Let's Talk About It Resources
Mental Health
Articles:
- Biblical Reasons Not to Worry: https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/biblical-reasons-not-to-worry/
- Enduring in the Midst of Depression: https://www.ccef.org/enduring-in-the-midst-of-depression/
- What Are You Thinking: https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/what-are-you-thinking/
- Worry: A Plan to Stop Worry and to Trust: https://biblicalcounselingcenter.org/worry-plan-stop-worry-trust/
- Walking Our Children through Depression: https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/walking-our-children-through-depression
- Ten Quick Tips to Help Your Anxious Child: https://christiancounseling.com/blog/ten-quick-tips-to-help-your-anxious-child/
- How to Talk to Your Depressed Child: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/talk-depressed-child/
- How to Walk with Teens Who Struggle with Depression and Anxiety: https://erlc.com/resource-library/articles/how-to-walk-with-teens-who-struggle-with-depression-and-anxiety/
- Mental Health and the Church: https://rpmministries.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/Mental-Illness-and-the-Church-2015-Kellemen.pdf
Books:
- Depression: Looking Up from the Stubborn Darkness: https://www.ccef.org/book/depression-looking-stubborn-darkness/
- Running Scared: Fear, Worry, and the God of Rest: https://www.ccef.org/book/running-scared-fear-worry-and-god-rest/
- A Small Book for the Anxious Heart: https://www.ccef.org/book/a-small-book-for-the-anxious-heart/
- Track: A Teen’s Guide to Anxiety: https://www.wtsbooks.com/collections/counseling-books-for-kids/products/track-anxiety-a-students-guide-to-anxiety-track-9781527104501?variant=31575489052734
- Teen Stress: https://www.wtsbooks.com/collections/counseling-books-for-kids/products/pressure-points-a-guide-to-navigating-student-stress-9781948130349?variant=11511439556655
- A Still and Quiet Mind: https://www.wtsbooks.com/collections/counseling/products/a-still-and-quiet-mind-twelve-strategies-for-changing-unwanted-thoughts-9781629959214?variant=41956079435976
- Anger Devotional: https://www.wtsbooks.com/collections/counseling/products/anger-calming-your-heart-9781629954769?variant=11345034051631
- Anxiety and Panic Attacks: https://www.wtsbooks.com/collections/counseling/products/anxiety-and-panic-attacks-trusting-god-when-youre-afraid-fbc-minibook?variant=31649598996542
Video:
- Biblical Comfort for Fear and Worry: https://vimeo.com/203852955
- Is Depression Purely Biological: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a0TXdkuyI-U
- Grief and Loss: https://mcleanbible.org/tysons/counseling-conversations/#grief-and-loss
- Stress: https://mcleanbible.org/tysons/counseling-conversations/#stress
- When to See a Counselor: https://mcleanbible.org/tysons/counseling-conversations/#counselor
- Suicide: https://mcleanbible.org/tysons/counseling-conversations/#suicide
Audio:
- Understanding Fear: https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-169-understanding-fear/
- Teenagers and Depression: https://www.ccef.org/podcast/teenagers-and-depression/
- Considering Loneliness: https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/considering-loneliness/
General Websites:
- BiblicalCounseling.com
- CCEF.org
- BiblicalCounselingCenter.org
Sexual Attraction
Books:
- Homosexuality—Speaking the Truth in Love: https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/homosexuality-rclp-9780875526836?variant=9747484901423
- What Does the Bible Really Teach about Homosexuality: https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/bible-really-teach-homosexuality-kevin-deyoung-9781433549373?variant=9781739061295
- Your Child Says “I’m Gay”: https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/your-child-says-im-gay-harvest-usa-minibook-1?variant=31655538229310
- Is God Anti-Gay: https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/is-god-anti-gay-and-other-questions-about-jesus-the-bible-and-same-sex-sexuality-9781784988296?variant=42619710669000
- Your Gay Child Says, “I Do”: https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/your-gay-child-says-i-nicholas-black-9781936768950?variant=9751346610223
Articles:
- What’s Wrong with Reparative Therapy: https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/articles/whats-wrong-with-reparative-therapy/
- Can a Christian Struggle with Homosexuality: https://biblicalcounselingcenter.org/can-a-christian-struggle-with-homosexuality/
- Jesus and Homosexuality: https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/jesus-and-homosexuality/
- God, Creation, and Homosexual Desire: https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/god-creation-and-homosexual-desire/
- How to Respond If Your Child Comes Out: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/respond-child-comes-out/
- Talking with Our Children about Homosexuality: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/talking-children-homosexuality/
- How to Evangelize Friends Identifying LGBTQ: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/evangelize-friends-identifying-lgbtq/
Audio:
- Coming Out of Homosexuality, Part 1: https://ibcd.org/coming-out-of-homosexuality-part-1/
- Coming Out of Homosexuality, Part 2: https://ibcd.org/coming-out-of-homosexuality-part-2/
- Truths Same-Sex Attracted Christians Need to Hear: https://ibcd.org/truths-same-sex-attracted-christians-need-to-hear/
- Can Homosexuals Every Change: https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-018-can-homosexuals-ever-change/
Video:
- Jesus Never Mentioned Homosexuality: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/video/jesus-never-mentioned-homosexuality/
- How Can Homosexuality Be Wrong If It Doesn’t Harm Anyone: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/video/how-can-homosexuality-be-wrong-if-it-doesnt-harm-anyone/
- How Do I Show Compassion for Homosexuals Without Condoning Their Sin: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S1B3EnrDG5g
Transgender
Books:
- Transgender--https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/transgender-vaughan-roberts-9781784981952?variant=9750384017455
- God and the Transgender Debate--https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/god-and-the-transgender-debate-what-does-the-bible-actually-say-about-gender-identity-9781784986940?variant=41540599611592
- Irreversible Damage--https://www.amazon.com/Irreversible-Damage/dp/180075034X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1682522989&sr=8-1
- Love Thy Body--https://www.amazon.com/Love-Thy-Body-Answering-Questions/dp/0801075726/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=1682523015&sr=8-4
- When Harry Became Sally--https://www.christianbook.com/harry-became-sally-responding-transgender-moment/ryan-anderson/9781594039614/pd/141598?utm_source=google&kw=21904556532&mt=&dv=c&event=PPCSRC&p=1186432&gclid=CjwKCAjwl6OiBhA2EiwAuUwWZUdAEX-n2lv3uHq2nBZJ_XrtZ_VYcnxr3XnV6L8xZnH8nlDYIVxUJRoCNmIQAvD_BwE
- Gender Ideology--https://www.amazon.com/Gender-Ideology-What-Christians-Need/dp/1527104818/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3AR1UZI8A03EU&keywords=gender+ideology+what+do+christians+need+to+know&qid=1682523079&sprefix=gender+i%2Caps%2C92&sr=8-1
- Male and Female, He Created Them--https://www.amazon.com/Male-Female-Created-Them-Sexuality/dp/1527109747/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=male+and+female+he+created+them+denny+burk&qid=1682523104&sprefix=male+and+fe%2Caps%2C98&sr=8-1
- (FOR CHILDREN) God Made Boys and Girls--https://www.wtsbooks.com/collections/counseling-books-for-kids/products/god-made-boys-and-girls-helping-children-understand-the-gift-of-gender-9781645070313?variant=12425433382959
Articles:
- 7 Troubling Questions about Transgender Theories--https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/7-questions-transgender-theories/
- Responding to the Transgender Revolution--https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/responding-to-the-transgender-revolution/
- Transgender Articles at The Gospel Coalition--https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/?s=transgender
- The Church and Her Transgender Neighbors--https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/the-church-and-her-transgender-neighbors/
- Training Our Kids in a Culture That Affirms Transgenderism--https://www.crossway.org/articles/training-our-kids-in-a-culture-that-affirms-transgenderism/
- 4 Ways Christians Can Navigate Cultural Confusion around Gender in the Coming Decade--https://www.crossway.org/articles/4-ways-christians-can-navigate-cultural-confusion-around-gender-in-the-coming-decade/
Podcasts:
- Gender Identity--https://www.ccef.org/podcast/gender-identity/
- Rooted Ministry Podcast for Parents--https://rootedministry.com/podcasts/sane-parenting-in-insane-times-preparing-christian-children-for-transgender-issues/
- Crossway Podcast with Denny Burk: https://www.crossway.org/articles/podcast-thinking-biblically-about-transgenderism-denny-burk/
- Family Life Podcast Series (Andrew Walker from ERLC in 2018): https://www.familylife.com/podcast/series/god-and-the-transgender-debate/
Videos:
- Can Someone Be Transgender and Christian--https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O7l3Y50bwEg
- Counsel for Those Considering Transgenderism--https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-mVX7lF1yKg
- What Gives Us the Right to Label Transgender Impulses as Wrong--https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4Qx4MiQyB8
- He Created Them--He Created Them Series: https://hecreatedthem.org/videos
- What Does Christianity Offer a Transgender Person: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iNnTnh4tD8I
Pornography
Books:
- Finally Free by Heath Lambert
- The Death of Porn by Ray Ortlund
- The Porn Problem by Vaughan Roberts
- Struggle Against Porn by Benjamin Vrbicek
Articles:
- Resource Page from Desiring God: https://www.desiringgod.org/topics/sexual-purity#
- https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/pornography-and-resisting-the-power-of-temptation
- Resource Page from The Gospel Coalition: https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/topics/pornography/
- https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/help-struggling-porn/
Podcasts/Videos:
- Covenant Eyes Podcast: https://podcast.covenanteyes.com/?_ga=2.20379832.103483522.1683061922-1660345084.1683061922
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Series from Heath Lambert and Zondervan
- Protecting Your Home: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UDftevOpdyc
- Why Can’t I Stop Looking? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LefYfBq98cA
- How can pastors and churches help? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S82LwmFTIGA
- I’m struggling and I need help: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D083A0Laa-4
Websites:
Covenant Eyes Website: https://www.covenanteyes.com
Abortion
Books:
- Precious Unborn Human Persons-- https://www.amazon.com/Precious-Unborn-Human-Persons-Gregory/dp/0967358485/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=precious+unborn+human+persons&qid=1684774533&sprefix=precious+Unb%2Caps%2C139&sr=8-1
- Healing after Abortion-- https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/healing-after-abortion-david-powlison-9781934885512?variant=9751285399599
- Abortion-- https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/abortion-r-c-sproul-9781567692099?variant=9793531576367
- The Case for Life-- https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/the-case-for-life-scott-klusendorf-9781433503207?variant=9747705430063
- Fearfully and Wonderfully Made-- https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/fearfully-and-wonderfully-made-megan-best-9781921896613?variant=9997408108591
- Prolife Answers to Prochoice Arguments-- https://www.amazon.com/Pro-Life-Answers-Pro-Choice-Arguments-Expanded/dp/1576737519/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2OU8TIDZ5XWCE&keywords=prolife+answers+to+prochoice+arguments+by+randy+alcorn&qid=1684774740&sprefix=prolife+a%2Caps%2C121&sr=8-1
Articles:
- “Debunking 8 Abortion Myths”-- https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/8-abortion-myths/
- “Why Christians Oppose Abortion”-- https://ftc.co/resource-library/blog-entries/why-christians-oppose-abortion/
Podcasts:
- “Forgiveness after an Abortion”-- https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-032-forgiveness-after-an-abortion-feat-julie-ganschow/
- Helping Women Considering an Abortion-- https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-012-helping-women-considering-an-abortion-feat-camille-cates/
- Hope after an Abortion-- https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-013-hope-after-an-abortion-feat-sandy-lindon/
Videos:
- What Is the Healing Process after an Abortion-- https://www.ccef.org/video/what-process-healing-after-abortion/
Anger
Books:
- Good and Angry--https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/good-angry-david-powlison-9781942572978
- Reactivity--https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/reactivity-how-the-gospel-transforms-our-actions-and-reactions-9781433582660?variant=42329397166280
- A Small Book about a Big Problem--https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/small-book-about-big-problem-edward-welch-9781945270131?variant=9841432395823
- The Heart of Anger--https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/the-heart-of-anger-how-the-bible-transforms-anger-in-our-understanding-and-experience-9781433568480?variant=37906315477192
- Anger: Calming Your Heart--https://www.wtsbooks.com/products/anger-calming-your-heart-9781629954769?variant=11345034051631
Articles:
- 6 Things to Know about Anger--https://www.ccef.org/anger/
- Be Angry and Do Not Sin--https://www.ccef.org/be-angry-and-do-not-sin/
- Help! I Keep Losing My Temper--https://www.ccef.org/help-i-keep-losing-my-temper/
- Parenting Angry Teens--https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/conference-messages/parenting-angry-teens/
Videos:
- Practical Steps in Moments of Anger--https://www.ccef.org/video/practical-steps-moments-anger/
- How Can I Handle Disagreements with My Spouse in a Healthy Way--https://www.ccef.org/video/how-can-i-handle-disagreements-with-my-spouse-in-a-healthy-way/
- Overcoming Anger with God’s Help--https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UWpjr8XL8oc
- The Problem of Anger--https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trPWNIeJL6Y
Podcasts:
- A Biblical View of Anger--https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/a-biblical-view-of-anger/
- Is Anger Always Sinful?-- https://biblicalcounseling.com/resource-library/podcast-episodes/til-027-is-anger-always-sinful/
- Anger Management--https://www.ccef.org/podcast/anger-management/
- Anger--https://www.ccef.org/podcast/anger-ed-welch-myriam-hertzog/