Preview Season 3 of Straight to the Heart, a podcast from New Growth Press, hosted by Rush Witt. Each episode includes thought-provoking conversations with leading Christian writers and thinkers. We hear who they are, what they believe, how they approach their work and ministry, and the moments and people who have changed their lives. In "Straight to the Heart," we go beyond the books to connect with the remarkable people behind them.

Join us for Season 3 conversations with Randy Alcorn, Joni Eareckson Tada, Adriel Sanchez, Paul Tripp, and more.

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In this episode of Straight to the Heart, our host, Rush Witt, talks with Dr. Curtis Solomon. They dive into the hallmarks of the PTSD experience and key ways biblical counseling has been effective in helping those suffering from PTSD. They also touch on a fascinating historical perspective, discussing PTSD in the context of World War II and the lessons learned from that era.

CURTIS SOLOMON ONLINE
Curtis' Website
Biblical Counseling Coalition
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
I Have PTSD
Redeem Your Marriage
Reclaim Your Marriage

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Timestamps:
1:50 - Welcome
3:28 - Can you give a brief overview of the BCC and your role in it?
10:03 - Where did your interest in PTSD begin?
17:16 - What are some of the hallmarks of the PTSD experience?
24:57 - Does PTSD usually result from physical trauma?
32:05 - How do you help a person see a difference between hardship and trauma.
37:28 - What are the key ways you’ve seen biblical counseling help people suffering with PTSD.
47:37 - A Final Question About PTSD and WWII
57:11 - Farewell

In this episode of Straight to the Heart, our host Rush Witt, sits down with Dr. Jeremy Pierre, Dean of the Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, and Ministry, to talk about the daily help of the Gospel. They discuss the common misunderstandings of the Gospel and how taking small steps to make the gospel central to life offers freedom from pressures to perform for God and comfort during hard times.

JEREMY PIERRE ONLINE
Jeremy’s Website
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MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE
Shepherding the Pastor
The Gospel-Centered Life Series
The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life

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Timestamps:
1:38 - Intro
3:42 - How does the Gospel relate to your very busy life?
5:40 - When do you remember first hearing the gospel?
9:12 - How did the Gospel become "present tense" for you?
12:22 - The Gospel Gap
17:10 - Law and Gospel in Daily Life
19:18 - What would you like to say to little Jeremy in 1987?
22:06 - How can I make basic movements to be more in tune with the daily help of the Gospel?
25:02 - Which personal struggles do you think are driven by our struggle to embrace the Gospel?
31:44 - The Gospel gives freedom and comfort to parents too.
34:30 - How do I counsel myself when I feel the pressure to perform?
38:24 - The Importance of Close Friends for Gospel Encouragements
41:30 - Farewell