Speak The Truth
137 episodes - English - Latest episode: about 2 months ago - ★★★★★ - 36 ratingsA podcast devoted to giving biblical truth for educating, equipping, and encouraging the local church in counseling and discipleship.
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EP. 135 Prioritizing Care in the Local Church Miniseries: Caring for the Care Givers W/Dave & Tara from Salem Heights Church
March 11, 2024 09:00 - 22 minutes - 20.8 MBIn this episode Michael is joined with special guests, Dave Hamlin and Tara Cox, Counseling Care Coordinators at Salem Heights church. They discuss their individual journeys leading to their current roles, the challenges and rewards of counseling ministry, and the importance of supporting and encouraging counselors. They emphasize the need to start small, adapt over time, and provide a space for counselors to process and connect with each other. The script aims to encourage and insp...
EP. 134 Prioritizing Care in the Local Church Miniseries: The Urgency and Priority of Biblical Counseling in the Local Church: In-depth Conversation W/Pastor Daniel Starnes
March 04, 2024 10:00 - 29 minutes - 27.3 MBIn this episode, host, Mike Van Dyke kicks off the new miniseries on prioritizing care in the local church with special guest, Daniel Starnes by discussing the process of establishing a care ministry within the church. They cover topics such as the importance of care within the church, the journey of developing biblical counseling, challenges faced, the role of liability and insurance, and the overall significance and impact of care ministries in nurturing and supporting church memb...
EP. 133 Analyzing Social Anxiety Disorder with a Biblical lens Part 3 W/Jeremy Lelek
January 08, 2024 09:00 - 19 minutes - 18.3 MBIn this episode the hosts continue the mini-series on social anxiety disorder. Mike and Jeremy discuss the intersection of sin and suffering, emphasizing the importance of including the physiological aspects of anxiety in counseling. They explore the idea of using the body as an act of worship and share examples from Scripture to illustrate the faithfulness of God in the face of anxiety. The hosts encourage counselors to recognize the honor and beauty of their role in helping people...
EP. 132 Analyzing Social Anxiety Disorder with a Biblical lens Part 2 W/Jeremy Lelek
December 11, 2023 10:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode, The hosts talk about the diagnostic criteria for social anxiety disorder and explore how the fear of God can be integrated into the counseling process. They also discuss the importance of understanding God's presence, his role as a refuge, and the reconditioning of thoughts and behaviors. Additionally, they mention using a motivation log to help individuals suffering from social anxiety gather data and identify underlying emotions and desires. Episode Resources ABC...
EP. 131 Analyzing Social Anxiety Disorder with a Biblical lens Part 1 W/Jeremy Lelek
November 16, 2023 15:40 - 12 minutes - 11.8 MBIn this episode, the hosts begin our new miniseries on social anxiety disorder. They provide an overview of the topic, discuss the cultural perspective of social anxiety disorder, and talk about their experiences with people who struggle with social anxiety. They also briefly touch on the DSM (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders) and its role in diagnosing mental health conditions. The hosts emphasize the importance of understanding social anxiety disorder through ...
EP. 130 Analyzing The Cultural Response to Anxiety With a Biblical Lens Part 4 W/Jeremy Lelek - Goal Setting
October 16, 2023 09:00 - 23 minutes - 21.7 MBIn this episode, Jeremy continues the discussion on anxiety and how to move forward with setting goals for change.
EP. 129 Analyzing the Cultural Response to Anxiety With a Biblical Lens W/Jeremy Lelek Part 3
September 04, 2023 08:00 - 18 minutes - 16.8 MBIn this episode, Jeremy continues to analyze anxiety with a biblical lens by introducing his four "R's" in dealing with Anxiety. He starts with anxiety loop's that people find themselves in while they're struggling in anxiety. What is the perceived threat, the mental commentary, the physical discomfort, and then wha does one do, habitually, their control habit. Episode Full Transcript
EP. 128 Analyzing the Cultural Response to Anxiety With a Biblical Lens W/Jeremy Lelek Part 2
August 28, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, Jeremy leads our discussion through analyzing the culture response to anxiety with a biblical lens. Jeremy discusses the dynamics of being embodied creatures responding to anxiety with a biblical lens that traverses the complex domains of being physically embodied, socially embedded, and spiritually embattled creatures with hearts that are given to worship. The complexity of these domains and the range of these domains are influencing one's response to anxiety, name...
EP. 127 Analyzing the Cultural Response to Anxiety With a Biblical Lens W/Jeremy Lelek Part 1
August 21, 2023 08:00 - 17 minutes - 15.9 MBIn this episode, Jeremy introduces the discussion with a case study about a young woman who struggles with obsessive compulsive disorder and is experiencing severe anxiety. Jeremy shares what would happen with Sally if she went through the current modern channels to receive help and then how, as a biblical counselor, this client, Sally would receive care.
EP. 126 Counseling Through Proverbs Series: Pro. 13:20 Wisdom for Friendships W/Emily Dempster
August 07, 2023 08:00 - 19 minutes - 17.8 MBIn this episode, Michael wraps up our mini-series on "Counseling through Proverbs" with special guest, Emily Dempster, Counseling Training Coordinator at Salem Heights Church about "Wisdom for Friendships".
EP. 125 Counseling through Proverbs Series: Pro. 15:13 True Joy W/Associate Professor Lily Park
July 31, 2023 08:00 - 20 minutes - 18.9 MBIn this episode, host, Mike Van Dyke is joined by special guest, Lily Park, Associate professor of biblical counseling at Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary to continue their "Counseling through Proverbs" series. Lily shares her contribution, "True Joy" and how she would use it in a counseling session. Episode Mentions: Dr. Park’s research interests include theological anthropology, marriage and family, abuse, and cross-cultural competencies. Dr. Park is the author of “The ...
EP. 124 Counseling Through Proverbs: Pro. 4:20–27 Wisdom for When You've Been Wronged W/Pete Potloff Executive Pastor at Salem Heights Church
July 24, 2023 08:00 - 25 minutes - 23.7 MBIn this episode, host, Mike is joined by special guest, Pete Potloff to continue our Counseling through Proverbs series to discuss Pete's contribution, "Wisdom for When You've Been Wronged" from Pro. 4:20–27 Episode Callouts Salem Heights Church Previous Speak The Truth EP. 33 W/Pete Potloff
EP. 123 Counseling Through Proverbs Series: Proverbs 7 - When Men Lack Sense W/Jesse Pirkle - Soulcare Pastor at Southern Hills Church
July 10, 2023 09:00 - 30 minutes - 28 MBIn this episode host, Mike Van Dyke, is joined by special guest, Jesse Pirkle to continue the counseling through the Proverbs series. Jesse shares his contribution from Pro. 7, "When Men Lack Sense". Helping men who struggle with sexual temptations.
EP. 122 Counseling Through Proverbs Series: Pro. 22:4 - Seeking a Heart of Humility W/Shauna Van Dyke
June 26, 2023 09:00 - 15 minutes - 14.6 MBIn this episode, hosts Michael and Shauna continue in the "Counseling Through Proverbs" series with Pro. 22:4 - Seeking a Heart of Humility. They work through in-session and out-of-session, the truth about pride and the truth about humility, and how counselors can work through this resource with their counselees. Episode Resource: Counseling Through Proverbs
EP. 121 Counseling Through Proverbs Series: Pro. 16 - Stewardship in Our Planning W/Shauna Van Dyke
June 12, 2023 08:00 - 28 minutes - 32.7 MBIn this episode, hosts Mike and Shauna, continue the mini-series, "Counseling Through Proverbs". This episode looks at Pro. 16 - Stewardship in Our Planning, where they consider five areas counselors can encourage and empower their counselees in setting goals by considering their perspective, purpose, plan, praying, and persisting for the glory of God. Perspective is how we view our purpose which is the heart behind the plan that directs how we pray so we can persist for the glory...
EP. 120 Counseling Through Proverbs Series: Proverbs 19 - Slowness to Anger W/Mike Van Dyke
May 29, 2023 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.9 MBIn this episode, Michael, Shauna, and Jeremy continue their series discussion on "Counseling through Proverbs" where they walk through Pro. 19 and how they would use this Proverb in a counseling session, both in and out of session. What does it mean to overlook an offense? How do you overlook an offense and still confront conflict? Episode Resource Counseling Through Proverbs
EP. 119 Counseling Through Proverbs Series: Proverbs 1 W/Jeremy Lelek - Offering A Scriptural Grid for Journaling Wisdom and Insight
May 15, 2023 10:00 - 21 minutes - 28.8 MBIn this episode, Michael, Shauna, and Jeremy discuss ABC's newest "Counseling Through" resource. Jeremy walks through a Scriptural grid provided by Pro. 1:1–7 for counselees to engage with insights and wisdom from God's Word. Proverbs 1:1–7 offers a process for journaling through Scripture and Jeremy shares the Scriptural method in his contribution to "Counseling through Proverbs", a new ABC counseling resource. Resource Mentions: ABC Store
EP.118 A Still and Quiet Mind: 12 Strategies for Changing Unwanted Thoughts W/Author Esther Smith
May 01, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.5 MBIn this episode, hosts Mike and Shauna are joined by special guest, Esther Smith, author of "A Still and Quiet Mind: 12 Strategies for Changing Unwanted Thoughts". Esther Shares why she wrote this book and how, as counselors, we can personally practice these strategies and also practice them with our counselees in session. Episode Notes & Resources: Books: A Still and Quiet Mind But God, Wouldn't I Be More Useful to You If I Were Healthy? (Chronic Pain and the Christian Life) Ch...
EP. 117 Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography W/Author's Jenny and Curtis Solomon
April 17, 2023 10:00 - 43 minutes - 59.8 MBIn this episode hosts, Mike and Shauna are joined by authors, Jenny and Curtis Solomon to discuss their books, "Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography" by Jenny and "Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography" by Curtis Solomon. Jenny shares why she wrote this desperately needed resource for women and Curtis shares his contribution as a companion to Jen's book. Featured Resources: Curtis's Book for Husbands Jenny's...
EP. 116 The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life W/Author Jeremy Pierre - Connecting Christ To Human Experience
April 10, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MBIn this episode, host, Mike Van Dyke is joined by special guest, Jeremy Pierre to discuss his book, "The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life: Connecting Christ to Human Experience" Jeremy discusses what compelled him to write this book and then provides summaries for the three sections in his book which are: The beauty of human experience: how the heart responds dynamically The context of human experience: what the heart dynamically responds to Theological application through counseling...
EP. 115 2023 Called To Counsel Conference: Esteeming God's Grace in Counseling - Details on Tracks And Speakers
April 03, 2023 10:00 - 44 minutes - 61.7 MBIn this episode hosts, Michael, Shauna, and Jeremy discuss all the details of The 2023 Called To Counsel Conference. We're excited about this year's conference with all of our speakers and new track introductions. Register HERE CALLED TO COUNSEL April 27-29, 2023 Doxology Bible Church Fort Worth, TX Plenary Sessions Esteeming God's Graces in Counseling For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit...
EP. 114 We're Back W/Jeremy Lelek – Discussion About Our Hiatus
March 27, 2023 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.1 MBIn this episode, hosts, Mike, Shauna, and Jeremy discuss the reasons for their recent hiatus from recording new podcast episodes. Jeremy shares his road to recovery from COVID and Michael and Shauna share some recent developments in their lives. Show Mentions Southern Seminary Diploma Called to Counsel ABC Conference
EP. 113 Broken Cisterns: Exposing Functional Idolatry Jeremiah 2:11-13 - Counseling Through Bible Narratives W/ Pastor Jesse Pirkle
August 08, 2022 02:00 - 54 minutes - 75.4 MBIn this episode hosts, Mike and Shauna are joined by our special guest, Jesse Pirkle, Soul Care Pastor at SouthernHills Church to continue our mini-series, Counseling Through Bible Narratives Old Testament. Jesse Discusses how he uses his growth assignment of Jeremiah 2:11-13 to expose functional idolatry with counselees, both in-session, and out-of-session. Episode Resource: Counseling Through Bible Narratives - ABC RES
EP. 112 Freedom in Forgiveness Gen. 50:15-21: Counseling Through Bible Narratives Mini-Series W/Andrew Dealy From Austin Stone Counseling
June 13, 2022 03:20 - 48 minutes - 66.8 MBEpisode Notes In this episode, hosts Mike and Shauna are joined by special guest, Andrew Dealy from Austone Stone Counseling Center. Andrew walks through Gen. 50:15-21 applying freedom in forgiveness to a counseling session. Episode Resources: Counseling Through Bible Narratives Old Testament - ABC Resource Austin Stone Counseling Center Reforming Emotions Podcast
EP. 111 W/Pastor Rob Perry from Lifepointe Church - Raleigh: Rob's Pastoral Journey into Biblical Counseling
May 23, 2022 04:33 - 47 minutes - 65.7 MBEpisode Notes: In this episode host, Mike is joined by special guest, Rob Perry Pastor of online at Lifepointe Church in Raleigh, NC. Rob shares his journey of pastoral ministry into biblical counseling. Books: Revival Start Here - Dave Clayton Relationships: a mess worth making - Lane & Tripp How People Change - Tripp & Lane Biblical Counseling Basics - Jeremy Lelek Podcasts & Websites: Making Disciples: Robby Gallaty Discipleship.org Christiancounseling.com - Certification Pat...
EP. 110 From Pastoral Ministry to Chaplaincy and The Role of Biblical Counseling W/Pastor David Mills
May 09, 2022 05:16 - 17 minutes - 24.6 MBIn this episode host, Mike Van Dyke is joined by special guest David Mills to discuss the role of biblical counseling in the last 25 years of his ministry. From pastoring for over 25 years to moving into chaplaincy, David shares how biblical counseling has shaped his ministry in the church and as a chaplain. Episode Links: Hope Church
EP. 109 Counseling Through The Psalms: Psalm 77 - Helping Counselees Reorient Their Story Through God's Redemptive Story
May 02, 2022 03:57 - 29 minutes - 40 MBShow Notes: In this episode hosts, Mike and Shauna are joined by special guest, Todd Hardin to discuss his contribution to the "Counseling Through The Psalms". An ABC Resource is designed to help counselors use the psalms in a session and out of session. With Psalm 77, Todd explains how he'd use it to help counselees reorient the scenes of their story into God's story with three movements of the text, how the psalmist recites his story, then remembering God's story and his faithfuln...
EP 108. Counseling Through The Psalms Mini-Series: Psalm 27 - Counseling Misplaced Fear
April 11, 2022 02:23 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBEpisode Notes: The Psalms - Kent Hughes Counseling Through The Psalms
EP. 107 Counseling Through The Psalms Mini-Series: Psalm 71 - Applying God's Steadfast Faithfulness to Despondent Souls
April 04, 2022 02:56 - 18 minutes - 25.8 MBEpisode Notes: In this episode hosts, Mike, Shauna, and Jeremy discuss how they would use this Psalm in the counseling room - both in session and as a growth assignment. Episode References: Counseling Through The Psalms Book Called To Counsel 2022 Conference Registration
EP. 106 Counseling Through The Psalms Mini-Series: Psalm 19 - Applying The Triune Revelation of God in Counseling
March 20, 2022 22:16 - 20 minutes - 27.6 MBIn this episode hosts, Mike, Shauna, and Jeremy continue their mini-series, counseling through the Psalms. A verse by verse breakdown of Psalm 19. They discuss, as shown in the text, God's general, special, and applied revelation of himself and why this matters in the counseling room. Episode Resources Mentioned: Counseling Through The Psalms - ABC Resource Reformed Systematic Theology Vol. 1 - Joel Beeke Applied Revelation mentioned throughout chapters 10, 11, 12, 16, 23 Ch...
EP. 105 Counseling Through The Psalms Mini-Series: Psalm 139 - Applying God's Omniscience and Omnipresence in Anxiety
March 07, 2022 05:12 - 21 minutes - 30 MBIn this episode hosts, Mike & Shauna Van Dyke and Jeremy Lelek are back to kick off this mini-series, "Counseling Through the Psalms" an ABC resource written to help counselors use the psalms in session or as growth assignments. In this episode, Jeremy covers how he'd use Psalm 139 in a counseling session to help a counselee struggling with paralyzing anxiety. How God's omniscience and omnipresence can be used to navigate anxiety. Episode Resource: Counseling Through The Psalms ...
EP. 104 Identities Collide: Homosexuality or Following Jesus W/Colten Taylor - Part 2
February 21, 2022 02:50 - 37 minutes - 51.7 MBIn this episode, host Mike Van Dyke is joined by special guest, Colten Taylor to share his testimony from being a practicing homosexual to following Jesus Christ. In part 2 Colten shares how he experienced God's love through his people and not in the way the cultural narrative expresses. He shares God's gracious pursuit and his consequent faith in Jesus Christ. He concludes with what his life in Christ looks like now and the work that the Holy Spirit is doing in him now.
EP. 103 Identities Collide: Homosexuality or Following Jesus W/Colten Taylor - Part 1
January 31, 2022 11:00 - 23 minutes - 32.3 MBIn this episode, host Mike Van Dyke is joined by special guest, Colten Taylor to share his testimony from being a practicing homosexual to following Jesus Christ. In part 1 Colten shares the origin of his story of growing up, being sexually abused, and working through the confusion in his formative years. He navigates through the notion of being born with same-sex attraction what that meant in his experience and its physiological and psychological impact.
EP. 102 From The 2021 Called To Counsel Conference W/Adam Sandlin, Founder of Covenant Biblical Counseling: Licensure To Launching A Non-Profit Biblical Counseling Center
January 24, 2022 04:12 - 19 minutes - 26.8 MBEpisode Summary: In this episode, host, Mike Van Dyke is joined by special guest, Adam Sandlin, founder of Covenant Biblical Counseling to discuss how he pursued licensure, being an LPC-S, and launching his biblical counseling center, Covenant Biblical Counseling. Episode Resources: Covenant Biblical Counseling Redeemer Church Denton North Texas Christian Counseling
EP. 101 Live From 2021 ABC Called To Counsel Conference W/Robert n' Nate From Watermark Community Church: Marriage Enrichment(re|engage) & Recovery Ministry(re:generation)
December 13, 2021 04:00 - 25 minutes - 35.1 MBIn this episode host, Mike Van Dyke is joined with special guest, Robert n' Nate from Watermark Community Church to discuss two discipling ministries within Watermark, re|engage(marriage enrichment) and re:generation(recovery ministry), that have been fruitfully successful within Watermark and how they help equip the universal church with these two ministries. Robert n' Nate shares the history of the ministries, their nature and scope, and the pathway to help the local church be equ...
EP. 100 Live From ABC Called To Counsel Conference 2021 W/Robert & Karen Cheong - Restoration Story: Why Jesus Matters In A Broken World
November 15, 2021 03:15 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBEpisode Notes: In this episode, host Mike Van Dyke is joined by special guests, author and pastor, Robert Cheong and his wife, Karen Cheong to discuss his heart in writing his new book, "Restoration Story". We all have our own back story—our sometimes unconscious beliefs—that have been shaped by our families, relationships, and life experiences. Our stories shape the personal narratives we live out: “I am not loved.” “No one cares for me.” “I have to be better than everyone around ...
EP. 99 Live From ABC Called To Counsel Conference 2021 W/Chris Moles - Men of Peace Course: Process from Information, Transformation, and Reformation
November 08, 2021 04:00 - 19 minutes - 27.2 MBEpisode Notes: In this episode, host Mike Van Dyke is joined by author, pastor, biblical counselor, special guest Chris Moles. Chris shares his genesis of entering into domestic abuse work as a pastor and how The LORD used it to develop the ministry of peaceworks and the men of peace self-paced course work. The Men of Peace Self-Paced Course is the compilation of all of Chris Moles’ past Men of Peace coaching content plus brand-new material. This course will walk men through the th...
EP. 98 Live from ABC Called To Counsel Conference 2021 W/Greg Wilson - When Home Hurts: A Guide For Responding Wisely To Domestic Abuse In Your Church
November 01, 2021 03:00 - 26 minutes - 36.2 MBEpisode Notes: In this episode host, Mike Van Dyke is joined with special guest, author, and counselor, Greg Wilson to discuss his new book, "When Home Hurts: A Biblical Guide For Responding Wisely To Domestic Abuse for Your Church". Greg shares his heart for writing this book, his passion for the local church to be equipped from the pastoral level to the neighbor level. This book is intended to equip pastors, church leaders, and church members to respond with the heart of God to ...
EP. 97 Live From 2021 Called To Counsel Conference W/Darby Strickland- Is It Abuse?: A Biblical Guide to Identifying Domestic Abuse and Helping Victims
October 25, 2021 05:00 - 21 minutes - 30.1 MBIn this episode, host Mike Van Dyke is joined with special guest, author and counselor, Darby Strickland to discuss her new book, "Is It Abuse?" A biblical guide to identifying domestic abuse and helping victims. Darby shares why she wrote the book and then discusses the robust nature in which "Is It Abuse" was written with Mike. The book was written in thirds; what is abuse and its dynamics, the different types of abuse and their distinctive's, and upholding the oppressed. Ep...
EP. 96 Live from The 2021 Called to Counsel Conference W/Beth Broom & Eliza Huie: The Christian Trauma Healing Network
October 18, 2021 02:38 - 18 minutes - 26.1 MBEpisode Summary: In this episode, host Mike Van Dyke is joined by special guests Beth Broom and Eliza Huie to talk about their new venture, The Christian Trauma Healing Network(CTHN), which serves mental health professionals, pastors, and lay ministry leaders to advance Christ-centered trauma healing in the church and society. They also discuss their new podcast: Counsel For Life - engaging conversations about mental health and the Christian life. Episode Resources: Beth Broom's...
EP. 95 Live From The 2021 Called to Counsel Conference W/Eliza Huie - The Whole Life: 52 Weeks of Biblical Self-Care
October 11, 2021 05:16 - 22 minutes - 30.4 MBEpisode Notes What does it look like for a Christian to live a balanced life that honors God? This book offers practical guidance for renewing body and soul so that readers will be energized to engage life with fresh enthusiasm and vigor for service to God. Focusing on six key areas, including your spiritual life, physical life, community life, your work, your purpose, and how your rest, Christians gain strategies to experience transformation in how they care for themselves and othe...
EP. 94 Live from The 2021 Called to Counsel Conference W/Garrett Higbee - Transformed Discipleship: Mutual Care Discipleship
October 04, 2021 04:24 - 20 minutes - 27.7 MBEpisode Summary: In this episode host, Mike is joined with seasoned pastor and counselor, Garrett Higbee to discuss transforming the discipleship culture from unhealthy discipling to healthy mutual care discipling beginning with small group members and leaders(levels 1&2) to equipping coaches, pastors, and counselors. Episode Notes: Garrett's focus over the last few years of ministry - leader care and developing resources both in preventive care, intensive care, and disciple-maki...
EP. 93 Live from The 2021 ABC Conference W/Jonathan Holmes: Rescue Skills - Restoring The Sexually Broken
September 27, 2021 04:36 - 21 minutes - 29.8 MBIn this episode, host, Mike Van Dyke is joined with special guest, Jonathan Holmes to discuss his new book, "Rescue Skills: Restoring The Sexually Broken". Jonathan shares his heart in co-authoring this book; writing a book that helps the friend who's got a friend who is struggling in their sexual brokenness, helping them develop a rescue plan by being the friend who can listen well, ask the right questions, and help to execute a plan that's full of the gospel, real repentance, and ...
EP. 92 The Gospel In Counseling P2: Applying The Gospel In Counseling Situations
August 02, 2021 03:00 - 37 minutes - 52 MBTHE GOSPEL IS FOR ... ◼ Counselees who feel that the Christian life is too hard ◼ Counselees who worry they need to do more to have the assurance of salvation ◼ Counselees who don’t want to forgive ◼ Counselees who need to be reminded that they don’t have to earn God’s favor ◼ Counselees who are depressed about their lack of spiritual maturity ◼ Counselees who are suffering from the sin of others or a broken world ◼ Counselees who are losing hope ◼ Counselees who continu...
EP. 91 The Gospel In Counseling: Bringing The Gospel Into The Counseling Room - Part 1
May 31, 2021 03:23 - 20 minutes - 28.8 MBEpisode Notes: In this episode, Mike is joined by special guest, Peter Escue to discuss the reality and implications of the gospel in the counseling room. In this episode, they discuss what is the gospel, its corollaries, and the reality of gospel drift in those seeking counseling, and how the gospel can begin to be applied to specific issues within our counselees. Episode Resources: email us at [email protected]
EP. 90 Gospel For Real Life Series - Post Traumatic Stress Disorder: Recovering Hope W/Jeremy Lelek LPC-S
May 17, 2021 01:02 - 19 minutes - 26.6 MB“Post-traumatic stress disorder, a profoundly intense response to profoundly dangerous experiences, manifests itself in fear, terrifying vulnerability, and lack of a sense of control. While these responses are often involuntary, Jeremy Lelek reminds us that they are still responses . . . and, thus, different responses are possible. Here he relates the narrative of creation, fall, and redemption to the experiences of PTSD, reminding us that the gospel speaks to our experiences with d...
EP. 89 Gospel For Real Life Series - Cutting: A Healing Response W/Jeremy Lelek LPC-S
May 10, 2021 02:13 - 22 minutes - 31.5 MBEpisode Notes: When feelings of guilt, worthlessness, or self-condemnation set in, some people seek painful release in their own flesh and blood. While cutting can bring temporary relief, it falls far short of the genuine change that is essential to true healing of the heart. Through the direct and honest example of one young woman's story, Jeremy Lelek points those in such pain to the sufferings of Jesus Christ and the finished work of the cross as their means of hope, security, ...
EP. 88 Gospel For Real Life Series - Depression: The Sun Always Rises W/Author & Biblical Counselor Margaret Ashmore
May 03, 2021 03:24 - 47 minutes - 64.8 MBEpisode Summary: In this episode, hosts, Mike, Shauna, and Jeremy are joined by author and biblical counselor, Margaret Ashmore to discuss depression. The periods of depression that we all share can range from having a bad day to grieving the loss of a loved one. Our fallen world harbors a broad spectrum of suffering that, while never the same for each individual, has always been part of the human condition. Yet Margaret Ashmore reminds us that however difficult our circumstances, t...
EP. 87 Gospel For Real Life Series - God's Attributes: Rest For Life's Problems W/Pastor of Counseling Brad Hambrick
April 19, 2021 00:31 - 23 minutes - 33 MBEpisode Summary: In this episode, hosts, Mike, Shauna, and Jeremy are joined by our special guest - Brad Hambrick. To discuss his booklet, God's Attributes. They discuss how a proper understanding of God is vital. However, many times what we observe from our own experiences (especially when they are difficult and painful) can affect the shape of that understanding. How do we know whether we have a true, balanced view of God? This study looks at sixteen attributes of God, grouped ...
EP. 86 Gospel For Real Life Series: Self-Centered Spouse: Help For The Chronically Broken Marriages W/Pastor of Counseling Brad Hambrick
April 12, 2021 03:37 - 21 minutes - 30.2 MBIn this episode, the hosts, Mike, Shauna, and Jeremy discuss with special guest, Pastor of Counseling, Brad Hambrick of The Summit Church in Durham, NC how to identify passive or aggressive self-centered spouses, what types of passive and aggressive, their stages, and strategies for interaction. Episode Notes: 1. You write using Case Studies, Passive and Aggressive self-centered spouse, tell us why you approached the book that way? 2. Within each assessing the problem, you break...