Esther Liu

Esther Liu

Esther is a faculty member and counselor at CCEF. She has a master of arts in religion with an emphasis in biblical studies from Westminster Theological Seminary, as well as a master of arts in counseling. Since joining CCEF in 2015, Esther has served various roles, including as a counseling intern, the executive and faculty assistant, and a content editor. Esther has a passion for bringing biblical reframing to a person’s struggles and also holds deep concern for the importance of attending to multicultural aspects of counseling. She is the author of Shame: Being Known & Loved (P&R Publishing, 2022).

Blog posts written by Esther Liu

When God’s Promises Feel Untrue
Blog
August 4, 2025

When God’s Promises Feel Untrue

Esther Liu
Why Do You Think You Can Do Better?
Blog
May 22, 2025

Why Do You Think You Can Do Better?

Esther Liu
To Those Living in Secret Sin
Blog
February 10, 2025

To Those Living in Secret Sin

Esther Liu
Look for the Glimmers
Blog
August 1, 2024

Look for the Glimmers

Esther Liu
The Beauty of “I’m Trying”
Blog
July 2, 2024

The Beauty of “I’m Trying”

Esther Liu
A New Prayer for Anxiety
Blog
March 7, 2024

A New Prayer for Anxiety

Esther Liu

Podcast Episodes featuring Esther Liu

How to Grow in Patience
Podcast
September 15, 2025

How to Grow in Patience

Darby Strickland, David Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu
Understanding & Cultivating Forgiveness
Podcast
September 2, 2025

Understanding & Cultivating Forgiveness

Darby Strickland, David Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu
Cultivating Gratitude: A Christian Perspective
Podcast
July 21, 2025

Cultivating Gratitude: A Christian Perspective

Darby Strickland, David Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu
Progressive Sanctification: Understanding Our Union with Christ
Podcast
July 7, 2025

Progressive Sanctification: Understanding Our Union with Christ

Darby Strickland, David Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu
Finding Faith When God Seems Silent
Podcast
June 23, 2025

Finding Faith When God Seems Silent

Darby Strickland, David Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu
Navigating the Chaos in a Culture of Busyness
Podcast
June 5, 2025

Navigating the Chaos in a Culture of Busyness

Darby Strickland, David Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu
Loneliness: How to Find Connection in a Disconnected World
Podcast
May 19, 2025

Loneliness: How to Find Connection in a Disconnected World

Alasdair Groves, Darby Strickland, David Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu
Navigating the Complexity of Church Relationships
Podcast
May 5, 2025

Navigating the Complexity of Church Relationships

Alasdair Groves, Darby Strickland, David Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu
Overcoming Discouragement: The Role of Scripture, Community & Endurance
Podcast
April 7, 2025

Overcoming Discouragement: The Role of Scripture, Community & Endurance

Alasdair Groves, Darby Strickland, David Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu
God & Anxiety: Turning to Him for a Deeper Connection
Podcast
March 3, 2025

God & Anxiety: Turning to Him for a Deeper Connection

Alasdair Groves, Darby Strickland, David Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu
Finding Hope in Psalms of Lament
Podcast
February 17, 2025

Finding Hope in Psalms of Lament

Alasdair Groves, Darby Strickland, David Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu
Navigating Conflict: Insights from Biblical Counseling
Podcast
February 3, 2025

Navigating Conflict: Insights from Biblical Counseling

Alasdair Groves, Darby Strickland, David Gunner Gundersen, Esther Liu