Ask Christian Counseling Associates

Feb 17 2025 50 ep. 74 mins 8
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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.

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Episode 53: Breaking Free: Overcoming Pornography Through Faith and Renewal

Feb 17 2025 53 mins  
On this episode of Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we confront a hidden struggle affecting over half of practicing Christians—pornography. Many suffer in silence, unaware of the deep psychological and spiritual impact. Our guest, Robert Vander Meer, a Pastoral Sex Addiction Professional with Pure Desire, shares how true freedom comes through biblical truth, clinical insight,

Episode 52: Navigating ADHD: Personal Journeys Integrating Scientific and Spiritual Insights

Feb 03 2025 95 mins  
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we sit down with special guest, CCA Counselor Judy McLaren, who brings a unique perspective as a counselor and an individual living with ADHD. Together, we explore the complexities of navigating life with ADHD, from personal challenges to professional triumphs. Judy shares her powerful story of resilience and how her faith has shape

Episode 51: Sexual Abuse, You Be the Judge: Reflecting on the Menendez Brothers Trial

Dec 03 2024 86 mins  
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we meet with special guest, CCA Counselor Tyler Erickson, as we explore the deep and lasting impact of childhood sexual abuse and the unique challenges faced by survivors. Join the discussion, as we offer insights into the Menendez Brothers Trial and how sexual abuse affects the behavior of individuals and families. 

Episode 50: Broken Faith: How Church Corruption Impacts Families

Nov 04 2024 89 mins  
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we meet with special guest, Reverend Robert Zilhaver, Pastor of St. Marys Methodist Church and Consultant to CCA, as we explore subtle types of church corruption that are prevalent in today's culture, and its pervasive impact on the family.

Episode 49: Pilgrims of El Camino de Santiago

Oct 15 2024 71 mins  
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates we meet  with special guest CCA counselor Kent Rogers as we discuss the pilgrimage of El Camino de Santiago, and faith, sacrifice, and transformation.

Episode 48: Remembering 9/11: Finding the strength to rebuild

Sep 26 2024 93 mins  
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we meet with CCA Counselor, musician, and author Deborah Keefe as we reflect on the heroism of 9/11 survivors, focusing on how we find the strength and resilience to rebuild when we are in the most challenging valleys of life.

Episode 47: Missing Child: A Story of Tragedy to Hope for a Mother Still Searching

Sep 10 2024 71 mins  
In this Ask Christian Counseling Associates episode, we meet with Janice McKinney. In 1985, her 8-year-old daughter went missing after stepping off of her school bus on a Friday afternoon. Join us as Janice shares her story of tragedy and loss transformed in forgiveness to a life of redemption and hope.

Episode 46: Mental Health, Clergy and the Church

Jul 23 2024 86 mins  
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we meet with Professor and Licensed Professional Counselor, Dr. Kristen Kansiewicz, to discuss the state of clergy mental health, as we ask the question, how is my pastor doing?

Episode 45: Regaining Your Identity

Jul 09 2024 94 mins  
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we meet with CCA Counselor and Professional Figure Skater, Mathew Essigmann, to discuss a personal journey of trauma, abandonment, and finding healing and identity in Christ and Family Life.

Episode 44: Not Another Christian Parenting Podcast

Jun 11 2024 98 mins  
This time on Ask Christian Counseling Associates, we meet with author and father of 4 children, Peter Daniel James, to discuss his most recent publication, Not Another Christian Parenting Book.  Join us as we focus on biblical parenting strategies for challenging family situations.