CCEF Podcast: Where Life & Scripture Meet – Details, episodes & analysis

In this episode, CCEF faculty discuss the complex nature of lingering grief, exploring how it manifests in various ways. They share personal stories and insights on how grief can resurface during life milestones. They emphasize the importance of community support in navigating grief, as well as the need for patience and understanding in the grieving process. Ultimately, listeners will be reminded of God's presence and care during times of grief.

• Am I Doing This Right? What Lamentations Teaches Us about Grieving | Journal article by Todd Stryd
• Someone I Know Is Grieving | Book by Ed Welch
• Helping Your Family Grieve | Minibook by Darby Strickland
• When We Hurt Those Who Are Hurting | Blog post by Ed Welch
• How can I care well for someone who is grieving? | Video by Ed Welch

In this episode, CCEF faculty explore the topic of life transitions, sharing personal stories and insights on common struggles, temptations, and opportunities that arise during these changes. They discuss the importance of recognizing God's presence and providence through both big and small changes, and they share some encouragements they've found in Scripture.

Mentioned in this episode: We're excited about the recent release of a handful of books from CCEF faculty:

• When It's Trauma: A Biblical Guide to Understanding Trauma & Walking Faithfully with Sufferers | Book by Darby Strickland
• A Big Change Happened: Helping Children Through Upheaval | Children's book by Darby Strickland
• Helping Your Children with Change: Holding Fast to God During Upheaval | Minibook by Darby Strickland
• Take Heart for Teens: Daily Devotions to Deepen Your Faith | Book by David Powlison

In this episode, CCEF faculty discuss the different ways we can experience loneliness, particularly within church community. They explore the importance of recognizing and addressing these emotions, as well as finding ways to move toward those on the margins. They consider some helpful practices and insights on how to navigate loneliness, such as viewing others as family, taking one step at a time, moving outward, and being honesty before the Lord.

Related resources:

• Pushing through Loneliness to Contentment | Conference session by Cecelia Bernhardt
• Caring for One Another: 8 Ways to Cultivate Meaningful Relationships | Book by Ed Welch
• Community: A Struggle to Fit | Blog post by Darby Strickland

Alasdair and Darby discuss parenting a disabled child.

Alasdair, Ed, and Myriam discuss Anger.

Alasdair and Todd discuss Power in Counseling.

Alasdair and Julie discuss Play Therapy.

Alasdair Groves sits down and talks about Borderline Personality Disorder with David Powlison.

Alasdair Groves sits down and talks about Liars with Ed Welch.

Alasdair Groves sits down and talks about psychology with David Powlison.