Episode #11 Show Notes

Host: Kimberly Willess and Warren Lamb

Guest: Shannon McCoy

Topic: In the Aftermath of Divorce

Summary

In an engaging and introspective episode, Shannon McCoy shares her journey from a science-based career to a life dedicated to biblical counseling. Inviting listeners into her world, McCoy unravels the intersections between science, faith, and emotional healing through her personal experiences and professional counsel. The episode delves deep into the vulnerabilities of struggling with food addiction and managing the spiritual complications of a marital breakdown.

Takeaways

• Divorce is a devastating experience that affects individuals physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
• The church needs to do a better job of supporting those going through divorce and broken marriages.
• Effective, biblical pre-marriage counseling is essential in preparing couples for the challenges of marriage.
• Single parents need practical support and resources from the church.
• It is important to acknowledge and express emotions, including anger towards God, in the healing process.
• There is hope and a purpose for those who have experienced divorce.

Scripture Mentioned

John 16:33

Revelation 2:4

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Romans 5:13

Warrenism

“Transformation is a process, not an event.”

Additional Resources

RELEVANT BOOKS

• Help! I’m a Slave to Food (Shannon McCoy)
• Women Counseling Women (Elyze Fitzpatrick, Editor, Shannon McCoy, Contributing Author)

BLOG POST

• Two Truths and A Lie for The Divorced (IBCD Blog)
• Biblical Counseling Coalition Blog (Articles by Shannon McCoy)

TRAINING COURSE MENTIONED

“Whole-Person Ministry” (TILBC – Truth in Love Biblical Counseling)