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Most parents feel pressure to get the puberty talk just right. We want to be clear without overwhelming our children, honest without saying too much, and warm without making everything feel even more awkward. We hope to choose the right words, at the right age, at the right moment—and perhaps to finish before anyone feels the need to hide under the table.
~ New blog post from @DarbyStrickland
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Becoming You for Girls and Becoming You for Boys are Christ-centered guidebook designed to help preteens understand, navigate, and grow through puberty—physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually.
Counselor Darby A. Strickland offers a trustworthy, gospel-shaped vision of growing up that goes beyond body changes to help children grow in wisdom, love, and godliness.
Save 35% off retail through 9/20/26 at newgrowthpress.com.
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Thankful for my colleagues at @ccef and the good work they do to restore Christ to counseling...this is one of the key ways CCEF makes a contribution to the church. Our model and way of engaging the voices around us...take a listen!
Listen to our latest podcast episode, "Biblical Counseling Engages with the Voices Around Us," as Mike Emlet, Todd Stryd, Gunner Gundersen, and Jonathan Holmes conclude CCEF's series on our seven distinctives by exploring our seventh distinctive. Find it wherever you listen to podcasts or at ccef.org/podcast.
The conversation explores what it means to reframe, translate, and be provoked by observations from secular psychology and other sources, always interpreting and refining them through the question, “Who is the Lord, and what does he say?” The group considers practical examples from OCD treatment and trauma, as well as how this approach shapes pastoral care in the local church. Throughout, they emphasize that Christians don't need to be fearful of other voices or diagnoses. Instead, we can listen with curiosity, bring the richness of Scripture to people's experiences, and minister as fellow saints, sufferers, and sinners.
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Join us on August 30th when Dr. Michael Emlet of @ccef gives a lecture based on his book, “Descriptions and Prescriptions: A Biblical Perspective On Psychiatric Diagnoses And Medications” at SNT! The lecture will be followed by a Q&A. Read more here: christchurchwc.org/2026/07/d…
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Enter to win Becoming You for Girls and Becoming You for Boys by @DarbyStrickland. These are biblically-based guides designed to help kids ages 8–12 navigate the physical, emotional, and spiritual changes of growing up.
To enter:
- Follow us (if you don't already)
- Like this post
- Reshare and let us know if you have a girl, a boy, or both that you are wanting to give to.
We will announce a winner 8/14. The winner must have a US mailing address.
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It's almost a default mindset to hear church sermons as an individual rather than as a community. But what if we changed that mindset? Here's an excerpt from How Do I Get the Most from My Pastor's Sermons—on listening together. @Crossway crossway.org/articles/how-to…
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Counselor @DarbyStrickland describes how parents can shepherd their children through the upheaval of life change by answering their questions with honesty, listening to their hearts with care, and ultimately pointing them to the unchanging love of God.
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There is NO SNT for July, however, we’re excited to welcome Dr. Michael Emlet of @ccef on 8/30! Dr. Emlet will give the lecture, “Descriptions and Prescriptions: A Biblical Perspective On Psychiatric Diagnoses And Medications” followed by a Q&A. Read more: christchurchwc.org/2026/07/d…
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In a fast-moving life where frustrations, pride, and expectations easily take over, this devotional reading plan from Life Bible calls fathers back to dependence on God. Through Scripture and practical reflection, you'll learn to rest in God's control, serve like Christ, confess sin, and love your family with gentleness.
Discover how humility brings strength, clarity, and peace to your relationships--and how a humble heart can shape your legacy as a father and husband.
Based on Ed Welch's The Humility Project for Men.
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Halle Hedgehog has a group of school friends she sits with at lunch and plays with at recess. One day, the whole group excludes another girl and decides to be mean to her. This bothers Halle, but she doesn’t say anything because she doesn’t want to be excluded, too. Halle’s teacher Mr. Owl talks to her about who she really needs to fit in with, and how she can speak out against bullying because Jesus is with her.
Halle Takes a Stand is part of the Good News for Little Hearts series.
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Who is ready for a sneak peek of next Good News for Little Hearts book?
Manny Mole has everything he needs, but not quite everything he wants, exactly how he wants it. Instead of enjoying what he has, Manny often complains and fails to see the good around him, even though his family points out all there is to be thankful for. He can’t think of a single thing to paint on his stone for the meadow’s Garden of Gratitude. But when a storm destroys his family’s home, Manny starts to appreciate all of God’s blessings and decides exactly what to add to his stone.
Read a preview at bit.ly/MannyPreview.
Available 9/28/26 - preorder now at newgrowthpress.com.
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Becoming You for Girls by Darby Strickland is a Christ-centered guidebook designed to help preteen girls understand, navigate, and grow through puberty—physically, emotionally, socially, and spiritually. Written in an accessible, warm, and encouraging tone, the book explains biological changes, emotional development, friendships, identity, safety, wisdom, technology, and faith, all while grounding each topic in biblical truth.
Available 9/7/26 - Read a preview at bit.ly/bu4girlspreview.
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I hope you'll be able to attend the CCEF Conference this year. The theme addresses a pressing subject of our day, the array of topics are excellent, and the content will be edifying!
@BradHambrick is speaking at the 2026 National Conference! Join us to consider the theme of Fully Human: Life as God Designed. Register by June 16 before the price increases at ccef.org/2026.
About this session: When our soul is enslaved to substances, the body is part of that slavery. Ignoring the interplay between body and soul is a detriment to those we serve, yet understanding the role of the body in addiction helps us represent God’s care more fully. In this session, we will consider the ways our bodies adapt to substance abuse and the implications for biblical counselors offering care through their local church.
#ccef #ccef26 #biblicalcounseling #christiancounseling #fullyhuman
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Is your child having some big feelings, but you aren't sure what to say?
Anger, sadness, shyness, sibling rivalry, bullying, grief, jealousy, and more... Check out the Good News for Little Hearts and Comfort for Children in Hard Times series. All of the books have relatable stories for children, plus a section in the back for parents to help with ongoing conversations.
Save 35% off retail price using the coupon code BCKIDS26 at newgrowthpress.com/sale/coun….
Offer ends 6/16/26.
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Last week was a joy to be together with all of our @ccef team for a week of strategic planning and celebration of our MAC graduates from @WestminsterTS
Last week, the entire CCEF staff gathered to begin a season of strategic planning. It was refreshing to be together in person, to spend time praying, and to assess our current reality as we look ahead to the many ministry opportunities before us. We're grateful for the Lord's guidance and excited to see where he leads in the coming months! Would you join us in praying for this next season of ministry?
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In this episode of 15:14, we sit down with Jonathan Holmes to discuss his vision for CCEF and their mission to restore Christ to counseling and counseling to the local church.
Listen here: biblicalcounselingcoalition.…
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As @ccef heads into a new season of strategic planning and ministry, would you consider a gift as we end our fiscal year in May?
ccef.org/donate/
This year at CCEF, we’re undertaking a period of strategic planning, investing in the future of our ministry for the sake of local congregations around the world. Would you give a gift today to support us in this work? You can give today at ccef.org/donate.
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It was so fun to be interviewed by my old college friend and now colleague Dr. @GunnerGundersen!
New podcast episode! Gunner interviews Jonathan Holmes, our new Executive Dirctor, about his journey into biblical counseling, his background, and his vision for CCEF. They discuss the importance of counseling in the church, the founding of Fieldstone Counseling, and the future direction of CCEF. Listen to the full episode at ccef.org/podcast or on your favorite podcast app.
#ccef #wherelifeandscripturemeet #biblicalcounseling
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Henry Says Good-Bye from the Good News for Little Hearts series helps children learn how grief and sadness are our natural response to losing something or someone important to us.
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