Ask the Counselor by CCEF

Ask the Counselor by CCEF is a place to bring the questions that weigh on your soul about life, relationships, and the struggles of the human heart. CCEF faculty respond with brief, thoughtful reflections shaped by Scripture and seasoned by years of pastoral care. Whether you’re navigating conflict in your marriage, parenting a struggling child, or searching for hope in the midst of loss, God offers his presence and comfort to you. Listen as we mine the treasures of Scripture for the troubles of life. CCEF (the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation) exists to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the church. To learn more about biblical counseling and to find more resources, visit ccef.org.

How do I help my friend who has stopped going to church because it causes her anxiety? 08/10/2026

How do I wisely parent a defiant child? 07/27/2026

How do I deal with the grief of losing my spouse and facing the future alone? 07/13/2026

How do I engage in relationships when I'm limited by chronic illness? 06/22/2026

How do I make decisions and move forward while experiencing obsessive doubt? 06/08/2026

A loved one consistently shames me. How do I deal with this? 05/25/2026

In the face of loss what does "grieving with hope" look like in the day-to-day? 05/11/2026

How do I trust the Lord when I have consistent PTSD-related nightmares? 04/27/2026

How do I deal with anxiety and depression related to aging? 04/13/2026

How do I stop dark intrusive thoughts that scare me? 03/30/2026

How can I help my teen struggling with a pornography addiction? 03/26/2026

My husband lied to me. How do I know if I can trust him again? 03/23/2026

How do I navigate unwanted singleness? 03/19/2026

What does the Bible say about how to respond to a nagging wife? 03/16/2026

How do I discern true repentance from fake repentance? 03/12/2026

How do I get over or deal with certain anxiety triggers? 03/09/2026

"He Came to Earth . . . He Came for Us" by Lauren Whitman 12/19/2025

"Desire for Approval" by Ed Welch 12/05/2025

"12 Ways to Encourage an Open and Vulnerable Culture in Your Church" by Ed Welch 11/21/2025

"When God's Promises Feel Untrue" by Esther Liu 11/07/2025

"Today: A Devotional for Depression" by Ed Welch 10/24/2025

"Love is Inconvenient" by Mike Emlet 10/10/2025

"Are You Getting in the Way of God's Work?" by Todd Stryd 09/19/2025

"A Personal Experience of Shame . . . & Hope" by Todd Stryd 09/05/2025

"To Those Living in Secret Sin" by Esther Liu 08/22/2025

"In Defense of Something Close to Venting" by Todd Stryd 08/08/2025

"A Liturgy for Rest" by Mike Emlet 07/25/2025

"Jonah's Psalm of Thanksgiving" by Ed Welch 07/11/2025

"Regrets in Parenting & Bothering Jesus" by Lauren Whitman 06/27/2025

"Why Do You Think You Can Do Better?" by Esther Liu 06/13/2025