Anthony F. Russo

Autism, the Church, and the Hope of the Gospel (Highlight from Season Two) with Johanna Pressley and Shannon K. McCoy

In this episode, we revisit a conversation between host Shannon K. McCoy and Johanna Pressley on autism through the lens of biblical counseling. Together, they explore how parents, churches, and counselors can come alongside children with autistic traits in ways that are wise, patient, and grounded in God’s Word. Johanna shares from both personal experience…

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Helping Teens Deal with Anger Biblically with Rachel Coyle and Shannon K. McCoy

In this episode, Shannon K. McCoy sits down with biblical counselor and author Rachel Coyle to talk about her new Lifeline for Teens mini-book, Help! I’m Angry. Together, they explore the heart behind anger, the unique challenges teens face today, and the gospel-centered hope that leads to real, lasting change. Why anger is more than…

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Confrontation: The Missing Element in Christlike Love with Bill Newton

Confrontation. For many of us, that word alone stirs anxiety, avoidance, or memories of conversations that did not go well. But what if confrontation is not opposed to love? What if it is actually an essential expression of Christlike love? In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, Shannon chats with Bill Newton, author of…

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You Don’t Got This, Mama: A God-Centered Way to Embrace Weakness in Motherhood with Sarah Hopkins and Shannon K. McCoy

In this episode, Sarah Hopkins joins us to talk about her new book, You Don’t Got This, Mama: A God-Centered Way to Embrace Weakness in Motherhood. With honesty and tenderness, Sarah shares how motherhood exposes our limits—and how those limits are actually invitations to depend on Christ. This episode unpacks: Biblical motherhood vs. cultural self-sufficiency…

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Moms: Are You Looking for Gospel Encouragement?

Join author Sarah Hopkins and other women on our study of You Don’t Got This, Mama: A God-Centered Way to Embrace Weakness in Motherhood. This will be a space for moms to gather, reflect, and encourage one another with the truths of the gospel as they apply to motherhood. From sleep deprivation to hormonal shifts,…

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