Therapy and Theology

If we are honest, sometimes we declare that our trust is in the Lord, but we simultaneously doubt His plans and frantically come up with our own. In the name of "being responsible," we obsess over how to get everyone and every circumstance to line up with the outcome we think is best.

In this episode, you will learn how to:
Identify sneaky controlling tendencies that may be hiding behind good intentions.
Plan for the future without obsessing over the future.
Be responsible for what you can be responsible for, and ultimately surrender outcomes to God.
Links and resources we mention in this episode:
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Most of us aren't "controlling people" by nature. We are usually caring people whose desperation has compelled us try and fix what we already know is beyond our ability to control. But underneath the need to control is often something deeper: fear. And that fear has convinced us that it's our job to fix, manage, and hold everything together.

In this episode, you will learn:
How to identify the root of what you're truly afraid of.
The four components of fear — and how understanding them can change the way you respond.
Healthy ways to process and respond the next time someone or something feels out of control.
Links and resources we mention in this episode:
We’re grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of "Therapy & Theology." Click here to apply for their Trauma-Informed Coaching certification. Taught by leading experts in mental health, trauma, and ministry, it will equip you with practical, biblically grounded tools to walk alongside hurting people with wisdom, compassion, and hope.
Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.
Capstone Wellness provides residential treatment and custom therapy intensives that retrace hurt to the roots in a Christ-centered environment. You can learn more by visiting Capstonewellness.com/proverbs31 today.
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Welcome to Season 13 of Therapy & Theology! Over the next few weeks, you're going to get an inside look into Lysa TerKeurst’s new book, Making Peace with What I Can’t Control.

This message will come alive as you learn:
What's really driving your temptation to control people, outcomes and circumstances.
How to recognize when healthy responsibility has crossed the line into fear-driven control.
How to navigate around other people's chaos without losing your peace and sanity.
How to release burdens that were never yours to carry into God's capable hands.
If you've ever felt exhausted from overthinking, trying to fix other people, or wanting to figure it all out, this season is for you. Episode 1 releases September 3, so get a copy of Making Peace with What I Can’t Control and let's learn together!

Links and resources we mention in this season:
We’re grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Trauma-Informed Coaching certification. Taught by leading experts in mental health, trauma, and ministry, it will equip you with practical, biblically grounded tools to walk alongside hurting people with wisdom, compassion, and hope.
Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.
Capstone Wellness provides residential treatment and custom therapy intensives that retrace hurt to the roots in a Christ-centered environment. You can learn more by visiting Capstonewellness.com/proverbs31 today.
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In this Q&A episode, Lysa TerKeurst, Counselor Jim Cress, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle respond to questions sent in by generous partners of Proverbs 31 Ministries.

They're answering questions like:
Can anxiety ever be cured?
How do I set boundaries with someone who is in active addiction?
What does biblical submission in marriage look like?
Why does God feel distant even when I pray and read my Bible?
Can Satan influence our thoughts?

Links and resources we mention in this episode:
We’re grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Trauma-Informed Coaching certification, a biblically grounded training that teaches you how to recognize trauma, respond with care, and walk someone toward healing.
Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.
Capstone Wellness provides residential treatment and custom therapy intensives that retrace hurt to the roots in a Christ-centered environment. Learn more at Capstonewellness.com/proverbs31
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However you are called to help other people, that is your personal ministry. But how can you serve others, lead well, and make a difference without losing yourself or burning out?

In this episode, you'll learn:
When helping others crosses the line into enabling, you're trying to "play savior," or even becoming codependent.
How to manage internal desires you have, like longing for affirmation, so that you can stay healthy, emotionally grounded, and purehearted.
The difference between bettering your self-image and growing in self-awareness.
Links and resources we mention in this episode:
We’re grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Trauma-Informed Coaching certification, a biblically grounded training that teaches you how to recognize trauma, respond with care, and walk someone toward healing.
Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.
Capstone Wellness provides residential treatment and custom therapy intensives that retrace hurt to the roots in a Christ-centered environment. Learn more at Capstonewellness.com/proverbs31 .
Click here for all Therapy & Theology links and resources.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.