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
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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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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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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November 13, 2024 • 44 mins
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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February 19, 2024 • 30 mins
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 attitudes about fatherhood contrast with a biblical view of this God-given role?
• How does the gospel offer encouragement for the dad who did not have a godly father or role-model in their life?
• What...
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February 5, 2024 • 38 mins
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 the ways that abortion impacts a woman emotionally, mentally, physically, and spiritually?
• What are common stumbling blocks to post-abortion healing?
• What role do extenuating circumstances pla...
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December 18, 2023 • 44 mins
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Paul Tautges about his book, Remade: Embracing Your Complete Identity in Christ. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What does "Christian identity" mean and what's it complete...
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November 27, 2023 • 49 mins
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In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Ed Welch about his book, Someone I Know is Grieving: Caring with Humility and Compassion. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What might a person be thinking or feeling as the...
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November 13, 2023 • 32 mins
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 someone who has an autoimmune disorder? What sorts of challenges are a unique part of their lived experience?
• In what ways is living with a autoimmune disorder a prolonged journey through grie...
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October 30, 2023 • 46 mins
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 interview are:
• Why is it important for us to see how our hard stories are embedded in God’s story of redemption?
• What are the four major "movements" of God's story and what difference do they make...
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September 25, 2023 • 37 mins
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 loneliness seem to be such a prevalent experience for people today?
• What are some reasons why we might feel disconnected from others? From God?
• What are some harmful ways we might be tempted...
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