Lessons for Life with James Long, Jr.
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join James, a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 30 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life's biggest questions and helps us find God's solutions to life's struggles. Learn the power of living by God's grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are on a search for freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show!
Episodes
Title: Psalm 30: Discovering Breakthrough Joy After Seasons of Suffering
Psalm 30 reminds us that God humbles His people, not to destroy them, but to restore them. In this episode of Counseling through the Psalms, James Long Jr. unpacks how pride can collapse into despair, yet God’s favor turns weeping into joy and mourning into dancing. We’ll see how David’s experience points us to Christ, who bore God’s anger so that...
Psalm 29: God’s Powerful Voice Brings Peace in the Storms
Few experiences shake us like a thunderstorm. The lightning, thunder, and wind remind us how small and fragile we are. In Psalm 29, David takes this awe-inspiring force of nature and declares that it is not Baal, blind chance, or impersonal forces that command the storm, but Yahweh, the Lord of heaven and earth. His voice thunders over the waters, ...
Title: Psalm 28: Learning to Trust God’s Love in the Silence
Psalm 28 gives voice to one of the hardest experiences of faith—when God seems silent. In this episode, discover how David perseveres in prayer, moves from desperation to praise, and rests in the love of the Shepherd who carries His people forever. Learn how God’s apparent silence is never His absence, and how His steadfast love strengthens us in seasons of w...
Title: Psalm 27: How to Overcome Fear with Courage and Hope
Psalm 27 speaks directly into one of life’s greatest struggles—fear. In this episode, discover how David overcomes fear by seeking the Lord as his light, salvation, and stronghold. Learn how to turn your anxieties into prayers, your longings into worship, and your waiting into hope-filled courage.
Episode Highlights
- Fear is universal, but Psalm 27 teaches us...
Title: Psalm 26: Finding Confidence in God’s Vindication and Love
Psalm 26 is David’s plea for vindication and protection from the wicked. In this episode, we discover how confidence before God flows from integrity, separation from sin, and delight in worship. Learn how this psalm brings hope to those navigating emotional, relational, mental, and spiritual struggles, pointing us to Christ and the level ground of God’s ...
Title: Psalm 25: Discover Hope and Breakthrough in Life’s Struggles
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Psalm 25 is a heartfelt prayer for deliverance, forgiveness, and direction in life’s most difficult seasons. In this episode, discover how God’s steadfast love and faithfulness meet us in our struggles, whether caused by enemies, circumstances, or our own sins and how His guidance leads to peace, stability, and renewed hope.
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Title: Psalm 24: The Powerful King of Glory Who Brings Renewal
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Psalm 24 reminds us that the earth belongs to the Lord, that He desires clean hands and pure hearts, and that He reigns as the victorious King of Glory. In this episode, discover how this psalm speaks to your emotional, relational, and spiritual struggles, offering hope, guidance, and renewal as you open your life to God’s presence.
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Title: Psalm 23: Finding Lasting Contentment in the Good Shepherd’s Care
Psalm 23 shows how the Good Shepherd provides, restores, and protects. Discover true contentment and peace through His unchanging care.
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Psalm 23 paints a picture of God’s faithful care through every season of life. In this episode, we explore how the Good Shepherd restores weary souls, guides us in righteousness, and offers lasting...
Title: Psalm 22: From Forsakenness to Praise in Christ
Psalm 22 moves from raw cries of abandonment to triumphant praise, offering hope to those who feel overwhelmed, rejected, or forgotten. In this episode, discover how Christ’s suffering fulfills this psalm and learn how God transforms lament into lasting worship for His people today.
Episode Highlights
- The psalm opens with the cry of forsakenness—“My God, my God, ...
Title: Psalm 21: Lasting Joy and Strength from God’s Victory
Psalm 21 shows answered prayer, joy, and trust in God’s steadfast love. Discover lasting security in His presence through this psalm of victory.
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Psalm 21 invites us to rejoice in God’s answered prayers and trust in His steadfast love. In this episode, we explore how the psalm teaches us to pause, praise, and find lasting security in the loyal ...
Title: Psalm 20: How to Find Victory and Confidence in God
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Psalm 20 shows us how prayer and trust in God’s name bring confidence in times of trouble and strength before the battle.
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In this episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, we reflect on Psalm 20, a psalm of intercession and trust before battle. Discover how prayer, faith, and confidence in God’s name prepare us for life’s struggl...
Title: Psalm 19 Transformation: Finding Hope Through God’s Revelation
Discover Psalm 19 transformation as God reveals Himself through creation and Scripture, leading to hope, repentance, and lasting change.
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In this episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, we explore Psalm 19 transformation. David shows us how God reveals Himself through the beauty of creation and the power of His Word. This psalm invit...
Title: Secure in the Storm: God Our Unshakable Rock (Psalm 18)
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Psalm 18 is David’s testimony of God’s faithful rescue in times of fear, injustice, and spiritual attack. In this episode, we explore how God hears our cries, moves powerfully to save, and trains us for greater faithfulness—reminding us that the Rock of our salvation is unshakable even when life feels unstable.
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- Da...
Title: Kept by God’s Hand: Trusting His Justice in Psalm 17
Psalm 17 is a prayer of David that models how to approach God when facing injustice, false accusations, or danger. In this episode, we explore how David appeals to God’s righteousness, seeks His protection, and rests in His faithful love. This psalm not only offers comfort in times of trial but points us to Jesus Christ, our ultimate Advocate and Defender.
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Title: The Anchor of Joy When Life Feels Uncertain (Psalm 16)
When life feels unstable and the future is unclear, where do you find your security? Psalm 16 leads us into unshakable joy rooted in the presence of God. Discover how David’s words point us toward true refuge, lasting delight, and a resurrection hope that cannot be shaken.
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- Choosing Refuge in God – Why David’s prayer in verse 1 is more t...
A Life God Honors: Psalm 15’s Blueprint for Authentic Worship
What kind of life does God honor? Psalm 15 provides a clear, convicting, and grace-filled answer. In a culture obsessed with emotional experiences, this psalm reminds us that true worship flows from a life of integrity, righteousness, and faithful obedience. Learn how to walk with God—not just in moments of praise, but in everyday choices.
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<...Mocked but Not Forgotten: God’s Refuge in Psalm 14
When the world mocks your faith and godlessness seems to dominate, Psalm 14 reminds us that God sees, God knows, and God will act. In this episode, we explore how the righteous can find hope and refuge even in a culture that denies God’s presence.
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- The meaning of “The fool says in his heart, ‘There is no God’”
- How functional atheism is more common th...
Trusting God in Silence: How to Overcome Spiritual Despair (Psalm 13)
When God feels distant and silence seems unending, how do you hold on? In Psalm 13, David gives voice to anguish and models a pathway from sorrow to trust. This episode explores how lament, prayer, and praise can lead weary hearts out of despair and into renewed faith.
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- David’s repeated cry, “How long, O Lord?” captures the agony ...
When Words Wound: Psalm 12’s Hope for the Weary
When lies abound and trust feels lost, where do we turn? Psalm 12 offers hope for the disillusioned and weary by reminding us that God's words are pure, His justice is sure, and His people are never forgotten. In a world flooded with deception, God still speaks, and His word is our refuge.
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- David’s lament over the disappearance of godly and faithf...
Flee or Stand Firm? How to Trust God When Life Collapses (Psalm 11)
When fear rises and everything around you seems to fall apart, what should you do? In this episode on Psalm 11, we explore how to take refuge not in escape but in the unshakable reign of God, discovering how to stand firm when life’s foundations give way.
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- Why David refuses fear-based escape and instead clings to God’s sovereignty
- Ho...
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