Speak The Truth

In this episode, the hosts, Jeremy, Mike and Shauna discuss the DSM's criteria for General Personality Disorder. The long-term symptomologies of this disorder demonstrated through cognition, affectivity, interpersonal functioning, impulsive control, and then provide a biblical explanation of these symptomologies. ****Reminder**** We ARE NOT recording this podcast in order to diagnose anyone who exhibits these symptomologies.

In this episode, the hosts, Mike, Shauna, and Jeremy continue their discussion about the DSM's hyperactivity and impulsivity criteria for ADHD with a biblical explanation, it's relevance according to the child's symptomologies and the parental implications associated with this diagnoses. They discuss a holistic approach in responding to such diagnoses within ADHD criteria finishing with the subcategories of hyperactivity and impulsivity. PLEASE REMEMBER THE FOLLOWING: As biblical counselors, WE DO NOT Diagnose our counselee's with any disorders described in the DSM-V(IV)TR. Please email us at [topics@speakthetruth.org](mailto:topics@speakthetruth.org) if you'd like us to address or discuss a specific topic, thank you.

In this episode, the hosts, Mike, Shauna, and Jeremy begin the discussion about the DSM's inattention criteria for ADHD with a biblical explanation, it's relevance according to the child's symptomologies and the parental implications associated with this diagnoses. They discuss a holistic approach in responding to such diagnoses within ADHD criteria beginning within the subcategory of inattention.....1 of 3 subcategories pertaining to their respective symptomologies. Please email us at topics@speakthetruth.org if you'd like us to address or discuss a specific topic, thank you.

In this episode, the hosts, Mike, Shauna, and Jeremy, discuss the symptomologies associated with the diagnoses of bipolar disorder, the criteria, and the biblical explanations for a manic episode of bipolar disorder. Please email topics@speakthetruth.org if you'd like us to address or discuss a specific topic!

In this episode, the hosts, Mike, Shauna, and Jeremy unpack the diagnoses of "Major Depressive Episode" according to the DSM-IV(V)-TR and provide a biblical explanation for "Major Depressive Episode" as well. They review 8 symptomologies within the DSM and their respective biblical symptomologies and provide a short survey of biblical texts that put depression into a biblical perspective.

In this episode, the hosts, Mike, Shauna, and Jeremy start the mini-series on unpacking diagnoses regarding psychiatric labels derived from the DSM-IV(V)-TR, like bipolar disorder, major depressive episode, ADHD, and others by providing an important disclaimer for entering into conversations with highly psychologized people. They discuss the nature and scope of the diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders with full disclosure on the DSM lens and a biblical lens.

In this episode, the hosts, Shauna, Jeremy, and Mike discuss the 2020 ABC Called To Counsel Conference details; 7 Tracks with 8 sessions per track. They share the plenary speakers for this year's theme - The Kingdom Is At Hand. Register Today at www.calledtocounsel.com for all the details...

In this episode, the hosts, Mike, Shauna, and Jeremy, discuss the imperative reality of counselee's having accountable relationships in the local church context. More often than not, those we counsel don't have any accountable relationships in their life that are able to examine their life, hold them accountable to godly decisions, and as a result, end up struggling to effectively work through whatever brokenness is plaguing them. As counselors, we need to make sure we're making accountable relationships apart of encouragement to those we counsel.

In this episode, the hosts talk about the ever so imperative spiritual discipline - prayer. They discuss the Lord's prayer and how it can be used in the counseling room. And helping our counselees cultivate a thriving prayer life.

In this episode, the hosts, Michael, Shauna, and Jeremy begin the discussion with the importance of practicing the spiritual disciplines in Counseling - starting with God’s Word. Often times, in counseling, it becomes apparent that those we’re counseling haven’t really established practice of the spiritual disciplines in their life which we know helps us work through our issues and the brokenness of life. They discuss the imperative nature of helping counselees establish habits of studying God's Word; to read, study, meditate, memorize, and apply it.

In this episode, the hosts, Mike & Shauna have their two sons, Dustin(18), Jaxson(13), in the studio to talk about their experience as being Christian in their immediate context in our culture as Gen-Zers. Their thoughts on school, religion, and attending the church's youth - it's content and dynamics.

In this episode, hosts, Mike & Shauna, bring their two sons, Dustin(18) and Jaxson(13) into the studio to get their perspective on what it’s like to be raised in a blended family. We’re used to hearing from other adults on their blended family experiences, but we thought it would be helpful to hear from our teens. Email us any topic you'd like us to address - topics@speakthetruth.org

In this episode, the hosts wrap up their discussion on 14 Gospel Principles for parenting, namely, the reality of false gods - that we're parenting a worshiper, control - the reality of heart and life change, rest, and mercy. These four principles are crucial in the process of parenting. Remember to email us if you'd like to address or discuss any topic at, topics@speakthetruth.org

In this episode, the hosts continue their discussion through 14 gospel principles and focus specifically on principles 6-10. Highlighting process parenting, bad behavior caused by sinful nature, heart issues of authority, foolishness, and developing character. We're looking to fill 2020 with some great content, so please let us know what you'd like us to address or discuss. Email us at topics@speakthetruth.org

In this episode, the hosts begin their discussion on parenting with the help of Paul Tripp from his book on parenting, "14 Principles That Can Radically Change Your Family. And in this episode, the hosts cover the first 5 principles, "Calling, Grace, Law, Inability, and lastly, Identity. Insightful episode quote from Jeremy Lelek, "God’s grace is more committed to their transformation and good than we will ever be." Please email us at topics@speakthetruth.org with any questions or topics you'd like us to address/discuss in the podcast. And, please leave us a rating or review on whatever platform you listen with, thank you for your support.

In this episode, the hosts continue their discussion on LGBTQ’s self-identity and it’s limitations, wherein in the previous episode, they captured the bio-psycho-social order and their limitations. And in this episode, they move beyond the bio-psycho-social order and their constructs to finishing up the cultural and moral crisis and step into the spiritual order articulating a biblical worldview from a theocentric epistemology, where the self is revealed by God through His Word, The Holy Scriptures.

In this episode, all of our co-hosts are back in the studio to discuss a highly emotive topic in our culture right now; Identifying as Transgender - a look at the limitations of self-identity. This is part 1 of 2 podcasts reflecting on the limitations of self-identity and the many philosophical crises that follow, and in this episode, the hosts consider the ontological, existential, and ethical crises.

In this episode, co-host, Mike Van Dyke sits down with Pete Potloff, Pastor over Groups n' Missions at Salem Heights Church in Salem Oregon. They discuss his journey into pastoral ministry, Biblical Counseling's impact in community groups and the church at large, and how instrumental biblical counseling has shaped their pastors and staff.

In this episode, the hosts, Mike & Shauna are in Salem, OR with special guests, Laura Chica & Emily Dempster, of Made To Minister talking about their recent book release, Journey: A Biblical To Biblical Change. This biblical counseling resource explores what you believe about God - what he says about himself and your relationship with him, who is on the throne of your life and why knowing that matters, what you think about suffering and its purpose, and why following Jesus on your journey makes all the difference.

In this episode, the hosts, Michael & Shauna, are with special guests, Carl & Laura Chica, founders of "Made To Minister" to discuss their incredible opportunity to minister in the state of Oregon. Who, unfortunately, has the highest national average of children & adolescents who struggle with suicide attempts, anxiety and depression within a state that can't meet the need with licensed psychologists n' psychiatrists. As a result, those receiving care are having to wait several months to receive help.