Therapy and Theology

In today's world, it can feel like stress is unavoidable. Is constant pressure and burnout just part of life now? How can we protect our mental health with so much pulling at us?
In this episode, you’ll learn:
How to identify stressors in our life and assess how you're really doing.
What to do when you feel overwhelmed by shame.
Practical scripts you can borrow to reach out to someone when you need help.
Four essential questions to ask your loved ones as you support their mental health journey.
Links and Resources We Mention in This Episode:
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If you’ve ever been tempted to confuse spiritual health with spiritual perfection, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, you’ll learn:
The markers of a spiritually healthy Christian and the daily habits they consistently pursue.
The overlooked patterns that may be threatening your spiritual health and relationship with God.
How to escape shame, guilt, and isolation and return to the Lord — who has never left your side.
Links and Resources We'll Mention This Episode:
Download the "Healthy Conversations Contract" Jim talks about here.
We're grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today’s most common mental health challenges. 
Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.
Subscribe here to receive new Therapy & Theology episodes straight to your inbox.
Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.
If you’d like to give a gift today so Therapy & Theology can reach even more women in their desperate moments, go to proverbs31.org/givenow.
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Therapy & Theology is back for the first time in 2026! Season 11 includes four brand-new episodes designed to help you take an honest look at your life and grow healthier — spiritually, mentally, emotionally, and relationally. Think of this season as a “health check,” where each episode dives deep into a key area through meaningful one-on-one conversations with a trusted Therapy & Theology voice.
This season isn’t about quick fixes or becoming a “new you” overnight. It’s about sustainable healing, biblical wisdom, faith-based mental health, and learning how to partner with the Holy Spirit for lasting growth — even when progress feels slow or life feels out of your control.
These episodes will especially help:
Anyone who feels stuck, discouraged, or unsure where to begin making progress.
Those longing for spiritual, mental, emotional, and relational growth.
Anyone feeling “I’m just not where I want to be,” who needs gentle guidance, prayerful reflection, and trusted Christian voices.
Episode 1 releases February 12.
Links and Resources We'll Mention This Season:
We’re grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Youth Mental Health Coach program — a biblically grounded, clinically excellent training to help you support youth facing today’s most common mental health challenges. 
Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.
Subscribe here to receive new Therapy & Theology episodes straight to your inbox.
Want a chance to be featured on Listener Mail? Leave Lysa, Jim, or Joel a message or a question right here.
If you’d like to give a gift today so Therapy & Theology can reach even more women in their desperate moments, go to proverbs31.org/givenow.
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In this bonus Q&A episode, Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Counselor Jim Cress respond to voice memos sent in by Therapy & Theology listeners.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn How To:
Navigate conflicting narratives and opinions from others.
Respond to someone whose actions and words don't align.
Make peace with your desire for clarity and closure as you move forward from a past relationship.
Links and Resources We'll Mention in This Episode:
Get your copy of Surviving an Unwanted Divorce by Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Jim Cress.
The Therapy & Theology podcast is brought to you by Proverbs 31 Ministries. Give today to partner with Proverbs 31 Ministries and help more women encounter the Truth of God's Word. 
Have a question for Lysa, Jim, or Joel? Leave us a message, and it could be answered on one of our future podcast episodes! Start here.
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Go Deeper:
Listen to "Moving Through the Impact of Trauma."
Listen to "Mile Markers of Healing."
Watch "You’ve Been Through So Much — Now Let God Use It."

In this bonus Q&A episode, Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Counselor Jim Cress respond to voice memos sent in by Therapy & Theology listeners.
In This Episode, You’ll Learn:
How to accept the life you have today, instead of being stuck in ruminating over the past.
What to do when life feels "stalled out" and you're waiting for God.
Practical tools for co-parenting with an ex-partner and how to approach dating again post-divorce.
Links and Resources We'll Mention in This Episode:
Get your copy of Surviving an Unwanted Divorce by Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Jim Cress.
The Therapy & Theology podcast is brought to you by Proverbs 31 Ministries. Give today to partner with Proverbs 31 Ministries and help more women encounter the Truth of God's Word. 
Have a question for Lysa, Jim, or Joel? Leave us a message, and it could be answered on one of our future podcast episodes! Start here.
Be notified as soon as new Therapy & Theology episodes are available! Enter your email address here to subscribe and stay connected.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.
Go Deeper:
Listen to "When Divorce Makes You Feel Like You Weren't Enough."
Listen to "How To Be Brave When You Don't Feel Brave."
Watch "Stop the Shame Scripts Holding You Back."