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ⓘ About Edward T. Welch
Like many of his colleagues, Edward T. Welch was brought up by a Christian father who suffered from depression. While he was at CCEF doing his second year, he took a counseling course given that he had always enjoyed talking to people. Since he had an interest in counseling, he went back to graduate school for a few years before he went back to CCEF. Ed Welch would ultimately attend the Biblical Theological Seminary where he got his Master of Divinity degree. He also attended the University of Utah where he got his doctorate in counseling, majoring in counseling. When he is not working for CCEF, he can usually be found spending time with his family or playing the guitar. Edward T. Welch’s “When People Are Big and God is Small” is a work divided into two equally good sections.
All Book Series by Edward T. Welch
Buster's Ears Trip Him Up: When You Fail
Series opener · book 1 of 9 · published 2018
Jax's Tail Twitches: When You Are Angry
Book 2 of 9 · published 2018 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Zoe's Hiding Place: When You Are Anxious
Book 3 of 9 · published 2020 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Gus Loses His Grip: When You Want Something Too Much
Book 5 of 9 · published 2020 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Zoe's Time to Shine: When You Want to Hide
Latest in the series · book 9 of 9 · published 2022
A.D.D.: Wandering Minds and Wired Bodies
Series opener · book 1 of 10 · published 1999
Depression: A Stubborn Darkness–Light for the Path
Book 2 of 10 · published 2000
Anger: Escaping the Maze
Book 3 of 10 · published 2000 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Suffering: Eternity Makes a Difference
Book 5 of 10 · published 2001 Anthology · Paul David Tripp
Just One More: When Desires Don't Take No for an Answer
Book 6 of 10 · published 2002
Stress: Peace amid Pressure
Book 8 of 10 · published 2004 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Pastoral Imperatives: Helping The Suffering
Book 9 of 10 · published 2006 Co-authored · Timothy S. Lane,Ron Lutz,Sue Lutz
Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Help for Extreme Mood Swings
Latest in the series · book 10 of 10 · published 2010
Addictive Behavior
Series opener · book 1 of 18 · published 1995 Co-authored · Gary Steven Shogren
When I Am Afraid: A Step-By-Step Guide Away from Fear and Anxiety
Book 8 of 18 · published 2008
Running in Circles
Book 10 of 18 · published 2015 Co-authored · Gary Steven Shogren
Side by Side: Walking with Others in Wisdom and Love
Book 11 of 18 · published 2015
The Journal of Biblical Counseling Must Reads: On Sexuality
Book 12 of 18 · published 2016
The Journal of Biblical Counseling Must Reads: On Model
Book 13 of 18 · published 2016
The Journal of Biblical Counseling Must Reads: On Methodolgy
Book 14 of 18 · published 2016
The Journal of Biblical Counseling Must Reads: On Apologetics
Book 15 of 18 · published 2016
A Small Book About Why We Hide
Latest in the series · book 18 of 18 · published 2021
Anxious about Decisions
Book 4 of 17 · published 2022 Anthology · Michael Scott Gembola
My Spouse Was Unfaithful
Book 8 of 17 · published 2023 Anthology · Robert D. Jones
Moving Forward after Abortion
Book 9 of 17 · published 2023 Anthology · Camille Cates
Struggling with Body Image
Book 10 of 17 · published 2024 Anthology · Lainey Greer
I Prayed and Nothing Changed
Book 11 of 17 · published 2024 Anthology · Ste Casey
When Parents Feel Like Failures
Book 13 of 17 · published 2024 Anthology · Lauren Whitman
I Have a Psychiatric Diagnosis: What Does the Bible Say?
Book 16 of 17 · published 2022
Someone I Know Is Grieving: Caring with Humility and Compassion
Latest in the series · book 17 of 17 · published 2023
Pre-Engagement: 5 Questions to Ask Yourselves
Series opener · book 1 of 40 · published 2000 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Domestic Abuse: How to Help
Book 3 of 40 · published 2001 Co-authored · Paul David Tripp,David A. Powlison
God’s Love: Better than Unconditional
Book 4 of 40 · published 2001 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Living with an Angry Spouse: Help for Victims of Abuse
Book 5 of 40 · published 2008
Facing Death with Hope: Living for What Lasts
Book 6 of 40 · published 2009 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Life Beyond Your Parents' Mistakes: The Transforming Power of God's Love
Book 7 of 40 · published 2010 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Stressed Out: Becoming Peaceful on the Inside
Book 10 of 40 · published 2012 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Innocence Lost: Rebuilding after Victimization
Book 11 of 40 · published 2012 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Coming Clean: Breaking Pornography’s Hold on You
Book 12 of 40 · published 2012 Anthology · David A. Powlison
When You Are Worried: Finding Reasons for Peace
Book 13 of 40 · published 2012 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Real Love: Better Than Unconditional?
Book 14 of 40 · published 2012 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Shame Interrupted: How God Lifts the Pain of Worthlessness and Rejection
Book 15 of 40 · published 2012
Freedom from Addiction: Turning from Your Compulsive Behavior
Book 16 of 40 · published 2012
Controlling Anger: Responding Constructively When Life Goes Wrong
Book 17 of 40 · published 2012 Anthology · David A. Powlison
When Cancer Interrupts
Book 18 of 40 · published 2015 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Faith and Doubt: When Belief Is Hard
Book 19 of 40 · published 2015 Anthology · Steve Brown
Feeling Guilty?: Grace for Your Mistakes
Book 20 of 40 · published 2015 Anthology · Steve Brown
Forgiving Others: Joining Wisdom and Love
Book 21 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · Timothy S. Lane
I Just Want to Die: Replacing Suicidal Thoughts with Hope
Book 22 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · David A. Powlison
PTSD: Healing for Bad Memories
Book 23 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · Timothy S. Lane
Conflict: A Redemptive Opportunity
Book 24 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · Timothy S. Lane
Freedom from Guilt: Finding Release from Your Burdens
Book 25 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · Timothy S. Lane
Family Feuds: How to Respond
Book 26 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · Timothy S. Lane
Temptation: Fighting the Urge
Book 27 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · Timothy S. Lane
Sex Before Marriage: How Far is Too Far?
Book 29 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · Timothy S. Lane
Eating Disorders: The Quest for Thinness
Book 30 of 40 · published 2020 Co-authored · Barbara Miller Juliani
Renewing Marital Intimacy: Closing the Gap Between Your and Your Spouse
Book 31 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Recovering from Child Abuse: Healing and Hope for Victims
Book 32 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · David A. Powlison
I'm Exhausted: What to Do When Your're Always Tired
Book 33 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Grieving a Suicide: Help for the Aftershock
Book 34 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Sexual Addiction: Freedom from Compulsive Behavior
Book 35 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Breaking the Addictive Cycle: Deadly Obsessions or Simple Pleasures
Book 36 of 40 · published 2020 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Helping Children with Shame: Resting in God's Approval
Book 37 of 40 · published 2020
Helping Your Adopted Child
Book 38 of 40 · published 2022 Anthology · Paul David Tripp
Healing after Abortion: God's Mercy Is for Your
Book 39 of 40 · published 2022 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Sexual Assault: Healing Steps for Victims
Latest in the series · book 40 of 40 · published 2022 Anthology · David A. Powlison
Technology: A Student's Guide to Technology
Series opener · book 1 of 23 · published 2020 Anthology · John Perritt
Sanctification: A Student's Guide to Sanctification
Book 3 of 23 · published 2020 Anthology · J. Ligon Duncan III
Glorification: A Student’s Guide to Glorification
Book 4 of 23 · published 2021 Anthology · Derek W.H. Thomas
Navigating Culture: A Student’s Guide to Navigating Culture
Book 5 of 23 · published 2021 Anthology · Walt Mueller
The Power of Story: A Student’s Guide to the Power of Story
Book 6 of 23 · published 2021 Anthology · Joe Deegan
Justification: A Student’s Guide to Justification
Book 7 of 23 · published 2022 Anthology · GregMeyer
Depression: A Student's Guide to Depression
Book 8 of 23 · published 2022 Anthology · John C. Kwasny
Gaming: A Student’s Guide to Gaming
Book 9 of 23 · published 2022 Anthology · Reagan Rose
Womanhood: A Student’s Guide to Womanhood
Book 10 of 23 · published 2022 Anthology · Abigail Dodds
Worldview: A Student’s Guide to Worldview
Book 11 of 23 · published 2022 Anthology · Sharon James
Missions: A Student’s Guide to Missions
Book 12 of 23 · published 2022 Anthology · Emilio Garofalo Neto
Social Media: A Student’s Guide to Social Media
Book 13 of 23 · published 2023 Anthology · JasonThacker
A Student's Guide to Apologetics
Book 14 of 23 · published 2023 Anthology · Stephen J. Nichols
Apologetics: A Student’s Guide to Apologetics
Book 15 of 23 · published 2023 Anthology · Stephen J. Nichols
Dating, Marriage & Sex: A Student’s Guide to Dating, Marriage & Sex
Book 16 of 23 · published 2023 Anthology · David Ayers
Rest: A Student's Guide to Rest
Book 17 of 23 · published 2024 Anthology · William P. Smith
Politics: A Student's Guide to Politics
Book 18 of 23 · published 2024 Anthology · Joshua Wester
A Guide to Living Out Reformed Theology
Book 19 of 23 · published 2024 Anthology · Harrison Perkins
Purity in a Porn–Saturated Culture: AStudent’s Guide to Purity in a Porn–Saturated Culture
Book 20 of 23 · published 2024 Anthology · Helen Thorne–Allenson
Grief: A Student’s Guide to Grief
Book 21 of 23 · published 2024 Anthology · Paul Tautges
Body Image: A Student’s Guide to Body Image
Book 22 of 23 · published 2024 Anthology · Julie Lowe
Track: Anxiety: A Student's Guide to Anxiety
Latest in the series · book 23 of 23 · published 2020
Power Religion: The Selling Out Of The Evangelical Church?
Series opener · book 1 of 4 · published 1992
Heart of the Matter: Daily Reflections for Changing Hearts and Lives
Book 3 of 4 · published 2012
? Frequently Asked Questions
Who is Edward T. Welch?
Like many of his colleagues, Edward T. Welch was brought up by a Christian father who suffered from depression. While he was at CCEF doing his second year, he took a counseling course given that he had always enjoyed talking to people.
Which Edward T. Welch series should I start with?
The best place to start is the Resources for Changing Lives series, the earliest of Edward T. Welch's multi-book series: it opens with A.D.D.: Wandering Minds and Wired Bodies (1999) and runs to 10 books across 1999–2010, ending with Bipolar Disorder: Understanding and Help for Extreme Mood Swings (2010). Edward T. Welch's other series stand alone, so they can be read in any order.
How many books has Edward T. Welch written?
Edward T. Welch has 121 books catalogued in this guide, published between 1992 and 2025. 99 of them belong to 5 named series — the largest being the CCEF Minibooks series with 40 books — and 22 are standalone titles, collections or anthologies.
In what order should Edward T. Welch's series be read?
Read each series in publication order — the numbered entries in each series follow the year each book first appeared. Edward T. Welch's series do not depend on one another, so they can be started in any order; by start date they are Resources for Changing Lives (1999–2010, 10 books), CCEF Minibooks (2000–2022, 40 books) and Good News for Little Hearts (2018–2022, 9 books), plus 2 more.
How are Edward T. Welch's books organised into series?
This guide splits Edward T. Welch's 121 books into 5 named series and 22 titles that stand alone or appear only in collections: CCEF Minibooks (40 books, 2000–2022); Track: A Student's Guide (23 books, 2020–2024); Ask the Christian Counselor (17 books, 2022–2025); Resources for Changing Lives (10 books, 1999–2010); Good News for Little Hearts (9 books, 2018–2022).