Truth in Love

1. How does salvation relate to the mind? 2. How does sanctification and the mind interact spiritually? 3. How does salvation and sanctification affect our understanding of mental health remedies? Click here to register for our annual confernece "Ancient Paths."

1. How did this book come about? 2. What is the crisis in the mental health currently? 3. How did we get to this place? 4. What is the solution? Click here to see the Fall CDT's that we have coming up!

1. What are the weaknesses of the construct of the DSM? 2. What are some of the financial issues surrounding the use of the DSM? 3. What are the weaknesses of the worldviews surrounding the DSM? 4. Is the DSM a "bible" for the counseling world? 5. What are you hoping people walk away with after reading your book? Click here and submit an application for the REFUGE pastor retreat!

1. How did this book come together? 2. What is the DSM? 3. What does it mean to have a mental disorder diagnosis? 4. What is the DSM and what is it not? 5. What are counselors trying to accomplish with the DSM? 6. How is the DSM a culturally attuned guide? 7. What is the DSM not? Click here to see our past Mental Health Podcasts along with some other resources.

1. What is Mysticism? 2. Where did the roots of epistimological mysticism come from? 3. Why has this movement so impacted evangelicalism today? 4. Why do we see this kind of mysticism as a problem? 5. How is this an afront to biblical revelation? Click here to register for our conference Ancient Paths!

1. Is worry sinful? 2. How can it be liberating to acknowledge that worry is sinful? 3. How do you see worry as an invitation to draw near to God? 4. How is the character of God inviting for those struggling with worry? 5. How is understanding God's names helpful for those in the middle of worry? 6. How should we work through various sins and emotions that come along with worry? Click here to register for the micro conference in Sharpsburg!

1. How did this book come together? 2. What are common responses to anxiety and how does God call us to respond in Scripture? 3. How does focusing on God's character help us through anxiety? 4. How does the soveriengty of God become practical and not just a lofty truth? 5. Is it okay to pray for God to take your worry away? Click here to find out more about ACBC Happy Easter from all of us at ACBC!!!

1. How does the human body feel physical pain? 2. How does physical pain challenge our faith? 3. How do we offer practical advice for those going through physical pain? 4. What spiritual practices can help in the midst of physcial pain? 5. What aspects of God's character are helpful to dwell on in the midst of physcial pain? Click here to find our more about our certification process! Click here to find out the benefits of certification! (look at the bottom of the page)

1. Why has this concept become so prevelant in the context of counseling? 2. Is this concept of boundaries a biblical notion? 3. What are the positive things we can gather from Townsend relating to this concept of boundaries? 4. How do we set limits in boundaries based on a biblical foundation? 5. Should the book on boundaries by Townsend form our primary lens in veiwing this concept? 6. How would you advise a biblical counselor to set biblical boundaries? Click here to register for our annual conference!

1. What is civic righteousness? 2. How does civic righteousness relate to biblical counseling? 3. How do the distinct goals of biblical counseling relate to a civic righteousness focus in counseling? 4. How should we view certain techniques and methods used under the guise of common grace insights? Click here to register for our Conference!

1. What is a biblical definition of and exegises for the doctrine of common grace? 2. What are the current discussions happening within biblical counseling concerning common grace? 3. What are some of the implications considering common grace for biblical counseling? 4. How do we consider the rationality of the unbeliever? 5. How should we be cautious when considering thoeries and methodologies? Click here to submit a podcast suggestion to us! Click here to see our free resources!

1. What is Christian integration and how is that different from biblical counseling? 2. What are some of the different approaches to integration counseling? 3. Why does this conversation matter for the local church, believers, and counselee? Click here to learn more about our certification process.

1. How did Northcreek become a training center with ACBC. 2. What is the structure and key components of what Northcreek teaches through. 3. How did Northcreek become a training center with ACBC (cont.). 4. What has been the influence Northcreek has had on the churches in the area? Click here to find training at one of our training centers!

1. What are some of the common struggles of children of divorce? 2. What is the pressure like on childreen of divorce? 3. What are 2 or 3 ways we can help children who are dealing with this kind of tension? 4. How to help kids through going back and forth between parents? Click here to find out more about ACBC!

1. What is the idea or concept of expressive individualism? 2. What are some of the ways expressive individualism shows up in our culture and our church? 3. What are some of the dangers of expressive individualism? 4. What are some biblical truths we use in counseling through expressive individualism? Click here to see Brent's booklet on Scrupulosity. Click here to see the booklets we have released!

1. What is counseling homework and why is it wise to give homework? 2. What kind of goals should we have in giving homework? 3. How do we make homework biblical and effective for the counselee? 4. Common mistakes in giving homework? 5. What are some ways to improve in giving homework? Click here to log into your account and finish the renewal process before March 15.

1. Transgender movement from the perspective of a medical doctor. 2. How do we as biblical counselors think about the transgender movement? 3. What are some of the ways we should talk to parents about this subject? 4. What do we say to those who are considering detransitioning? 5. How do we as the church who are trying to love people in this situation? Click here to see our CDT schedule!

1. Why do so many struggle with the sin of comparison? 2. Where do we see this type of sin in Scripture? 3. How do you teach through this issue? 4. How are we to let Scripture change our hearts in this issue? Click here to register for our annual conference: Ancient Paths

1. Favorite Story in early training with Jay Adams 2. What were the early days of NANC/ACBC like? 3. What have been some areas of growth over the years in biblical counseling and ACBC? 4. What are some ways that we can grow in the biblical counseling movement? Find our social media platforms here to enter the giveaway! Find the podcast transcription here.

1. What prompted the study of middle aged issues. 2. What are some of the common pressures that people experience in middle age. 3. Where did the term "midlife crisis" come from and what is the significance of it? 4. How do we biblically think about the concept of the midlife crisis? 5. How do we counsel those who are in the middle of a midlife crisis? Click here to see our Committed to Care documents Find the podcast transcription here.

1. How does Scripture memory impact our daily lives? 2. How does memorized Scripture prove helpful in the counseling room? 3. What are some of the hindrances to Scripture memory? 4. What are some practical steps in memorizing Scripture? Click here to see our 2025 exhibiting schedule! Find the podcast transcription here.

We are excited to announce our top listened to podcast of the year. Click here to read our Journal of Biblical Soul Care (JBSC). Find the podcast transcript here.

1. What are some of your favorite Christmas memories? 2. What are some of the special ways you try and prepare your heart for the Christmas season? 3. What does Christmas eve and day typically look like for your family? 4. What are some ways that you encourage each other to focus on the incarnation? 5. What are some of the critical things that make Christmas meals? Join us in praising the Lord for Christ's birth! Merry Christmas from all of us at ACBC! Find the podcast transcription here.

1. What are some of the common pitfalls of technology? 2. What are some practical ways to disciple our children in the stewardship of technology? 3. How do we think about when to introduce our kids to technology? You can log into your member account here! Find the podcast transcription here.

1. What is the problem of being stigmatized? 2. How does the world create stigmatization through their own terminology? 3. Why is the world moving away from terms such as "addict" that is their own terminology? 4. How does biblical language give us hope in God rather than leaving us without hope? 5. Why write this booklet and what should we take away from it? Click here to see what we are doing at ACBC! Find the podcast transcription here.

1. Overview of what we are talking about when thinking of Jesus the good Shepherd. 2. Overview of the biblical portrayal of good shepherds. 3. Overview of the biblical portrayal of false shepherds. 4. Overview of Jesus as the good Shepherd in John. 5. Ways to be encouraged by the shepherding of Jesus. 6. Overview of resources that are helpful in thinking of Jesus as Shepherd. Click here to see details about our Giving Tuesday details! Find the podcast transcription here.

1. How do you see help in grief and suffering from John 13:17? 2. How does Jesus prepare His disciples for the grief that is coming? 3. How does Jesus teach them in responding to grief and loss? 4. How does this prayer of Jesus help us through our grief? 5. How does this relate to the model of the Holy Spirit sanctifying us by the Word of God? 6. How do we follow Jesus's pattern in helping those who are suffering or grieving? Click here to learn more about training through ACBC! Find the podcast transcription here.

1. How, as counselors, do we get to the root of the problem? 2. What are some resources you would point someone in this situation? 3. What are some of the obsticles we need to pay attention to? Click here to register for our annual conference! Find the podcast transcription here.

1. What does the Bible say about eating? 2. What are some particular things that can go wrong in eating? 3. What are some of the sinful responses regarding eating? 4. What do we do when someone comes to us with one of these issues? Click here to find out what we are doing at ACBC! Find the podcast transcription here.

1. What do we mean by the terms counsel and counseling? 2. What changed about the triage system and how did that affect your ministry? 3. What does the personal side of this triage system look like? Click here to find our new booklets along with others we have previously released. Find the podcast transcription here.

1. Biblical examples of hidden sin 2. Biblical goals in confession of sin 3. Biblical confession verses worldly confession 4. Biblical encouragement to confess hidden sin Thank you for your prayers! Click here to partner with us! Find the podcast transcription here.

1. What is Micro-Dosing? 2. What are the claimed "rewards" with Micro-Dosing? 3. How should we as biblical counselors be thinking about this? 4. Why is this something so tempting to us particularly in the western world? Click here to learn more about our Counseling Discipleship Training's! Click here to learn more about training through our training centers! Find the podcast transcription here.

1. Context of the passage 2. NANC statement on sufficiency of Scripture 3. Applications of this passage to suffering 4. Applied specifically to counseling room 5. Applied case study Click here to register for the 2025 Annual Conference! Find the podcast transcription here.

1. How is Jesus a model for counseling 2. How can John's Gospel help us to see Jesus's model of counseling 3. How are you see Christ's example as you prepare for the upcoming conference? Please pray for us as we are at our 2024 Annual Conference on the "Care of Christ". Click here to find out more about ACBC. Find the podcast transcription here.

1. Heath's Background 2. Heath's move into biblical counseling through abuse 3. Heath's exposure to biblical counseling 4. Heath's growth in ministry and life due to biblical counseling 5. Heath's current involvement in biblical counseling 6. Heath's current well being Click here to register for our conference! Find the podcast transcription here

1. Biblical perspective on who is responsible for sending missionaries 2. Ways churhes can care for missionaries before they are sent 3. Caring for missionaries while they are on the field 4. Helping missionaries adjust when coming back from the field Click here to partner with us in providing biblical resources in other languages! Find the podcast transcription here.

1. Is this the only question we should ask when considering the question of sin? 2. How are these five categories addressed by Scripture? 3. How do we process our sinful actions towards others? 4. How do we avoid downplaying intentions in order to help those in sin? Click here to find training opportunities from one of our training centers! Find the podcast transcription here

1. What has been your experience in counseling in a bicultural context? 2. How can we be culturally sensitive but not compromising of biblical truth? 3. What are some specific challenges to working in different cultural contexts? 4. What are some practical stragies to work through cultural norms and biblical truths? Click here for more information about out Spanish Pre-Conference! Find the podcast transcription here

1. What are some helpful categories to frame what an unbeliever can know? 2. What are some relative passages? 3. What are some key doctrines pertaining to knowledge? 4. What are unbelievers able to know? 5. What are the practical implications for counseling? Click here to read through the Journal of Biblical Soul Care! Find the podcast transcription here

1. Relationship between sound doctrine and counseling 2. Relating to those with different theological backgrounds 3. Role of the church in guideing our theology as it relates to the counseling room Click here to sign up for our conference! Find the podcast transcription here

1. What is the role of Social Media in spreading this problem of eating disorders? 2. What do you see as some of the root issues of sin with this issue? 3. What is the importance of the Gospel with this issue? 4. What changes when we decide to love others more than ourselves? 5. What are some practical things counselors can keep in mind when counseling someone in this situation? Click here to see more on the ministry of Vision of Hope. Click here to find any of our other training centers. Find the podcast transcription here

1. What led to the writing of this book? 2. What are the false assumptions Christian parents make? 3. What is the parent's goal for thier children? 4. What is the right way to handle the professions of our children? 5. Ways to encourage parents who have wayward children in the church. 6. What to do with wayward older children. 7. What are helpful passages when dealing with wayward children? Click here to see our High School Curriculum. Find the podcast transcription here

1. God's providence even in the midst of troubled dreams 2. Giving counsel to those with troubled dreams 3. Guidance in practically addressing troubled dreams Click here to sign up for our pastor's retreat!

1. What makes us feel burdened? 2. What did Jesus do to provide rest? 3. What is required of us? 4. What type of rest does Jesus give? Click here to register for our conference!

1. Motivations and Need for this series 2. Target Audience for this series 3. The Psychologies and Common Grace as first two topics for this series 4. Upcoming Titles for this series Click here to partner with us!

1. Who is Brad Brandt? 2. What was life like before biblical counseling? 3. What convinced you to seek help in biblical counseling? 4. What has been the impact of biblical counseling on your ministry? 5. Why do you believe biblical counseling works? Click here to register for our conference in October!

1. Recap of last week 2. Review of three categories of Saints, Sinners, and Suffering 3. Remade in Christ through justification and sanctification in Colossians 4. Remade application through talking to yourself, to God, and to others 5. Remembering that our identity is in Christ and nothing else for discipleship Please pray for our Colloquium. Members can access past colloquium videos on our website through your account portal under free resources. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Purpose for the book 2. Perspective of our identity from World vs. from Scripture 3. Paradigm of the 3 lenses of our identity 4. Practicing our position in Chirst to fight sin and endure suffering Click here to sign up for our newsletter! Find this podcast transcription here.

1. When should we talk to our kids about sex? 2. What categories should be covered? 3. What to do when there are issues to navigate? 4. When to stop talking about sex? Click here to make suggestions for resources you would like to see us address.

1. Reason for writing the book 2. Recentering around theological realities concerning sex 3. Remembering the hope we have in this broken world concerning sex 4. Recognizing the depth in which Scripture addresses sex Click here for our Committed to Care resource