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Overcoming Discouragement: The Role of Scripture, Community & Endurance

Overcoming Discouragement: The Role of Scripture, Community & Endurance

Update: 2025-04-07
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In this episode, CCEF faculty discuss discouragement and its various dimensions. They emphasize the importance of language in articulating discouragement and how honest expression can lead to deeper conversations with God. The conversation also delves into scriptural insights that provide hope and encouragement, highlighting the role of endurance and prayer.

Mentioned in this episode: Looking for biblical counseling training? Check out Westminster Theological Seminary's Master of Arts in Counseling, offered in collaboration with CCEF faculty. You can learn more at wts.edu/mac.

Related resources:
- "Blessed are those who are weary of the struggle." (Matthew 5:3) | Journal article by Esther Liu
- When Life Feels Disconnected from Faith | Blog post by Lauren Whitman
- An Open Letter to a Discouraged Saint | Blog post by Mike Emlet

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Overcoming Discouragement: The Role of Scripture, Community & Endurance

Overcoming Discouragement: The Role of Scripture, Community & Endurance

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