Ask Christian Counseling Associates

Dr. Rich Hoffman, Founder and Clinical Director of Christian Counseling Associates will offer weekly podcasts that will cover a wide range of Mental health topics from a biblical perspective.

Ask Christian Counseling Associates is a religion podcast hosted by Rich Hoffman, with 74 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80.

Rich Hoffman hosts Ask Christian Counseling Associates, a religion show with 74 episodes published.

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  Episode #77

  Episode 77: Seeds of Freedom: From Relief to Development

  Sep 22, 2026—

  On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, Tom Weil and Alex Hoffman join us for an update on Seeds of Freedom, our agricultural and Christian development initiative in Liberia. We’ll look at what we learned in 2026, our vision for 2027, and how sustainable development can create lasting opportunity through meaningful work and church-centered local leadership. We’ll also share how donors and local churches can partner with Seeds of Freedom through financial support and mission teams.

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  Episode #76

  Episode 76: Trauma: What Actually Heals (and What Makes It Worse)

  Aug 11, 20261h 27m

  On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates , we're joined by Brett Durbin, Executive Director of Advancement at Honey Lake Clinic and founder of the Trash Mountain Project. For years, Brett served people living in some of the most difficult conditions in the world. While helping others navigate hardship, he eventually found himself facing burnout, the impact of repeated trauma, and a personal need for healing. Today, through personal testimony, we'll explore a simple yet profound question: What actually heals trauma - and what tends to make it worse?

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  Episode #75

  Episode 75: Are We Overdiagnosing Mental Illness?

  Jul 28, 20261h 44m

  On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we're joined by Andrea Hay, Clinical Supervisor, and Allen Joseph, Lead Counselor at Christian Counseling Associates, to discuss a timely question: Are we overdiagnosing mental illness? As mental health awareness has grown, so have diagnoses. Are we recognizing genuine disorders, or are we sometimes labeling normal human struggles? Join us as we explore the research, the clinical perspective, and the importance of thoughtful diagnosis.

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  Episode #73

  Episode 73: Can You Heal Without Forgiving?

  May 19, 20261h 18m

  On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates , we’re joined by Jamie Caruso and Kiley Henehan, Clinical Supervisors at Christian Counseling Associates , to explore a question many people wrestle with after they have been deeply hurt: Can you heal without forgiving? When someone has been betrayed, abused, abandoned, or mistreated, forgiveness can feel impossible. In this conversation, we discuss how forgiveness relates to justice, boundaries, and emotional recovery—and what it means to pursue healing in a way that honors both truth and grace.

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  Episode #72

  Episode 72: When Church Hurt Becomes a Mental Health Crisis

  Apr 28, 20261h 22m

  On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we’re joined by Rev. Brian Smith, a Missouri Synod Pastor and CCA partner in York, PA, to discuss “Church Wounds”—when church hurt becomes a mental health crisis. What happens when the place meant for healing becomes the source of pain—and how does that impact mental health? Together, we’ll explore what leads to church hurt, and how churches can respond with both truth and compassion.

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