Hope + Help Podcast

Hope + Help Podcast

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 Wise Counsel with 2025 Summer Institute Speakers

December 26, 2025 • 41 mins
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 according to the Scriptures. Through conversations with Jim Newheiser, Scott Mehl, Joe Keller, Shannon McCoy, Brian Borgman, Don Roy, Lauren Sterling, Paul Tautges, and Tim St. John, this episode expl...
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Hope + Help for Repentance with Keith Evans

November 15, 2025 • 40 mins
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 negative connotations that can sometimes be associated with it. Keith emphasizes that repentance is a continuous part of the Christian life, rooted in grace and the transformative power of Jesus. The...
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Hope + Help for Reproductive Loss with Tanya Flores

October 20, 2025 • 39 mins
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, and how these experiences can affect individuals physically, spiritually, and relationally. Tanya shares her personal journey and the importance of compassionate responses to those grieving. The ...
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Hope + Help for Setting Boundaries with Jim Newheiser

September 22, 2025 • 38 mins
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 lives, emphasizing the importance of setting limitations in a God-centered way rather than a self-centered one. Listeners are provided a comparative analysis of secular and biblical views on boundari...
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Hope + Help for Living Wisely with Zack Eswine

August 12, 2025 • 50 mins
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 Your Purpose. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What does it mean to “live wisely”? • What role does prayer play in the pursuit of wisdom? • How does the book of Proverbs hel...
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Hope + Help for Soul Refreshment with Heather Nelson

June 24, 2025 • 29 mins
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 experience rest, both in its physical and spiritual forms? • What is the difference between physical and spiritual rest? • What makes rest a "mark of freedom" for God's people? • What is Sabbath res...
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Hope + Help for Wayward Children with Stuart Scott

May 13, 2025 • 43 mins
***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: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • Why is the issue of wayward children one so difficult to talk about in the church? • Why is it so challengi...
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Hope + Help for Preparing for Glory with Elizabeth Turnage

April 14, 2025 • 41 mins
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 in this interview are: • What is glory, and why do we need to prepare for it? • What happens to us when we die? • What will life be like in the new heavens and the new earth? • Is there an “art” t...
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Hope + Help for Listening Well with Joe Hussung

March 12, 2025 • 39 mins
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 well an important component of loving people well? • What makes listening well an essential skill for biblical counselors? • What role does posture, purpose, and practice have in our ability to l...
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Hope + Help for Engaging Mental Disorder Diagnosis with Jenn Chen

February 7, 2025 • 36 mins
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 between the terms “mental disorder” and “mental illness?” • In what ways might a disorder diagnosis impact a sufferer’s perception of themselves and their world? • How does identity in Christ offer ...
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Hope + Help for Depression with Ed Welch

November 13, 2024 • 44 mins
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 Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed Welch about his book, Depression: Finding Christ in the Darkness. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • In what way does Jesus welcome...
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Hope + Help for Unanswered Prayer with Ste Casey

October 15, 2024 • 48 mins
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 unanswered prayer a "strange double sorrow" for believers? • Why is it important to "fight for sight" in seasons where God seems unresponsive to our prayers? • How does Paul's testimony in 2 Corint...
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Hope + Help for Children and Identity with Jonathan Holmes

September 16, 2024 • 34 mins
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 meant when the term "identity" is used in everyday conversation? • What positive role can parents or caregivers play in the formation of a child’s identity? How might parents or caregivers negat...
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Hope + Help for Perfectionism with Jeremy Pierre

August 12, 2024 • 39 mins
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 perfectionism manifest in a person's life? • What are some of the physical, relational, emotional, and spiritual impacts of perfectionism in our lives? • How does the gospel of Jesus Christ minis...
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Hope + Help for Waiting on God with Mark Vroegop

June 3, 2024 • 33 mins
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 this interview are: • Why do we seem to have a natural aversion to waiting? • How do the Scriptures help us build a robust understanding of what "waiting" is? • What are some unhelpful ways we mi...
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Hope + Help for Redeeming Sex in Marriage with Scott Mehl

May 20, 2024 • 35 mins
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 addressed in this interview are: • Why might the topic of sex be such a difficult one for husbands and wives to discuss together? • What are some prevailing views about sex—both inside and outside the...
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Hope + Help for Church Hurt with Megan Hill

April 29, 2024 • 39 mins
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 some reasons that church may feel like a sad or difficult place to be? • What are some of the unhelpful ways to respond to a person’s story of hurt in the church? • In what ways might our trust in G...
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5th Anniversary Episode with Christine Chappell

April 15, 2024 • 43 mins
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 June 20th-22nd. For links to the podcasts, books, events, and additional resources mentioned in this episode, visit our complete show notes at https://ibcd.org/5th-anniversary-episode-of-the-hop...
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Hope + Help for Pornography and Marriage with Curtis & Jenny Solomon

March 25, 2024 • 47 mins
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: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are: • What are common views some husbands might have regarding the use of pornographic materials?...
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Hope + Help for Deeper Friendships with Brad Hambrick

March 11, 2024 • 38 mins
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 makes a biblical view on friendship distinct from popular understanding? • What are some reasons we might struggle to enjoy or pursue meaningful relationships, even within the body of Christ? • W...
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