Hope + Help for Reproductive Loss with Tanya Flores
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tanya Flores, co-founder of Reproductive Loss Network . They discuss the profound impact of reproductive loss, including miscarriage, infertility, and abortion, and how these experiences can affect individuals physically, spiritually, and relationally. Tanya shares her personal journey and the importance of compassionate responses to those grieving. The conversation also highlights the need for Christ-centered counseling approaches and the significance of creating supportive environments within churches for those experiencing reproductive loss.
Key Takeaways:
Tanya's passion for helping others stems from her own experiences of reproductive loss.
Reproductive loss encompasses miscarriage, abortion, infertility, and more.
The grief associated with reproductive loss is often intangible and unseen.
Physical health can deteriorate due to the stress of grief and loss.
Spiritual challenges include questioning God's presence and care during loss.
Relationships can be strained due to the ripple effect of reproductive loss.
Unhelpful responses to grief often stem from discomfort with the topic.
Compassionate responses include being present and offering support without platitudes.
Christ-centered counseling emphasizes the importance of surrender and acceptance in grief.
An eternal perspective helps individuals find hope and purpose beyond their loss.
Timestamps:
00:00 - Introduction to Reproductive Loss Ministry
02:17 - Understanding Reproductive Loss
04:48 - The Impact of Reproductive Loss
07:25 - Spiritual and Relational Challenges
09:45 - Unhelpful Responses to Grief
12:31 - Compassionate Responses to Grief
15:11 - The Impact of Guilt and Shame
16:12 - Eternal Perspective on Loss
18:28 - Counseling Approaches to Grief
21:03 - Navigating Doubts and Questions
23:53 - Creating Supportive Church Environments
25:04 - Words of Encouragement for the Grieving
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Hope + Help for Setting Boundaries with Jim Newheiser
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about his book, Do I Need Boundaries? The conversation touches on the common struggles people face with boundaries in various aspects of their lives, emphasizing the importance of setting limitations in a God-centered way rather than a self-centered one. Listeners are provided a comparative analysis of secular and biblical views on boundaries and their practical applications in familial, occupational, and personal contexts. The episode concludes with reflections on maintaining joy and rest while managing commitments, along with closing encouragement for those struggling to say no to others' demands.
00:00 Introduction and Welcome
00:31 Why Write About Boundaries?
03:10 Secular vs. Biblical Boundaries
07:09 Jesus and Boundaries
09:38 People Pleasing and Boundaries
21:32 Practical Applications of Boundaries
22:52 Setting Boundaries in Ministry and Work
27:06 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/boundaries-jim-newheiser
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.
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Hope + Help for Living Wisely with Zack Eswine
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Zack Eswine about his book, Wiser with Jesus: Overcoming the Temptations that Hinder Your Relationships, Steal Your Time, Mar Your Decision–Making and Thwart Your Purpose. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What does it mean to “live wisely”?
• What role does prayer play in the pursuit of wisdom?
• How does the book of Proverbs help us to “discern our companions” and why is this an important part of living wisely?
• What does relational wisdom look like when we’re dealing with a crushed spirit?
• What do wisdom and love have to do with one another?
• In what ways does wisdom and love influence our decision-making?
• What might a wiser work/rest rhythm look like, according to Proverbs?
• How does meditating on God’s steadfast love encourage us on our pursuit of living wisely?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/wiser-with-jesus-eswine
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.
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Hope + Help for Soul Refreshment with Heather Nelson
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Heather Nelson about her book, Rest: Creating Space for Soul Refreshment. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why do people struggle to experience rest, both in its physical and spiritual forms?
• What is the difference between physical and spiritual rest?
• What makes rest a "mark of freedom" for God's people?
• What is Sabbath rest, and what might it look like, practically speaking?
• How can we experience rest when tasks remain in a state of incompletion?
• In what ways can unbelief hinder our experience of Christ's rest?
• What does rest have to do with God's grace?
• In what ways might joylessness in the Christian life be linked to a lack of rest?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/wayward-children-scott
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.
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Hope + Help for Wayward Children with Stuart Scott
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Stuart Scott about his book, Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• Why is the issue of wayward children one so difficult to talk about in the church?
• Why is it so challenging to fully entrust our children to the God who gifted them to us?
• How might parents respond to the anguish they feel in response to their wayward child?
• Why is it important to consider our heart posture before the Lord when grapple with the pain of wayward children?
• How might God work through our wayward children to reveal were we're setting our hope?
• Why is it a comfort that God—who is the perfect Parent—knows the pain of rearing rebellious, wayward children?
• What are some practical ways that can parents work against (or begin to reverse) relational disconnect?
• What role does prayer play in the context of wayward children, and what are some things we can be intentional about praying for?
View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/wayward-children-scott
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about the show and to access helpful resources, visit ibcd.org/hopeandhelp.
Connect with host Christine Chappell at https://christinemchappell.com.
IBCD's Hope + Help Podcast is available on most podcast streaming platforms, so please don't keep the show a secret! If you know someone walking through a challenging season of life, please share the Hope + Help Podcast with them.
The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. A production of the Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship, show host Christine Chappell invites Christian authors, ministry leaders, and seasoned biblical counseling professionals to help listeners apply the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyday challenges.
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