Truth in Love

1. The role confession plays in counseling. 2. The importance of vertical and horizontal confession. 3. What to do when you are under conviction of sin. 4. The relationship between confession and repentance Click here for more information about the training offered by our Certified Training Centers. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. The relationship between expository preaching and youth ministry. 2. The myth of adolescence. 3. The connection between biblical parenting and youth ministry. 4. Principles to keep in mind when counseling youth Click here for more information about the Foundations High School curriculum. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. A historical overview of the Japanese American internment. 2. Counseling issues encountered during the internment. 3. How soul care was done during the internment. 4. Lessons learned from the Japanese American internment. Click here to find out more information about ACBC's Fundamentals training. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Understanding the background of 1 Corinthians 10:13 2. Wrong ways to view trials 3. How 1 Corinthians 10:13 inspires hope 4. How to minister the truths of 1 Corinthians 10:13 in the counseling room You can find more information about ACBC's retreat for pastors and their wives here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Why biblical counselors should keep the gospel central in counseling. 2. How to connect the gospel in the counseling room. 3. Practical ways for counselors to keep the gospel central in counseling. Click here to view the resources from the 2022 Annual Conference "In His Image" Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Does our sense of justice need to be satisfied before we forgive someone? 2. Should Christians forgive unconditionally in every case? 3. What is the difference between reconciliation and forgiveness? Click here for more information about ACBC's 2023 Annual Conference. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. How does meditation differ from memorization? 2. Helpful tips for helping counselees meditate. 3. The purpose of meditation in counseling. You can find more information about the Journal of Biblical Soul Care here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Why do people get into debt? 2. Is debt always sinful? 3. How should Christians wisely use debt? 4. How to reduce debt wisely. You can find ACBC's Biblical Solutions booklet series here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. A story of pastoral fatigue and failure. 2. Lessons learned from a season of pastoral fatigue and failure. You can find more information about the upcoming Refuge: A Retreat for Pastors and Their Wives here Find this podcast transcription here.

1. The difference between biblical anthropology and secular anthropology. 2. The importance of understanding the dignity of each person in counseling. 3. The doctrine of sin and the imago dei. 4. The difference between biblical counseling's anthropology and the anthropology of other counseling systems. Click here to find out more information about ACBC's 2022 Annual Conference. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. A biblical view of death. 2. Two principles for those that have a chronic illness. 3. How can the church support those with chronic illnesses. 4. Things a counselor should remember when counseling those with a chronic illness. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Does every church need legal counsel? 2. The importance of finding legal counsel locally. 3. When should a church seek legal counsel? 4. How should a church choose a lawyer? Click here to find more information about Legal Issues in Biblical Counseling. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. How marriage looks backward and forward theologically. 2. 1 Peter 1:3-6 and its importance in marriage. 3. Authority and submission in the Scriptures. 4. Caring for women who have been mistreated or abused. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. How to order your day well as a pastor. 2. Weekly rhythms for time management as a pastor. 3. Soul care and shepherding in the life of a pastor. You can find more resources like this here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. The importance of biblical anthropology. 2. How the church has been impacted by secular views of anthropology and pragmatism. 3. Addressing the sin of partiality. You can find out more information about ACBC's 2022 Annual Conference here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Thinking biblically about unbelieving children 2. Common hurdles parents with unbelieving children face 3. Common ways churches add to the discouragement of parents 4. Resource recommendations for parents You can find more information about ACBC's events here Find this podcast transcription here.

1. A biblical definition of idleness 2. The importance of being prepared to counsel idleness 3. Key passages for counseling idleness 4. Practical tips for counseling the idle You can find the Biblical Solutions booklets here Find this podcast transcription here.

1. How can biblical counselors respond to those who are grieving? 2. How can biblical counselors involve others in the church when they're counseling grieving people? 3. Practical ways to care for the grieving. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. The work of The Master's Academy International 2. Member care in Russia and Ukraine 3. Understanding the risk that missionaries face 4. Practical ways churches can care for the missionaries they send You can find our Find a Counselor Map here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. The necessity of works and faith in James 2 2. The primary truth found in James 2:14-26 3. The importance of faith and work in the counseling room You can find more information about our 2022 Annual Conference here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Key biblical truths about God's character in Habakkuk 2. The corporate practice of soul care 3. Bridging the gap between the world of the Old Testament and today in the counseling room You can find training opportunities for this fall here Find this podcast transcription here.

- Understanding common misuses of biblical principles in abuse counseling - How the biblical counseling movement has improved in its awareness and handling of abuse cases and counseling - Thinking wisely about handling abuse allegations - The importance of humility, accountability, and compassion when handling cases of abuse and potential abuse You can find Dr. Newheiser's articles on abuse here. You can find ACBC's Foundations curriculum here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Understanding the current issues surrounding abuse. 2. Understanding past failures of churches and the biblical counseling movement surrounding abuse. You can find Dr. Newheiser's blogs here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Why should biblical counselors equip themselves to counsel military families? 2. Unique challenges and blessings military family members face. 3. How can the church help military families? 4. Recommendations for counselors and families. You can find Aurelia's book here You can find Rob Green's booklets here and here Find this podcast transcription here.

1. An overview of Rescue Skills. 2. The deadly triad. 3. Can a distorted view of the opposite sex be revitalized? 4. What is good accountability? 5. What to do about shame. 6. How to better fight the temptation of pornography. You can find Rescue Skills here You can find the Spanish ACBC website here Find this podcast transcription here.

1. An overview of Rescue Plan. 2. Where does the war on pornography begin? 3. Are women affected by pornography and if so, how much? 4. The "four ingredients of giving in to temptation." 5. Should a young man date if he is struggling with porn? You can find Rescue Plan here You can find Psychobabble here Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Can godly people lament? 2. How to ask "why" questions biblically. 3. Examining Psalms 42 and 43. 4. How to apply Psalms of lament in everyday life. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. What are counseling methodologies and techniques? 2. Can a secular counseling method or technique be redeemed and used in biblical counseling? 3. How to respond to arguments that these methods are a part of God's common grace. You can find the blog post with a list of our previous podcasts on mental health here Find this podcast transcription here.

1. What is EFT? 2. The philosophical foundation of EFT. 3. Comparing EFT with biblical doctrine. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. The role of introspection in OCD 2. Godly introspection vs. ungodly introspection 3. Practical steps for helping those with ungodly introspection Find this podcast transcription here.

1. The relationship between certainty and though struggling with OCD. 2. Thinking biblically about certainty. 3. Practical ways to help those who idolize certainty. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Understanding mental disorder diagnoses. 2. Understanding the stigma surrounding mental illness. 3. The dangers of mental disorder diagnoses. 4. Finding confidence in the truths of Scripture You can find David Powlison's article here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. The differences between the mind and the brain. 2. A biblical understanding of the mind and the brain. 3. The importance of biblical anthropology. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. What is transactional forgiveness? 2. Common objections to transactional forgiveness. 3. Understanding forgiveness biblically. 4. The importance of the heart in forgiveness. You can find Chris Braun's book here. You can find Jay Adams' book here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. What is "Grace Relations" counseling and why it is important. 2. Why the church is the best place for solutions to be found to ethnic tensions, hatred, and partiality. 3. Using the Psalms of Lament in "Grace Relations" counseling You can find Aurelia Smith's breakout session here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. How to think about crisis counseling. 2. The change in crisis care in recent years. 3. How Dr. Babler got involved in crisis care. 4. What trauma informed care is. 5. How Biblical Counselors should address trauma. You can find Dr. Babler's book, Biblical Crisis Counseling, here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Defining mercy killing and euthanasia. 2. A biblical understanding of life and death. 3. Common questions people ask related to end of life issues. 4. Thinking biblically about end of life issues. You can find more information about the 2022 Annual Conference here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. A brief update from Heath. 2. How to think about the law of love in the New Testament. 3. Applying the love of law to issues of conscience. 4. A biblical understanding of fear. You can find the high school curriculum here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. The importance of Psalms in counseling. 2. Scriptural themes found in Psalm 145. 3. Applying Psalm 145 in the counseling room. You can find Susan Heck's breakout session here. You can find Susan Heck's website here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. The importance of listening well in the counseling room. 2. Lessons from Scripture on listening. 3. How to grow in your listening skills in the counseling room. 4. Key biblical passages on listening. You can find Dr. Jones' breakout session here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. 15 mistakes of Job's friends 2. The dangers of misusing right theology in the wrong situation 3. Counseling pitfalls to avoid 4. How the book of Job points to Christ You can find Brad's breakout session here You can find Brad's message from the 2019 Pre-conference here Find this podcast transcription here.

1. 15 mistakes of Job's friends 2. The dangers of misusing right theology in the wrong situation 3. Counseling pitfalls to avoid 4. How the book of Job points to Christ You can find Brad's breakout session here You can find Brad's message from the 2019 Pre-conference here Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Why counsel from Psalm 33? 2. How to counsel the right truths from the right texts. 3. How to prepare your heart to study the Scriptures. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Why is the doctrine of man (anthropology) important? 2. How secular theorists form their own doctrine of man. 3. Can you understand man without God? 4. The biblical view of a person. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. What is the war on guilt? 2. A biblical definition of guilt. 3. The biblical purpose of guilt. 4. The relationship between the conscience and guilt. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. What is reparative therapy? 2. How is biblical counseling different than reparative therapy? 3. How the legislation in West Layafette is different than other contemporary legislation? 4. How should Christians respond? You can find Heath's essay on the unbiblical nature of reparative therapy here. You can find Heath's article on reparative therapy here. You can find Ordinance 31-21 here. Find this podcast transcription here.

1. What is different about Ordinance 31-21 in West Lafayette? 2. The incompatibility between biblical Christianity and conversion and reparative therapy 3. Understanding threats to religious liberty and biblical counseling You can find Ordinance 31-21 here You can find the Lafayette Citizen for Freedom website here You can sign the petition against Ordinance 31-21 here Find this podcast transcription here.

1. A brief history of Faith Church 2. What is Ordinance 31-21? 3. The dangers of Ordinance 31-21 4. How to stand against Ordinance 31-21 You can find Ordinance 31-21 here You can find the Lafayette Citizen for Freedom website here You can sign the petition against Ordinance 31-21 here You can read Steve's op-ed here Find this podcast transcription here.

1. Narratives in Scripture 2. Common mistakes when counseling biblical narratives 3. Principles for interpreting biblical narratives 4. Using biblical narratives in counseling Find this podcast transcription here.

1. A theology of words 2. How to listen wisely to counselees 3. Several ways to build others up with words 4. How worldly influences impact our speech Find this podcast transcription here.