Spiritual Counseling

Worship leader and recording artist Laura Story's life took an unexpected turn when her husband, Martin, was diagnosed with a brain tumor. Their lives would never be the same. Yes, with God all things are possible. But the devastating news was that no cure existed to restore Martin's short-term memory, eyesight, and other complications. The fairy-tale life Laura had dreamed of was no longer possible. And yet in struggling with God about how to live with broken dreams, Laura has found joy and a deeper intimacy with Jesus.

We lead our spiritual lives in relationship with others. A faithful community gives us opportunities for worship, sharing burdens, confessing faults, offering forgiveness, and celebrating life. Wherever he went, Henri Nouwen created such communities, and within them, he offered spiritual direction. Available as an audiobook for the first time ever, Spiritual Direction: Wisdom for the Long Walk of Faith is part of “The Nouwen Trilogy.” These convenient audio sessions let you adopt Nouwen as your personal spiritual director.

While many books have tried to integrate theology and psychology, this book takes another step and explores the importance of the spiritual disciplines in psychotherapy, helping counselors to integrate the biblical principles of forgiveness, redemption, restitution, prayer, and worship into their counseling techniques. Since its first publication in 1996, this book has quickly become a contemporary classic—a go-to handbook for integrating what we know is true from the disciplines of theology and psychology and how that impacts your daily walk with God.

Discover how to connect sound biblical doctrine to the practice of effective counseling. Theology professor and Competent to Counsel author Jay E. Adams firmly believes that the Bible itself provides all the principles needed for understanding and engaging in holistic counseling. In order to...

Are you ready to heal from past traumas, manage PTSD, and break free from negative thinking? Your Somatic Therapy Toolbox is a transformative guide designed to help adults of all ages harness the power of somatic therapy to promote emotional and physical healing. This book is for everyone, regardless of your past experiences or current struggles. This workbook is not just a theoretical guide. It combines mindfulness, body-based practices, and self-compassion to take you on a practical journey to reconnect with your body and mind. It offers tools that you can use in your daily life to ...

In this audiobook, Jon Mundy explores the tenets of mysticism and the teachings of A Course in Miracles, a book now regarded as a modern spiritual classic. Mysticism is the core of all true religions, and its teachings offer a way, or a path, to living in harmony with the Divine. The course offers deep insight into the workings of the mind. When studied together, they provide spiritual awakening, clarity, and understanding.

Addiction is a prevalent issue affecting millions of people worldwide, often causing profound emotional, psychological, and spiritual damage. In the Christian context, addiction is seen not only as a physical or psychological condition but also as a form of spiritual bondage that requires healing through the transformative power of God’s Word. This thesis explores the significant role of God’s Word in addiction counseling and equally investigates the ethical and spiritual differences between expository preaching, which involves the systematic, doctrinal exposition of Scripture to a ...

A classic in the field of Christian counseling, Competent to Counsel is one of the first works to fully articulate a vision of "nouthetic" counseling—a strictly biblical approach to behavioral counseling and therapy. Dr. Jay Adams defends the idea that the Bible itself, as God's Word, provides...

Read by the author. We often try to do a lot for God--without him. Relaxed is a call to let go of spiritual performance, reject our cultural tendency to live under pressure, and find freedom to walk with God and toward God, one gentle step at a time. Jesus was never in a hurry to be anywhere...

Increasing numbers of people involved in personal transformation are experiencing spiritual emergencies - crises when the process of growth and change becomes chaotic and overwhelming. Unfortunately, much of modern psychiatry has failed to distinguish these episodes from mental illness. As a result, transformational crises are often suppressed by routine psychiatric care, medication, and even institutionalization. When understood and treated in a supportive manner, spiritual emergencies can become gateways to higher levels of functioning and new ways of being.

We need companions on our spiritual journey. The modern world has taught us to value autonomy and individualism. Our churches often see spirituality as personal and private. But we cannot go long in our Christian pilgrimage before realizing that isolation leads to spiritual barrenness. We soon discover that our souls long for accompaniment, intimacy, and spiritual friendship. As a result, many Christians today are rediscovering the ancient practice of spiritual direction.

Not a day goes by without our being called upon to help one another - at home, at work, on the street, on the phone. We do what we can. Yet so many questions come up to complicate this natural response. In this practical helper's companion, the authors explore a path through these confusions and provide support and inspiration for us in our efforts as members of the helping professions, as volunteers, as community activists, or simply as friends and family trying to meet each other's needs.

“Less of all expectations is the certainty of unconditional peace.” ~ Dr. Jacent M M-Murray. No one and nothing outside you has the power to influence how you feel. Your feelings are projections from your conditioning. Although the egoistical mind will convince you otherwise, when you are in charge of your emotional blueprint, you decide how to feel. When you cement this in your psyche, emotional freedom is yours to enjoy. These quotations will help you realize or confirm your inbuilt personal powers. The counseling sessions and affirmations are designed to help you awaken your ...

Current scientific philosophy, guided by materialism, argues that religious experience is the product of nothing more than the wiring of the brain. In The Spiritual Brain, Mario Beauregard and Denyse O’Leary, a distinguished neuroscientist and an award-winning writer, argue that this isn’t...

In a world where deception and manipulation are rampant, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and powerless. The subtle yet devastating tactics of the greatest narcissist of all time, Satan, leave many feeling isolated and trapped in a web of confusion and fear. This pervasive influence affects relationships, communities, and even our own self-perception, sowing discord and chaos. Imagine living in a constant state of uncertainty, always second-guessing your thoughts and feelings because someone has manipulated your reality. This is the world of the narcissist, a world where you are the pawn in ...

Christian Relationship Counseling Bible Study Guides - TWO BOOK SET BOOK ONE: Divorce – Remarriage and the Innocent Spouse: Counseling for Betrayed Believers What does the Bible really say about divorce and remarriage? Are you unclear how the Bible's directives about divorce and remarriage apply to contemporary conflicts? You might be looking for solid biblical counsel for family, friends, or small group. Maybe even for yourself. With its high view of the authority of Scripture and God's mystical, one-flesh union called marriage, this in-depth study respectfully examines hot-button topics...

Reframe Your Thinking, Regain Your Life There is a transformation that happens only after someone has come face to face with long-time patterns and self-sabotaging behaviors and are handed a tool for healing themselves, and it's powerful. This work goes much deeper than the standard relationship advice and invites you to delve deep into your own relationships and way of thinking. If you are ready to truly do this deep work and challenge yourself to grow, join those who have gone before you on this journey to regain your life! Cut the Shit will help you… Identify behaviors and interactions...

What if the very faith meant to heal your soul sometimes feels like it clashes with the tools designed to heal your mind? Millions silently wrestle with anxiety, depression, or trauma while feeling torn between prayer and therapy, Bible and science, soul care and mental health. For too long, faith and psychology have been painted as adversaries. Believers were told to “just pray harder” while the mental health community often dismissed the role of spirituality. The result? Countless people remain caught in the middle—longing for wholeness but unsure where to turn. This groundbreaking ...

Transcending Powerlessness in an Explosive World. Army chaplain Michael D. Jaques tells the story of a young chaplain, confronted by feelings of powerlessness in a time of war and turmoil. As he struggles through episodes of defeat and domestic unrest, he must find a way to overcome the obstacles within his faith and, ultimately, his fear.
 A Chaplain's Battle is not a religious book, but rather a guide for all who feel lost, powerless, overwhelmed. This book is a primer on facing the challenges life throws in our paths with grace.
 When we embrace our own powerlessness, we can ...

Healing the Deepest Wounds is the go-to resource for those who accompany a woman or a man in the process of healing from the wounds of abortion. For those hoping to support someone who suffers from the wounds of abortion, this book offers practical insights for both emotional and spiritual healing. It is especially helpful for priests, pastors and counselors. “What impressed me most about Fr. Cameron’s work is his reminder to women and men involved in the abortion of their child that they are called to holiness. There is hope for them. This work is written with compassion and mercy, ...