Hope + Help Podcast

Religion & Spirituality

About

The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. A production of the Institute for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship, show host Christine Chappell invites Christian authors, ministry leaders, and seasoned biblical counseling professionals to help listeners apply the gospel of Jesus Christ to everyday challenges.

Episodes

  • Hope + Help for PTS Care with Neal Grogan

    This interview serves to introduce IBCD's newest observation case study series—"Counseling Care for Post-Traumatic Stress"—which is now available exclusively on IBCD Connect. Learn more and subscribe today at https://connect.ibcd.org/libra…

  • Hope + Help for Anxiety with Josh Weidmann

    >>>Register now for our 2026 Summer Institute on navigating emotions, June 18th-20th in Riverside, CA! Virtual and in-person tickets available. Learn more at https://ibcd.regfox.com/2026summerinstitute In this episode of the Hope + Help Po…

  • Hope + Help for After Divorce with Vaneetha Rendall Risner

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Vaneetha Risner about the complex emotional landscape of navigating life after divorce and her new book, This Was Never the Plan: Walking with God Through the H…

  • Hope + Help for Understanding Emotions with Brian Borgman

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Brian Borgman about the topic of understanding emotions and his book, Feelings & Faith: Cultivating Godly Emotions in the Christian Life. During the conversatio…

  • Hope + Help for Wise Counsel with 2025 Summer Institute Speakers

    In this special compilation episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, recorded live at IBCD’s 2025 Summer Institute, Christine Chappell brings together voices from across the conference to reflect on the meaning and practice of wise counsel acco…

  • Hope + Help for Repentance with Keith Evans

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Keith Evans about the topic of repentance in the Christian faith. They discuss its significance, the difference between repentance and mere apology, and the neg…

  • Hope + Help for Reproductive Loss with Tanya Flores

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tanya Flores, co-founder of Reproductive Loss Network . They discuss the profound impact of reproductive loss, including miscarriage, infertility, and abortion,…

  • Hope + Help for Setting Boundaries with Jim Newheiser

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about his book, Do I Need Boundaries? The conversation touches on the common struggles people face with boundaries in various aspects of their liv…

  • Hope + Help for Living Wisely with Zack Eswine

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Zack Eswine about his book, Wiser with Jesus: Overcoming the Temptations that Hinder Your Relationships, Steal Your Time, Mar Your Decision–Making and Thwart Yo…

  • Hope + Help for Soul Refreshment with Heather Nelson

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Heather Nelson about her book, Rest: Creating Space for Soul Refreshment. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • Why do people struggle to exp…

  • Hope + Help for Wayward Children with Stuart Scott

    ***Register now for our 2025 Summer Institute & Pre-Conference: https://ibcd.regfox.com/2025-summer-institute *** In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Stuart Scott about his book, Wayward Children:…

  • Hope + Help for Preparing for Glory with Elizabeth Turnage

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Elizabeth Turnage about her book, Preparing for Glory: Biblical Answers to 40 Questions on Living and Dying in Hope of Heaven. Some of the questions addressed i…

  • Hope + Help for Listening Well with Joe Hussung

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Joe Hussung about his book, Learning to Listen: Essential Skills for Every Counselor. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • Why is listening…

  • Hope + Help for Engaging Mental Disorder Diagnosis with Jenn Chen

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jenn Chen about her book, Biblical Counseling and Mental Disorder Diagnosis. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is the difference bet…

  • Hope + Help for Depression with Ed Welch

    Donate today in support of this podcast! Help IBCD hit its year-end fundraising goal of $30,000 by sending a financial gift of any amount by 12/31/2024. Give at https://ibcd.org/donate - THANK YOU! In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcas…

  • Hope + Help for Unanswered Prayer with Ste Casey

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ste Casey about his book, I Prayed and Nothing Changed: What God is Up to in the Silence. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What makes un…

  • Hope + Help for Children and Identity with Jonathan Holmes

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jonathan Holmes about his book, Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is…

  • Hope + Help for Perfectionism with Jeremy Pierre

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jeremy Pierre about the topic of perfectionism. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is meant by the term "perfectionism?" • How might…

  • Hope + Help for Waiting on God with Mark Vroegop

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Mark Vroegop on his latest book, Waiting Isn't a Waste: The Surprising Comfort of Trusting God in the Uncertainties of Life. Some of the questions addressed in…

  • Hope + Help for Redeeming Sex in Marriage with Scott Mehl

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Scott Mehl about his book, Redeeming Sex in Marriage: How the Gospel Rescues Sex, Transforms Marriage, and Reveals the Glory of God. Some of the questions addre…

  • Hope + Help for Church Hurt with Megan Hill

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Megan Hill about her newest book, Sighing on Sunday: 40 Meditations for When Church Hurts. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are som…

  • 5th Anniversary Episode with Christine Chappell

    In this episode, host Christine Chappell reflects on five years of Hope + Help Podcast conversations and shares clips from past interviews with guests who are also speaking at this year’s Summer Institute & Pre-Conference in La Mesa, CA on…

  • Hope + Help for Pornography and Marriage with Curtis & Jenny Solomon

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Curtis and Jenny Solomon about their respective books, Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography and Reclaim Your Marriage: Grac…

  • Hope + Help for Deeper Friendships with Brad Hambrick

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Brad Hambrick about his book, Transformative Friendships: 7 Questions to Deepen Any Relationship. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What…

  • Hope + Help for Christian Dads with Tom Sugimura

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tom Sugimura about his book, Hope for New Dads: 40 Days in the Book of Proverbs. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • How do secular attitud…

  • Hope + Help for Healing After Abortion

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Camille Cates about her book, Moving Forward After Abortion: Finding Comfort in God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some of t…

  • Hope + Help for Christian Identity with Paul Tautges

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider making a financial contribution to our 2023 End of Year Giving Campaign at http://ibcd.org/donate. Thank you! ••• In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Pau…

  • Hope + Help for Engaging Grief with Ed Welch

    If you enjoy this podcast, please consider making a financial contribution to our 2023 End of Year Giving Campaign at http://ibcd.org/donate. Thank you! ••• In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed…

  • Hope + Help for Autoimmune Disorders with Dr. Venessa Ellen

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Dr. Venessa Ellen about the topic of autoimmune disorders. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is it like to live a day in the life of…

  • Hope + Help for Hard Stories with Robert Cheong

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Robert Cheong about the topic of hard stories and his book Restoration Story: Why Jesus Matters in a Broken World. Some of the questions addressed in this inter…

  • Hope + Help for Loneliness with Shannon McCoy

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Shannon McCoy about the topic of loneliness. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is a biblical understanding of loneliness? • Why does…

  • Hope + Help for Teens and Suicide with Julie Lowe

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Julie Lowe about her minibook, Teens and Suicide: Recognizing the Signs and Sharing the Hope. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • Why do to…

  • Hope + Help for Overcoming Anger with Jim Newheiser

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about his minibook, Help! My Anger is Out of Control. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is a biblical definition of an…

  • Hope + Help for Angry Grief with Brad Hambrick

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Brad Hambrick about his book, Angry with God: An Honest Journey through Suffering and Betrayal. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • How is…

  • Hope + Help for Overcoming Bitterness with Steve Viars

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Steve Viars about his book, Overcoming Bitterness: Moving from Life's Greatest Hurts to a Life Filled with Joy. Some of the questions addressed in this intervie…

  • Hope + Help for Fearing Others with Zach Schlegel

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Zach Schlegel about his book, Fearing Others: Putting God First. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is "fear of man" and how can we t…

  • Hope + Help for Layered Losses with Vaneetha Risner

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Vaneetha Risner about her book, Walking Through Fire: A Memoir of Loss and Redemption. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some of…

  • Hope + Help for Counseling Medical Issues with Dr. Charles Hodges

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Dr. Charles Hodges about his book, The Christian Counselor's Medical Desk Reference. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some gene…

  • Hope + Help for Decision Anxiety with Michael Gembola

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Michael Gembola about his book, Anxious About Decisions: Finding Freedom in the Peace of God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What make…

  • Hope + Help for Sorrowing Moms with Katie Faris

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Katie Faris about her book, God is Still Good: Gospel Hope and Comfort for the Unexpected Sorrows of Motherhood. Some of the questions addressed in this intervi…

  • Hope + Help for Feeling Overwhelmed with Rush Witt

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Rush Witt about his book, I Want to Escape: Reaching for Hope When Life is Too Much. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some word…

  • Hope + Help for Mom Guilt with Lauren Whitman

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Lauren Whitman about her mini-book, Mom Guilt: Escaping Its Strong Hold. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some ways that mom-gu…

  • Hope + Help for Military Veterans with Don Roy

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Don Roy about his work with military veterans through the Fallen Soldiers March organization. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are…

  • Hope + Help for Men Grieving Miscarriage with Eric Schumacher

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Eric Schumacher about his book, Ours: Biblical Comfort for Men Grieving Miscarriage. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are some thou…

  • Hope + Help for Processing Grief with Tim Challies

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Tim Challies about his book, Seasons of Sorrow: The Pain of Loss and the Comfort of God. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • How does grief…

  • Hope + Help for Practicing Lament with Mark Vroegop

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Mark Vroegop about his Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy Devotional Journal. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is biblical lament? What are th…

  • Hope + Help for a Psychiatric Diagnosis with Ed Welch

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed Welch about his book, I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis: What Does the Bible Say? Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What's the difference…

  • Hope + Help for Unwanted Thoughts with Esther Smith

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Esther Smith about her book, A Still and Quiet Mind: Twelve Strategies for Changing Unwanted Thoughts. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: •…

  • Hope + Help for Responding to Abuse with Jeremy Pierre & Greg Wilson

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jeremy Pierre and Greg Wilson about their book, When Home Hurts: A Guide to Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church. Some of the questions addressed…

  • Hope + Help for Impatience with Megan Hill

    In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Megan Hill about her book, Patience: Waiting with Hope. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What is a biblical view of impatience and how c…