What's Really Happening with... The Perfect Christian
The Christian Therapist Podcast
In this episode, Lindsey Castleman and Aron Strong kick off a new series asking "What's Really Happenning with..." They start off the series with helping therapists understand what's really happening with "The Perfect Christian." They explore the internal conflicts that can come with trying to live up to an idealized version of faith and unpack what’s actually happening beneath the surface, and how God's grace meets us in the places perfection never can.
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Understanding Addiction and the Brain Part 2
The Christian Therapist Podcast
In this episode, Lindsey Castleman and Aron Strong continue their conversation with Mike Vaughn about what’s really happening in the brain when someone struggles with addiction. Together, we explore how the brain’s reward system reinforces addictive patterns, while also considering the emotional and spiritual dimensions. Mike offers an integrated, faith-informed perspective that brings both clarity and hope, highlighting how real change is possible through understanding, support, and the brain’s capacity to heal. To learn more about Lindsey and Aron, please visit...
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Understanding Addiction and the Brain Part 1
The Christian Therapist Podcast
In this episode, Lindsey Castleman and Aron Strong talk with Mike Vaughn about what's really happening in the brain when someone struggles with addiction. Together, we explore how the brain's reward system reinforces addictive patterns, while also considering the emotional and spiritual dimensions. Mike offers an integrated, faith-informed perspective that brings both clarity and hope, highlighting how real change is possible through understanding, support, and the brain's capacity to heal. To learn more about Lindsey and Aron, please visit inRelationship.us
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When Your Spouse is Mean to Your Kid(s) Part 2
The Christian Therapist Podcast
Lindsey and Aron continue their conversation answering a question about how to engage a spouse who is mean to your child or children. Listen in to hear part two of this conversation on how they encourage this parent to engage their spouse around this issue. To learn more about Lindsey and Aron, please visit inRelationship.us
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When Your Spouse is Mean to Your Kid(s) Part 1
The Christian Therapist Podcast
Lindsey and Aron answer a question about how to engage a spouse who is mean to your child or children. Listen in to hear how they encourage this parent to engage their spouse around this issue. To learn more about Lindsey and Aron, please visit inRelationship.us
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How Leaders Fall
The Christian Therapist Podcast
Both Aron and Lindsey have worked in churches, partnered with churches and also counseled many people in the church. Working with leaders, we start to see a pattern that happens in secret, in the quiet, in isolation of leaders that ultimately leads to a place of pain for all around them, including themselves. Join Lindsey and Aron as they break down what happens to leaders and how to stop the pattern. To learn more about Lindsey and Aron, visit inRelationship.us
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Understanding the Theology of Legalism Vs Transformation Part 2
The Christian Therapist Podcast
Join in as Lindsey and Aron discuss what transformation looks like in the life of a believer. Also why we long for it in our relationships. Enjoy the second part of the conversation. inRelationship.us
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Understanding the Theology of Legalism Vs Transformation Part 1
The Christian Therapist Podcast
In this episode, Lindsey and Aron slow down what legalism is, as well as how it can show up in the counseling room. Listen in to part 1 of this conversation. www.inRelationship.us
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Understanding the Theology of Suffering Part 2
The Christian Therapist Podcast
As therapists, we often get questions like, "Why did ______ have to happen? What did I do to make it happen? Why did God allow this to happen to me?" Suffering is the one thing we all do not want to experience, yet it is the one thing we are all guaranteed to experience. Knowing this, it is important to know why and also how we are to engage in suffering. Join Aron Strong and Lindsey Castleman, both LMFTs and co-founders of inRelationship, as they discuss the theology of suffering. Our conversation kept going, so we broke it up in to part one and part two. We pray...
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Understanding the Theology of Suffering Part 1
The Christian Therapist Podcast
As therapists, we often get questions like, "Why did ______ have to happen? What did I do to make it happen? Why did God allow this to happen to me?" Suffering is the one thing we all do not want to experience, yet it is the one thing we are all guaranteed to experience. Knowing this, it is important to know why and also how we are to engage in suffering. Join Aron Strong and Lindsey Castleman, both LMFTs and co-founders of inRelationship, as they discuss the theology of suffering. Our conversation kept going, so we broke it up in to part one and part two. We pray...
info_outlineLet’s just be honest. Every child can be challenging at some point. Mariam, Aron and Lindsey can all raise a hand to testify that we have each been through trying stages as a parent!
When parenting gets challenging, a natural inclination would be to isolate, however it is not what is needed. Reaching out to others who have been where you are is crucial! This is why we sent out a request to Dr. Joshua Straub, so we could pick his brain and find out what strategies he uses to help overwhelmed parents.
Grab your notebook (or just open your notes section in your phone) and jot down those helpful tips that can help any parent! Enjoy!