This vs. That

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Self-Confidence vs. Confidence in Christ - Elyse Fitzpatrick Feb 14, 2024

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On this episode of This vs. That, we dive into a deep discussion with Elyse Fitzpatrick about the topic of Self-Confidence vs. Confidence in Christ.

Join us as we explore the subtle ways the gospel of self-confidence infiltrates our lives and how we can root our confidence in Christ. Elyse shares her personal journey and insights on understanding our strengths, the freedom found in failure, and the importance of continually turning to Jesus. Discover how confidence in Christ frees us from the pressure of perpetual success and allows us to walk faithfully in obedience.

Tune in for an insightful conversation that challenges our perspective on confidence and identity.

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At Anchored Hope, we're committed to excellence. We believe that compassionate, biblically grounded, clinically informed counseling shouldn't be hard to find. That's why we are also committed to affordability and accessibility. To do this as a non profit, however, requires us to lock arms with people who care about the mental, emotional, and spiritual crisis happening all around us. Whether it's $5 or $1,000, we need your help.

These proceeds go to men, women, and families, pastors, ministry leaders, and missionaries across the globe in need of counseling care today.

In order to join us, go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co/give⁠⁠⁠⁠and join the cause for accessible, affordable, and excellent counseling care today.

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This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and helping others gain a better understanding of his promises. We offer reputable, biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing difficult seasons. Our counselors are highly trained and bring a vast experience in addressing the various issues of life. To meet with a counselor, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and schedule an appointment today.

Wisdom vs. Knowledge - Mac Brunson Feb 07, 2024

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On this episode of This vs. That, we have a fascinating discussion with Dr. Mac Brunson about the topic of wisdom versus knowledge. Dr. Brunson shares his personal journey and experiences in ministry, highlighting the importance of understanding the distinction between wisdom and knowledge. Throughout the conversation, we explore the definitions of wisdom and knowledge, and how they intersect in our lives. Dr. Brunson emphasizes the significance of grounding our wisdom in the Word of God and seeking guidance from fellow believers. We also discuss the dangers of pursuing knowledge without godly wisdom and the dangers of seeking wisdom apart from knowledge. Join us as we gain valuable insights from Dr. Brunson's wisdom-filled perspective on navigating life's challenges and making godly decisions.

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Resources Mentioned:

God is For You: Learning to Trust God's Wisdom Through Life's Crises

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These proceeds go to men, women, and families, pastors, ministry leaders, and missionaries across the globe in need of counseling care today.

In order to join us, go to ⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co/give⁠⁠⁠and join the cause for accessible, affordable, and excellent counseling care today.

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This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and helping others gain a better understanding of his promises. We offer reputable, biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing difficult seasons. Our counselors are highly trained and bring a vast experience in addressing the various issues of life. To meet with a counselor, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and schedule an appointment today.

Cultural Engagement vs. Avoiding Culture - Albert Mohler Dec 06, 2023

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On this episode of This vs. That, we engage in a thought-provoking conversation with Dr. Albert Mohler, president of the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary.

Join us as discuss the topic of cultural engagement versus avoiding culture, exploring how Christians can maintain their integrity while actively engaging with the world around them.

Dr. Mohler shares his insights on the value of respectful conversations, even with those who hold different beliefs, and how these interactions can invite others to consider the goodness and beauty of truth. Discover the importance of proximity, the impact of the digital revolution, and practical ways to navigate cultural engagement in our daily lives.

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These proceeds go to men, women, and families, pastors, ministry leaders, and missionaries across the globe in need of counseling care today.

In order to join us, go to ⁠⁠anchoredhope.co/give⁠⁠ and join the cause for accessible, affordable, and excellent counseling care today.

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This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and helping others gain a better understanding of his promises. We offer reputable, biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing difficult seasons. Our counselors are highly trained and bring a vast experience in addressing the various issues of life. To meet with a counselor, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and schedule an appointment today.

Panic vs. Fear - Paul Tautges Nov 29, 2023

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On this episode of This vs. That, we’ll be talking with Paul Tautges. Join us as we dive into a meaningful conversation on panic versus fear. Paul's personal experiences and insights shed light on the importance of addressing these emotions and finding God's peace in the midst of them. We explore the physical and emotional aspects of panic and anxiety, and discuss the distinction between healthy and harmful fear. Tune in to gain a deeper understanding of these topics and discover practical ways to navigate through them with faith and trust in the Lord.

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This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and helping others gain a better understanding of his promises. We offer reputable, biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing difficult seasons. Our counselors are highly trained and bring a vast experience in addressing the various issues of life. To meet with a counselor, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and schedule an appointment today.

Harshness vs. Abuse - Darby Strickland Nov 22, 2023

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On this episode of This vs. That, we sit down with Darby Strickland, a counselor who works with the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation (CCEF).

We explore the important topic of harshness versus abuse in relationships. Together, we discuss the dynamics of abusive relationships and the challenges in recognizing and addressing abuse. Join us as we explore the crucial issue of understanding and supporting victims of abuse.

Resources from Darby Strickland:

What is Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims

Something Scary Happened: Comfort for Children in Hard Times

Domestic Abuse: Help for the Sufferer

Domestic Abuse: Recognize, Respond, Rescue

Trauma: Caring for Survivors

When Children Experience Trauma: What to Do When Something Scary Happens

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This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and helping others gain a better understanding of his promises. We offer reputable, biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing difficult seasons. Our counselors are highly trained and bring a vast experience in addressing the various issues of life. To meet with a counselor, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and schedule an appointment today.

Self-Kingdom vs. God's Kingdom - Jamie Ivey Nov 15, 2023

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On this episode of This vs. That, we have Jamie Ivey as our special guest. Jamie is the creator and host of the popular podcast The Happy Hour with Jamie Ivey, where we gather all kinds of people to talk about life and Jesus. Jamie is not only an accomplished podcaster but also an author of several books and a worship pastor's wife.

In our conversation, we dive deep into the topic of self kingdom versus God's kingdom. We explore the struggles of wanting to be known and building our own self identity, and the tension between seeking personal glory and giving glory to God. Jamie shares her insights on how she navigates success, the importance of community, and the need to steward our gifts and platforms for the glory of God.

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These proceeds go to men, women, and families, pastors, ministry leaders, and missionaries across the globe in need of counseling care today.

In order to join us, go to ⁠anchoredhope.co/give⁠ and join the cause for accessible, affordable, and excellent counseling care today.

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This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and helping others gain a better understanding of his promises. We offer reputable, biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing difficult seasons. Our counselors are highly trained and bring a vast experience in addressing the various issues of life. To meet with a counselor, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and schedule an appointment today.

Readers vs. Non-Readers – Walter Shaw Nov 08, 2023

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On this episode of This vs. That, we are joined by Walter Shaw, a prolific reader and book reviewer who runs the WTS Reads account on Instagram.

In our conversation with Walter, we explore the topic of readers versus non-readers and delve into the value of reading good books in our hyper-stimulated, fast-paced online culture. We discuss how reading shapes our minds and hearts, its role in our growth as Christians, and how to incorporate more reading into our lives.

Walter shares the story of how WTS Reads got started and offers practical advice for those who may not naturally enjoy reading.

We also touch on the impact of digital technology on our attention spans and ways to cultivate a habit of reading in a world filled with distractions.

Join us as we explore the transformative power of reading and its potential to shape us into the image of Christ.

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These proceeds go to men, women, and families, pastors, ministry leaders, and missionaries across the globe in need of counseling care today.

In order to join us, go to anchoredhope.co/give and join the cause for accessible, affordable, and excellent counseling care today.

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This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and helping others gain a better understanding of his promises. We offer reputable, biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing difficult seasons. Our counselors are highly trained and bring a vast experience in addressing the various issues of life. To meet with a counselor, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and schedule an appointment today.

PTSD vs. Just Stress - Curtis Solomon Nov 01, 2023

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On this episode of This vs. That, we are joined by Dr. Curtis Solomon, the executive director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition and author of I Have PTSD: Reorienting After Trauma. We delve into a thought-provoking discussion about Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) versus everyday stress. We explore the importance of understanding these concepts, especially in today's fast-paced and information-heavy world. Dr. Curtis shares his personal experiences and insights on PTSD, the reasons behind his passion for this topic, and the inspiration behind his book. We also discuss the significant differences between PTSD and general stress, the importance of recognizing and addressing all forms of suffering, and the potential for growth and sanctification after trauma. Join us for this insightful and hopeful conversation on understanding and dealing with trauma and stress.

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At Anchored Hope, we're committed to excellence. We believe that compassionate, biblically grounded, clinically informed counseling shouldn't be hard to find. That's why we are also committed to affordability and accessibility. To do this as a nonprofit, however, requires us to lock arms with people who care about the mental, emotional, and spiritual crisis happening all around us.

While our funds go to people in need of counseling and to support the growing ministry of Ancored Hope, we have two specific financial needs. One is to serve ministry leaders in a foreign country that are caring and doing outreach to trafficked victims. The other need is a request to help and financing counseling for military families across the nation.

If you would like more information about these two opportunities to give, send us an email at: ⁠office@biblicalcounseling.online⁠

This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and helping others gain a better understanding of his promises. We offer reputable, biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing difficult seasons. Our counselors are highly trained and bring a vast experience in addressing the various issues of life. To meet with a counselor, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and schedule an appointment today.

Sadness vs. Depression - Christine Chappell Oct 25, 2023

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On this episode of This vs. That, we are joined by our friend Christine Chappell. We have a heartfelt conversation with Christine about the important topic of sadness versus depression. Together, we explore how to discern the difference between ordinary experiences of sadness and the overwhelming darkness of depression.

Christine shares her personal journey of being treated for bipolar disorder, depression, panic attacks, and suicidal ideations, and how these experiences have fueled her ministry work to provide help and hope to others.

We discuss the significance of understanding the distinction between sadness and depression and the importance of meeting individuals where they are in their struggles. Throughout the conversation, we emphasize the need for genuine empathy, patience, and a willingness to enter into the pain of others.

Christine's upcoming book, Midnight Mercies, offers a powerful resource for those struggling with depression. Join us as we shed light on this challenging topic and bring hope to the midst of overwhelming darkness.

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At Anchored Hope, we're committed to excellence. We believe that compassionate, biblically grounded, clinically informed counseling shouldn't be hard to find. That's why we are also committed to affordability and accessibility. To do this as a nonprofit, however, requires us to lock arms with people who care about the mental, emotional, and spiritual crisis happening all around us.

While our funds go to people in need of counseling and to support the growing ministry of Anchored Hope, we have two specific financial needs. One is to serve ministry leaders in a foreign country that are caring and doing outreach to trafficked victims. The other need is a request to help and financing counseling for military families across the nation.

If you would like more information about these two opportunities to give, send us an email at: ⁠⁠office@biblicalcounseling.online⁠⁠

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This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and helping others gain a better understanding of his promises. We offer reputable, biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing difficult seasons. Our counselors are highly trained and bring a vast experience in addressing the various issues of life. To meet with a counselor, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and schedule an appointment today.

Pastor as Friend vs. Pastor as Authority - Ryan Ross Oct 18, 2023

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On this episode of This vs. That, we dive into a fascinating conversation with Ryan Ross, the pastor at City Church in Melissa, Texas. In this episode, we explore the dynamic between a pastor as a friend versus a pastor as an authority. Ryan shares his insights and experiences in navigating these roles within his congregation. We discuss the importance of friendship in the church, the challenges of balancing authority and friendship, and the significance of maintaining healthy cross-gendered friendships within the body of Christ. Join us as we explore the complexities and joys of pastoral relationships.

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At Anchored Hope, we're committed to excellence. We believe that compassionate, biblically grounded, clinically informed counseling shouldn't be hard to find. That's why we are also committed to affordability and accessibility. To do this as a nonprofit, however, requires us to lock arms with people who care about the mental, emotional, and spiritual crisis happening all around us.

If you would like more information about these two opportunities to give, send us an email at: ⁠office@biblicalcounseling.online⁠

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This vs. That is a podcast of Anchored Hope. Anchored Hope provides practical help to those hurting by anchoring their hope in Jesus and helping others gain a better understanding of his promises. We offer reputable, biblical counsel to those suffering or experiencing difficult seasons. Our counselors are highly trained and bring a vast experience in addressing the various issues of life. To meet with a counselor, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠anchoredhope.co⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and schedule an appointment today.

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