# #151: A Soft Answer

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Podcast: [God & Therapy Podcast w/ Dr. Cheryl Hardy](https://stenobird.com/podcast/god-therapy-podcast-w-dr-cheryl-hardy-6402562)
Published: 2026-01-05T10:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Happy New Year! We're excited to kick off season 4 of The God and Therapy Podcast. In today's episode Dr. Cheryl is helping us take care of our souls. We live in a time when being hard is acceptable for most, and this is not a way to live your life. There are ways to talk and treat people without crushing their spirit. Let's not fall for rough, tough treatment, because every human being has feelings. Your feelings matter, and God cares about how you feel. You are worthy. You are enough. You are special, and you are needed on this earth. A soft answer can turn away anger and rudeness. Let's practice being kind and polite; it is good for the soul. Proverbs 15:1 We are looking forward to you being a part of the God and Therapy Community. To get connected, send me an email and let me know that you want to be included. Godandtherapypodcast@gmail.com ** To purchase a copy of Dr. Cheryl's Book, Therapy Is Not the Enemy – The Christian Novel, and other self-care resources, including Rebuilding a New You – A Self-Care Journal, go to www.drcherylhardy.net/shop or Amazon.

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