
Biblical Counseling Podcast
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S1 Ep 2929: Professor and Pastor Joel Dover Talks Life
There are many places where you can receive exceptional biblical teaching, but there is only one place where you can receive specific Calvary Chapel denominational teaching. As you continue to grow in your walk in Christ and as you are called into ministry it is key to find out where you fit in. At Calvary Chapel University you can discover where you belong and learn from pastors that found there place within the Calvary Chapel denomination. God will call you into the ministry and continue to grow you into that ministry. In this episode, you will get in inside look at Calvary Chapel University through the eyes of Dr. Joel Dover. Pastor Joel Dover is a professor of the MDiv and Masters Graduate program at Calvary Chapel University. Joel graduated from the University of North Carolina@ Wilmington with a B.A. in Communication Studies and Theater. He also holds both an M.A.R. and an M.Div. from Liberty Baptist Theological Seminary, and a D.Min. from Luther Rice Seminary. During this episode, Joel shares about his family and church life. Conflict resolution is brought up as a topic to be discussed in this episode and the next to follow. Just a sneak peek at what you will here next time, "Conflict is inevitable, but combat is optional." At the end of the day, we need to recognize that when we have disagreements we are dealing with real people that are made in the image of God. Your words have the power to build up and tear down, we must prayerfully consider how we speak to others, how to treat others kindly, and be biblical when it comes to interacting in your conflicts. Do you sense a calling to become a Biblical Counselor? Are you being led to become part of a team that desires to Counseling in God's Way? This is the perfect place to start: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 2828: Leaving Yesterday Behind
Often times Christians are plagued by past transgressions. If you continue to look back at your past failures you will be unable to look ahead to see what Christ has prepared for you. Christ has made us new and there is no need to allow our past sin to weigh us down and eat away at our conscience. As we look ahead to the future glory that Christ has prepared for us we can leave yesterday behind. There is power in the forgiveness Christ has given us at the cross and Christ sent us with a Helper to overcome our past. Stop living in the past and leave yesterday behind. During this episode, we are joined by last week's special guest, Dr. Bill Hines for an overview of his profoundly practical book, Leaving Yesterday Behind: A Victim No More. Through stimulating content and a very readable style, author Dr. Hines implores you to leave yesterday behind and begin your new life in Christ. A little over 20 years ago, Dr. Hines wrote this book during his ministry with youth. He was passionate about showing the youth that they were not destined to live as victim or to grow up to be like their parents. This book is recommended for biblical counselors, counselees, and anyone that has a past. We all have things in our past we have to with. Check out this interview between Dr. Hines and Pastor Jeff to explore the chapters of this book in greater detail. Learn more about the Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 2727: A Discussion About Matthew 18
Listen to this podcast to hear Pastor Jeff and Bill Hines address: Passages which address confronting the sin of others Proper heart dispositions for confronting others How the gospel informs our approach in confronting sin Want to learn more? Listen to this week's discussion and subscribe to hear future episodes from Pastor Jeff Christianson and the Biblical Counseling Podcast. Get started on the right foot with your Biblical Counseling Training. The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is now enrolling: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 2626: Helping People With Thoughts of Suicide
During this episode, Pastor Jeff will give you some practical concepts to help you counsel those that are suffering from thoughts of suicide. Wisdom and discernment come from God, but we are tasked with the responsibility to help others with God's word. God has equipped every believer to help those we know overcome suicidal thoughts. It is not a simple task to help those who struggle with thoughts of suicide, but nevertheless God has placed His people in the lives of those who may need help. God has also given us the best tool we could ever use to combat these thoughts, the Bible. Pastor Jeff uses the 4 L's. These four L's are love, listen, launch, and lean. Check out episode 26 to understand practical biblical actions to help those who struggle with thoughts of suicide. The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is a series of step-by-step video instruction practically designed to get you started on the right track with your Biblical Counseling Training. Learn more about it here: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 2525: Resolving Conflict When Christians Disagree
In our continued study of conflict resolution God's way, we will discuss conflicts that arise from righteousness issues. This is a type of conflict regarding what is the righteous thing to do in a given situation. The basic solution to righteousness issues is bible study. Both parties should search the scriptures to find out what the word teaches on that issue. A major guideline to talking with other Christians about righteousness issues when we have conflict is evangelism- the spreading of the Christian gospel by public preaching or personal witness. In episode 25, Pastor Jeff will share guidelines for talking to other Christians about righteousness issues, explore righteousness issues with biblical roles of leadership or subordinate roles, and provide steps and ideas for practically communicating through righteousness issues. Learn more about the Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 2424: How to Confront a Sinful Christian
In our continued study of conflict resolution, we will focus on the topic of confronting a sinful Christian. During this episode, Pastor Jeff will provide practical guidelines for talking to other Christians about their sin. Ultimately, Love is the motivating factor. Seek the Lord to flood your heart with love for the person you are experiencing conflict with. The motive of the heart should be to bring unity back into the relationship. It's not about the practical steps, but rather the fullness of the Holy Spirit. It has to be God at work in order to change a heart. Any life change has to be a work of the Holy Spirit. As a biblical counselor, you should be filled with the Holy Spirit! Check out this episode to hear more about the guidelines in depth. Get started on the right foot with your Biblical Counseling Training. The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is now enrolling: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 2323: An Interview with Pastor Matt Figgs
We are joined today by Pastor Matt Figgs with Calvary Christian Fellowship in Gypsum, Colorado. Pastor Figgs is a bi-vocational pastor who minsters youth at the church and works a full-time job engineering road and bridge projects. Pastor Figgs is very passionate about reaching the next generation by investing in their hearts and minds. How do you speak about ministry to the youth? It is important to realize the youth are in a culture where their ideas are being shaped about marriage and sexuality. Teenagers are being pressured to be sensual with anyone. Scripture teaches intimacy is reserved for marriage between one man and one women. The kids are being stretched thin and are under more pressure. Because they are being stretched so thin, they feel there is no time for personal ministry or personal devotion. In today's world, youth are being pressed by sin and evil and are unsure of how to handle it. As parents and/or ministers, we need to be honest and speak truth. Sharing this truth can lead to a lasting relationship with the Lord. Encourage them to base everything on God's Word. Get started on the right foot with your Biblical Counseling Training. The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is now enrolling: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 2222: Dr. Eyrich Interview - Part 3
Welcome back to The Biblical Counseling Podcast! In this episode, we are joined by our regular guest Dr. Howard A. Eyrich for Part 3 of an interview with the biblical counseling pioneer. Today's episode will cover the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC) Conference which was held on August 1st-3rd, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. The conference's theme was HOPE. Hope for Leaders in Leadership Hope for the Depressed Hope for the Addicted Hope for The Oppressed and Abused Hope for The Suffering Hope for the Grieving Hope for the Anxious The conference was attended by 61 participants, including 9 new attendees. In addition, four of those were a result of The Biblical Counseling Podcast. Those four attendees were looking for the sufficiency of scripture and an association to engage with. There were also a number of virtual attendees. Learn more about the Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 2121: Conflicts of Sin
In our continued study of conflict resolution, Pastor Jeff and Jennie Christianson focus on the topic of conflict regarding sinfulness. We are going to consider the third passage where the bible gives specific instruction for dealing with conflicts of sinfulness - Matthew 18. The Matthew 18 attempt, is to win an erring brother, not to publicly expose or shame him. We can never lose sight of the purpose of the confrontation - to win our brother. Check out episode 21 for the 6 Practical Guidelines For Talking To Other Christians About Their Sin! The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is a series of step-by-step video instruction practically designed to get you started on the right track with your Biblical Counseling Training. Learn more about it here: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse

S1 Ep 2020: Pastor Cody King Interview
The topic of discussion is on forgiveness verses reconciliation. Pastor Jeff and Pastor Cody discuss the life of David. He had the fear of the Lord and was in the will of God. Conflict resolution depends on you. It's important to remember, I have a personal responsibility with me, and I can't control the other person. David had humility in the conflict resolution. The will of God will not be found in pride. Desire to resolve the conflict is born from a humble heart. Extend forgiveness to others as Jesus forgives us on our worst day. Pastor Cody believes when counseling someone, it's important to identify where the person is emotionally. What the person does with the emotion is important. By understanding this, it can help them grow in Christ. Do you sense a calling to become a Biblical Counselor? Are you being led to become part of a team that desires to Counseling in God's Way? This is the perfect place to start: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 1919: Dr. Howard Eyrich Interview Part 2
We are joined today by special guest Dr. Howard Eyrich for part 2 of an interview with the biblical counseling pioneer. Today's discussion will cover the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC) Conference which is scheduled for August 1st-3rd, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. The theme this year is HOPE. Dr. Eyrich and other board members chose this year's theme of HOPE for several different reasons. First, because many members of the board, including Dr. Eyrich, were working through difficult issues in the organization, dealing with the daily work as a biblical counselors, and countering people who were dealing with difficult times in their lives. This is the theme of Apostle Peter riding to his flock in a great time of persecution. This year's conference is a reiteration of this wondrous hope and the sharing of tools that the counselor can use to help the counselee implement this Hope in various dimensions of their lives to develop godly patterns in their lives, day by day. Learn more about the Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 1818: David Shirley Interview
On today's podcast, we are joined by special Guest Pastor Dave Shirley. Pastor Shirley is the vice president of the Calvary Chapel Bible College in Murrieta, CA. He also oversees the Bible college affiliate campus with the help of the staff at Calvary Chapel Costa Mesa. He will be joining us to discuss the sufficiency of Christ and the sufficiency of the scripture. Christ is sufficient for everything we need to please God. There is nothing better than abiding in the word and the word abiding in you! Do you sense a calling to become a Biblical Counselor? Are you being led to become part of a team that desires to Counseling in God's Way? This is the perfect place to start: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 1717: Introduction to Conflicts of Sinfulness
We all deal with conflicts that arise because of sinfulness. In this episode, we are looking at the three passages of scripture that give us direct instruction on working through issues of sin. We will learn that our main objective in going to the person who has sinned is to bring correction and then restoration. We will also have a discussion on when sinful actions, attitudes, or words could be overlooked, or when sinful issues should be dealt with and addressed. Do you sense a calling to become a Biblical Counselor? Are you being led to become part of a team that desires to Counseling in God's Way? This is the perfect place to start: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 1616: Hearing the Critics, Answering the Critics and Taking Up Leadership
On today's podcast, Dr. Howard A. Eyrich will be joining us to discuss answering the critics and taking up leadership during the biblical counseling movement. Dr. Eyrich is currently Minster of Counseling at Briarwood Presbyterian Church and Director of the Doctor of Ministry Program in Biblical Counseling. In his eBook, Hearing the Critics, Answering the Critics and Taking Up Leadership, he takes a look at biblical counseling critics through three lenses: Intramural, Intermodal and Extramural critiques and concludes with 12 non-exhaustive recommendations on how to guide our interaction as a biblical counselor with critics. During this episode, Pastor Jeff and Dr. Eyrich highlight the importance of laboring renewal and refreshing our biblical theology. This involves keeping theology refreshed in our minds. This is important because everything we say and do is rooted in biblical and systematic theology. Dr. Eyrich will be presenting on this topic during the 2019 International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC) Conference on August 1st-3rd, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri. You should attend this conference if you are interested in developing your understanding, skill-set, and knowledge of the scripture. The theme this year is HOPE. Learn more about the IABC Annual Conference here. Additional Resources: Dr. Howard Eyrich: https://howardeyrich.com/ Access your free eBook here: https://www.counselorcertification.com/pl/92787 Get started on the right foot with your Biblical Counseling Training. The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is now enrolling: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 1515: A Passion for Christ
This podcast is about what a great salvation we have. As Christians, if we don't understand what Jesus has done for us on the cross, we can flounder through life, not living in freedom from the bondage of sin or the flesh that is ours in Christ. When we become passionate about the things of God, allowing Him into our lives more fully, we will experience transformation. If we seek to walk in the spirit, allowing the Holy Spirit to use us, we can experience a victorious Christian life of service. Do you sense a calling to become a Biblical Counselor? Are you being led to become part of a team that desires to Counseling in God's Way? This is the perfect place to start: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 1414: Conflict Resolution God's Way
In Episode 14 we are talking about Conflicts of Differentness, and the seven practical guidelines for resolving those types of conflicts. Hopefully, each person involved has a willing heart to hear what the scriptures have to say about conflicts that arise from areas of disagreement- often differences of preference, where one person's temperament or tastes are displeasing to another person. This involves learning to see the qualities in the other person that the Lord created within them, guarding our hearts against judgemental attitudes or misunderstandings, and learning to listen to the other person, communicate in a biblical manner, and for one person to choose to yield to the desires of the other person. Romans 12:18 says, "If it is possible, as much as depends on you, live peaceably with all men." Wherever it is possible, we are to do as much as depends on us, in order to live peaceably with others. Do you sense a calling to become a Biblical Counselor? Are you being led to become part of a team that desires to Counseling in God's Way? This is the perfect place to start: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 1313: Conflict Resolution God's Way
In this episode, we will look at an introduction to three main types of conflict that we can see in the Bible. These three main types of conflict are; Conflicts that result from Differentness, Conflicts that result from Sinfulness, and Conflicts that result from Righteousness-issues. When we seek to resolve a conflict, we want to reach the hearts of the people involved as well as the heart of the issue. Then we want to resolve the conflict in a biblical manner, according to the principles given in Scripture to respond to that type of issue. With the time remaining in this podcast, we will learn about the first main type of conflicts; Conflicts that result from Differentness. What this type of conflict looks like, how to recognize this type of issue, and the importance of learning how to live in harmony with one another through biblical communication. Are you a subscriber? If not, you're missing a major opportunity to get practical, actionable advice delivered straight to your device every week. Don't miss a single episode! Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen. And if you're really loving the show, we'd be super-grateful if you'd also leave a review on iTunes. That'll help others find this program so they can benefit too. We read every single review too. Good, bad, or indifferent, we'd love to hear what you think. The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is a series of step-by-step video instruction practically designed to get you started on the right track with your Biblical Counseling Training. Learn more about it here: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 1212: The Weaker Brother vs the Stronger Brother
In Episode 12 we are discussing The Weaker Brother, The Stronger Brother, Stumbling Blocks and Pharisees. The weaker brother is the person whose conscience is weak. The sin of the weaker brother tends to be - to judge the stronger brother, while the sin of the stronger brother could be to hold the weaker brother in contempt or look down on him. Our concern should be how we may edify or build up one another and doing things for the best interest of the other. God doesn't want to condemn and wants to watch people grow and build with one another. Pursuing peace so often requires the mature Christian to die to self for the sake of love and unity. If we have this heart, we will do well in resolving conflicts. Get started on the right foot with your Biblical Counseling Training. The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is now enrolling: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 1111: Open-Handed vs Closed-Handed Issues
In other words, in this section on "Bearing with one another in love", we will be looking at sin issues vrs. nonsin issues. Forbearance is the ability to distinguish sin issues from nonsin issues. Although we must sometimes show forbearance when people sin, we will more often have to put up with the nonsinful things that others are accustomed to doing. We will be talking about bearing with one another when people sin in a later section of this study. Our example being Jesus in Luke 9:41 Luke 9:41- "Then Jesus answered and said, "O faithless and perverse generation, how long shall I be with you and bear with you? Bring your son here." But more often we will have to bear with the nonsinful things that others are doing. Hebrews 5:14 - "But solid food belongs to those who are of full age, that is, those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil." If we cannot discern between good and evil, right and wrong, we will either not be able to endure people, because everything will become an offense to us. This will increase the number of potential conflicts we have with others. More importantly, what right do we have to be offended with at things with which God is not offended at? This leads us into the topic of "Open-handed" vrs. "Closed-handed" issues. Listen. Get started on the right foot with your Biblical Counseling Training. The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is now enrolling: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 1010: Conflict Resolution God's Way
In episode 10, we continue the study of resolving conflict God's way. We'll be discussing bearing with one another in love and being able to appreciate that God has made each person different. We will be covering four topics in this series about "Bearing With One Another in Love" including: The Ability to Recognize and Appreciate that God has made each Person Different, Open-Handed vs Closed-Handed Issues, The Weaker Brother vs the Stronger Brother, and The Ability to put up with Idiosyncrasies/or issues and Demonstrate Biblical Love. As Christians, we want to mature and recognize that the Lord has made all of us different. There is a lot about differences among Christians in the book of 1 Corinthians. God has given us different abilities, skills, gifts, ministries, interests, passions, all within the context of Christianity. All believers are to "bear with one another in love." Subscribe & Review in iTunes Are you a subscriber? If not, you're missing a major opportunity to get practical, actionable advice delivered straight to your device every week. Don't miss a single episode! Subscribe on iTunes or wherever you listen. And if you're really loving the show, we'd be super-grateful if you'd also leave a review on iTunes. That'll help others find this program so they can benefit too. We read every single review too. Good, bad, or indifferent, we'd love to hear what you think. Get started on the right foot with your Biblical Counseling Training. The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is now enrolling: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 99: Handling Physical and Mental Distress
In this episode, we continue our discussion on conflict resolution. In particular, we take a closer look at handling physical and mental distress. In order to have endurance and grow in patience, we have to set our minds on the things of God and not the things of Man. One profound key to being able to handle the stress of life in a patient manner, is to check how you are doing on setting reasonable expectations for yourself. Our Heavenly father carries the loads for us to the questions of life that He doesn't give us an explanation for. However, we have to trust that He loves us and knows all things, and therefore we can rest in not understanding it all. In time, God may show you why He allowed the difficulties to arise in your life, or He may not. Learn more about the Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 88: The Need for Endurance
Get right in your relationship with the Lord and watch him work in a deep and mighty way. In the Christian life, we want to dig our roots deep down in the Lord. In episode 8, we continue to discuss the need for Endurance. For some people, when God dealt them their hand in life, it may seem unfair that they have an overabundance of patience, where other people struggle with it their entire lives. But on the other hand, this is something available from God, that He is working in all of us, and the more we abide in Him, the more we can see fruit and growth in this area. Let us become those who draw nearer to the Lord in our trials- focusing on Him, trusting Him, and abiding in Him. By doing these things, we will let patience have its perfect work, and we will bear much fruit. **Get started on the right foot with your Biblical Counseling Training. The Biblical Counseling Academy is now enrolling: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/ Partner With Biblical Counseling Academy When you support The Biblical Counseling Academy through financial giving, you partner with us in what God is doing through BCA, from underwriting student scholarships, to helping in the production of various biblical teaching resources (ebooks, podcasts, courses, in-person seminars, summits, online symposiums, webinars, and digital ministry), ministry tables at various conferences and churches, office matters, and much more. As the Lord leads you to invest, BCA is able to continue in proclaiming the sufficiency of Christ and His Word to Christians at home and abroad, making disciples of Jesus Christ through the warning and teaching found in God's word (Colossians 1:28). There are multiple ways you can partner with us through financial giving: Placing a donation through our secure website as the Lord leads, Giving Link Enrolling in a personal enrichment self-paced online course for your edification or to bless someone else. Donating tuition to send someone a scholarship anonymously or with a personalized greeting. Contact [email protected] to learn more Become a Ministry Partner - Click Here! https://calvarychapel.breezechms.com/give/online "So let each one give as he purposes in his heart, not grudgingly or of necessity; for the Lord loves a cheerful giver." —2 Corinthians 9:7
S1 Ep 77: Patience in Conflict Resolution
On this week's episode of the Biblical Counseling Podcast, Pastor Jeff Christianson continues his study on Resolving Conflict, through the foundational truths and character building truths, that lay a foundation for resolving conflict. The focus of today's discussion is patience as a foundational character of the Christian. Pastor Jeff shows us that patience is a lack of complaint during or in the midst of the discomforts of life. Listen to this podcast to hear Pastor Jeff address: Why patience is essential to conflict resolution The relationship between patience and endurance Practical types for cultivating patience in your life Learn more about the Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 66: The Prerequisite to Conflict Resolution
The Prerequisite to Conflict Resolution In the episode, we will discuss the difference between "sinning against us" vs "upsetting us." If what your brother did against you is not a sin, it may be important for you to talk to him about that, but not before your "thinking" about the matter has changed from being upset. We need to stop and think about how we should respond in the Spirit, and biblically to the disappointments of life. Life is full of changed plans, inconveniences, and let-downs. When we focus on the needs of the other person, we are no longer thinking about ourselves. It actually feels good to extend mercy to another. As Christians, we can look at forgiving others in light of how much we have been forgiven by God. The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is a series of step-by-step video instruction practically designed to get you started on the right track with your Biblical Counseling Training. Learn more about it here: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 55: Forgiveness - Resolving Conflict God's Way
Forgiveness is a promise and an act of the will. Forgiveness as a foundation to conflict resolution and has been fairly given to us by Christ. If we allow the Lord to develop and build certain foundational character traits in ourselves, if we grow in character, we are learning and applying essential qualities to handling relationships and conflict resolution in a biblical way. In this episode, we will dive deeper into the four topics about the basics of forgiveness. Jesus phrased this in such a way, as to simply tell us what to do. You must take your offender at his word. You are to do it as an act of the will in obedience to God. Get started on the right foot with your Biblical Counseling Training. The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is now enrolling: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 44: Gentleness - Resolving Conflict God's Way
In this episode, you will discover three things: Gentleness would be the opposite of strife, wrath, or being pushy. Gentleness Versus Anger Gentle people are willing to consider their own contribution to a conflict. The Holy Spirit is available to fill us, and to give us the control of gentleness if we call upon Him for it. It is ours for the asking. Gentleness is forgiving or overlooking quickly so as not to allow yourself to meditate on something or be provoked. Gentleness is also not having a spirit of bitterness. Confessing our own sins, spending quiet times with the Lord, learning His Word, praying about our concerns, and letting Him search our hearts and mold and change us, turns us into more gentle people. Check out this episode to learn more about resolving conflict God's way with Gentleness. Are you aspiring to become a Biblical Counselor? Are you being called to become part of an army of disciples that are Counseling in God's Way? This is the perfect place to start: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse

S1 Ep 33: Humility Part 2 (Conflict Resolution God's Way)
In this episode, we wrap up our discussion on the topic of resolving conflict God's way on the subject of Humility. Humility is one of those things where if you seek the Lord to develop this in you, it will take you a long way. However, one thing that most often prevents conflicts from being resolved, is pride. Humility affects the way we respond to conflicts. Humility recognizes that God is in control of the achievements of our lives, and they are not primarily dependent upon ourselves – it frees us! Humility says God may have more to teach you. We want to beware of thinking too highly of ourselves, that's why we want to grow in humility. Finally, contentment is a key to resolving conflicts. Because contentment is a thing of maturity and spirituality, discontentment is a thing of the flesh. Think of how many conflicts can be resolved, or even avoided altogether by learning to be content with less! Get started on the right foot with your Biblical Counseling Training. The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is now enrolling: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 22: Humility - The Prerequisite to Conflict Resolution
Welcome! We begin today's episode by continuing the topic of Biblical reconciliation resolving conflict God's way. One of the prerequisites to conflict resolution is Humility. Humility is one of those things in the Christian life, where if you seek the Lord to develop this in you, it will take you a long way. Why? Because God opposes the proud but gives grace to the humble. Walking in humility is how we invite God into the situations of our lives. This discussion will highlight James 4 and will provide additional context to walking in Humility. The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is a series of step-by-step video instructions practically designed to get you started on the right foot with your Biblical Counseling Training. Learn more about it here: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse
S1 Ep 11: Resolving Conflict God's Way (An Introduction)
Learn the biblical principles of conflict resolution with Pastor and Bible teacher Jeff Christianson. Conflicts are like forest fires. If you address them when they are still small, you can save yourself much grief. In this episode, we address the first prerequisite to resolving conflict in interpersonal relationships. James says, "...The tongue is a flame of fire...It can set your whole life on fire..." What is it that most often prevents conflicts from being resolved? Pride is the one sin, above all others, that hinders our ability to resolve conflicts with others. Proverbs 13:10 says, "Pride leads to conflict..." What is the opposite of pride? Humility. Paul says, "I beg you to lead a life worthy of your calling, for you have been called by God. Always be humble and gentle." The first prerequisite for resolving conflict God's Way is humility. Do you know that there are prerequisites to resolving conflict God's way? Would you like to know what they are? Join me in this episode to discover the answers. Get started on the right foot with your Biblical Counseling Training. The Biblical Counseling Academy's Starter Course is now enrolling: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse