Lessons for Life with James Long, Jr.
Are you longing to find answers to the deeper issues of life? Join James, a pastor, counselor, and university professor with over 30 years of experience. Hear James as he tackles some of life's biggest questions and helps us find God's solutions to life's struggles. Learn the power of living by God's grace and for His glory. Experience the joy of forgiveness and freedom found in Jesus Christ alone. If you are on a search for freedom, you will love being part of this conversation. Subscribe, and enjoy the show!
Episodes
222 episodes
When Words Wound: Psalm 12’s Hope for the Weary (Psalm 12)
When Words Wound: Psalm 12’s Hope for the WearyWhen lies abound and trust feels lost, where do we turn? Psalm 12 offers hope for the disillusioned and weary by reminding us that God's words are pure, His justice is sure, and His p...
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Flee or Stand Firm? How to Trust God When Life Collapses (Psalm 11)
Flee or Stand Firm? How to Trust God When Life Collapses (Psalm 11)When fear rises and everything around you seems to fall apart, what should you do? In this episode on Psalm 11, we explore how to take refuge not in escape but in ...
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God Sees You: Hope for the Forgotten and Afflicted (Psalm 10)
Title: God Sees You: Hope for the Forgotten and Afflicted (Psalm 10)Short DescriptionWhat do you do when evil seems to thrive and God feels far away? Psalm 10 gives language to our pain and teaches us how to pray thr...
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Finding Courage in Chaos: How Psalm 9 Strengthens the Wounded Soul
Episode Title: Finding Courage in Chaos: How Psalm 9 Strengthens the Wounded SoulEpisode SummaryPsalm 9 is a psalm of defiant praise. In a world marked by trauma, injustice, and fear, David shows us how to worship with...
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Crowned with Glory: Rediscovering Your Worth in the Majesty of God (Psalm 8)
Episode TitleCrowned with Glory: Rediscovering Your Worth in the Majesty of God (Psalm 8)Episode SummaryDo you ever feel small, unseen, or unimportant?Psalm 8 speaks directly into those moments of insecurity. ...
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God Sees, God Shields: When You’ve Been Wronged (Psalm 7)
Episode SummaryPsalm 7 is a powerful guide for those who have been slandered, falsely accused, or deeply wounded by injustice. In this episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, James Long, Jr. helps us explore how David moves fr...
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When Tears Won’t Stop: Finding Mercy in the Depths (Psalm 6)
Episode Title: When Tears Won’t Stop: Finding Mercy in the Depths of Psalm 6Episode SummaryPsalm 6 is a lifeline for the crushed, the grieving, the guilt-ridden, and the spiritually weary. In this episode of Counse...
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Turning Panic into Prayer: Seeking God’s Steadfast Love (Psalm 5)
Episode Title: When Morning Feels Heavy: A Prayer for Clarity and Calm (Psalm 5)Episode SummaryHow do you begin your day when anxiety, betrayal, or emotional exhaustion hits before your feet even touch the floor?In t...
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Sleeping in Peace When Life Is in Pieces: Trusting God in Psalm 4 (Psalm 4)
Psalm 4 offers powerful wisdom for those who feel overwhelmed, betrayed, or restless in the dark of night. In this episode, James Long, Jr. explores how David moved from pressure and panic to peace and prayerful confidence—even when life was fa...
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Finding Peace in Panic: How Psalm 3 Calms the Anxious Soul (Psalm 3)
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious, or abandoned? Psalm 3 was written for moments like this.David wrote it while fleeing from his own son—betrayed, afraid, and surrounded by enemies. And yet, in the middle of the chaos, he found pea...
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The Reign of Christ in a Rebellious World: Hope from Psalm 2
Episode Title: The Reigning King: Finding Refuge When the Nations Rage (Psalm 2)Episode SummaryIn this episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, James Long, Jr. walks us through Psalm 2, a powerful reminder that ev...
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The Blessed Life: Rooted in God's Word, Flourishing in Every Season (Psalm 1)
📖 Episode Title: The Blessed Life: Rooted in God’s Word, Flourishing in Every Season (Psalm 1)🎙️ Episode SummaryIn this foundational episode of Counseling Through the Psalms, James Long, Jr. explores the opening ch...
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Luke 1:67-79 - "The Dawn of Peace"
What happens when peace feels elusive, especially during a season that's supposed to be about hope and joy? Join us as we navigate the Advent season's deeper meaning, exploring how genuine peace can be rooted in faith despite life's inevitable cha...
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Why You Must Deal with Sinful Anger
Can you imagine a life where sinful anger no longer controls your actions or disrupts your spiritual journey? In our final episode of the "Uprooting Anger" series, we promise to equip you with the tools and insights needed to address this pervasiv...
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Understanding God's Grace: Beyond Performance and Striving
Ever feel like you're stuck on a never-ending performance treadmill, striving for God's favor only to be met with shame when you fall short? Join me, James Long, as I reveal my own journey through this exhausting cycle and share the liberating tru...
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