In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, Martha Peace joins us to reflect on the story and heart behind The Excellent Wife, and how God transformed her life through the gospel, led her into biblical counseling, and used ordinary faithfulness to impact generations of women and marriages around the world.

Shannon and Martha discuss the foundations of biblical marriage, common misunderstandings about submission and respect, the influence of feminism on women today, and the practical hope found in Scripture. Martha also shares about her own testimony and the providential journey that led to the writing of The Excellent Wife.

This episode offers wisdom, encouragement, and gospel-centered hope for wives, counselors, and anyone desiring to grow in Christ and honor Him in marriage.

Recommended Resources:

The Excellent Wife by Martha Peace

The Excellent Wife Day by Day by Karen Eiler

The Exemplary Husband by Stuart Scott

When Sinners Say I Do by Dave Harvey

In this episode, Shannon McCoy sits down with Ernie Bowman to talk about the deeper heart issues behind our scrolling habits.

Rather than treating screen time as a simple productivity problem, Ernie challenges us to see it for what it often is: a matter of worship, desire, and identity. Together, they explore how social media shapes our affections, fuels comparison, and distracts us from the life God has called us to live.

This conversation offers both biblical clarity and practical help for anyone who feels stuck in the cycle of endless scrolling—and points us to the lasting hope found in Christ.

Recommended Resources:

Help! I'm Scrolling My Life Away by Ernie Bowman

Check our entire LifeLine for Teens Series

In this episode, we revisit a conversation between host Shannon K. McCoy and Johanna Pressley on autism through the lens of biblical counseling.

Together, they explore how parents, churches, and counselors can come alongside children with autistic traits in ways that are wise, patient, and grounded in God’s Word. Johanna shares from both personal experience and biblical training, helping listeners think clearly about diagnosis, identity, and the transforming hope of the gospel.

Whether you are a parent, ministry leader, or someone who desires to better support families affected by autism, this conversation offers both practical help and deep encouragement.

Recommended Resources

Biblical Counseling and Autism in Children by Johanna Pressley

Check out our Critical Issues in Biblical Counseling Series | Ernie Baker, Consulting Editor

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