Lauren Whitman

Lauren is a faculty member and counselor at CCEF, where she has served since 2010. She is a licensed professional counselor and holds a master of arts in counseling from Westminster Theological Seminary and a certificate in advanced professional counseling from Missio Seminary. Lauren also serves as the developmental editor for the Journal of Biblical Counseling. Through her work with the Journal, she brings experience and skill for developing authors and their writing. Lauren has published multiple books, including A Painful Past devotional (P&R Publishing, 2020) and When Parents Feel Like Failures (New Growth Press, 2024). Lauren is married with two children. She enjoys exploring Pennsylvania’s creeks with her kids and exploring Philadelphia's restaurant scene with her husband.

Blog posts written by Lauren Whitman

Lauren Whitman

Blog posts written by Lauren Whitman

He Came to Earth . . . He Came for Us

The Messages We Receive

Regrets in Parenting and Bothering Jesus

What Does the Bible Say about Rest?

We Are All Late Bloomers

Glory Awaits Us: An Easter Reflection

Grace from the God Who Guards Your Life

On Earth as It Is in Heaven

Forgiveness and Seeing the Father’s Smile

Is Every Occasion an Occasion for Mom Guilt?

When Life Feels Disconnected from Faith

What Questions Do You Have about Your Faith?

Speaking Truth in Marital Conflict

How to Care Well for Your New Counselee

Mom Guilt and the God Who Sees

Books written by Lauren Whitman

When Parents Feel Like Failures: How Jesus Quiets Our Distress

Darcy Is Always First: When Siblings Fight

JBC Must Reads: On Suffering

JBC Must Reads: On Marriage Counseling

Henry’s Big Mistake: When You Feel Guilty

Mom Guilt: Escaping Its Strong Hold

A Biblical Counseling Process: Guidance for the Beginning, Middle, and End

JBC Must Reads: On Conflict

Digital JBC Must Reads: On Conflict

A Painful Past: Healing and Moving Forward

Digital JBC Must Reads: On Methodology

Videos featuring Lauren Whitman

How do I prioritize my children and family time amid the busyness of life?

I’m discouraged by my persistent struggle with sin. How do I find hope?

How would you encourage women struggling with postpartum depression or anxiety?

What has ministered to you in your struggle with mom guilt?

What was helpful to encourage and orient you as a brand new counselor?

Rest: Our Reality & Future Hope

I come from a broken family. What encouragement can I find?

How do I come alongside my anxious child?

JBC Articles written by Lauren Whitman

Using Exile as a Metaphor in Counseling

A Case Study to Illustrate the Beginning, Middle, and End of the Counseling Process

Letter from the Editor

Mom Guilt: Escaping Its Strong Hold

Helping Spouses Move Toward Each Other in Conflict

Marriage Counseling with Only One Spouse

Helping a Spouse Who Moves Against during Marital Conflict

Helping a Spouse Who Withdraws during Conflict

More Than a Proof Text: “Jesus takes you to heart in your sorrows” (John 16:33)

How to Begin Marriage Counseling

The Manna from Heaven Is Christ, Your Daily Bread

More Tan a Proof Text: “Jesus invites you to follow him—how will you respond?” (Luke 5:27)

More Than a Proof Text: “You Are Dust—and God Gets That”

What Does a Good First Session Look Like?

Teach Your Children About Sex