Therapy + Theology with Carley Marcouillier

It’s almost Christmas! This week, we are wrapping up our Advent series and the 2023 season of the podcast by exploring the theme of Love founded in God’s goodness towards us. Through this episode, we will outline the season of reorientation through the final verses of Psalm 23:5-6 and rediscovery our belovedness, as children of God. By redefining good as God’s movement of love towards us, we will find that no matter what the past has held or what the future holds, we are safe and secure, with God’s goodness and mercy following us and going before us to prepare the way home.  Resources: Commentary on Psalm 23:5-6 FOLLOW T+T on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/therapyandtheologypodcast/FOLLOW CARLEY:Website: https://www.carleymarcouillier.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s episode continues the seasons of the soul series and explores the theme of joy amid what Psalm 23 depicts as disorientation. Joined by friend Dr. Lauren Gilbert, we discuss the complexity of holding space for divine joy in the reality of our soul’s darkest moments. Dr. Lauren shares from her research and her heart on the challenges that our faith faces in the reality of pain, loss, and longing. Looking at both psychology and theology, we discuss how disorientation is vital to our spiritual journey and that true joy, awareness of God’s grace, can be cultivated regardless of outcomes. Additionally, we engage in the practice of listening prayer to hold space for both grieve and grace to be acknowledged this holiday season. Follow Dr. Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drlaurengilbert/Resources Mentioned in This Episode:- Listening Prayer Guide: https://www.theignatianjourney.com/scripture-and-lectio-divinaFor Seasons of Disorientation:- Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth: by Bill Gaultiere and Kristi Gaultiere - https://amzn.to/3FSXBSW- To Be Told by Dan Allender: https://bit.ly/3HETpYf- It's Not Supposed to Be This Way: Finding Unexpected Strength When Disappointments Leave You Shattered by Lysa Terkeurst - https://amzn.to/3HD12P6Other Resources:- Psalm 23: https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/23.html- Walter Brueggemann: Praying the Psalms: https://amzn.to/3VC2PIp ASK CARLEY!Do you have a question or topic you want to be discussed on a future Q+A episode? Carley would love to hear from you! Record your message here, and Carley just might answer it on the next episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/therapyandtheology FOLLOW T+T on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/therapyandtheologypodcast/FOLLOW CARLEY:Website: https://www.carleymarcouillier.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

This is part two of our Advent series. Here’s part one: https://apple.co/3hahjQIWe’ve been looking for peace in all the wrong places. What if the true peace we desire is found in our position as a child of God?Today’s episode explores the second theme of Advent: Peace. Using Psalm 23 as our guide, we explore the first movement of the spiritual life, orientation. Although orientation seems hard to find in our world, the scriptures invite us into a position of orientation that is not dependent on location or situation. We will look at the origin of peace in the presence of God as our shepherd, and the promise that “He is ours” and “We are his.” We will look to the fulfillment of scripture that peace or wholeness is what Christ brings as the Good Shepherd, Jehovah Rohi. Finally, we will use these truths to practice grounding ourselves in peace, as we seek to orient ourselves to God’s closeness, compassion, voice, and leading. RESOURCES:Psalm 23: https://www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/23.htmlWalter Brueggemann: Praying the Psalms: https://amzn.to/3VC2PIpFOLLOW T+T on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/therapyandtheologypodcast/FOLLOW CARLEY:Website: https://www.carleymarcouillier.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s episode is the beginning of a journey through the season of Advent and an exploration of the work of Walter Brueggemann who connects the movements of the psalms to the rhymes of our spiritual lives in moving us into a deeper relationship with God. In this episode, we define the purpose of advent, as a season of waiting for the revealing of Christ, and the process of our soul’s seasons outlined in Psalm 23. the reality of spiritual seasons: orientation, disorientation, and reorientation will be explained and used as the framework for taking hold of the unshakeable hope of the promised Messiah, Christ, and the present reality of his personhood and presence in every season of our lives. Resources:J.I Packer - Knowing God: https://amzn.to/3VEG2LlWalter Brueggemann- Praying the Psalms: https://amzn.to/3VC2PIpFOLLOW T+T on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/therapyandtheologypodcast/FOLLOW CARLEY:Website: https://www.carleymarcouillier.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s episode is the conclusion of our Relational Roadblock series and a look at what it means to cultivate relational gratitude during the holiday season. Taken from a previously recorded episode, this Thanksgiving day discussion, helps us prepare our hearts and set our minds on what it means to do life together. Whether in our family of origin or chosen family, we are called to navigate this journey together. This episode will explore the common holiday roadblocks and look to scripture for relational practices so that our fellowship may flourish. Four practices for cultivating gratitude in our relationships : 1. Praying for one another 2. Honoring one another 3. Forgiveness one another 4. Encouraging one another Resources:Community Prayer: https://www.crosswalk.com/faith/prayer/3-prayers-for-relationships-to-strengthen-and-restore.htmlRelationships: A mess work making by Timothy Lane: https://www.amazon.com/Relationships-Making-Tim-S-Lane/dp/0977080765 Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s episode is a special crossover episode with fellow LifeAudio host Nicole Unice from How to Study the Bible. Together we explore the tough topic of forgiveness and the process of repair found in scripture. Through the framework of Colossians 3, Nicole and I take a bible study approach and share our personal experience with learning love well by leaning into the practice of “putting on” the fruit of the spirit so that we can learn to forgive. Additionally, this episode outlines biblical principles for relational living, and applicational takeaways for repairing relationships in healthy and healing ways.Listen to How to Study the Bible -Apple: https://apple.co/3Oe1gx7Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3hKeLbLLifeAudio: https://www.lifeaudio.com/how-to-study-the-bible/FOLLOW NICOLE FOR THE FREE COLOSSIANS READING PLAN!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nicoleunice/Facebook Community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/howtostudythebiblepod/Email Newsletter: https://nicoleunice.com/realtalk/FOLLOW T+T on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/therapyandtheologypodcast/FOLLOW CARLEY:Website: https://www.carleymarcouillier.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s episode discusses another aspect of relational difficulty: our communication, or lack thereof. In this episode, Carley unpacks:- Common reasons for communication breakdown- The 3 communication styles, while grounding our discussion in scriptural strategies for developing healthy communication. - Evidenced-based techniques for communication- A soul-level component to the foundation of our interpersonal interactions. SIGN UP FOR A FREE WORKSHOP WITH CARLEY:Want to learn more about Relationships? Get a copy of my Building Better Boundaries workbook and attend the live workshop on Nov. 13th at 7pm est. by registering here: https://bit.ly/3hmqGwiResources: Therapistaid.com - "Communication Styles" https://www.therapistaid.com/worksheets/boundaries-psychoeducation-printoutPipas, M. D., & Jaradat, M. (2010). Assertive communication skills. Annales Universitatis Apulensis: Series Oeconomica, 12(2), 649.Dasgupta, S. A., Suar, D., & Singh, S. (2012). Impact of managerial communication styles on employees’ attitudes and behaviors. Employee Relations, 35(2), 173-199.FOLLOW T+T on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/therapyandtheologypodcast/FOLLOW CARLEY:Website: https://www.carleymarcouillier.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s episode discusses the challenges that come in our relationships when we do not set healthy boundaries. We talk about:- The reasons why healthy relationships require healthy boundaries- Why honoring our limits can actually help us to love from a place of fullness. - We ask ourselves: "What keeps us from setting boundaries and honoring our limits?" - We will review several common answers to that question and ways to see boundaries in a positive and practical way. - Simple steps toward identifying and implementing personal boundaries. FREE WORKSHOP ON BUILDING BETTER BOUNDARIES!To receive a copy of my Building Better Boundaries and to attend the live workshop on Nov. 13th at 7 pm est. Please register here: https://view.flodesk.com/pages/635d86e998fa5fbdfe298212RESOURCES:Dr. Henry Cloud - Boundaries: https://amzn.to/2TrtDKjPete Scazzero - Emotionally Healthy Relationships: https://bit.ly/3zJ5nLFTherapistaid.com - What are Personal Boundaries?: https://bit.ly/3h5b9kjFOLLOW T+T on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/therapyandtheologypodcast/FOLLOW CARLEY:Website: https://www.carleymarcouillier.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s episode discusses the foundation of relationships by asking the question: Why are relationships vital to our emotional and spiritual health? We outline the power of attachment and the theological implications of being relational beings. Additionally, we name the reality of hurts and hardships within relational contexts and explore the characteristic of healing relationships founded in Scripture : unconditional love over conditions, Gracing over shaming, empowerment over control, intimacy over isolation from The Reciprocating Self. Resources Mentioned:The Reciprocating Self: Human Development in Theological Perspective by Jack O. Balswick, Pamela Ebstyne King, et al: https://amzn.to/3zjBsJS Theology, Psychology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling by Mark McMinn: https://amzn.to/3U0j2Ww Attachements: Why You Love, Feel, and ACT the Way You Do By Tim Clinton : https://amzn.to/3gLCojAFOLLOW T+T on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/therapyandtheologypodcast/FOLLOW CARLEY:Website: https://www.carleymarcouillier.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Today’s episode explores our different perspectives on sin and brokenness by asking the question: Are we sinners or are we sick? Carley discusses the polarizing differences between modern psychology and Christian theology and define attributional styles which impact our spiritual formation on sin. Additionally, we explore the powerful connection these aspects have from an integrative perspective and uncover the foundational truths of scripture that empower us to no longer live as sick or sinners. Practical application: We will walk through the practice of breath prayers and a spirit of confession.ASK CARLEY!Do you have a question or topic you want to be discussed on a future Q+A episode? Carley would love to hear from you! Record your message here, and Carley just might answer it on the next episode! https://www.speakpipe.com/therapyandtheologyRESOURCES MENTIONED:Beyond Identity by Dick Keyes: https://amzn.to/3sdctnn Theology, Psychology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling by Mark McMinn https://amzn.to/3Dbax5s The Ignatian Journey - Breath Prayer: https://bit.ly/3gnxyJ6Romans 5 (EVS) FOLLOW T+T on Instagram!https://www.instagram.com/therapyandtheologypodcast/FOLLOW CARLEY:Website: https://www.carleymarcouillier.com/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.