Life Without Baggage : Insights from Christian Counseling for Greater Confidence, Courage & Comfort

Christian Counseling | God Restores Us #37

16 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode looks at triggers and how they impact us.  God desires to restore us from the calamities of life and bring us into wholeness.  At the e...

Christian Counseling | Spirit Life #36 #holyspirit #biblestudy

09 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We continue to look at how God meets us as at our point of need.  Today we look at how, in Jesus, we have the Holy Spirit to help us live a meaningfu...

Christian Counseling | God Comforts Us #35 #biblestudy

02 Oct 2022

Contributed by Lukas

God Almighty - El Shaddai - describes the attributes of God that comfort, nurture, and cover us like a blanket or a hug.  Here are my notes and the S...

Christian Counseling | Fortified in His Power #34 #biblestudy

19 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are principles, strategies, and Scriptures we can draw on to help us be fortified in the power of God for our lives even (and especially) when w...

Christian Counseling | Following God's Leading #33

12 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I've invited my dance partner, David Miller, to examine the ways that ballroom dance corresponds to following God's leading in our daily lives. We exp...

Christian Counseling | Wholeness Under Pressure #32 #biblestudy

05 Jun 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We are offered restoration for our souls (mind, will, emotions) in various places throughout the Bible.  In this episode we take a detailed look at ...

Christian Counseling | The Kingdom of God - Peaceful Order #31 #biblestudy

29 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Peace is associated with proper order in our relationships, beginning with our relationship to Our King. Definition of the Kingdom of God by Dr. Mi...

Christian Counseling | The Will of God #30 #biblestudy

22 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode looks at: The definition of the kingdom of God by Dr. Myles Munroe (1:02"), The Principles the Bible teaches about God's Will (1:58")...

Christian Counseling | Kingdom Authority #28 #biblestudy

08 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Most people do not understand their authority in the Kingdom of God.  We have our greatest fulfillment and joy as we learn how to live out of our Kin...

Christian Counseling | Kingdom Attitudes #27 #biblestudy

01 May 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Here we consider: The DEFINITION and Description of "The Kingdom of God",   Kingdom  ATTITUDES in contrast with the spirit of the world (9:09")...

Christian Counseling | The Kingdom of God - How Deep Is Your Well? #26 #biblestudy

24 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We develop wisdom, depth, and maturity as we understand how God builds His kingdom in us. This episodes explores secrets from Matthew 13:52 in develop...

Christian Counseling | Transitions Part 2 #25

17 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing with Vince Didato, LPCC-S, we look at how to stay on track during the transitions/crisis points of life. You will want to pay special atten...

Christian Counseling | Transitions Part 1 #24

10 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Author and therapist Vince Didato, LPCC-S, joins me again to discuss common factors that can interfere with us successfully navigating transitions/cri...

Christian Counseling | Praying the Impossible - A Secure Identity #23

05 Apr 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We can stabilize a positive sense of self or identity.  A secure identity gives us the courage to approach God and life with confidence.  Seeing o...

Christian Counseling | Praying the Impossible - Go Through the Gates #22

27 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Continuing on "Praying the Impossible" today, I unpack Isaiah 62:10 that teaches us how to get past barriers for ourselves and our loved ones with God...

Christian Counseling | Praying the Impossible #21

20 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Today, my guest is Vince Didato who wrote the book Awakening to the Goodness of God.  We unpack the ways to understand the supernatural repair that G...

Christian Counseling | Drama in Dating #20 #healthyrelationships

13 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Tips on how to minimize the drama in dating.  This is not a substitute for medication or counseling. Things to think about BEFORE you date (0:58")...

Christian Counseling | Healthier Living - Managing Stress and Sleep #19

06 Mar 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode looks at ways to manage stress and to improve our sleep.  This is not a substitute for medical advice or counseling.  Understanding B...

Christian Counseling | Healthier Living - Movement #18

27 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

This episode looks at reasons we DON'T get the exercise we need, medical research on the BENEFITS of exercise to our minds and bodies, and simple step...

Christian Counseling | Healthier Living #17

20 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Good health is not the result of good luck or great genes.  There are practical steps we can take to strengthen our body and our immune system. Here ...

Christian Counseling | Understanding Healing & Suffering #16

13 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

How to understand and grow through suffering. God wants to empower us to overcome any sorrow (0:58"), Principles for healing using an example from ...

Christian Counseling | Assumptions About God #15

06 Feb 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We all have assumptions about who God is and how we THINK He views us.  This episode explores Who God says He is (0:44"), Why people don't see God...

Christian Counseling | Responses to Suffering #14

30 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

We often allow ourselves to be defined by our pain, our circumstances, or the attitudes in our culture.  This episode looks at Automatic and someti...

Christian Counseling | Does God Send Suffering? #13

23 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

I answer two questions today. 1.  Does God send suffering?  (0:45") 2.  Does our suffering please God?  (4:03") We don't earn God's love or His ...

Christian Counseling | Gifts from Heaven: Power to Pray #12

16 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Prayer is a relational, interactive experience!  We have power to influence situations through the royal authority of Jesus Christ in our lives. Go...

Christian Counseling | Gifts from Heaven: Destiny #11

09 Jan 2022

Contributed by Lukas

There are deep spiritual riches for your sense of positive identity, personal dignity, and destiny through your connection to God. Let your IDENTITY...

Christian Counseling | Gifts from Heaven - Discernment #10

26 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

More about spiritual illumination, the Holy Spirit, and discernment for daily life. Defining discernment (0:31"), Need for discernment in daily lif...

Christian Counseling | Gifts From Heaven - Wisdom, Creativity & Revelation #9

19 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There is supernatural peace, wisdom, and insight available to us when we understand how to draw from God in our daily lives.  This episode examines w...

Christian Counseling | Releasing Resentments #8

12 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Here is my list of "Top Eight Reasons People Don't Release Resentments".   Why Resentments Are Baggage (1:20"),  Common Misconceptions About Wha...

Christian Counseling | Releasing Guilt and Shame #7

04 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many people carry unnecessary levels of guilt and shame.  Today we look at the impact of stress on the development of chronic guilt and shame. Heal...

Christian Counseling | Vows, Judgments & Baggage #6

01 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Words have the power to motivate us, connect us to others, or block our future.  Today we look at how thoughts, words, and vows/judgments become bagg...

Christian Counseling | Mind Sets and Chronic Stress #5

29 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

I'm continuing to examine the effects of chronic stress on normal people.   In this episode, we look at how people mentally interpret their view of...

Christian Counseling | Understanding Learned Helplessness #4

23 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Insights from my Christian counseling practice looking at reactions to chronic stress (in people and animals) and what you can do about it.  This is ...

Christian Counseling | Lost KEYS for Spiritual and Emotional Rest #3

22 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

There are ancient keys that unlock deep levels of spiritual and emotional rest. These keys are: The Key of Biblical Meditation (2:30"), The Key o...

Christian Counseling | Entering into Spiritual and Emotional Rest #2

20 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

This podcast explains the flow of spirit, soul, and body as it pertains to rest and personal wholeness.  Understanding these dimensions helps us rele...

Christian Counseling | The Power of Rest for Spiritual and Emotional Wholeness #1

16 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Many people try to follow religious rules to feel more connected to God.  But we can find the POWER to heal and become our best selves when we know t...

Life Without Baggage : Insights from Christian Counseling for Greater Confidence, Courage & Comfort (Trailer)

15 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas