TIL 513: Is Worry Sinful? (feat. Jonny Ardavanis)

TIL 513: Is Worry Sinful? (feat. Jonny Ardavanis)

Author: Association of Certified Biblical Counselors April 21, 2025 Duration: 32:30

1. Is worry sinful?

2. How can it be liberating to acknowledge that worry is sinful?

3. How do you see worry as an invitation to draw near to God?

4. How is the character of God inviting for those struggling with worry?

5. How is understanding God's names helpful for those in the middle of worry?

6. How should we work through various sins and emotions that come along with worry?

Click here to register for the micro conference in Sharpsburg!


How do ancient scriptures speak to modern anxieties, relational fractures, and the deep questions of identity and purpose? Truth in Love, a production of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, moves beyond theoretical discussion to offer practical, compassionate wisdom grounded in a Christian worldview. Each episode engages with the real and often messy struggles of daily life, from personal mental and emotional challenges to broader cultural currents in philosophy, science, and society. The conversations here are not about quick fixes but about applying enduring biblical truth to the complexities of human experience. You’ll hear seasoned counselors and thinkers explore how faith provides a coherent framework for understanding suffering, fostering healing, and cultivating resilience. This podcast serves as a thoughtful companion for anyone seeking depth and substance, weaving together spirituality, theology, and practical counsel. It’s a space where difficult topics are met with both grace and clarity, always pointing toward hope and redemption. Tune in for conversations that are as intellectually engaging as they are personally transformative, all aimed at equipping listeners to live and love more fully.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 502

Truth in Love
Podcast Episodes
TIL 196: Legal Issues and Abuse (feat. Deborah Dewart, Attorney) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:25
Featuring: - How the church should think about Abuse from a legal perspective - recommendations for consent forms - steps to further understand your states reporting laws - Updates on Legal issues and gender - A case stu…
TIL 195: Counseling Children (feat. Amy Baker) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:39
On this weeks edition of Truth in Love Dale Johnson interviews Amy Baker on counseling children. Show Notes: Featuring: - Who should counsel children? - Are unique techniques needed in counseling children? - A case-study…
TIL 193: Prayer and Fasting (feat. Brad Bigney) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:37
Link: https://bradbigney.wordpress.com/ Fasting Worksheets: https://bradbigney.wordpress.com/fasting-for-spiritual-breakthrough/ Resources: - Booklet by Bill Bright – “Seven Basic Steps to Fasting and Prayer” - Article b…
TIL 192: Counseling Abandoned Women (feat. Julie Ganschow) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:58
On this weeks edition of Truth in Love Dale Johnson speaks with Julie Ganschow about the churches responsibility to care for abandoned women. Featured topics: - Categories of abandonment - Ways for the church to help phy…
TIL 191: Ministering to Families After Suicide (feat. Jim Newheiser) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 13:58
On this edition of Truth in Love Dale Johnson discuses the sobering reality of ministry after suicide with Jim Newheiser. Featuring: - The pastoral duty to help - Ministry of presence - How to take steps in helping a fam…
TIL 190: Understanding Feelings Biblically (feat. Aliza Hawkins) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 18:31
On this weeks edition of Truth in Love Dale discusses a biblical understanding of emotions with ACBC member Aliza Hawkins. Featuring: - Do emotions have power over us? - How to handle our emotions biblically?
TIL 189: Counseling at Your Job (feat. Tim Keeter) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:35
On this edition of Truth in Love Dale Johnson discusses counseling in the work place with Tim Keeter. Featuring: - Is counseling proselytizing in the workplace? - Principles for counseling Christians not in your local ch…
TIL 187: Finances and Heart Issues (feat. Dan Dodds) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:29
On this New Year edition of Truth In Love Dale Johnson and Dan Dodds discuss financial counseling. Featuring: When do people need Financial counseling? Responsibility of the church in helping hurting members Finances are…