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April 13, 2026

Title: IS AI COUNSELING BIBLICAL?
Topic: Christian Apologetics

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Nearly half of all Americans have sought counseling at one time in their life for various reasons. About one-quarter of all Americans ae currently seeking help right now. Are you one of them?

Today, Dr. Eric Scalise discusses Hope for the Heart’s partnership of PRAY.COM which is enabling four decades of Biblical counseling content available through a new AI platform.

Click here to learn more about Hope for the Heart ministries.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are millions across America asking AI questions they are too afraid to ask anyone else?

Should everyone – especially Christ-followers – be leery of AI? Dr. Scalise explains the difference between open and closed AI.

Is AI a good substitute for face-to-face interaction with a licensed therapist?

Can AI actually hurt people if the counseling is not based in Biblical truth?

HHow can churches and Christian families use AI in a positive way? Dr. Scalise discusses the purpose of the Hope for the Heart ministry as well as the Keys for Living Library.

Click here to help support the mission of Hope for the Heart.

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April 7, 2026

Title: The Care and Counsel Handbook
Topic: Christian Counseling

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Part 1 of 3

If we allowed God to give us His vision, would our marriage look different? Would we parent differently? Would we view church in a different light?

Today, Dr. Eric Scalise offers some encouragement from within the pages of “The Care and Counsel Handbook” forward by June Hunt. Dr. Scalise is the President and Chief Strategy Officer with Hope for the Heart, former Senior Vice President for the American Association of Christian Counselors, and former Department Chair for Counseling Programs at Regent University.

Click here to order a copy of “The Care and Counsel Handbook”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are many people within the walls of our local churches facing a mental health crisis?

As we listen to our friends and family members share about their lives, do we often feel inadequate to say anything?

Do we all need to learn to listen first and fix second (if fixing is necessary)?

How does the Bible speak to mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual life challenges?

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Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Care and Counsel Handbook
Topic: Christian Counseling

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some of the different topics/questions addressed within “The Care and Counsel Handbook”? Click here to access Hope for the Heart’s full bookstore.

Do more churches need to address the “hard topics”?

Do more churches need to offer counseling/help to its members and the community?

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Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Care and Counsel Handbook
Topic: Christian Counseling

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are the three inner needs all people have?

Can we all have hope in tomorrow – no matter our circumstance?

How can pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders use “The Care and Counsel Handbook” to assist others?

Do topics addressed in “The Care and Counsel Handbook” apply to all ages?

Click here to help support Hope for the Heart.

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October 1, 2025

Title: The Care and Counsel Handbook
Topic: Christian Counseling

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Part 1 of 3

If we allowed God to give us His vision, would our marriage look different? Would we parent differently? Would we view church in a different light?

Today, Dr. Eric Scalise offers some encouragement from within the pages of “The Care and Counsel Handbook” forward by June Hunt. Dr. Scalise is the President and Chief Strategy Officer with Hope for the Heart, former Senior Vice President for the American Association of Christian Counselors, and former Department Chair for Counseling Programs at Regent University.

Click here to order a copy of “The Care and Counsel Handbook”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are many people within the walls of our local churches facing a mental health crisis?

As we listen to our friends and family members share about their lives, do we often feel inadequate to say anything?

Do we all need to learn to listen first and fix second (if fixing is necessary)?

How does the Bible speak to mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual life challenges?

More from this Guest      More on this Topic      More from this Organization

Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Care and Counsel Handbook
Topic: Christian Counseling

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some of the different topics/questions addressed within “The Care and Counsel Handbook”? Click here to access Hope for the Heart’s full bookstore.

Do more churches need to address the “hard topics”?

Do more churches need to offer counseling/help to its members and the community?

More from this Guest      More on this Topic      More from this Organization

Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Care and Counsel Handbook
Topic: Christian Counseling

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are the three inner needs all people have?

Can we all have hope in tomorrow – no matter our circumstance?

How can pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders use “The Care and Counsel Handbook” to assist others?

Do topics addressed in “The Care and Counsel Handbook” apply to all ages?

Click here to help support Hope for the Heart.

More from this Guest      More on this Topic      More from this Organization

September 3, 2025

Title: The Care and Counsel Handbook
Topic: Christian Counseling

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Part 1 of 3

If we allowed God to give us His vision, would our marriage look different? Would we parent differently? Would we view church in a different light?

Today, Dr. Eric Scalise offers some encouragement from within the pages of “The Care and Counsel Handbook” forward by June Hunt. Dr. Scalise is the President and Chief Strategy Officer with Hope for the Heart, former Senior Vice President for the American Association of Christian Counselors, and former Department Chair for Counseling Programs at Regent University.

Click here to order a copy of “The Care and Counsel Handbook”.

Questions/Issues Discussed:

Are many people within the walls of our local churches facing a mental health crisis?

As we listen to our friends and family members share about their lives, do we often feel inadequate to say anything?

Do we all need to learn to listen first and fix second (if fixing is necessary)?

How does the Bible speak to mental, emotional, relational, and spiritual life challenges?

More from this Guest      More on this Topic      More from this Organization

Title: Part 2 of 3 - The Care and Counsel Handbook
Topic: Christian Counseling

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are some of the different topics/questions addressed within “The Care and Counsel Handbook”? Click here to access Hope for the Heart’s full bookstore.

Do more churches need to address the “hard topics”?

Do more churches need to offer counseling/help to its members and the community?

More from this Guest      More on this Topic      More from this Organization

Title: Part 3 of 3 - The Care and Counsel Handbook
Topic: Christian Counseling

Discussed by Dr. Eric Scalise
with Hope for the Heart (www.hopefortheheart.org/)

Questions/Issues Discussed:

What are the three inner needs all people have?

Can we all have hope in tomorrow – no matter our circumstance?

How can pastors, counselors, and ministry leaders use “The Care and Counsel Handbook” to assist others?

Do topics addressed in “The Care and Counsel Handbook” apply to all ages?

Click here to help support Hope for the Heart.

More from this Guest      More on this Topic      More from this Organization