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Bonus: When Helping Others Starts Hurting You

Therapy & Theology Podcast

June 25, 2026

However you are called to help other people, that is your personal ministry. But how can you serve others, lead well, and make a difference without losing yourself or burning out?

In this episode, you'll learn:
  • When helping others crosses the line into enabling, you're trying to "play savior," or even becoming codependent.
  • How to manage internal desires you have, like longing for affirmation, so that you can stay healthy, emotionally grounded, and purehearted.
  • The difference between bettering your self-image and growing in self-awareness.
Links and resources we mention in this episode:
  • We’re grateful to the American Association of Christian Counselors for being a yearlong sponsor of Therapy & Theology. Click here to apply for their Trauma-Informed Coaching certification, a biblically grounded training that teaches you how to recognize trauma, respond with care, and walk someone toward healing.
  • Go to Compassion.com/Lysa to join us in sponsoring a child through Compassion International today.
  • Capstone Wellness provides residential treatment and custom therapy intensives that retrace hurt to the roots in a Christ-centered environment. Learn more at Capstonewellness.com/proverbs31.
  • Click here for all Therapy & Theology links and resources.
  • Click here to download a transcript of this episode. 

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