God works by having us become conduits of comfort to other people, so that we can pass along the good news of the Gospel to those who desperately need to hear it.

– Christine Chappell

About the Episode As the podcast completes its transition from the Hope + Help Project to IBCD’s Hope + Help Podcast, this episode features a discussion between IBCD Director of Communications Ann Maree Goudzwaard and podcast founder Christine Chappell, exploring the various ways biblical counseling has personally impacted Christine’s life and ministry. She candidly shares her history with IBCD, having once been a counselee at its Escondido offices, and explains how adopting a biblical view of her struggles with depression helped her persevere through seasons of deep sorrow. Ann Maree and Christine also discuss what God-oriented goals look like when walking through counseling issues, and the dangers of adopting a “fix it” mentality when scrambling for answers to challenging problems. They also reflect on some of the redemptive benefits of Christine’s journey, sharing how the Lord redeemed her past experiences in


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