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Hope + Help Podcast

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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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Episodes

  1. Hope + Help for Chronic Suffering with Karrie Hahn Devlin

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Karrie Hahn Devlin about her book, Limping Heavenward: Living by Faith in Comprehensive and Chronic Suffering. During the conversation, Karrie explains what distinguishes comprehensive and chronic suffering and…

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  2. Hope + Help for Male Friendships with Alasdair Groves

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Alasdair Groves about his book, Talk About What Matters Most: A Christian Man's Guide to Forging Friendships. During the conversation, Alasdair explains why meaningful friendships between men can be difficult to…

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  3. Hope + Help for Engaging Church Hurt with Tim St. John

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tim St. John about his book, After Church Hurt: Healing in the Care of the Good Shepherd. During the conversation, Tim discusses the complex issue of church hurt, how to identify it, and how helpers can compassionately...

  4. Hope + Help for Rejection with Jim Newheiser

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about his minibook, Help! I've Been Rejected. During the conversation, Jim explores the universal experience of rejection, its deep emotional impact, and how biblical truths can help believers endure and...

  5. Hope + Help for Whole-Life Worship with Cheryl Marshall

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Cheryl Marshall about the topic of whole-life worship and her new book, All of Me: Pursuing a Life Wholly Devoted to God. Drawing from Scripture and personal experience, Cheryl explores overcoming distraction,...

  6. Hope + Help for PTS Care with Neal Grogan

    This interview serves to introduce IBCD's newest observation case study series—"Counseling Care for Post-Traumatic Stress"—which is now available exclusively on IBCD Connect. Learn more and subscribe today at https://connect.ibcd.org/library/counseling-care-for-pts-243950/756180/about ••• In this...

  7. Hope + Help for Anxiety with Josh Weidmann

    >>>Register now for our 2026 Summer Institute on navigating emotions, June 18th-20th in Riverside, CA! Virtual and in-person tickets available. Learn more at https://ibcd.regfox.com/2026summerinstitute In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Josh Weidmann...

  8. Hope + Help for After Divorce with Vaneetha Rendall Risner

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Vaneetha Risner about the complex emotional landscape of navigating life after divorce and her new book, This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the Heartache of Divorce. During the conversation, Vaneetha...

  9. Hope + Help for Understanding Emotions with Brian Borgman

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Brian Borgman about the topic of understanding emotions and his book, Feelings & Faith: Cultivating Godly Emotions in the Christian Life. During the conversation, they explore the importance of emotions as part of…

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  10. Hope + Help for Wise Counsel with 2025 Summer Institute Speakers

    In this special compilation episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, recorded live at IBCD’s 2025 Summer Institute, Christine Chappell brings together voices from across the conference to reflect on the meaning and practice of wise counsel according to the Scriptures. Through conversations with Jim...

  11. Hope + Help for Repentance with Keith Evans

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Keith Evans about the topic of repentance in the Christian faith. They discuss its significance, the difference between repentance and mere apology, and the negative connotations that can sometimes be associated with…

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  12. 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...

  13. 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...

  14. 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...

  15. 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? •...

  16. Hope + Help for Wayward Children with Stuart Scott

    ***Register now for our 2025 Summer Institute & Pre-Conference: https://ibcd.regfox.com/2025-summer-institute *** 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...

  17. Hope + Help for Preparing for Glory with Elizabeth Turnage

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Elizabeth Turnage about her book, Preparing for Glory: Biblical Answers to 40 Questions on Living and Dying in Hope of Heaven. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is glory, and why do we need…

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  18. Hope + Help for Listening Well with Joe Hussung

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Joe Hussung about his book, Learning to Listen: Essential Skills for Every Counselor. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • Why is listening well an important component of loving people well? • What...

  19. Hope + Help for Engaging Mental Disorder Diagnosis with Jenn Chen

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jenn Chen about her book, Biblical Counseling and Mental Disorder Diagnosis. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is the difference between the terms “mental disorder” and “mental illness?” •…

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  20. Hope + Help for Depression with Ed Welch

    Donate today in support of this podcast! Help IBCD hit its year-end fundraising goal of $30,000 by sending a financial gift of any amount by 12/31/2024. Give at https://ibcd.org/donate - THANK YOU! In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed Welch about his...

  21. Hope + Help for Unanswered Prayer with Ste Casey

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ste Casey about his book, I Prayed and Nothing Changed: What God is Up to in the Silence. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What makes unanswered prayer a "strange double sorrow" for believers? •...

  22. Hope + Help for Children and Identity with Jonathan Holmes

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jonathan Holmes about his book, Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is meant when the term "identity" is used in everyday...

  23. Hope + Help for Perfectionism with Jeremy Pierre

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jeremy Pierre about the topic of perfectionism. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is meant by the term "perfectionism?" • How might perfectionism manifest in a person's life? • What are some...

  24. Hope + Help for Waiting on God with Mark Vroegop

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Mark Vroegop on his latest book, Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • Why do we seem to have a natural...

  25. Hope + Help for Redeeming Sex in Marriage with Scott Mehl

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Scott Mehl about his book, Redeeming Sex in Marriage: How the Gospel Rescues Sex, Transforms Marriage, and Reveals the Glory of God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • Why might the topic of sex…

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  26. Hope + Help for Church Hurt with Megan Hill

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Megan Hill about her newest book, Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some reasons that church may feel like a sad or difficult…

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  27. 5th Anniversary Episode with Christine Chappell

    In this episode, host Christine Chappell reflects on five years of Hope + Help Podcast conversations and shares clips from past interviews with guests who are also speaking at this year’s Summer Institute & Pre-Conference in La Mesa, CA on June 20th-22nd. For links to the podcasts, books, events,...

  28. Hope + Help for Pornography and Marriage with Curtis & Jenny Solomon

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Curtis and Jenny Solomon about their respective books, Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography and Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography. Some of the...

  29. Hope + Help for Deeper Friendships with Brad Hambrick

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Brad Hambrick about his book, Transformative Friendships: 7 Questions to Deepen Any Relationship. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What makes a biblical view on friendship distinct from popular...

  30. Hope + Help for Christian Dads with Tom Sugimura

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tom Sugimura about his book, Hope for New Dads: 40 Days in the Book of Proverbs. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • How do secular attitudes about fatherhood contrast with a biblical view of this...

  31. Hope + Help for Healing After Abortion

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Camille Cates about her book, Moving Forward After Abortion: Finding Comfort in God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some of the ways that abortion impacts a woman emotionally…

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  32. Hope + Help for Christian Identity with Paul Tautges

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider making a financial contribution to our 2023 End of Year Giving Campaign at http://ibcd.org/donate. Thank you! ••• In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Paul Tautges about his book, Remade: Embracing Your Complete...

  33. Hope + Help for Engaging Grief with Ed Welch

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider making a financial contribution to our 2023 End of Year Giving Campaign at http://ibcd.org/donate. Thank you! ••• In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed Welch about his book, Someone I Know is Grieving: Caring...

  34. Hope + Help for Autoimmune Disorders with Dr. Venessa Ellen

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Dr. Venessa Ellen about the topic of autoimmune disorders. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is it like to live a day in the life of someone who has an autoimmune disorder? What sorts of...

  35. Hope + Help for Hard Stories with Robert Cheong

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Robert Cheong about the topic of hard stories and his book Restoration Story: Why Jesus Matters in a Broken World. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • Why is it important for us to see how our hard...

  36. Hope + Help for Loneliness with Shannon McCoy

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Shannon McCoy about the topic of loneliness. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is a biblical understanding of loneliness? • Why does loneliness seem to be such a prevalent experience for...

  37. Hope + Help for Teens and Suicide with Julie Lowe

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Julie Lowe about her minibook, Teens and Suicide: Recognizing the Signs and Sharing the Hope. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • Why do today's teens seem so vulnerable to suicide? • What is the...

  38. Hope + Help for Overcoming Anger with Jim Newheiser

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about his minibook, Help! My Anger is Out of Control. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is a biblical definition of anger and what are its common characteristics? • Is it true...

  39. Hope + Help for Angry Grief with Brad Hambrick

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Brad Hambrick about his book, Angry with God: An Honest Journey through Suffering and Betrayal. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • How is "angry grief" different than selfish anger? • Why might...

  40. Hope + Help for Overcoming Bitterness with Steve Viars

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Steve Viars about his book, Overcoming Bitterness: Moving from Life's Greatest Hurts to a Life Filled with Joy. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is "bitterness" and how can we define it…

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  41. Hope + Help for Fearing Others with Zach Schlegel

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Zach Schlegel about his book, Fearing Others: Putting God First. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is "fear of man" and how can we tell if it has become a pervasive problem in our life? •…

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  42. Hope + Help for Layered Losses with Vaneetha Risner

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Vaneetha Risner about her book, Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some of the questions, fears, or doubts about God we might…

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  43. Hope + Help for Counseling Medical Issues with Dr. Charles Hodges

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Dr. Charles Hodges about his book, The Christian Counselor's Medical Desk Reference. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some general guidelines a biblical counselor can use as they care…

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  44. Hope + Help for Decision Anxiety with Michael Gembola

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Michael Gembola about his book, Anxious About Decisions: Finding Freedom in the Peace of God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What makes decision making "an arena for spiritual formation"? •…

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  45. Hope + Help for Sorrowing Moms with Katie Faris

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Katie Faris about her book, God is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • Why is it helpful for a mother to take the time…

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  46. Hope + Help for Feeling Overwhelmed with Rush Witt

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Rush Witt about his book, I Want to Escape: Reaching for Hope When Life is Too Much. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some words to describe the experience of feeling overwhelmed by…

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  47. Hope + Help for Mom Guilt with Lauren Whitman

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Lauren Whitman about her mini-book, Mom Guilt: Escaping Its Strong Hold. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some ways that mom-guilt might manifest in the everyday life of a mother? • How...

  48. Hope + Help for Military Veterans with Don Roy

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Don Roy about his work with military veterans through the Fallen Soldiers March organization. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some of the challenges military veterans experience after...

  49. Hope + Help for Men Grieving Miscarriage with Eric Schumacher

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Eric Schumacher about his book, Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some thoughts or emotions that might take men by surprise when...

  50. Hope + Help for Processing Grief with Tim Challies

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tim Challies about his book, Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • How does grief impact us as embodied souls? • Why is it so difficult to...

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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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