Speak The Truth

In this episode, Jeremy continues the discussion on anxiety and how to move forward with setting goals for change. 

In 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

In 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, namely, our case study, Sally. 

In 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.

In 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". 

In 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 Authority and Sufficiency of Scripture for Biblical Counseling” in The Authority and Sufficiency of Scripture (Seminary Hill Press, 2022), “Biblical Counseling, the Church, and the Academy” in Biblical Counseling and the Church (Zondervan, 2015), “Speaking the Truth in Love” in Scripture and Counseling (Zondervan, 2014), and “Family Ministry, The Priority or A Priority” in Trained in the Fear of God (Kregel Academic, 2011). She has also contributed book reviews and short articles to The Journal of Discipleship and Family Ministry. Dr.

In 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 Wronger" from Pro. 4:20–27Episode Callouts Salem Heights ChurchPrevious Speak The Truth EP. 33 W/Pete Potloff

In 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. 

In 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 

In 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 of God. Episode ResourcesCounseling Through ProverbsWhat's Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things DoneHow to Get Unstuck: Breaking Free from Barriers to Your Productivity

In 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 

In 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

In 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 MindBut God, Wouldn't I Be More Useful to You If I Were Healthy? (Chronic Pain and the Christian Life)Chronic Illness: Walking by Faith (31-Day Devotionals for Life)The Whole Life: 52 Weeks of Biblical Self-CareResources: Webinar with CTHN: https://christiantraumahealingnetwork.org/events/webinars-workshops/Christian Trauma Counseling: https://www.christiantraumacounseling.com meditation classes: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/340376414017

In 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 HusbandsJenny's Book for Wives Lament References:Dark Clouds Deep Mercy God's Healing for Life's LessonsCounseling & ConsultingSolomon Soul CareTraining & EquippingSouthern Seminary - Biblical Counseling Concentration Degree

In 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 by Read, Reflect, Relate, and Renew Episode Reference LinksSouthern's Diploma ProgramThe Dynamic Heart in Daily Life: Connecting Christ to Human ExperienceWhen Home Hurts: A Guide for Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church

In 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 COUNSELApril 27-29, 2023Doxology Bible ChurchFort Worth, TXPlenary SessionsEsteeming God's Graces in CounselingFor the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, th

In 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 MentionsSouthern Seminary DiplomaCalled to Counsel ABC Conference

In 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

Episode NotesIn 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 CenterReforming Emotions Podcast

Episode 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 ClaytonRelationships: a mess worth making - Lane & TrippHow People Change - Tripp & LaneBiblical Counseling Basics - Jeremy LelekPodcasts & Websites:Making Disciples: Robby GallatyDiscipleship.org Christiancounseling.com - Certification PathwayLifepointe Church - Raleigh