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Finding Ways to Engage with the Bible
In this episode, CCEF faculty discuss the common struggle of engaging with Scripture, especially during difficult seasons. They consider God's patience and gracious intent for our Scripture reading, what it means to engage with the Word eve
Overcoming Discouragement: The Role of Scripture, Community & Endurance
In this episode, CCEF faculty discuss discouragement and its various dimensions. They emphasize the importance of language in articulating discouragement and how honest expression can lead to deeper conversations with God. The conversation
Anxiety & the Body: Understanding the Physical Aspects of Anxiety
In this episode, CCEF faculty explore the interplay between anxiety and the body, discussing personal experiences and insights. They consider the impact of past experiences on anxiety responses, the significance of community, and practical
God & Anxiety: Turning to Him for a Deeper Connection
In this episode, CCEF faculty share personal experiences of anxiety and consider how it manifests in many different ways. They share insights from Scripture and talk about how anxiety is a continual opportunity for conversation with the Lor
Finding Hope in Psalms of Lament
In this episode, CCEF faculty share personal experiences and insights on how psalms of lament provide a framework for expressing sorrow and confusion, emphasizing the importance of honesty in prayer. The conversation explores the difference
[NEW] Navigating Conflict: Insights from Biblical Counseling
We're excited to be back with a new edition of the podcast! Join Alasdair Groves, Esther Liu, Gunner Gundersen, and Darby Strickland twice a month, on every 1st and 3rd Monday, as they discuss various topics, always seeking to bring the ric
Replay: When You Can't Sleep
"We have a God who loves, cares, and knows, and I can rest utterly in the hope that he will be with me, he will walk with me, and he will provide. He will care for every last moment of my day tomorrow as I am exhausted." Do you ever have ni
Daily Bread: Today's Strength for Anxious People
Would you consider donating to CCEF to help us continue to provide the church with resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life? You can give at https://www.ccef.org/donate. Today's episode is a session from our n
Replay: Seasonal Depression
Today's episode is a rerun of an episode we released a couple years ago titled "Seasonal Depression." We hope it's an encouragement to you as we enter the winter season.
Created to Do Good Work
Today's episode is a free session from the 2024 National Conference: Rest. The session is by Aaron Sironi and is titled "Created to Do Good Work." It considers the goodness of work and how it relates to rest in the cycle and rhythm of our l
Replay: Negative Emotions (Part 2)
Today's episode is a rerun of an episode we released a few years ago titled "Negative Emotions: Part 2." We re-released Part 1 last month, so you can go back and listen to that if you haven't yet. In this episode, we continue to consider ho
Sample Lecture: Pursue & Know People
Today's episode is an audio lecture from one of our online courses, Helping Relationships, which is taught by Ed Welch. This lecture is titled "Pursue & Know People" and it covers one of the foundational ideas to this course and to all of b
Replay: Negative Emotions (Part 1)
Today's episode is a rerun of an episode we released a few years ago titled "Negative Emotions: Part 1." In it, I consider some common questions: Is it okay for Christians to feel really bad? Is it okay for Christians to get upset and feel
Created to Draw Near: Beyond Devotional Doldrums
Today's episode is a session from our 2020 National Conference: Created to Draw Near. The session is by Mike Emlet and is titled "Beyond Devotional Doldrums: Using Scripture and Prayer to Foster Intimacy with God." Emlet discusses some prac
Replay: Rest
This fall we're taking a longer break from the podcast while we work on a new format with more frequent episodes. We're excited to launch that in 2025! In the meantime, we'll be sharing some previously released resources with you. Today's e
Trauma: When Death Intrudes by Ed Welch (Bonus Episode)
Enjoy a bonus episode while we're on break over the summer! This episode is a recording of Ed Welch's plenary session from the 2023 National Conference: Trauma. This year's national conference will explore the topic of rest: a foundational
Answering Your Questions on Emotions
In this last episode of our miniseries on emotions, Alasdair Groves answers 11 questions submitted by our listeners. We hope these answers are edifying to you! You can read a transcript of this episode here. Mentioned in this episode: We're
Jesus & Happiness
Is it okay to be happy? Was Jesus happy? Are you happy? Listen as Alasdair Groves considers these three questions. This is episode 5 in a miniseries on emotions, where we are considering how to understand Jesus's emotions and how that helps
New Podcast: Introducing the CCEF Blogcast
Today we're excited to share with you a recent project we've been working on. We started a new podcast called the CCEF Blogcast, where CCEF faculty read their own blogs. We hope you enjoy this special episode as Ed Welch reads his blog, "Be
Jesus & Anger
How can understanding Jesus' emotions help us understand our own? Listen as Alasdair Groves focuses on one particular emotion which Jesus felt: anger, which we see in Scripture is often directed at the things that turn people away from him.
Jesus & Compassion
How can understanding Jesus' emotions help us understand our own? Listen as Alasdair Groves focuses on one particular emotion which Jesus felt: compassion, an ache on the heart that presses toward action to make things better." God sees our
Jesus & Dread
How can understanding Jesus' emotions help us understand our own? Listen as Alasdair Groves focuses on one particular emotion which Jesus felt, just hours before his crucifixion: dread. How does Jesus' experience of dread encourage us in ou
Why Can't I Control My Emotions?
"The heart poured out to the Lord is actually a form of trust." Sometimes we find ourselves unable to control our emotions. Often this produces guilt, and we wonder, "What does that say about my faith?" How do we navigate such an experience
A Host of Scriptures for Every Hardship
Sometimes Scripture feels dry, distant, or impersonal. How do we apply Scripture in these times? How do we take hold of a cup of cold water when we are most thirsty? Listen as Alasdair Groves discusses what it looks like to bring Scripture
Weak Faith
Do you ever feel guilty about how small or weak your faith is? Listen as Alasdair Groves talks about weak faith, primarily considering an example from Peter, one of Jesus' own disciples. "It's not about the strength of your faith. It's abou
Laziness
"We can become blind to the goodness of what God is calling us to, the fact that his call to obedience is a call to the path of life, not the path of death. When our drudgery becomes our view of what's happening here, if we see it as him ag
The Physical Comfort of Words
"When you offer normal, mundane, simple, best-you-can-do words of love and encouragement to somebody in their struggles, there is actually a physiological impact you are having on that person. When you offer words of comfort, you are litera
Making Sense of Self-Pity
"It is hard to speak to the Lord about your sufferings and to lament and to honestly go to him and say, 'Lord, this is hurting in my heart, on my soul.' We rarely step into relationship in that way, and it's a struggle. It's a challenge, an
Does Love Always Trust?
"Only the Lord is deserving of full, utter trust. We have a God we can trust 100% in every situation to be who he says he will be. And that means we can always trust whatever he's up to in another person." What does it mean that "love trust
Bonus Episode: Collin Hansen on Tim Keller
Alasdair Groves speaks with Collin Hansen about his new book, Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation, and the influences on Tim Keller, which included CCEF and David Powlison. Collin Hansen is the vice president for conten
