Ep. 2 - Jim Cress, Marriage and Relationship Counselor

On Episode 2 of the More with Murphy Podcast, hosts Ken Murphy and his wife Serena are joined by their personal counselor, ministry advisor, and good friend, Jim Cress. Known for his counseling expertise, Jim Cress specializes in counseling those struggling in their marriage, as well as those dealing with addictions, trauma, and abuse. His work with programs like the Onsite Workshops in Nashville, TN, as well as speaking nationally for The American Association of Christian Counselors has made him a highly sought after counselor, particularly among Christian leaders. Together, he helps people untangle and heal from their past and chart steps toward a more fulfilling future for both themselves and the people in their life.

Listen to his full story today!

Jim Cress

Instagram -

@jimcress

Twitter -

@jimcress

YouTube -

youtube.com/channel/UCaCzraaJJvXfz2r9ceD_5Lg

Website -

integrityredeemed.com/

Mentioned in this episode…

Masked Up: An Interview with Jim Cress - Cypress Church Teaching

Brené Brown

Rising Strong - book by Brené Brown

Psychology Today - Jim Cress

The #1 Thing Couples Fight About - Dr. John Gottman

Trauma Egg

"It is easier to build strong children than to repair broken men.” - Frederick Douglass

It’s Better to Build Boys Than Mend Men - book by Truett Cathy

“You either walk into your story and own your truth, or you live outside of your story, hustling for your worthiness.” - Brené Brown, Rising Strong

Isaiah 43:2

“The unexamined life is not worth living.” - Socrates

Ezekiel 47:12

2 Timothy 3:7

Judges 19

“She's got gaps, I've got gaps, together we fill gaps.” - Rocky Balboa

Titus 2

FEAR - Forget Everything And Run

FEAR - Face Everything And Rise, Rising Strong

Daring Greatly - book by Brené Brown

“You cannot keep birds from flying over your head but you can keep them from building a nest in your hair.” - Martin Luther

Hebrews 4:15

2 Corinthians 10:5

1 Corinthians 6:11

1 Corinthians 10:13

Therapy & Theology with Lysa TerKeurst

Ephesians 4:15

Proverbs 27:6

“You share with people who have earned the right to hear your story.” - Brené Brown

Mark 8:18/ Jeremiah 5:21

Proverbs 25:11

John 5:6-7

Healthy Conversation Contract

Philippians 4:9

The Four Horsemen - John Gottman

Samson Society - Nate Larkin

1 Corinthians 13:5

Proverbs 18:21

Mean - Taylor Swift

2 Corinthians 5:13-14

Broken Together - Casting Crowns

Mark 14:22-25/ Luke 22:18-20/ 1 Corinthians 11:23-25

Philippians 4:8

Jeremiah 6:16

Other great counseling perspectives Jim recommends

John Townsend

Henry Cloud

Other Resources from Jim Cress

Download the Healthy Conversations Contract for free now.

Therapy & Theology with Lysa TerKeurst YouTube playlist.