Counsel for Life

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 subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

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 more.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 allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

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 fears we experience.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 allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

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 calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com

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 allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors. But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you! (Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: www.counselforlifepodcast.com