CCEF Podcast: Where Life & Scripture Meet
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CCEF Podcast: Where Life & Scripture Meet
How do the treasures of Scripture connect with the troubles of life? As Christians, we have the privilege and challenge of exploring this question. Hosted by Alasdair Groves, this podcast considers how Scripture meets us in day-to-day life, covering topics such as emotions, rest, trauma, weak faith,...
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Biblical Self-Examination: Involving God & Others
In this episode, CCEF faculty discuss the importance of self-examination. They explore how self-examination is not merely a self-focused endeavor but...
How to Grow in Patience
In this episode, CCEF faculty explore the multifaceted nature of patience. From personal anecdotes to biblical insights, listen as they delve into why...
Understanding & Cultivating Forgiveness
In this episode, CCEF faculty discuss the complexity of forgiveness. They address common misconceptions, the true meaning of forgiveness, the challeng...
Cultivating Gratitude: A Christian Perspective
In this episode, CCEF faculty explore the topic of cultivating gratitude as a Christian. They discuss practical ways to foster gratitude in daily life...
Progressive Sanctification: Understanding Our Union with Christ
In this episode, Gunner Gundersen, Darby Strickland, and Esther Liu discuss the process of progressive sanctification. They explore its meaning and im...
Finding Faith When God Seems Silent
In this episode, CCEF faculty Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu, and Darby Strickland discuss the often painful experience of feeling that God is silent. T...
Navigating the Chaos in a Culture of Busyness
In this episode, CCEF faculty discuss the pervasive issue of busyness. They explore how busyness can often be a form of suffering, how our misguided d...
Loneliness: How to Find Connection in a Disconnected World
In this episode, CCEF faculty discuss the different ways we can experience loneliness, particularly within church community. They explore the importan...
Navigating the Complexity of Church Relationships
In this episode, CCEF faculty explore the challenges and expectations that come with church relationships. They discuss the importance of clear commun...
Finding Ways to Engage with the Bible
In this episode, CCEF faculty discuss the common struggle of engaging with Scripture, especially during difficult seasons. They consider God's patienc...
Overcoming Discouragement: The Role of Scripture, Community & Endurance
In this episode, CCEF faculty discuss discouragement and its various dimensions. They emphasize the importance of language in articulating discouragem...
Anxiety & the Body: Understanding the Physical Aspects of Anxiety
In this episode, CCEF faculty explore the interplay between anxiety and the body, discussing personal experiences and insights. They consider the impa...
God & Anxiety: Turning to Him for a Deeper Connection
In this episode, CCEF faculty share personal experiences of anxiety and consider how it manifests in many different ways. They share insights from Scr...
Finding Hope in Psalms of Lament
In this episode, CCEF faculty share personal experiences and insights on how psalms of lament provide a framework for expressing sorrow and confusion,...
[NEW] Navigating Conflict: Insights from Biblical Counseling
We’re excited to be back with a new edition of the podcast! Join Alasdair Groves, Esther Liu, Gunner Gundersen, and Darby Strickland twice a month, on...
Replay: When You Can't Sleep
“We have a God who loves, cares, and knows, and I can rest utterly in the hope that he will be with me, he will walk with me, and he will provide. He...
Daily Bread: Today’s Strength for Anxious People
Would you consider donating to CCEF to help us continue to provide the church with resources that mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of...
Replay: Seasonal Depression
Today’s episode is a rerun of an episode we released a couple years ago titled “Seasonal Depression.” We hope it’s an encouragement to you as we enter...
Created to Do Good Work
Today’s episode is a free session from the 2024 National Conference: Rest. The session is by Aaron Sironi and is titled “Created to Do Good Work.” It...
Replay: Negative Emotions (Part 2)
Today’s episode is a rerun of an episode we released a few years ago titled “Negative Emotions: Part 2.” We re-released Part 1 last month, so you can...
Sample Lecture: Pursue & Know People
Today’s episode is an audio lecture from one of our online courses, Helping Relationships, which is taught by Ed Welch. This lecture is titled “Pursue...
Replay: Negative Emotions (Part 1)
Today’s episode is a rerun of an episode we released a few years ago titled “Negative Emotions: Part 1.” In it, I consider some common questions: Is i...
Created to Draw Near: Beyond Devotional Doldrums
Today’s episode is a session from our 2020 National Conference: Created to Draw Near. The session is by Mike Emlet and is titled “Beyond Devotional Do...
Replay: Rest
This fall we’re taking a longer break from the podcast while we work on a new format with more frequent episodes. We’re excited to launch that in 2025...
Trauma: When Death Intrudes by Ed Welch (Bonus Episode)
Enjoy a bonus episode while we’re on break over the summer! This episode is a recording of Ed Welch's plenary session from the 2023 National Conferenc...
Answering Your Questions on Emotions
In this last episode of our miniseries on emotions, Alasdair Groves answers 11 questions submitted by our listeners. We hope these answers are edifyin...
Jesus & Happiness
Is it okay to be happy? Was Jesus happy? Are you happy? Listen as Alasdair Groves considers these three questions.
This is episode 5 in a minise...
New Podcast: Introducing the CCEF Blogcast
Today we’re excited to share with you a recent project we’ve been working on. We started a new podcast called the CCEF Blogcast, where CCEF faculty re...
Jesus & Anger
How can understanding Jesus’ emotions help us understand our own? Listen as Alasdair Groves focuses on one particular emotion which Jesus felt: anger,...
Jesus & Compassion
How can understanding Jesus’ emotions help us understand our own? Listen as Alasdair Groves focuses on one particular emotion which Jesus felt: compas...
Jesus & Dread
How can understanding Jesus’ emotions help us understand our own? Listen as Alasdair Groves focuses on one particular emotion which Jesus felt, just h...
Why Can’t I Control My Emotions?
“The heart poured out to the Lord is actually a form of trust.” Sometimes we find ourselves unable to control our emotions. Often this produces guil...
A Host of Scriptures for Every Hardship
Sometimes Scripture feels dry, distant, or impersonal. How do we apply Scripture in these times? How do we take hold of a cup of cold water when we ar...
Weak Faith
Do you ever feel guilty about how small or weak your faith is? Listen as Alasdair Groves talks about weak faith, primarily considering an example from...
Laziness
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The Physical Comfort of Words
“When you offer normal, mundane, simple, best-you-can-do words of love and encouragement to somebody in their struggles, there is actually a physiolog...
Making Sense of Self-Pity
“It is hard to speak to the Lord about your sufferings and to lament and to honestly go to him and say, ‘Lord, this is hurting in my heart, on my soul...
Does Love Always Trust?
“Only the Lord is deserving of full, utter trust. We have a God we can trust 100% in every situation to be who he says he will be. And that means we c...
Bonus Episode: Collin Hansen on Tim Keller
Alasdair Groves speaks with Collin Hansen about his new book, Timothy Keller: His Spiritual and Intellectual Formation, and the influences on Tim Kell...
The Church Is Doing Better than We Think
When we think about the state of the church today, the negatives often come to mind. While there is much to be grieved about and much change that need...