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A podcast providing biblical solutions for the problems people face. This podcast is a resource from the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. For more information about ACBC visit biblicalcounseling.com.
TIL 579: Counseling Procrastinators (feat. Jim Newheiser)
15 min
Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Curriculum Overview 02:17 Understanding Procrastination 04:01 Consequences of Procrastination 07:09 Hope for Procrastinators 09:44 Corresponding Sins and Non-Procrastinators 11:17 Counseling and Helping Procrastinators Resources: You can learn more about the Foundations High School Curriculum on our website HERE !
TIL 578: Laying Aside Laziness (feat. Glenn Dunn)
22 min
Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Laziness and Work Ethic 03:20 Spiritual Laziness and Cultural Attitudes 04:00 Biblical Definition of Laziness 05:26 Physical and Spiritual Responsibilities 07:27 Laziness as a Respectable Sin 08:32 Struggle with Laziness in Spiritual Tasks 09:27 Resources for Exploring Laziness Biblically 13:16 Overcoming the Sin of Laziness 17:11 Giving Hope to Those Struggling with Laziness 20:26 Meaning, Purpose, and Value in Overcoming Laziness You can find Glenn Dunn's breakout session from the 2025 ACBC Conference, visit our website HERE. You can find the full conference audio package HERE . The last price jump is approaching for the 2026 ACBC Conference: Rooted in Truth. We hope you'll join us to celebrate 50 years of God's faithfulness in the biblical counseling movement. You can register today HERE .
TIL 577: The Sensualism of Gossip (feat. Andrew Rogers)
14 min
Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:33 The Attraction to Gossip 03:11 Defining Gossip 04:14 Concerns and Motives of Gossip 06:00 Impact of Gossip in the Church 08:31 The Destructive Nature of Gossip 09:22 The Temptation of Gossip 11:17 Discipleship and God-Honoring Speech Register today for the 2026 Annual Conference! You can register HERE before the price jump on July 31st.
TIL 576: Conquering Addiction (feat. Jon Okinaga)
24 min
What is the difference between traditional addiction recovery programs and biblical discipleship? On this episode, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Okinaga talk through the importance of building relationships and the importance of investing time for the recovering addict. They walk through common failures of traditional recovery programs, and how Christians can understand addiction as a worship issue. Chapters 02:05 - Traditional Recovery Programs 04:29 - Failures of Traditional Recovery Programs 08:47 - Obstacles in the Church 12:09 - Discipleship Strategy and Time Investment 16:39 - Heart Changes and Repentance 20:21 - Addiction as an Issue of Worship Outro - Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Biblical Counseling
TIL 575: Counseling Toward Commitment (feat. Keith Evans)
20 min
The conversation explores the concept of commitment and gospel obedience in biblical counseling, drawing insights from the book of Philemon. It emphasizes the importance of appeal, sincerity, and wisdom in counseling, as modeled by the Apostle Paul. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 05:33 Biblical Affirmation in Counseling 11:58 A Pastoral Tone in Counseling
TIL 574: War of Words (feat. Matt Mumma)
21 min
Dale Johnson is joined by Matt Mumma to explores biblical communication, specifically by looking at a framework in the book of James. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 06:19 The Practical Application of James in Communication 14:39 The Heart's Role in Communication and Conflict Resolution 20:36 Practical Implementation of Biblical Communication For more information on our Biblical Solutions and Criticak Evaluation series, visit our website: https://biblicalcounseling.com/biblicalsolutions/
TIL 573: Theological Contradictions in Integrationism (feat. Josh Greiner)
17 min
Are you interested in building a counseling ministry at your church? Learn more about how to become an ACBC Training Center HERE Learn more about how to develop your church's counseling ministry with helpful resources HERE
TIL 572: Motivating Counselees to Forgive (feat. Jacob Elwart)
20 min
Upcoming Announcements: ACBC Member Webinar with Brent Osterberg - June 18th, 6:30pm CDT. This virtual event will cover topics such as scrupulosity, intrusive thoughts, and more. Members will also receive CEU credits for attending. You can sign up at the link that was emailed to all ACBC members or email us at info@biblicalcounseling.com
TIL 571: Counseling from the Crook in the Lot (feat. Tim Keeter)
15 min
1. Trials are part of God's Plan : Challenges in life are not random but are allowed by God for our growth. 2. Seek Contentment : Instead of striving for immediate relief, focus on being obedient and faithful in your circumstances. 3. Walk in Humility : Recognize that our struggles can lead us to a deeper reliance on God, which is ultimately for our good.
TIL 570: Biblical Decision-Making (feat. Stuart Scott)
20 min
This week on Truth in Love, Dr. Dale Johnson is joined by Dr. Stuart Scott to talk through the process of biblical decision-making. They discuss where current confusion and dangers lie, prominent methods, the sufficiency of God's Word, and resources for biblical decision-making.
TIL 569: Psychedelics and Presidential Orders (feat. Matt Rehrer)
27 min
Dale Johnson and Matt Rehrer sit down to discuss the topic of psychedelics, particularly in light of a recent presidential order. The discussion covers the scientific, historical, philosophical, and biblical aspects of psychedelics, as well as the practical approach to counseling individuals using them. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Psychedelics and Mental Health 11:26 The Science and Risks of Ibogaine 17:16 What Does the Bible Say About Intoxication? 22:49 A Christian Response to Psychedelics Matt Rehrer is one of the Pre-Conference speakers at this year's Annual Conference The Pre-Conference is dedicated to 'Counseling the Hard Cases', exploring particularly complex case studies and assessing how to counsel through a biblical lens. We hope you'll join us in-person or virtually this October in Germantown, TN. You can learn more and register today HERE.
This episode explores the landmark Supreme Court case, Chiles v. Salazar, focusing on issues of conversion therapy laws, free speech, and religious liberty. Ed Wilde, a seasoned lawyer and biblical counselor, provides expert insights into the legal and moral implications of these regulations and their impact on biblical counseling. Supreme Court Decision on Charles v. Salazar (Full Text) Mental Health Awareness Month Resources Alliance Defending Freedom Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to the Case and Its Importance (00:05:39) - Background of Charles v. Salazar (00:14:30) - Supreme Court Decision and Its Implications (00:20:25) - Future Outlook and Legal Trends for Counseling
1. What are biblical counselors trying to accomplish by utilizing grounding? 2. Does Scripture address the concept of grounding? 3. What are some biblical alternatives to grounding for the counseling room? Click here to find out more about CEU's! Click here to read our JBSC!
1.) What are the origins of therapuetic grounding? 2.) What is the goal? 3.) How are biblical counselors trying to leverage this concept of therapeutic grounding with embodied practices? Click here to find Biblical Counseling training near you!
1. What is mysticism? 2. Why is this concerning for us? 3. How does mysticism work against core doctrines and the way we view our relationship with God? Click here to see our highschool curriculum Foundations of Discipleship!
1. What do you mean when talking about a dark past? 2. How are you going to help someone in this situation through Psalm 3? 3. In what way would you work through this particular experience of David with someone? 4. How do you provide hope from a place like Psalm 3? Click here to register for our annual conference "Rooted in Truth."
1. What is at stake when considering what we use in counseling? 2. How do we understand the idea of neutral observation? 3. Is it a dangerous perspective to simply take insight but leave the worldview? 4. What is the difference between supplication and integration? 5. What warning do you want people to hear regarding current CIBC movement in biblical counseling? Click here to access our Journal of Biblical Soul Care.
1. Help us understand the claim of CIBC being the third generation. 2. What is the tone in which you want to address this question? 3. What are things David Powlison did to help you in addressing topics like this? 4. What are the distinctives you are seeing within CIBC? 5. What are your concerns with CIBC and how are you evaluating their approach? 6. What is the difference of epistomology in CIBC counseling? 7. What should the next generation of biblical counselors look like? Click here to sign up for one of our CDT's!
1. What is memory? 2. Why is the concept of memory and important concept in biblical counseling? 3. How does memory prioritize meaning and emotion? 4. How does memory suffer from the noetic effects of sin? 5. How does God redeem our memory? 6. What is trauma and how does it relate to our memory especially in regards to PTS? 7. What role does memory play in the concept of PTS? 8. How does Scripture guide our reorientation of memories? 9. How can we help someone find genuine comfort and hope? Click here to register for our annual confernece "Rooted in Truth: 50 Years of Faithfulness"
1. Why did you write on the polyvagal theory? 2. Defining polyvagal theory. 3. How has this theory been popularized in our culture today? 4. What are the short comings of the polyvagal theory especially when considering the Scriptures? Please click here to find out more about what we do! Click here to see Craig Troxel's book With All Your Heart! Click here to see Kyle Gangle's booklet on the Polyvagal Thoery!
