learn more about

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29:21

Ian Cron on Addiction, Transformation, and the Enneagram

Counsel for Life ·

2025/03/19

This episode features Ian Cron, therapist and bestselling author of The Road Back to You. Ian has written a new book about the helpfulness of the Twelve Steps called The Fix: How the Twelve Steps Offer a Surprising Path of Transformation of the Well-Adjusted, the Down-and-Out, and Everyone In Between. He shares with us a bit of his story of recovery from addiction, and he gives us helpful ways to think about the path of transformation through the use of the Twelve Steps. Become a friend of the

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