Lysa TerKeurst

How To Say “No” and Stop Rescuing Others | Therapy & Theology The sources provide critical insights into the pervasive psychological trap known as the Rescuer role, often part of the Karpman Drama Triangle (Victim, Rescuer, Persecutor). While attempting to help others, the Rescuer often becomes emotionally exhausted and self-depleted. Overcoming this cycle requires recognizing [...]

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When the Person Who Hurt You Wasn’t Held Accountable Trust is often called the “oxygen of all human relationships”. While relationships are desired, they inherently require risk, which means experiencing broken trust and disappointment is inevitable. Understanding and overcoming the challenge of trust issues—which arise from betrayal, letdowns, and systemic dishonesty—is essential for moving forward [...]

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You Were Enough Before Anyone Said “I Do” The pursuit of identity and worth often leads individuals to seek validation in titles, roles, or relationships. However, the sources emphasize that true, unwavering worth is established at creation, long “before anyone said, ‘I do.'” Understanding this royal identity—being children of the King—is the foundation for healthy, [...]

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You Won’t Believe What God Did in Lysa’s Life! The pathway to enduring peace and effectiveness in Christian life requires mastering a critical spiritual shift: moving from a mindset of control to one of stewardship. According to the sources, God’s plan is to complete the good work He started in believers. This confidence is rooted [...]

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What if We’ve Misunderstood God’s Intent for Boundaries? Is it unloving, selfish or un-Christian to draw boundaries? Sometimes the whole process can feel unkind or even like we’re violating verses on how to treat others. But what if we’ve simply misunderstood God’s original intent in giving us this relational gift? Lysa TerKeurst has wrestled with [...]

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Am I Trying To Control What Is Actually out of My Control? When you have experienced heartbreak or betrayal, it’s hard not to fall into thought spirals. You may find yourself bracing for impact as you think: If this worst-case scenario happened in the past, when will something else bad happen again? But if we’re [...]

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Why Did I React Like That? Have you ever wondered why you have different reactions with different people in your life? Maybe it’s easy to respond to a friend with love and patience but difficult to respond to your spouse without getting angry. The truth is our character is revealed in how we react. Lysa [...]

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How To Escape the Victim Triangle for Good You cannot be in a healthy, flourishing relationship with someone who refuses to take responsibility for their own issues. This is why the dynamics and roles of the Victim Triangle must be recognized. In this episode, you’ll learn: What the three roles of the Victim Triangle are. [...]

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Six Red Flags To Watch for in Any Relationship sNoticing red flags doesn’t make you critical — it makes you wise. In this episode, you’ll learn: Six red flags to be aware of — whether you’re building new relationships or evaluating existing ones. How to talk to someone about behavior that concerns you. How to [...]

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Moving On When Your Marriage Doesn’t How do I navigate the grief my family is facing after a divorce? How do I know if I’m ready to move on? Join Lysa TerKeurst; Licensed Professional Counselor Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries’ Director of Theological Research, Dr. Joel Muddamalle, for conversations about how to keep moving [...]

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