Episode 004 - Jesus + Therapy

Published: March 21, 2024, 1 p.m.

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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)\\xa0 \\xa0 Share real-life stories

2)\\xa0 \\xa0 See God\\u2019s hand in everything and\\xa0

3)\\xa0 \\xa0 Offer tips and tools to rewrite your story for God\\u2019s glory

In this episode, Chandra and Sarah talk about Jesus \\u201cplus\\u201d Therapy.\\xa0

  • They cover personal experiences with therapy (9:00 and 17:30),\\xa0
  • how they balance prayer and therapy (16:15),\\xa0
  • whether to pray or talk to a counselor (24:15),\\xa0
  • the difference between a counselor and a friend (27:15),\\xa0
  • what counseling has done for each of them (37:30), and\\xa0
  • some fears that prevent people from seeking therapy (39:45).\\xa0

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

Resources:\\xa0
- 3:15 \\u2013 Sarah shared how her family prioritizes experiences over \\u201cstuff\\u201d. Instead of spending a lot of money on Christmas or birthday gifts, they choose something they want, something they need, something to wear,\\xa0 something to read, and one family experience\\xa0
- 13:00 \\u2013 Chandra recommended the book - \\u201cThe Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma\\u201d by Bessel A van der Kolk\\xa0
- The book of Job \\u2013 Job\\u2019s friends being too close to the situation to provide wise counsel; God\\u2019s perspective vs human perspective\\xa0
- Dr. Anita Phillips, trauma therapist and author of "The Garden Within" says \\u2013 \\u201cemotions don\\u2019t last forever but they\\u2019ll wait forever\\u201d\\xa0

Make sure to tune in for the next episode \\u2013 Jesus + Therapy \\u2013 Part II \\u2013 where we have a special guest help us dive deeper. \\xa0

Please send comments, questions, or topics to strength4sisters@gmail.com. Thanks!

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