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Ask Christian Counseling Associates
Dr. Rich Hoffman, Founder and Clinical Director of Christian Counseling Associates will offer weekly podcasts that will cover a wide range of Mental health topics from a biblical perspective.
Episodes
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 78: CAN THERAPY MAKE YOU WORSE? Iatrogenic Effects and the Risks of Bad Therapy
Can mental health treatment sometimes do more harm than good? Today, Tom Weil and Alex Hoffman join us to explore that question through Abigail Shrier’s book…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 77: Seeds of Freedom: From Relief to Development
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, Tom Weil and Alex Hoffman join us for an update on Seeds of Freedom, our agricultural and Christian…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 76: Trauma: What Actually Heals (and What Makes It Worse)
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we're joined by Brett Durbin, Executive Director of Advancement at Honey Lake Clinic and founder of the…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 75: Are We Overdiagnosing Mental Illness?
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we're joined by Andrea Hay, Clinical Supervisor, and Allen Joseph, Lead Counselor at Christian…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 74: Why Men Are Struggling Emotionally — And Rarely Talking About It
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we're joined by Ian Lee, intern counselor at CCA, for a conversation about a growing concern among…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 73: Can You Heal Without Forgiving?
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we’re joined by Jamie Caruso and Kiley Henehan, Clinical Supervisors at Christian Counseling…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 72: When Church Hurt Becomes a Mental Health Crisis
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we’re joined by Rev. Brian Smith, a Missouri Synod Pastor and CCA partner in York, PA, to discuss…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 71: The Mental Health Cost of Living Without Truth
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we explore “The Mental Health Cost of Living Without Truth.” As our culture encourages people to define…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 70: Why Success Still Leaves People Empty
Why do so many high-achieving people still feel empty? In this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, Pastor Chris Whitehead from Charter Oak Church…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 69: What Gives Life Meaning When Everything Falls Apart
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we’re joined by Paul Henderson, Pastor and Director of Men’s Ministries at Adams Rescue Mission. Paul…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 68: Why So Many People Feel Anxious, Even When Life Is Going Well
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we’re joined by Pastor Louis Harrell, Co-Pastor of Calvary Chapel of Westmoreland County, to ask why…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 67: Renewing the Mind with Dr. Karl Benzio: Faith, Psychiatry, and the Power of Decision-Making
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we’re joined by Dr. Karl Benzio, psychiatrist, author, and Founder of Honey Lake Clinic, a Christian…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 66: Serving the Silent Wounds: Dr. Tim Murphy on Military & First Responder Care
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a powerful and inspiring conversation with Dr. Tim Murphy, clinical psychologist, former…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 65: The Pilgrimage Journey: Walking the Road to Renewal with CCA
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a conversation with Terry DeHamer, Clinical Supervisor for CCA’s Ohio Regions, and Alex…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 64: Seeds of Freedom: Growing Hope in Liberia
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a discussion with Alex Hoffman, Vice President of the Foundation for Christian Counseling…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 63: When Darkness Strikes: Helping Children Grieve When Tragedy Hits
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for an insightful conversation with Christian author and expert on childhood grief, Jerry…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 62: Am I Living with a Narcissist? Signs You Can’t Ignore
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a conversation with Dr. Tom Weil, Clinical Director of CCA’s Western PA Division, as he…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 61: Confronting Child Abuse: Guidance for Protecting Children
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a compassionate discussion with Nicole Coleman-Hammett, Licensed Social Worker with CCA, as…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 60: Faith Over Fear: Overcoming Cancer with God by My Side
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a heartfelt conversation with Scott Aiken, Licensed Professional Counselor at CCA, as he…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 59: Psalms of Trust: Hearing the Voice of the Shepherd
In this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a meaningful conversation with Deborah Keefe, Licensed Social Worker at CCA, as we explore…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 58: How Do I Help My Troubled Teen? A Counselor’s Perspective
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we talk with Dr. Jim Matta of Geneva College and CCA counselor Mark Britton. Join us as we explore…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 57: Can a Chatbot Heal You? What Happens When We Trade Counselors for Code
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a conversation with special guest Tom Weil, Clinical Supervisor and Licensed Counselor at…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 56: Faith, Family, and Healing: Meeting Mental Health Needs Through the Church
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a conversation with CCA counselors Dawn Ritchie and Andrew Schnur as we explore how faith…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 55: Through a Parent’s Eyes: The ADHD Journey
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we sit down with special guest Gary Petrie as he shares his real-life journey of parenting three children…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 54: Faith, Recovery & Community: Meet CCA Counselors Andrew Schnur & David Whipple
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us for a conversation with CCA counselors Andrew Schnur and David Whipple as we explore the vital…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 53: Breaking Free: Overcoming Pornography Through Faith and Renewal
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we confront a hidden struggle affecting over half of practicing Christians—pornography. Many suffer in…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 52: Navigating ADHD: Personal Journeys Integrating Scientific and Spiritual Insights
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we sit down with special guest, CCA Counselor Judy McLaren, who brings a unique perspective as a counselor…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 51: Sexual Abuse, You Be the Judge: Reflecting on the Menendez Brothers Trial
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we meet with special guest, CCA Counselor Tyler Erickson, as we explore the deep and lasting impact of…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 50: Broken Faith: How Church Corruption Impacts Families
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we meet with special guest, Reverend Robert Zilhaver, Pastor of St. Marys Methodist Church and Consultant to…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 49: Pilgrims of El Camino de Santiago
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates we meet with special guest CCA counselor Kent Rogers as we discuss the pilgrimage of El Camino de Santiago…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 48: Remembering 9/11: Finding the strength to rebuild
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we meet with CCA Counselor, musician, and author Deborah Keefe as we reflect on the heroism of 9/11…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 47: Missing Child: A Story of Tragedy to Hope for a Mother Still Searching
In this Ask Christian Counseling Associates episode, we meet with Janice McKinney. In 1985, her 8-year-old daughter went missing after stepping off of her…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 46: Mental Health, Clergy and the Church
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we meet with Professor and Licensed Professional Counselor, Dr. Kristen Kansiewicz, to discuss the state of…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 45: Regaining Your Identity
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we meet with CCA Counselor and Professional Figure Skater, Mathew Essigmann, to discuss a personal journey of…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 44: Not Another Christian Parenting Podcast
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we meet with author and father of 4 children, Peter Daniel James, to discuss his most recent publication, Not…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 43: Biblical Healing from Trauma
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we meet with special guest Former Congressman and Clinical Psychologist, Dr. Tim Murphy, to discuss his most…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 42: The Foundation Mission in a Post Roe v. Wade World
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us with our panel guests, including Attorney Allan Parker, Author of Reversing Roe vs. Wade, as we…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 41: Real Counseling with Dr. Joe Maola
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join us with special guest Dr. Joe Maola as we explore the essence of what makes counseling effective, and…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 40: Tragedy, Grief, and Redemption: A Mother’s Story of Hope Arising out of Family Loss
In this Ask Christian Counseling Associates episode, we welcome Tammy Summers, the author of "Homecoming: A Story of Hope Out of Heartbreak," as our special…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 39: The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we focus on "The Mental Health Crisis on College Campuses.” Join us with special guest Lauren Watka…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 38: The CCA New Year’s Podcast 2024
Welcome to the CCA New Year’s Podcast for 2024, a special episode where we delve into faith, reflection, and insight. Joining us is Tom Weil, Clinical…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 37: Creativity and the Art of Noticing
On this episode of “Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join special guests Isabelle Toomey and Ben Saenz of CCA, as we explore the lost art of wonder and…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 36: Protectors of the Innocent: Preventing Sexual Abuse
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we delve into the epidemic of sexual abuse. Join us with special guest Pastor Jimmy Hinton as he shares…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 35: Unveiling Shadows: Navigating Post-Abortive Healing, Anxiety, and Embracing Hope
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we delve deep into the intricacies of navigating post-abortive trauma, managing anxiety, and embracing…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 34: Faith, Sobriety, and Human Flourishing
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, join Justin Kunkle, the Director of Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation at CCA, as he explores the profound…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 33: It’s the end of the world as we know it, do we feel fine?
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we explore the question, It’s the End of the World as we know it; do we feel fine? Join special guests…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 32: Nurturing Resilience: Unpacking Trauma, Abuse, and the Nature-Nurture Nexus
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we'll navigate through personal stories of triumph, the complexities of trauma and abuse, and the…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 31: Summertime Blues - Is There a Cure?
Who is Dr. Joe Maola, and why does he have the Summer Time Blues? Answer: Dr. Joe is a counselor at CCA who thought he could "chill" online but missed the…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 30: Christian Education is Back
Private Christian schools are in, in a big way. What is the difference between Christian and Public Schools? Why is Christian education important to consider…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 29: It’s All Gone to Pot!
Marijuana use is on the rise in our culture, most states are on the brink of legalization. What does this say about our society? What is a Christian mental…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 28: On Grief from the Viewpoint of a Young Adult
Losing a loved one is tragic and affects life in deep and permanent ways. How can we understand and make meaning of these experiences? I am your Host Dr. Rich…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 27: On Healthy Relationships
What does it mean to be in a healthy relationship? Why are healthy relationships in our lives so important? Today this idea is foreign to our culture and even…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 26: Life, Liberty, and Concepts of Truth
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we are podcasting from Caldwell, New Jersey, during our visit to the United Nations, with special…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 25: Live from the United Nations: International Perspectives on Mental Health and Christianity
We know what issues face us in America, but what about other places? Other Cultures? On this Ask Christian Counseling Associates episode, join us live from the…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 24: On Biblical Manhood
On this Ask Christian Counseling Associates episode, we invite Rev. Micah Ramsey, Pastor of Eastvale Reformed Presbyterian Church in Beaver Falls…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 23: Liberia Mission Rewind 2023
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we talk with David Collins, LPC, Clinical Supervisor at CCA. Fresh back from our annual onsite visit to…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 22: Why is Mental Health Such a Problem Right Now?
A recent Gallup Poll survey indicates that 23% of the U.S. population sought counseling in 2022. This is nearly double the amount of those seeking help from…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 21: Preventing Suicide: Tips from an Expert
Some believe that the most depressing day of the year happens in mid-January. This is when we are coming off the high of the Christmas celebrations, bills from…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 20: The Liberia Mission
In this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we meet with the Rev. Dr. Jerry Kulah from Liberia, West Africa. Liberia began as a county in the early…
Ask Christian Counseling AssociatesEpisode 19: Addictions in Your Local Community
Join Dr. Rich Hoffman on this episode of Ask Christian Counseling as we invite special Guest Corey Policastro to speak about how addictions evolve in our local…