Therapy and Theology
Episodes
S11 E4 | "What Does It Mean To Be Relationally Healthy?" With Lysa TerKeurst
05 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
A relationship can only be as healthy as the individuals in that relationship. So how can we grow and show up as our best selves for the people in our...
S11 E3 | "What Does It Mean To Be Emotionally Healthy?" With Counselor Rebecca Maxwell
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Our emotions are God-given signals designed to guide us toward greater self-reflection, self-awareness, and spiritual growth. But how do we learn to m...
S11 E2 | "What Does It Mean To Be Mentally Healthy?" With Jim Cress
19 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
In today's world, it can feel like stress is unavoidable. Is constant pressure and burnout just part of life now? How can we protect our mental health...
S11 E1 | "What Does It Mean To Be Spiritually Healthy?" With Dr. Joel Muddamalle
12 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve ever been tempted to confuse spiritual health with spiritual perfection, this conversation is for you.In this episode, you’ll learn:The ...
Introducing Season 11 and What’s in Store for 2026
05 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Therapy & Theology is back for the first time in 2026! Season 11 includes four brand-new episodes designed to help you take an honest look at your...
Bonus: Receiving Judgment, Reaching for Closure, Rebuilding Trust | Q&A Part 2
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus Q&A episode, Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Counselor Jim Cress respond to voice memos sent in by Therapy & Theology l...
Bonus: Confronting Regret, Co-Parenting, Finding the Courage To Move Forward | Q&A Part 1
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In this bonus Q&A episode, Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, and Counselor Jim Cress respond to voice memos sent in by Therapy & Theology l...
S10 E6 | Tools To Fight Anxiety and Better Your Mental Health
16 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When life takes an unexpected turn — whether it’s going through a divorce or another unwanted circumstance — it can feel like survival mode is t...
S10 E5 | How To Accept a Future You Never Wanted
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The cure for grief isn’t time — it’s acceptance. Acceptance helps you process what has been lost, let go of what will never be, and discover new...
S10 E4 | How To Forgive When the Hurt Was So Unfair
02 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Forgiveness often feels like an unfair gift we have to give to someone who hurt us the most. But what if it's actually God's prescription for the hurt...
S10 E3 | When Divorce Makes You Feel Like You Weren't Enough
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a life-altering experience like an unwanted divorce, the dust may settle, but your mind keeps racing. Questions like Why wasn’t I enough?, Wha...
S10 E2 | Is Infidelity the Only Reason for Divorce?
18 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Divorce is so deeply complex, confusing, and gut-wrenching — especially when you are blindsided by betrayal and left facing a future you never asked...
S10 E1 | Does God Hate Divorce?
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Divorce is a deeply painful experience that often carries layers of shame and confusion, especially for Christians. While we don't want to glorify div...
Season 10 Trailer | Surviving an Unwanted Divorce
04 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
For years, Lysa TerKeurst has walked alongside women who never wanted their marriage to end yet find themselves navigating the grief, shame, and unans...
S9 E4 | Red Flags That May Be Sneaking Into Your Parenting
31 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're parenting biological, foster, or adoptive children or navigating your own healing journey from when you were a child, this conversation...
S9 E3 | Is Every Red Flag a Big Deal?
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's one thing to recognize red flags in your relationships. It's another thing to know what to do after that.In this episode, you'll learn:Five spect...
S9 E2 | Six Red Flags To Watch For in Any Relationship
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Noticing red flags doesn’t make you critical — it makes you wise.In this episode, you'll learn:Six red flags to be aware of — whether you're bui...
S9 E1 | “Is This a Red Flag?” Here’s How You Can Know
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you been interacting with someone and concern rises up within you? An unsettledness bubbles up? Your guard goes up, and you start thinking things...
Season 9 | Red Flags in Relationships
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Summertime is a season for sunshine, long days, and making memories with the people closest to us.But let’s be honest — more time together doesn’...
S8 E6 | Is Pornography Actually Harmful?
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The (sometimes secret) struggle with pornography takes an emotional and spiritual toll on individuals, marriages, and families. It's a multifaceted is...
S8 E5 | Addiction: Signs, Symptoms, and How To Get Help
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Addiction is a heartbreaking reality that weighs heavy on loved ones who are affected. But when you're navigating something this complex, how can you ...
S8 E4 | The Truth About Narcissism and Borderline Personality Disorder
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
While we don't want to put labels on people, it is important to be aware of certain patterns of behavior. Because the more awareness we have, the bett...
S8 E3 | Better Reactions Lead to Better Relationships
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why you have different reactions with different people in your life? Maybe it's easy to respond to a friend with love and patie...
S8 E2 | How To Deal With Emotional Abuse
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Lysa TerKeurst says "emotional abuse is sometimes both the most overused and underused term" ... and we couldn't agree more.In this episode, you’ll ...
S8 E1 | How To Escape the Victim Triangle for Good
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You cannot be in a healthy, flourishing relationship with someone who refuses to take responsibility for their own issues. This is why the dynamics an...
Season 8 Trailer | Addiction, Anger, Love Bombing, Gaslighting and More
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's time to get out of the dysfunctional dances and be bravely honest about what you may be experiencing behind closed doors. That's what Lysa TerKeu...
S7 E6 | How To Be Brave When You Don’t Feel Brave
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Broken trust can make us look at the world with skepticism, resistance and hesitancy. Or broken trust can make us more resilient and brave.We get to c...
S7 E5 | Am I Trying To Control What Is Actually out of My Control?
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When you have experienced heartbreak or betrayal, it’s hard not to fall into thought spirals. You may find yourself bracing for impact as you think:...
S7 E4 | Are There Some People We Shouldn’t Trust Again?
10 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Can I trust this person? This is a big question, especially after a betrayal has occurred.The deeper the wound, the longer the repair will take. But n...
S7 E3 | How Can I Trust God When I Don’t Understand What He Allows?
03 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
It can be so disillusioning to process things that are breaking our heart, especially when it seems like God is not intervening. Maybe you find yourse...
S7 E2 | What Do I Do With My Trust Issues?
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Not one of us gets to live this life unmarked by hurt, so not one of us gets tolive this life without trust issues. Whether you claim to be someone wh...
S7 E1 | I’m Afraid I’m Being Betrayed
19 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Betrayal can come in so many different forms. Maybe a friend tells a secret you trusted them with. Or maybe your spouse is making decisions that are b...
Season 7 Trailer
12 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Trust is the oxygen of all human relationships. But it's also what trips you up after you've been burned.Maybe a friend constantly lets you down. A le...
Bonus: How To Move On When Someone Walks Away
18 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We all want our relationships to go the distance, but it's inevitable that not all will. As believers, when this happens, how can we move forward with...
Bonus: Am I in Denial That This Relationship Is Unhealthy?
11 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes we hit a point in a relationship where we realize something must change. But when we're so close to the situation, it's easy to slip into de...
Bonus: Is Pride Really a Deadly Sin?
13 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Pride is probably a word most of us could give a quick definition for. It's easy to spot in other people, but how can we operate in self-awareness to ...
S6 E6 | If You’re Afraid To Go to Counseling
11 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
How can I find the right counselor? Is it OK to take medicine prescribed by a counselor? What if I can't afford counseling right now? It may not be ea...
S6 E5 | Can We Control What We Think About?
04 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered why you may anxiously obsess over something? The truth is whatever consumes our thinking deeply affects our quality of life. Bu...
S6 E4 | Why Do I Feel So Angry?
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Description:Even if you don't consider yourself an "angry person," we have all experienced situations that get us fired up ... or even fed up. The tru...
S6 E3 | Families: The Good, The Bad and The Ugly
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Description:We don't get to choose the families we are born into, yet we are deeply affected by our family of origin. Whether you're currently working...
S6 E2 | How Do I Talk About Divorce With My Kids?
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you've gone through it personally or been deeply affected by it, divorce is heartbreaking. It can also be so challenging to navigate conversat...
S6 E1 | How To Handle Politics and Family
07 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
As a Christian, how can we approach challenging situations and conversations in a God-honoring way? How do we balance grace and truth when someone in ...
Season 6 Trailer | You Asked ... We're Answering!
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest season of Therapy & Theology: "You Asked ... We're Answering!" Through podcast reviews, direct messages on social media and...
S5 E7 | Why Does God Allow Suffering for Some but Not Others?
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever secretly wondered why it feels like some people suffer more than others? Where is God when we're going through a difficult season? And w...
S5 E6 | What Do You Believe About God?
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What we believe about God and ourselves matter. That's why this entire season of Therapy & Theology has included tools to help you grow in self-aw...
S5 E5 | Knowing Your Attachment Style
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you know you have an attachment style that was formed from early childhood? Attachment styles influence how we connect with others relationally.Lea...
S5 E4 | Why We Lie and Common Lies We Tell
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Research reveals that the average person lies at least 1-2 times per day. Why do we do this — even if it's considered a "white lie"? And what are th...
S5 E3 | The Enemy of Self-Awareness Is Self-Deception
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When we're blinded by self-deception, we can’t repent, heal, grow and get better. So how can we know how we're actually doing?Learn from Lysa TerKeu...
S5 E2 | What Do You Ultimately Want?
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Even if we can't see it, there is a motivation driving everything we do and say. How can we identify what we really want and be aware of how it's shap...
S5 E1 | Why Do I Do What I Don’t Want To Do?
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Why we do the things we don't want to do, and how do we overcome falling into the same habits and behaviors?Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddam...
Season 5 Trailer
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest series of Therapy & Theology: "I Want To be More Self-Aware." During these episodes, Lysa TerKeurst, Jim Cress, and Dr. Joe...
S4 E7 | You Are Worthy of Being Chosen With Jim Cress
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Doing the hard work of setting boundaries in your relationships will sometimes leave you discouraged, questioning if you're doing the right thing. Whi...
S4 E6 | How Grief Affects Relationships With Jim Cress
18 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What if instead of avoiding grief, you could see grief as your friend?In the sixth episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp," counselor ...
S4 E5 | Signs of Codependency With Jim Cress
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Codependency is one of those "buzzwords" that can often be weaponized or overused. What does it really mean, and how can we recognize it?In the fifth ...
S4 E4 | Why Revisiting the Past Can Help You With Jim Cress
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Walk through your past; don't wallow in it. Deal with your past; don't dwell on it.In the fourth episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Cam...
S4 E3 | How To Communicate Your Boundaries With Jim Cress
13 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
How can we best prepare ourselves for communicating boundaries so that we can honor ourselves and the other person?In the third episode of our miniser...
S4 E2 | What if Others Don't Respect My Boundaries? With Jim Cress
12 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Sometimes the hardest part of setting boundaries is communicating them. What do we do when someone disregards or disrespects our parameters?In the sec...
S4 E1 | "Here Is Your Permission To Set Boundaries" With Jim Cress
11 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is it even biblical for Christians to draw boundaries in their relationships?In the first episode of our miniseries titled "Boundaries Boot Camp," cou...
Season 4 Trailer
05 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest season of Therapy & Theology: "Boundaries Boot Camp" with Jim Cress!During this season, you will learn what boundaries are a...
"If God Knows What’s Going To Happen, Why Should I Pray?" With Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Joel Muddamalle
31 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode of Therapy & Theology was recorded to help you process questions like "Since God is sovereign and knows what’s going to happe...
What if I Can't Do This?
12 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode of Therapy & Theology was recorded for the day you hit a hard spot and find yourself wondering, Am I going to make it? What if ...
When a Good God Allows Pain and Suffering with Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Joel Muddamalle
05 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
This bonus episode of Therapy & Theology was recorded to help you process the question we often wrestle with as Christians: How can a good God all...
S3 E5 | What If I Don’t Feel Ready to Forgive?
13 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her Licensed Professional Counselor, ...
S3 E4 | Moving on When Your Marriage Doesn’t
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her Licensed Professional Counselor, ...
S3 E3 | What the Bible Says About a Marriage Falling Apart
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her Licensed Professional Counselor, ...
S3 E2 | Difficult vs. Destructive Relationships with Leslie Vernick
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart."In this special episode, Lysa talks with her friend Leslie V...
S3 E1 | Is This Relationship Toxic?
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart." Join Lysa TerKeurst; her Licensed Professional Counselor, ...
Season 3 Trailer
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to the newest series of Therapy & Theology: "When a Relationship Is Falling Apart."Some of the most joy-filled moments and memories overfl...
S2 E6 | What Makes a Woman Resilient
23 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About." Join Lysa TerKeu...
S2 E5 | Red Flags We Shouldn’t Ignore in Relationships
17 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About." Join Lysa TerKeu...
S2 E4 | Can We Talk About the Porn-demic?
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About." Parental warning...
S2 E3 | Commonly Debated and Misunderstood Bible Verses That Seem To Silence Women
03 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About." Join Lysa TerKeu...
S2 E2 | The Part Emotional Abuse Plays in Silencing Women
27 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About." Join Lysa TerKeu...
S2 E1 | Why No One Wins When a Woman Is Devalued
20 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About." Join Lysa TerKeu...
Season 2 Trailer
12 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to a new series of Therapy & Theology: "Let's Stop Avoiding This Conversation: 6 Topics Women Have Big Questions About."It’s a series yo...
S1 E12 | Mile Markers of Healing
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In the middle of painful circumstances you’re walking through, how do you know if you're moving toward healing?There is hope, friend.In this episode...
S1 E11 | Moving Through the Impact of Trauma
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you’ve experienced something heartbreaking or even devastating, it’s easy to question if you’re on your way to healing.Is it normal to feel...
S1 E10 | Dealing With Anxiety
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When hurtful circumstances happen, we wonder, “How will I ever get over this?” Lysa TerKeurst deeply understands that feeling. Since the release o...
S1 E9 | How To Have Healthy Conversations
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Our words frame our reality. The words we use are strong indicators of our personal emotional health, the health of our relationships, and whether or ...
S1 E8 | Good Boundaries Lead to Better Relationships
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We can love people … but we can’t change them. So what can we do? Draw necessary, healthy boundaries. It may feel overwhelming or even unloving at...
S1 E7 | Relational Realities With a Narcissist
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of Therapy & Theology, you’ll hear Lysa TerKeurst; her personal, licensed counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries Direc...
S1 E6 | Narcissism ... What It Is and What It Isn’t
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
“Narcissism.” It’s a word that gets thrown around a lot, but what does it really mean? And how does it affect your life? So … what do we do i...
S1 E5 | The Signs, Symptoms and Cures of Emotional Immaturity
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you want to become a doctor, you go to medical school. If you want to become a lawyer, you go to law school. But the truth is, no one sends us to s...
S1 E4 | What’s Really Motivating Your Love?
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When our earthly experiences with love have left us feeling unprotected, uncertain and ultimately unloved, it’s tempting not to want to risk trustin...
S1 E3 | Stop the Shame Scripts Holding You Back
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
All of us have facts that make up the stories of who we are. But we’re not just the sum total of these facts. There’s also the impact from these f...
S1 E2 | Good Guilt vs. Destructive Shame
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Chances are, we all have been plagued by one of the heaviest, silent battles one can fight: shame. The enemy wants us to believe this lie: We are isol...
S1 E1 | The Daily Cure for a Heavy Heart
29 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When we’ve been deeply hurt, whether by someone or by circumstances outside of our control, we often wonder if forgiveness is even possible. What if...
Season 1 Trailer
25 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever looked at a situation you’re facing in utter disbelief and thought, “How will I ever get over this?” Lysa TerKeurst understands. B...