"Helping you apply God's word to every story."
The Word & Story Podcast brings theology and real life together in a counseling context. Hosted by Meg King and Chandler Dearth, we dive into counseling case studies, talk with trusted counselors and pastors, and share honest “shop talk” about biblical counseling. Whether you’re hurting, helping, or just curious, you’ll find thoughtful insight and practical hope here.
Episode 1.14 Robert and the Resurrection (Chronic Pain) Part 2
Join Meg and Chandler as they discuss the case study of Robert, who lives with chronic pain. Living with chronic pain can feel isolating and overwhelming, but as Meg and Chandler explore in this episode, the doctrine of resurrection brings profound hope and perspective for those who suffer.
Recommended resources
Chase, Mitchell. Resurrection Hope and the Death of Death. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2022.
Duncan, Ligon. When Pain is Real and God Seems Silent: Finding Hope in the Psalms. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2020.
Emlet, Michael. “When it Won’t Go Away: A Biblical Response to Chronic Pain,” Journal of Biblical Counseling. (23:1), 2005, 21-29.
Kapic, Kelly M. Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering. Intervarsity Press, 2017.
8 Sept 2026
Episode 1.13 Robert and the Resurrection (Chronic Pain) Part 1
Join Meg and Chandler as they discuss the case study of Robert, who lives with chronic pain. Living with chronic pain can feel isolating and overwhelming, but as Meg and Chandler explore in this episode, the doctrine of resurrection brings profound hope and perspective for those who suffer.
Recommended resources
Chase, Mitchell. Resurrection Hope and the Death of Death. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2022.
Duncan, Ligon. When Pain is Real and God Seems Silent: Finding Hope in the Psalms. Wheaton, IL: Crossway, 2020.
Emlet, Michael. “When it Won’t Go Away: A Biblical Response to Chronic Pain,” Journal of Biblical Counseling. (23:1), 2005, 21-29.
Kapic, Kelly M. Embodied Hope: A Theological Meditation on Pain and Suffering. Intervarsity Press, 2017.
20 Jul 2026
Episode 1.12 Interview with Andrea Lee (Body Image)
In this episode, Meg and Chandler interview author Andrea Lee, who shares her personal journey with body image, biblical insights, and practical advice for counselors and believers. Discover how the gospel transforms our view of our bodies and identity.
Resources from Andrea:
Body Image Resources
Aging
Aging with Grace: Flourishing in an Anti-Aging Culture by Betters and Hunt
Aging is a Discipleship Issue (podcast and article) The Gospel Coalition Podcast for Women, The Deep Dish https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/deep-dish/aging-discipleship-issue/ (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/podcasts/deep-dish/aging-discipleship-issue/)
Menopause: Help for the Hot and Bothered (booklet) by Amy Baker
Pause: How to Enjoy God, Find Hope, and Bear Fruit through Midlife and Menopause (book) by Sarah Allen
Body Image
Seeing Green: Don’t Let Envy Color Your Joy (book) by Tilly Dillehay
Three Ideas to Help Your Wife with Body Image (blog) https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2023/07/10/three-ways-to-help-your-wife-with-body-image/ (https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2023/07/10/three-ways-to-help-your-wife-with-body-image/)
Why We Need to Talk about Body Image in Women’s Discipleship (blog) https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/body-image-womens-discipleship/ (https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/body-image-womens-discipleship/)
How Do I Look? Important Questions in Every Girl’s Life (booklet) by Susan Lutz
Body Image: Valuing God’s Good Gift (31 Day Devotional for Teens) by Andrea Lee
Helping Children with Body Image: Teaching Them to See What God Sees (booklet) by Jocelyn Wallace
A Student’s Guide to Body Image (small book) by Julie Lowe
Heartbreaking Deception: Teen Girls, Social Media and Body Image (blog) https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2024/03/27/heartbreaking-deception-teen-girls-social-media-and-body-image/ (https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2024/03/27/heartbreaking-deception-teen-girls-social-media-and-body-image/)
What God Has to Say about Our Bodies (book) by Sam Allberry
Eating
Broken Bread: How to Stop Using Food and Fear to Fill Spiritual Hunger (book) by Tilly Dillehay
Love to Eat, Hate to Eat: Breaking the Bondage of Destructive Eating Habits (book) by Elyse Fitzpatrick
Eating Disorders: The Quest for Thinness (booklet) by Ed Welch
Overeating: When Enough Isn’t Enough (booklet) by Michael Emlet
Eating Disorders: Hope for Hungering Souls (small book) by Mark Shaw
Modesty
More than a Change of Clothes (book) by Martha Peace and Kent Keller
Beyond Modesty (book) by Scott Brown
Modesty: An Outdated Burden? (video) by Rosaria Butterfield (CrossCon 2025 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCfuDa_Kcc4 (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TCfuDa_Kcc4))
6 Jul 2026
Episode 1.11 Bethany and Biblical Anthropology (Body Image), A Case Study
Welcome to the Word and Story Podcast! In this episode, we explore a case-study, where Bethany, a 34-year-old woman who struggles with body image, illustrates the pressures many face today. Despite professing faith, Bethany feels her self-worth is tethered to her appearance, demonstrating the challenges posed by societal standards and personal expectations.
Listen in as Chandler and Meg explain a biblical anthropology and talk about how to help Bethany apply the principles found therein.
Recommended resources
Body Image-
Andrea Lee, Body Image- https://a.co/d/0cAvqvPp (https://a.co/d/0cAvqvPp)
Lainey Greer, Struggling with Body Image- https://a.co/d/0aYwnocf (https://a.co/d/0aYwnocf)
Gregg Allsion, Embodied- https://a.co/d/04roQnyB (https://a.co/d/04roQnyB)
Sam Allberry, What God has to say About or Bodies- https://a.co/d/0cp3tCJ5 (https://a.co/d/0cp3tCJ5)
Biblical Theology-
Jim Hamilton, What is Biblical Theology- https://a.co/d/0iaP3Lk6 (https://a.co/d/0iaP3Lk6)
Graeme Goldsworthy, According to Plan- https://a.co/d/070YPGWK (https://a.co/d/070YPGWK)
Crossway's Short Studies in Biblical Theology- https://www.crossway.org/collections/theology-and-biblical-studies/short-studies-in-biblical-theology/?srsltid=AfmBOoo6-n68NEeiTECfv626oyuUeM5fAD2T7z38iyEw2vnAQ9y505bb (https://www.crossway.org/collections/theology-and-biblical-studies/short-studies-in-biblical-theology/?srsltid=AfmBOoo6-n68NEeiTECfv626oyuUeM5fAD2T7z38iyEw2vnAQ9y505bb)
8 Jun 2026
Episode 1.9 (Yap) Seminars, Scripture, and Setting
In this short yap, Meg and Chandler tackle three questions:
1.) Tell us something about your PhD seminars?
2.) What Scripture is encouraging you right now?
3.) Where do you counsel people?
Hope you enjoy this short chat!
In this short yap, Meg and Chandler tackle three questions:
1.) What does our PhD research center on?
2.) Is biblical Counseling for everyone?
3.) What do we do for fun?
Join us for a fun, personal chat.
29 May 2026
Episode 1.8 Stacy and Sovereignty (Chronic Overthinking), A Case Study
In this episode, Chandler and Meg work together to apply the doctrine of God's sovereignty to Stacy's struggle with chronic overthinking. This doctrine can be carefully, patiently applied to help strugglers rest in God's good and wise care.
Recommended resources
Trusting God (https://a.co/d/04UogynC) by Jerry Bridges
The Providence of God (https://a.co/d/0bCANlvu) by Paul Helm
Whomever He Wills: A Surprising Display of Sovereign Mercy (https://a.co/d/0jhUmY7n) Edited: Matthew Barrett and Thomas J. Nettles
Chosen by God: Knowing God’s Perfect Plan for His Glory and His Children (https://a.co/d/08WwhtNu) by RC Sproul
Evangelism and the Sovereignty of God (https://a.co/d/0bupiCBF) by JI Packer
How Long O Lord? (https://a.co/d/0eLJ5Yls) By DA Carson
Providence (https://a.co/d/08ujQGVV)by John Piper
31 Day Devotional for Life: Anxiety (https://a.co/d/0gMNPEE7) by Paul Tautges
God’s Grace in Your Suffering (https://a.co/d/04TcPqrv) by David Powlison
27 Apr 2026
Episode 1.7 (Yap) Letting It Out, Letting Loose, and Letting It Go
In this episode of the Word & Story podcast, Chandler and Meg provide some introductory thoughts on confidentiality and how to leave the hard parts of counseling work at the office. Meg and Chandler conclude the yap session by chatting about what they each like to do for fun.
27 Apr 2026
Episode 1.6 (Yap) Books, Banter and a BC Conference
In this episode, Meg and Chandler chat about their first biblical counseling conference and the books they are reading/not reading. Meg and Chandler also provide the answer to the question on every listener's minds: are they really sisters?
31 Mar 2026
Episode 1.5 Andrew and the Atonement (Self-Injury), A Case Study
This episode explores the application of the doctrine of the atonement in biblical counseling, focusing on a case study of Andrew, who struggles with guilt, self-hatred, and self-injury. In this episode, Chandler and Meg demonstrate how biblical doctrines can be thoughtfully and compassionately applied to real-life issues, emphasizing scripture's central role in counseling and personal growth.
Atonement:
The Atonement: An Introduction (Short Studies in Systematic Theology) (Jeremy Treat) (https://www.wtsbooks.com/collections/short-studies-in-systematic-theology/products/the-atonement-an-introduction-short-studies-in-systematic-theology-9781433575693)
Redemption Accomplished and Applied- John Murray (https://a.co/d/0dJNulhq)
Self-Harm:
Hurts So Good: Exposing the Lies of Self-Injury (https://www.amazon.com/Hurts-So-Good-Exposing-Self-Injury-ebook/dp/B007E609L8/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2GPD6GQVA1GPX&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.DR1OqRDhl5tM4TVQyZOynyT7_eqgSLqrsCXoyJQxwkE.3i-VRa1ZZ4dO8UExdLlaj3n8Xrp5FdHrKpzrpigDv_0&dib_tag=se&keywords=hurts+so+good+ed+welch&qid=1773329338&s=books&sprefix=hurts+so+good+ed+welch%2Cstripbooks%2C139&sr=1-1) (Ed Welch)
Cutting: A Healing Response (https://amzn.to/3tj6MEF) (Jeremy Lelek)
Relief without Cutting (https://amzn.to/3IQ3vn7) (Amy Baker)
Self-Injury: When Pain Feels Good (https://amzn.to/343Ebuq) (Ed Welch)
Keywords: biblical counseling, doctrine of the atonement, self-injury, guilt, spiritual growth, scripture application, Christian counseling, Andrew case study, theological reflection, gospel foundation
15 Mar 2026
Episode 1.4 What is Biblical Counseling?
When people hear the term "biblical counseling," they often have varying interpretations. Some might think it involves simply quoting Bible verses to address problems, while others may view it as a form of Christianized psychology. In this podcast, we explore the essence of biblical counseling, how it can help individuals navigate life’s challenges, and why it matters.
24 Feb 2026
Episode 1.3 Why Word & Story
In today’s episode of the Word and Story podcast, we dive deep into the heart of biblical counseling with Meg King, the executive director of Word and Story Counseling, a nonprofit organization based in Georgetown, Texas. With a mission to provide affordable, theologically rich counseling, Meg shares her journey of founding this ministry and the meaningful work it does.
23 Feb 2026
Episode 1.2 Meet Your Hosts
Ever wonder who’s behind the mic? 🎙️ Meet your hosts, Meg and Chandler, sharing our stories and passions!
Tag a friend who needs to hear about our journey!
We’re diving into our lives: from parenting five kids to navigating PhD studies in biblical counseling. It’s a wild ride!
Join us as we unpack the joys and challenges we face, and how God’s grace shapes our stories.
Excited to share wisdom and insights along the way. Stay tuned for more episodes!
23 Feb 2026
Episode 1.1 What to Expect
What to Expect from the Word and Story Podcast: A Guide for Listeners
Discover what to expect from the Word and Story podcast, including case studies, interviews, and counseling discussions tailored for both new and seasoned counselors.
In today's brief podcast episode, we want to share what you can expect from listening to the Word and Story podcast. There are three main types of episodes we plan to offer: case studies, interviews, and counseling YAP sessions.
Are you excited to join us on this journey?
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