Ten Minute Therapy

Parenting is a constant balancing act. In this first installment of our Common Parenting Mistakes series, we explore three patterns that can unintentionally make parenting more difficult.

In this episode, we'll discuss:
• Why too much nurture without enough structure can lead to permissive parenting.
• Why too much structure without enough nurture can create an authoritarian home.
• Why refusing to engage in arguments and p...

What is the mission of parenting?

Many parents spend years reacting to the daily challenges of raising children without ever stopping to ask a simple question: What are we actually trying to accomplish?

In this episode of Ten Minute Therapy, we explore why every parent needs a clear vision, goal, or mission to guide the parenting journey. We discuss several possible objectives—including raising children who are emotionally and ...

Forgiveness is essential for every healthy relationship — but in marriage, it’s absolutely foundational. In today’s Ten Minute Therapy, we explore why forgiveness matters, what it actually is, and just as importantly… what it is not.Whether you’re working through past hurts, trying to strengthen your marriage, or simply wanting to grow in emotional and spiritual maturity, this episode will give you pr...

Anxiety often disguises itself as a search for safety, but in reality many anxious people are searching for something much deeper: certainty.

In this episode of Ten Minute Therapy, we explore why anxiety constantly asks "What if?" and why reassurance, checking behaviors, and endless overthinking rarely bring lasting peace. While certainty may provide temporary relief, anxiety quickly demands more. True freedom is not found in elimin...

Anxiety can feel overwhelming, confusing, and incredibly real — even when there’s no actual danger present.In today’s episode of Ten Minute Therapy, we explore:• The real job of anxiety• Why your brain reacts to perceived threats• How physical symptoms can convince you something is wrong• Why anxiety feels so convincing in the momentUnderstanding anxiety is often the first step toward reducing its power.If this vi...

Summer can be a wonderful season for families — but without structure, it can also quickly become stressful, chaotic, and emotionally draining for both parents and kids.In this video, I cover 6 practical ways parents can help create a healthier, more balanced summer for their children and teens:☀️ Keeping a consistent sleep schedule📱 Limiting electronic use🌳 Getting outside daily🎨 Creating space for creativity📚 Prioritizi...

Learning to listen—and be heard—is one of the most transformative skills in marriage. In this episode of Ten Minute Therapy, we walk step-by-step through the Talker–Listener Technique, a simple but powerful method that helps couples slow down, communicate clearly, and actually understand each other.

Whether you’re navigating tension, trying to reconnect, or just want healthier habits in your marriage, this qu...

Marriage isn’t ultimately designed for our comfort, convenience, or self-fulfillment — it’s designed to glorify God. In this video, we continue exploring the truth that biblical marriage calls us beyond self-focus and into Christ-like love. Whether you're married, engaged, or preparing for marriage, this teaching will help you see your relationship not just as a partnership — but as a place where God shapes ...

In this episode, I sit down with Chance Olivas, COO of ActsSocial, on the ActsSocial Podcast to discuss Ten Minute Therapy, how our podcast came to be, and why listening may be one of the most important things we do in life!This content is a repost of the original ActsSocial Podcast episode and is shared here to highlight their work and insights. All credit goes to ActsSocial and Chance Olivas for the interview and original product...

Do you ever feel stuck in a loop of negative thoughts? In this Ten Minute Therapy session, we’ll walk through four simple steps to challenge those patterns and find a healthier perspective:Awareness – Notice when negative thoughts show up.Question – Ask if the thought is true or helpful.Evidence – Look at the facts that support or challenge it.Reframing – Shift the thought into a more balanced, realist...

Depression isn’t just about feeling sad — it often shows up as a cycle of negative thoughts that feel impossible to escape. In this Ten Minute Therapy episode, we’ll talk about the negative thinking loop and how it keeps you stuck in depression.

You’ll learn:
✅ What a negative thinking loop is
✅ Common cognitive distortions that fuel depression
✅ Practical CBT tools to break the cycle and reframe you...

Hopelessness is one of the most painful and defining parts of depression. In this Ten Minute Therapy video, we break down why hopelessness takes such a strong hold, and how it keeps people stuck in the cycle of depression.

I also explain the classic learned helplessness study—where researchers discovered how repeated failure and lack of control can lead to giving up—even when escape or change is possible. Understanding t...

Feeling stuck in depression can make life feel overwhelming—but you’re not powerless. In this Ten Minute Therapy episode, we explore three practical, research-backed ways you can take control and fight back:

• Exercise – how movement helps reset your mood and energy levels

• Social connection – why spending time with others reduces isolation and builds hope

• Volunteering – the surprising mental health boos...

We often think we know depression—sadness, loss of interest, fatigue—but have we gone too far in labeling every emotional low as a disorder? In this video, I explore whether we’ve overdiagnosed and overclinicalized depression, and ask an important question: How do we know what’s truly depression, and what might simply be the human heart’s natural response to life’s struggles? Join me as we rethin...

In today’s Ten Minute Therapy episode, we explore Jesus’ words in Matthew 6:19–24—not with a focus on money, but on what holds the attention of your heart. Drawing from Paul Tripp’s powerful statement, “Whatever captures the attention of your heart will direct the course of your life,” we reflect on the deeper treasures we often store up—identity, success, approval, security—and...

In this episode of Ten Minute Therapy, we reflect on Jeremiah 17:5–8, a passage that contrasts the one who trusts in man with the one who trusts in the Lord. What does it mean to be like a shrub in the desert—or like a tree planted by water?

We’ll explore how these vivid images speak to our emotional resilience, spiritual grounding, and mental health. These verses challenge us to consider where we place our trust a...

In Part 2 of our look at Psalm 139, we explore verses 13–24—a powerful reminder that we are not accidents. God formed us with intention and purpose. These verses speak of how we were knit together in the womb, fearfully and wonderfully made by a Creator who sees, knows, and loves us completely.

Whether you're struggling with self-worth, wrestling with your identity, or just need a reminder that your life has meaning, thi...

In this episode, we explore Psalm 139:1–12, a powerful reminder of God's intimate knowledge of who we are. These verses reveal a God who sees us fully — in our rising and resting, our thoughts and struggles, our light and darkness. Whether you're in a season of clarity or confusion, this passage offers the reassurance that you are known, seen, and never alone.

Join me as we reflect on how this kind of divine awareness is...