Bad Coffee

This week we talk about having healthy boundaries as believers. This is a really hard tight rope to walk but an incredibly important one that Scripture does speak to.

Christian & Mary Hannah continue the conversation by answering listener-submitted questions. As they walk through each one, they reflect on the truth of God’s Word and offer biblical encouragement. Thank you for your engagement, and keep sending in your questions through the Bad Coffee landing page on our website.

Christian & Mary Hannah read and address questions that you wrote in! They reflect on the truth of Gods Word as they walk through each question. As always we are thankful for your engagement and welcome you to submit questions from the Bad Coffee landing page on our website.

In this episode of Bad Coffee, Pastor Christian and Mary Hannah have an honest conversation about self-harm and how Scripture speaks into seasons of deep pain. Together, they explore what the Bible says about suffering, identity, and healing—and how the gospel meets us in our darkest moments. If you or someone you love is walking through this, this episode is for you.

At some point or another, everyone feels alone. And the thoughts that come alongside feeling alone are not easy to deal with either. This is often a hard and discouraging season for a lot of people. Thankfully, the Bible speaks to this topic and how if you are in Christ, you are never alone. God is with us. In this episode, we look towards the Word of God for our counsel regarding loneliness

Unlike happiness, which depends on external circumstances, Christian joy flows from the assurance of God’s love, the presence of the Holy Spirit, and the hope of redemption. It is a fruit of the Spirit, cultivated as believers trust God, practice gratitude, and live in alignment with Christ’s teachings.

Fear is understood in two distinct ways. Sinful or disordered fear arises from anxiety, lack of trust, or the belief that one is ultimately alone in facing danger. This kind of fear can paralyze the believer and draw them away from relying on God’s care.

Scripture distinguishes between godly sorrow, which leads to repentance and spiritual growth, and worldly sorrow, which can foster despair or self-pity. Godly sorrow recognizes the brokenness of human life while turning toward God for mercy, healing, and transformation.

Jesus Himself shows righteous anger when confronting hypocrisy or oppression, yet Christian teaching stresses that such anger must always be rooted in love and aimed at restoration, never harm. Believers are called to be “slow to anger,” allowing the Holy Spirit to shape their responses so that anger does not control their actions or break relationships. Ultimately, theology sees anger as something to be acknowledged, examined, and transformed, inviting God to redirect it toward justice, healing, and forgiveness.

The winter is nearly in full swing, which means a lot of holiday fun is right around the corner! But it can also mean the start of seasonal depression for many people. In this episode, we look at what the Bible says about seasonal depression and how to find joy in these seasons.

In this episode, we explore how Scripture offers wisdom, comfort, and direction during life’s most significant transitions—whether it’s a career shift, loss, marriage, or a big move. Join us as we discuss practical, Bible-based counsel for navigating change with faith, courage, and clarity, anchored in God’s unchanging truth.

This episode Christian catches up on listener questions from a Biblical Counseling perspective. If you have any questions feel free to submit them on the Bad Coffee tab of the Cornerstone website.

Pastor James McGowan joins this episode to share his own personal story of addiction and how the Lord did a redemptive work in his life. Pastor James shares about the hooks of addiction and what it means to counsel addiction Biblically. Spoiler alert, subway also plays a pivotal role in his story. You won’t want to miss this episode, especially if you or someone you know struggles with addiction.

This is the audio taken from the Biblical Counseling Event we had on June 21st 2025. This event looked at the Bible & Counseling, what Biblical Counseling is, what it is not, and how the Bible can be used for counseling. If you missed the event this audio will give you everything you need to know from the event. We hope you enjoy & consider joining us for a future session!

Christian & Mary Hannah pick up where they left off talking about what it practically means to have hope in marriage. Expanding upon the 5 helpful tips that were given in the previous episode. And giving insight into what can cause hardships in marriage.

Marriage is hard. Christian & Mary Hannah talk about some of their challenges they have faced early on in marriage and they give hope for the hurting marriage. Part 2 to come soon!

In this episode Christian reads from Ed Welch’s book Blame It On The Brain & discusses the importance of counseling with a Biblically wholistic approach. Also, this episode sees Christian answer listener questions.

“This week Christian & Mary Hannah offer insight into what God’s Word has for anyone struggling. We all have seasons of struggle and hardship, it’s important we turn to God’s Word in these times.”

Christian & Mary Hannah talk about how church hurt has affected so many people, why it affects so many people, and how they would counsel those hurt by the church. Check it out!

“Pastor Jamie joins Christian to talk about the effects ministry & pastoral leadership can have on mental & emotional health. Jamie shares some of his stories of struggling but he continues to point back to the Gospel no matter what. Ministry can be an incredibly taxing calling on the health of a person, but rest only comes from Jesus & Jamie reminds us of this.” 

“We all find ourselves in seasons of suffering. Suffering is a universal experience in this way. But Christian & Mary Hannah are here to discuss the hope in suffering that can only be found in the Bible. Believers have the blessing of being able to rejoice in the most difficult of times. This episode will explore just how to abound in joy during times of suffering.” 

The Bible does talk about depression! This week Christian & Mary Hannah return to talk about depression from a Biblical perspective. They will point towards passages in the Bible that address depression & share their own personal struggles with it while holding high the joy that comes from Christ.

On this episode of Bad Coffee, Pastor Christian and Mary Hannah discuss the topic of Anxiety. They share some of their own struggles with anxiety and how Biblical Counseling helps combat it. Check it out!

This is the first episode of Bad Coffee (Biblical Counsel). In this episode Pastor Christian Mark, joined by his wife Mary Hannah Mark, share their experiences with Biblical Counseling, Mental Health, Faith and more. This is the first episode in a new series that will tackle topics such as, depression, self-harm, anxiety, loneliness, trauma, intrusive thoughts, and more. If you would like to submit a question for the podcast click the link below. https://www.cornerstonebv.org/bad-coffee