The Messy Podcast

In this episode of *The Messy Podcast, *Scott Mehl interviews Tom Sigumura about the effects of faith deconstruction and how to help people struggling with belief.

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In this episode of The Messy Podcast, Scott Mehl interviews Heath Lambert about how the Gospel speaks to same-sex attraction.

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Resources:

The Secret Thoughts of an Unlikely Convert, Expanded Edition: An English Professor's Journey into Christian Faith by Rosaria Champagne Butterfield,

Trusting God by Jerry Bridges,

For counselors:

Transforming Homosexuality: What the Bible Says about Sexual Orientation and Change by Denny Burk and Heath Lambert,

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In this episode of The Messy Podcast, Scott Mehl interviews Paul Tautges about different complexities and contributors of anxiety.

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Resources:

Help! I Get Panic Attacks (Lifeline Mini-Books) by Lucy Ann Moll,

Worry: Pursuing a Better Path to Peace (Resources for Changing Lives) by David Powlison,

Overcoming Fear, Worry, and Anxiety: Becoming a Woman of Faith and Confidence by Elyse Fitzpatrick,

Help! I'm Anxious (Lifeline Mini-Books) by Philip De Courcy,

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In this episode of The Messy Podcast, Scott Mehl interviews Dave and Krista Dunham about counseling for those struggling with different eating disorders.

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Resources:

Table for Two: Biblical Counsel for Eating Disorders by David & Krista Dunham,

Love to Eat, Hate to Eat: Breaking the Bondage of Destructive Eating Habits by Elyse Fitzpatrick,

Idols of the Heart: Learning to Long for God Alone by Elyse Fitzpatrick,

Shame Interrupted: How God Lifts the Pain of Worthlessness and Rejection by Edward T. Welch, https://www.amazon.com/Shame-Interrupted-Lifts-Worthlessness-Rejection/dp/1935273981

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In this episode of The Messy Podcast, Scott Mehl interviews Jonathan Holmes about how to approach both good and bad conflict within marriage.

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Resources:

Counsel for Couples: A Biblical and Practical Guide for Marriage Counseling by Jonathan D. Holmes,

Resolving Chronic Conflicts in Marriage Counseling (conference audio) by Jonathan D. Holmes,

Marriage Conflict: Talking as Teammates (31-Day Devotionals for Life) by Steve Hoppe,

For counselors:

Gospel-Centered Marriage Counseling: An Equipping Guide for Pastors and Counselors by Robert W. Kellemen, Ph.D.,

Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love by Edward T. Welch,

10 Principles for Doing Effective Couples Therapy (Norton Series on Interpersonal Neurobiology) by Julie Schwartz Gottman and John M. Gottman,

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In this episode of *The Messy Podcast, *Scott Mehl interviews Elyse Fitzpatrick on the topic of doubt.

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Resources:

Doubt: Trusting God's Promises (31-Day Devotionals for Life) by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick,

Because He Loves Me: How Christ Transforms Our Daily Life by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick,

Found in Him: The Joy of the Incarnation and Our Union with Christ by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick,

Home: How Heaven and the New Earth Satisfy Our Deepest Longings by Elyse M. Fitzpatrick,

God in the Dark: The Assurance of Faith Beyond a Shadow of Doubt by Os Guinness,

Prayer in the Night: For Those Who Work or Watch or Weep by Tish Harrison Warren,

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In this episode of The Messy Podcast, Scott Mehl interviews Fawn Kemble on the blessings and struggles of being single.

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Resources:

7 Myths About Singleness by Sam Allberry,

Life of the Beloved: Spiritual Living in a Secular World by Henri J.M. Nouwen,

Beyond Awkward Side Hugs: Living as Christian Brothers and Sisters in a Sex-Crazed World by Bronwyn Lea,

Party of One: Truth, Longing, and the Subtle Art of Singleness by Joy Beth Smith,

The Awkward Spinster: Life as an accidentally single, Christian, geek girl (blog by Fawn Kemble),

For the Perpetually Single Christian (blog article) by Fawn Kemble,

Singleness and COVID-19 (Pastors’ Podcast with Fawn Kemble),

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In this episode of The Messy Podcast, Scott Mehl interviews Bobby Scott about racial prejudice.

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Resources:

Talking about Race: Gospel Hope for Hard Conversations by Isaac Adams,

Beyond Racial Division: A Unifying Alternative to Colorblindness and Antiracism by George A. Yancey,

Collaborative Conversations, Colorblindness, and Antiracism with George Yancey (podcast),

The Problem of Slavery in Christian America: An Ethical-Judicial History of American Slavery and Racism by Joel McDurmon,

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In this episode of The Messy Podcast, Scott Mehl interviews Mike Emlet on living with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder.

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Resources:

OCD: Freedom for the Obsessive-Compulsive (Resources for Changing Lives) by Michael R. Emlet,

CCEF resources on OCD

Scrupulosity: When Doubts Devour by Michael R. Emlet,

Can Christianity Cure Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder?: A Psychiatrist Explores the Role of Faith in Treatment by Ian Osborn,

OCD in Children and Adolescents: A Cognitive-Behavioral Treatment Manual by John S. March and Karen Mulle,

For counselors:

Biblical Counseling Coalition resources on OCD

Counseling the Hard Cases: True Stories Illustrating the Sufficiency of God's Resources in Scripture (“Brian” and Obsessive Compulsive Disorder by Steve Viars),

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In this episode of The Messy Podcast, Scott Mehl interviews Steve Viars on how to overcome bitterness.

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Resources:

Faith Ministries Counseling Resources

Overcoming Bitterness: Moving from Life's Greatest Hurts to a Life Filled with Joy by Stephen Viars,

Putting Your Past in Its Place: Moving Forward in Freedom and Forgiveness by Stephen Viars,

Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy: Discovering the Grace of Lament by Mark Vroegop,

Trusting God by Jerry Bridges,

You Can Trust God pamphlet by Jerry Bridges,

Instruments in the Redeemer’s Hands by Paul David Tripp,

God’s Healing for Life’s Losses: How to Find Hope When You’re Hurting by Robert Kellemen,

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