Therapy and Theology

Lysa TerKeurst created this podcast after going through a public divorce and a period of intense personal upheaval that pushed her into serious therapeutic work. She brings along two co-hosts who each offer a different lens: Jim Cress, a licensed professional counselor with decades of clinical experience, and Dr. Joel Muddamalle, the Director of Theological Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. The three of them sit at the intersection of faith and mental health, a space that can feel contentious but that they handle with genuine nuance. Each season tackles a specific theme. Past seasons have focused on divorce recovery, recognizing relationship red flags, managing anxiety, and building emotional wellness. Cress provides the clinical perspective, explaining attachment styles, trauma responses, and therapeutic frameworks. Muddamalle grounds the conversation in biblical scholarship without turning it into a sermon. TerKeurst brings her own lived experience and a willingness to be vulnerable about her mistakes and pain. The show is particularly useful for listeners from Christian backgrounds who have been told to just pray through their problems and need permission to also pursue professional help. Episodes run about 30 to 45 minutes with around 90 in the catalog. The production quality is polished, and transcripts are available for accessibility. It is one of the few podcasts that takes both therapy and theology seriously without letting one override the other.