TIL 524: How to Handle Despair

TIL 524: How to Handle Despair

Author: Association of Certified Biblical Counselors July 7, 2025 Duration: 27:25

How do we handle despair biblically?

Biblical hope in all affliction from 2 Corinthians 1.

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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.
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TIL 294: Biblical Answers for Schizophrenia (feat. John Street) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:51
Featuring: A Definition and History of Schizophrenia The Symptoms of Schizophrenia Can Biblical Counselors work with people who are given a label of Schizophrenia Notes: 2020: Destroying Strongholds https://biblicalcouns…
TIL 293: Biblical Counseling and Confidentiality (feat. Tim Pasma) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:49
Featuring: - Do we believe in strict confidentiality? - What is biblical confidentiality? - God's love and justice in relation to confidentiality - What if someone demands absolute confidentiality? - Understanding Legal…
TIL 291: The Stewardship of Suffering (feat. Brad Brandt) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 14:25
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TIL 289: Christmas Joy in Grief [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

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TIL 287: John Newton and Biblical Counseling (feat. Keith Palmer) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 22:31
Featuring: - Who is John Newton - Newton's theology of suffering - Newton's care for those suffering - Resources on John Newton's pastoral care and counseling Notes: Newton on the Christian Life: To Live Is Christ – Tony…