Welcome to the newest series of Therapy & Theology: "I Want To be More Self-Aware." During these episodes, Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle, Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, tackle questions like … Why do I do what I don’t want to do? In what ways am I falling into self-deception? How can I be more self-aware of my behaviors and habits? How is my past affecting the way I connect with God and others right now? Having conversations around...

Doing the hard work of setting boundaries in your relationships will sometimes leave you discouraged, questioning if you're doing the right thing. While you will experience some grief, you will also experience true love, healing and intimacy. In the final episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp," counselor Jim will send you off with some final encouragement for why the hard work of setting boundaries is worth it. Save this episode for a day you need to remember what's...

What if instead of avoiding grief, you could see grief as your friend? In the sixth episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp," counselor Jim Cress will teach you to recognize signs of codependency so you can adjust your own expectations and work toward seeing progress in your relationships. Related Resources: Download Lysa TerKeurst’s free resource "Is This Normal? 15 Red Flags You May Be Missing in Your Relationships." Stop tiptoeing around dysfunctions that are robbing you of...

Codependency is one of those "buzzwords" that can often be weaponized or overused. What does it really mean, and how can we recognize it? In the fifth episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp," counselor Jim Cress will teach you to recognize signs of codependency so you can adjust your own expectations and work toward seeing progress with your relationships. Related Resources: Download Lysa TerKeurst’s free resource "Is This Normal? 15 Red Flags You May Be Missing in Your...

Walk through your past; don't wallow in it. Deal with your past; don't dwell on it. In the fourth episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp," counselor Jim Cress will walk through simple steps to help you look back at your own story so you can better understand yourself and start your journey toward healing today. Related Resources: Download Lysa TerKeurst’s free resource "Is This Normal? 15 Red Flags You May Be Missing in Your Relationships." Stop tiptoeing around dysfunctions...

How can we best prepare ourselves for communicating boundaries so that we can honor ourselves and the other person? In the third episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp," counselor Jim Cress gives you practical steps to talk about your boundaries with others. Learn how to say what you mean, mean what you say, and how to not say it in a mean way. Related Resources: Download Lysa TerKeurst’s free resource "Is This Normal? 15 Red Flags You May Be Missing in Your Relationships."...

Sometimes the hardest part of setting boundaries is communicating them. What do we do when someone disregards or disrespects our parameters? In the second episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp," counselor Jim Cress will help you know how to respond when someone challenges your boundaries. Related Resources: Download Lysa TerKeurst’s free resource "Is This Normal? 15 Red Flags You May Be Missing In Your Relationships." Stop tiptoeing around dysfunctions that are robbing you...

Is it even biblical for Christians to draw boundaries in their relationships? In the first episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp," counselor Jim Cress uses Scripture to give you a clearer picture and definition of boundaries to set you up for more personal peace and better relationships. Related Resources: Download Lysa TerKeurst’s free resource "Is This Normal? 15 Red Flags You May Be Missing in Your Relationships." Stop tiptoeing around dysfunctions that are robbing you of...

Welcome to the newest season of Therapy & Theology: "Boundaries Boot Camp" with Jim Cress! During this season, you will learn what boundaries are and what they're not. You'll also receive the hope and encouragement you need to do the hard work of boundary-setting in your personal relationships. Every episode is short in length but jam-packed with insight and wisdom as Jim highlights best practices and practical tips in each one.  "Boundaries Boot Camp" contains seven episodes and begins...

This bonus episode of Therapy & Theology was recorded to help you process questions like "Since God is sovereign and knows what’s going to happen, why should I pray?" and "Can our prayers change God's mind?" Join Lysa TerKeurst and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for this thought-provoking, scripture-filled conversation. It may be tempting to think about prayer in a defeated way or question if God will even respond, but, friend, take heart....

This bonus episode of Therapy & Theology was recorded for the day you hit a hard spot and find yourself wondering, Am I going to make it? What if I can't do this? Join Lysa TerKeurst; licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for the encouragement your heart needs when circumstances you're facing feel unmanageable, uncertain or out of control. Even if you just need a reminder today that you're not alone,...

This bonus episode of Therapy & Theology was recorded to help you process the question we often wrestle with as Christians: How can a good God allow pain and suffering? Join Lysa TerKeurst and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for this encouraging, scripture-filled conversation. After listening, we hope you're both comforted and filled with confidence that just because we can't see what God is doing, it does not mean He is not working. Related...

Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her Licensed Professional Counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for conversations about how to keep moving forward in a healthy way when relationships in your life are unraveling. In Episode 5, Lysa, Jim and Joel discuss the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, debunk the myth of "forgive and forget,"...

Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her Licensed Professional Counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for conversations about how to keep moving forward in a healthy way when relationships in your life are unraveling. In Episode 4, Lysa, Jim and Joel answer commonly asked questions surrounding the grief a family walks through after a divorce, how to know...

Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her Licensed Professional Counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for conversations about how to keep moving forward in a healthy way when relationships in your life are unraveling. In Episode 3, Lysa, Jim and Joel open up God's Word to find biblical Truth, hope and answers as they discuss the hard realities of a...

Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." In this special episode, Lysa talks with her friend Leslie Vernick about the difference between difficult relationships, which we all have to navigate at times, and destructive relationships, which are damaging to our relational and emotional health and overall well-being. Related Resources: Some say time heals all wounds ... but what if that’s not true? It’s what we do with that time that moves us...

Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her Licensed Professional Counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for conversations about how to keep moving forward in a healthy way when relationships in your life are unraveling. In Episode 1, Lysa, Jim and Joel tackle the hot-topic word "toxic," defining what it is, what it isn't, and how to respond to toxic...

Welcome to the newest series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." Some of the most joy-filled moments and memories overflow from the relationships in our lives. And some of the most painful, heartbreaking moments and memories overflow from the relationships in our lives. Relationships are wonderful ... until they're not. And when things begin unraveling, it’s so hard to know how to process it all in a healthy way. In these new episodes, join Lysa TerKeurst;...

Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About."   Join Lysa TerKeurst; her licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for a conversation about therapy and theology.   In Episode 6, we look at women throughout history who have made a great impact and how emotionally healthy women today are vital in the flourishing of...

Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About."   Join Lysa TerKeurst; her licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for a conversation about therapy and theology.   In Episode 5, we'll tackle how the word "submission" has been abused and what it looks like to identify if a relationship has gone from dysfunctional to...

Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About."   Parental warning: Some of the topics in the video may not be appropriate for children. Please watch and listen with caution.   Join Lysa TerKeurst; her licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for a conversation about therapy and theology.   In Episode 4, we discuss the...

Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About."   Join Lysa TerKeurst; her licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for a conversation about therapy and theology.   In Episode 3, we focus on commonly debated and often misunderstood verses in the Bible that seem to silence women.   If you missed Episode 2, click here to...

Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About."   Join Lysa TerKeurst; her licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for a conversation about therapy and theology.   In Episode 2, we’re talking about the part emotional abuse plays in silencing women.   Related Resources:  Want more wisdom as you navigate hard relationship...

Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About."   Join Lysa TerKeurst; her licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for a conversation about therapy and theology.   In Episode 1, we focus on why it doesn't help anyone for a woman to be devalued.   Related Resources:  Want to dig deeper? Dr. Joel Muddamalle put together...

Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About." It’s a series you don’t want to miss … an invitation for you to come as you are with your hurts, your questions, your willingness to learn and your desire to heal. Join Lysa TerKeurst; her licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for a conversation about scriptures taken out of...