Ash Wednesday, Marriage Restoration, and What is Nouthetic Counseling? | Ask A Christian

In this episode of the Ask A Christian Podcast, host Nate and the crew dive into the traditions of Ash Wednesday and Lent, discussing whether these practices are biblical or merely "cosplaying" as Old Testament rituals. We also take a look at the recent headlines surrounding Carl and Laura Lentz's new book on overcoming infidelity and what biblical restoration actually looks like. Finally, we explore the concept of Nouthetic Counseling—what is it, why is it rooted in the Greek word for "admonish," and why does modern psychology often have a "breathtaking" disdain for biblical-based instruction? Check out more at: https://www.askpodcast.com Hashtags: #AskAChristianPodcast #Christianity #Bible #Faith #NoutheticCounseling #AshWednesday #Lent #BiblicalCounseling #MarriageRestoration #Apologetics #Gospel #FaithQuestions #ChristianLife #SpiritualTruth #BibleStudy Timestamps: 0:00 - Welcome to Ask A Christian 0:31 - Should Christians participate in Ash Wednesday? 9:28 - Is Ash Wednesday biblical? (The Calvin Bot Perspective) 13:04 - The history and meaning of Lent 19:41 - Marty Gras, Fat Tuesday, and the "psychological release valve" 30:16 - Health Check: Is your bedroom temperature dangerous for your heart? 44:23 - Carl and Laura Lentz: Infidelity, restoration, and book deals 49:05 - What is Nouthetic Counseling? 52:10 - The 3 Pillars of Nouthetic Counseling: Confrontation, Concern, and Change 56:10 - Biblical Counseling vs. Secular "Evidence-Based" Psychology