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
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.
Episode Highlights
- 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.
Episode Highlights
- 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.
Episode Highlights
- 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.
Episode Highlights
- Why David refuses fear-based escape and instead clings to God’s sovereignty
- Ho...
Title: God Sees You: Hope for the Forgotten and Afflicted (Psalm 10)
Short Description
What do you do when evil seems to thrive and God feels far away? Psalm 10 gives language to our pain and teaches us how to pray through injustice, hold on to God’s justice, and find hope when life feels unfair and overwhelming.
Episode Highlights
- Psalm 10 begins with an honest question: “Why, O Lord, do you stand far away?”
- The psalm...
Episode Title: Finding Courage in Chaos: How Psalm 9 Strengthens the Wounded Soul
Episode Summary
Psalm 9 is a psalm of defiant praise. In a world marked by trauma, injustice, and fear, David shows us how to worship with a wounded heart and how to trust God's justice even when it feels delayed.
In this episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, James Long, Jr. walks us through the tension between lament and praise, h...
Episode Title
Crowned with Glory: Rediscovering Your Worth in the Majesty of God (Psalm 8)
Episode Summary
Do you ever feel small, unseen, or unimportant?
Psalm 8 speaks directly into those moments of insecurity. In this episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, James Long, Jr. explores how David takes us from awe at God’s majesty to wonder at our worth. This psalm affirms that even though we are small in the grand scale ...
Episode Summary
Psalm 7 is a powerful guide for those who have been slandered, falsely accused, or deeply wounded by injustice. In this episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, James Long, Jr. helps us explore how David moves from protest to praise—not by denying the pain of injustice, but by entrusting it to God’s perfect justice.
When your name is attacked or your heart is weary, this psalm shows you how to search yo...
Episode Title: When Tears Won’t Stop: Finding Mercy in the Depths of Psalm 6
Episode Summary
Psalm 6 is a lifeline for the crushed, the grieving, the guilt-ridden, and the spiritually weary. In this episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, James Long, Jr. guides us through one of the most raw and vulnerable passages in the Psalter. We hear the groans of a broken soul and learn how honest lament can become the doorway t...
Episode Title: When Morning Feels Heavy: A Prayer for Clarity and Calm (Psalm 5)
Episode Summary
How do you begin your day when anxiety, betrayal, or emotional exhaustion hits before your feet even touch the floor?
In this episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, James Long, Jr. walks through Psalm 5—David’s honest, early-morning cry for help and guidance. This psalm begins with groaning and ends with singing, showing u...
Psalm 4 offers powerful wisdom for those who feel overwhelmed, betrayed, or restless in the dark of night. In this episode, James Long, Jr. explores how David moved from pressure and panic to peace and prayerful confidence—even when life was falling apart. This psalm teaches us how to process emotional pain, respond to slander, and rest in the presence of God.
Episode Highlights:
- Psalm 4 as an evening prayer compani...
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or abandoned?
Psalm 3 was written for moments like this.
David wrote it while fleeing from his own son—betrayed, afraid, and surrounded by enemies. And yet, in the middle of the chaos, he found peace. Not because his problems disappeared, but because his God was near.
💬 “You, O Lord, are a shield about me, my glory, and the lifter of my head.” (Psalm 3:3)
In this episode of Counseling ...
Episode Title: The Reigning King: Finding Refuge When the Nations Rage (Psalm 2)
Episode Summary
In this episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, James Long, Jr. walks us through Psalm 2, a powerful reminder that even when the world feels out of control, God is not. Nations may rage, people may rebel, and anxiety may rise, but Psalm 2 anchors us in the reality that Christ reigns.
Discover how this psalm offers clarity f...
📖 Episode Title: The Blessed Life: Rooted in God’s Word, Flourishing in Every Season (Psalm 1)
🎙️ Episode Summary
In this foundational episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, James Long, Jr. explores the opening chapter of the Psalter—Psalm 1—and its timeless wisdom about the path to a blessed life. Learn how to resist spiritual drift, develop delight-driven habits in God's Word, and cultivate stability and fru...
ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., 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...
ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., 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...
ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., 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...
ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., 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...
ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., 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...
ABOUT JAMES AND LESSONS FOR LIFE
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join Dr. James Long, Jr., 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...
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