# The Anti-Self-Help Message for Real and Lasting Change (Tim Chester)

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Podcast: [The Crossway Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-crossway-podcast-1166075)
Published: 2026-05-25T05:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode, Tim Chester shares the hard yet good news about changing as Christians. Tim Chester is director of theological studies and lecturer in spiritual formation at Crosslands. He has over 25 years of experience in pastoral ministry, as well as being the author of 'You Can Change: God's Transforming Power for Our Sinful Behavior and Negative Emotions' from Crossway. ❖ Listen to “Are We Undervaluing the Lord’s Supper?" with Tim Chester:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Apple Podcasts | Spotify | ⁠YouTube⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to leave us a review, which helps us spread the word about the show.

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