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Trust is the oxygen of all human relationships. But it's also what trips you up after you've been burned.

Maybe a friend constantly lets you down. A leader or organization you respect turns out to be different from what they portray themselves to be. A spouse cheats on you. A family member betrays you. You're becoming exhausted by other people's choices and starting to question your own discernment. And you're wondering, If God let this happen, can He even be trusted?

Lysa TerKeurst understands. That's why she wrote her new book, I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t, which is setting the tone for an entire season of conversations about trust on Therapy & Theology.

Through each episode, Lysa, Jim and Joel will give you the scriptural and therapeutic wisdom you need to feel safe enough to connect deeply with people who are trustworthy, process the doubts you have about God, and find the courage to walk into the future full of hope and possibility.

Episode 1 drops on September 19, 2024 ... We'll see you then!

Related Resources:

• We'd like to thank the American Association of Christian Counselors for partnering with us to sponsor Season 7 of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Mental Health Coach program, where you'll be equipped to respond to friends walking through tough issues and situations.
• We don’t have to let the one who broke our trust break us. Sign up to receive “When the Person Who Hurt You Got Away With It: 3 Days to Moving Forward,” a FREE resource by Lysa TerKeurst, today!
• Get your copy of Lysa TerKeurst's new book, I Want to Trust You, but I Don't: Moving Forward When You're Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment, from the P31 Bookstore.

We all want our relationships to go the distance, but it's inevitable that not all will. As believers, when this happens, how can we move forward without growing bitter and resentful?

In this episode, "How To Move On When Someone Walks Away," Lysa TerKeurst; Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, will help you navigate goodbyes with biblical wisdom and tender encouragement.

Related Resources:

•  If you’ve found yourself dealing with the aftermath of what someone else has done, wondering if things will eventually be made right, Lysa TerKeurst has created a free resource just for you. Download "When the Person Who Hurt You Got Away With It: 3 Days to Moving Forward" for free today.
•  Having your trust broken can be life-altering, but it doesn’t have to be life-ruining. Discover how by ordering your copy of Lysa TerKeurst's newest book, I Want to Trust You, but I Don't: Moving Forward When You're Skeptical of Others, Afraid of What God Will Allow, and Doubtful of Your Own Discernment,today.
• Stay connected with Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress and Dr. Joel Muddamalle on Instagram.
• Click here to download the transcript for this episode.

We want to hear about how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

Welcome to the newest season of Therapy & Theology: "You Asked ... We're Answering!"
 
Through podcast reviews, direct messages on social media and more, Lysa TerKeurst; Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries' Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, collected your most asked questions. Now they're spending an entire season answering:

• How do I combat intrusive thoughts?
• What do I do with the anger I feel inside?
• As a Christian, how do I respond when my family is split politically?
• How do I talk about divorce with my kids?
• Are generational curses real?
• How do I find a trusted counselor?
• And more!

Some episodes will unpack only one question. Others will be more rapid-fire style, where you'll hear multiple questions answered under one topic. Either way, you don't want to miss any of it!

Season 6 begins on March 7. So make sure you’re subscribed to see if your top questions get answered!

Related Resources:

• We'd like to thank Compassion International for partnering with us again to make this season of Therapy & Theology possible. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world are facing … all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors. Take your next step, and sponsor a child today here!
• Ready to take a personal next step in finding a Christian counselor? The American Association of Christian Counselors is a great place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances. Start your journey here.
• Stay connected with Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress and Dr. Joel Muddamalle on Instagram.
• Proverbs 31 Ministries reaches women in the middle of their busy days through free devotions; podcasts; speaking events; conferences; resources; Bible studies and training in the call to write, speak and lead others. Learn more by visiting our website!

We want to hear about how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

Have you ever secretly wondered why it feels like some people suffer more than others? Where is God when we're going through a difficult season? And why doesn't He stop the pain we're experiencing?

We're answering all of these questions and more in this episode of Therapy & Theology. You'll hear from our resident theologian, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, as well as our special guest and friend from Compassion International, Kiwi.

No matter what you're going through, we hope this conversation blesses you as you process your own questions about God and the hardships we face on this side of eternity.

Related Resources:

• We'd like to thank Compassion International for sponsoring this season of Therapy & Theology. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world are facing … all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors. Take your next step, and sponsor a child today here!
• If you want to dig deeper into the context of the questions Dr. Joel Muddamalle covered today, check out a free resource from Proverbs 31 Ministries titled Consider This: Why Do Bad Things Happen to God’s People? Download here!
• Ready to take a personal next step in finding a Christian counselor? The American Association of Christian Counselors is a great place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances. Start your journey here.
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

We want to hear about how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

What we believe about God and ourselves matter. That's why this entire season of Therapy & Theology has included tools to help you grow in self-awareness. But the ultimate goal and hope is that as you learn more about yourself, you grow toward God, not push away from Him.

Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress in the final episode of this six-part series of Therapy & Theology titled "I Want To Be More Self-Aware." Each week, we'll hear conversations providing tools for how we can live as the most healthy versions of ourselves.

Related Resources:

• Have you ever wondered, What's it really like to do life with me? Lysa TerKeurst put together a free resource, "What's It Like To Do Life With Me?" to help you find out! Through Bible teaching and honest assessments, this resource will help you grow in self-awareness and strengthen your relationships. Download here!
• We'd like to thank Compassion International for sponsoring this season of Therapy & Theology. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world are facing … all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors. Take your next step, and sponsor a child today here!
• Ready to take a personal next step in finding a Christian counselor? The American Association of Christian Counselors is a great place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances. Start your journey here.
• Stay connected with Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress and Dr. Joel Muddamalle on Instagram.
• Proverbs 31 Ministries reaches women in the middle of their busy days through free devotions; podcasts; speaking events; conferences; resources; Online Bible Studies; and training in the call to write, speak and lead others. Learn more by visiting our website!
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

We want to hear about how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

Do you know you have an attachment style that was formed from early childhood? Attachment styles influence how we connect with others relationally.

Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress in Episode 5 of this six-part series of Therapy & Theology titled "I Want To Be More Self-Aware." Each week, we'll hear conversations providing tools for how we can live as the most healthy versions of ourselves.

Related Resources:

• Have you ever wondered, What's it really like to do life with me? Lysa TerKeurst put together a free resource, "What's It Like To Do Life With Me?" to help you find out! Through Bible teaching and honest assessments, this resource will help you grow in self-awareness and strengthen your relationships. Download here!
• We'd like to thank Compassion International for sponsoring this season of Therapy & Theology. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world are facing … all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors. Take your next step, and sponsor a child today here!
• Ready to take a personal next step in finding a Christian counselor? The American Association of Christian Counselors is a great place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances. Start your journey here.
• Stay connected with Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress and Dr. Joel Muddamalle on Instagram.
• Proverbs 31 Ministries reaches women in the middle of their busy days through free devotions; podcasts; speaking events; conferences; resources; Online Bible Studies; and training in the call to write, speak and lead others. Learn more by visiting our website!
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

We want to hear about how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

Research reveals that the average person lies at least 1-2 times per day. Why do we do this — even if it's considered a "white lie"? And what are the most common lies we tell?

Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress in Episode 4 of this six-part series of Therapy & Theology titled "I Want To Be More Self-Aware." Each week, we'll hear conversations providing tools for how we can live as the most healthy versions of ourselves.

Related Resources:

• Have you ever wondered, What's it really like to do life with me? Lysa TerKeurst put together a free resource, "What's It Like To Do Life With Me?" to help you find out! Through Bible teaching and honest assessments, this resource will help you grow in self-awareness and strengthen your relationships. Download here!
• We'd like to thank Compassion International for sponsoring this season of Therapy & Theology. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world are facing … all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors. Take your next step, and sponsor a child today here!
• Ready to take a personal next step in finding a Christian counselor? The American Association of Christian Counselors is a great place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances. Start your journey here.
• Stay connected with Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress and Dr. Joel Muddamalle on Instagram.
• Proverbs 31 Ministries reaches women in the middle of their busy days through free devotions; podcasts; speaking events; conferences; resources; Online Bible Studies; and training in the call to write, speak and lead others. Learn more by visiting our website!
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

We want to hear about how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

When we're blinded by self-deception, we can’t repent, heal, grow and get better. So how can we know how we're actually doing?

Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress in Episode 3 of this six-part series of Therapy & Theology titled "I Want To Be More Self-Aware." Each week, we'll hear conversations providing tools for how we can live as the most healthy versions of ourselves.

Related Resources:

• Have you ever wondered, What's it really like to do life with me? Lysa TerKeurst put together a free resource, "What's It Like To Do Life With Me?" to help you find out! Through Bible teaching and honest assessments, this resource will help you grow in self-awareness and strengthen your relationships. Download here!
• We'd like to thank Compassion International for sponsoring this season of Therapy & Theology. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world are facing … all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors. Take your next step, and sponsor a child today here!
• Ready to take a personal next step in finding a Christian counselor? The American Association of Christian Counselors is a great place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances. Start your journey here.
• Stay connected with Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress and Dr. Joel Muddamalle on Instagram.
• Proverbs 31 Ministries reaches women in the middle of their busy days through free devotions; podcasts; speaking events; conferences; resources; Online Bible Studies; and training in the call to write, speak and lead others. Learn more by visiting our website!
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

We want to hear about how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

Even if we can't see it, there is a motivation driving everything we do and say. How can we identify what we really want and be aware of how it's shaping our daily life?

Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress in Episode 2 of this six-part series of Therapy & Theology titled "I Want To Be More Self-Aware." Each week, we'll hear conversations providing tools for how we can live as the most healthy versions of ourselves.

Related Resources:

• Have you ever wondered, What's it really like to do life with me? Lysa TerKeurst put together a free resource, "What's It Like To Do Life With Me?" to help you find out! Through Bible teaching and honest assessments, this resource will help you grow in self-awareness and strengthen your relationships. Download here!
• We'd like to thank Compassion International for sponsoring this season of Therapy & Theology. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world are facing … all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors. Take your next step, and sponsor a child today here!
• Ready to take a personal next step in finding a Christian counselor? The American Association of Christian Counselors is a great place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances. Start your journey here.
• Stay connected with Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress and Dr. Joel Muddamalle on Instagram.
• Proverbs 31 Ministries reaches women in the middle of their busy days through free devotions; podcasts; speaking events; conferences; resources; Online Bible Studies; and training in the call to write, speak and lead others. Learn more by visiting our website!
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

We want to hear about how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.

Why we do the things we don't want to do, and how do we overcome falling into the same habits and behaviors?

Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress in Episode 1 of this six-part series of Therapy & Theology titled "I Want To Be More Self-Aware." Each week, we'll hear conversations providing insight on how we can live as the most healthy versions of ourselves.

Related Resources:

• Have you ever wondered, What's it really like to do life with me? Lysa TerKeurst put together a free resource, "What's It Like To Do Life With Me?" to help you find out! Through Bible teaching and honest assessments, this resource will help you grow in self-awareness and strengthen your relationships. Download here!
• We'd like to thank Compassion International for sponsoring this season of Therapy & Theology. Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today’s world are facing … all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors. Take your next step, and sponsor a child today here!
• Ready to take a personal next step in finding a Christian counselor? The American Association of Christian Counselors is a great place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances. Start your journey here.
• Stay connected with Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress and Dr. Joel Muddamalle on Instagram.
• Proverbs 31 Ministries reaches women in the middle of their busy days through free devotions; podcasts; speaking events; conferences; resources; Online Bible Studies; and training in the call to write, speak and lead others. Learn more by visiting our website!
• Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

We want to hear about how this podcast has impacted you! Share your story with us here.