Episode 004 - Jesus + Therapy

This podcast was created to offer tools and tips to help you rewrite your story personally, professionally, spiritually, or relationally. Tune in each week as we:

1)    Share real-life stories

2)    See God’s hand in everything and 

3)    Offer tips and tools to rewrite your story for God’s glory

In this episode, Chandra and Sarah talk about Jesus “plus” Therapy. 

They cover personal experiences with therapy (9:00 and 17:30), how they balance prayer and therapy (16:15), whether to pray or talk to a counselor (24:15), the difference between a counselor and a friend (27:15), what counseling has done for each of them (37:30), and some fears that prevent people from seeking therapy (39:45). 

Scripture: Proverbs 11:14; 1 Thessalonians 5:23

Resources: 
- 3:15 – Sarah shared how her family prioritizes experiences over “stuff”. Instead of spending a lot of money on Christmas or birthday gifts, they choose something they want, something they need, something to wear,  something to read, and one family experience 
- 13:00 – Chandra recommended the book - “The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma” by Bessel A van der Kolk 
- The book of Job – Job’s friends being too close to the situation to provide wise counsel; God’s perspective vs human perspective 
- Dr. Anita Phillips, trauma therapist and author of "The Garden Within" says – “emotions don’t last forever but they’ll wait forever” 

Make sure to tune in for the next episode – Jesus + Therapy – Part II – where we have a special guest help us dive deeper.  

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