Coffee with CAPS
Join Sam and Aaron, counselors at Liberty University's Counseling & Psychological Services (CAPS), as they explore the mental health challenges facing college students today. With a blend of clinical, research-based insights and a biblical worldview, these conversations delve into crucial topics like coping after a breakup, establishing healthy boundaries, self-forgiveness, navigating food and body image issues, and much more. Plus, they're bringing in expert guest perspectives to help you thrive during your college journey.
Grab your coffee and tune in every Tuesday for new episodes!
Episodes
10 episodes
Why Building a Biblical Worldview Matters
Sam and Aaron sit down with Dr. Greg Mears to talk about why building a strong biblical worldview is so important. They explore why a biblical perspective matters, the challenges college students face when questioning their faith, and how world...
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Season 1
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Episode 10
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48:17
What it Means to Forgive Yourself and Others | Dr. Jichan Kim
What does forgiveness really mean? How does it affect your mental health, and what does the Bible have to say about it? In this episode, Sam sits down with Dr. Jichan Kim from LU’s Health Psychology Department to dive deep into the topic of for...
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Episode 9
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54:45
Who's Really in Control? | Sam & Aaron
This episode is all about control — what it means to have self-control and understanding who is truly in control of your life. Sam and Aaron explore the concept of “locus of control” and how it impacts stress, relationships, and mental health. ...
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Episode 8
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28:15
Spiritual Disciplines and College Life | Dr. James Honeycutt & Bekah Jarman
In this episode, Sam sits down with CAPS counselors Dr. James Honeycutt and Bekah Jarman to talk about spiritual disciplines and how they can fit into the busy lives of students. They share their own stories about growing up with different fait...
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Episode 7
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53:14
Finance 101: Money and Mental Health | Sam & Aaron
Struggling to manage your money in college? Wondering how finances impact your mental health? In this episode, Sam and Aaron break down the basics of budgeting, exploring the difference between needs and wants, the reality of student loans, and...
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Episode 6
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45:16
How Food, Eating and Body Image Shape Us | Emily Ellis & Lina Ramirez
In this episode, Sam sits down with Emily and Lina, eating disorder specialists at CAPS, to talk about body image—something that impacts all of us, especially in college. They break down how social media shapes our perceptions of diet, exercise...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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59:39
Questions to Consider Before Getting Engaged | Sam & Aaron
In this episode, Sam and Aaron dive into the "ring by spring" trend that’s popular on college campuses and share their take on when it might be right to get engaged. They break down key conversations you should have before saying yes, including...
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Episode 4
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42:20
How Do I Differentiate Between Healthy and Unhealthy Anxiety? | Sam & Aaron
In this episode of Coffee with CAPS, Sam and Aaron explore the topic of anxiety and why it's so common among college students. They break down the difference between anxiety and stress and introduce the concept of the "anxiety avoidance rollerc...
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Episode 3
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41:30
How Do I Set Healthy Boundaries? | Sam & Aaron
How do I set clear and effective boundaries? How can I tell the difference between healthy and unhealthy ones? What should I do if someone doesn't respect my limits? In this episode of Coffee with CAPS, Sam and Aaron dive into the ...
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Episode 2
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35:14
Navigating Your First Weeks at College | Sam & Aaron
In this debut episode of Coffee with CAPS, hosts Sam and Aaron introduce their new podcast aimed at helping Christian college students navigate the challenges of campus life. As experienced counselors, they kick off the series by tackling four ...
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Episode 1
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