In this episode we talk with Dr. Nate Brooks, Associate Professor of Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary and author of Disrupted Journey: Walking with Your Loved One through Chronic Pain and Illness. Dr. Brooks talks with us about his own personal journey with caring for a loved one through chronic illness, and he offers wise encouragement and exhortation for loved ones and those in the church who seek to care for people with chronic pain and illness. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors.But most importantly, for just $3 a month you become part of the family of friends that keep the Counsel for Life podcast going! Your small membership fee helps to cover the production costs encountered by hosting a free podcast. Thank you for choosing to become a friend of the podcast we are glad you are here and are grateful for you!(Memberships automatically renew each month and can be cancelled at any time.)To learn more, visit our website: http://www.counselforlifepodcast.com