Speak The Truth EP. 177 Most Downloaded Episode of 2021: The Gospel in Counseling Part 2 - Applying The Gospel In Counseling Situations
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Aug 4, 2025 Peter Escue, an expert in integrating faith and counseling, joins the discussion to explore the gospel's pivotal role in addressing life's struggles. They tackle issues like the assurance of salvation, the importance of forgiveness, and the challenges of spiritual maturity. Escue highlights how understanding suffering can lead to profound growth and underscores the transformative power of gospel truths in counseling. The conversation encourages listeners to prioritize hope in Christ while navigating personal and collective spiritual journeys.
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Gospel Reframes Hardship
- The gospel reframes why we endure hard Christian living by promising an eternal feast and inheritance.
- Reminding counselees of gospel benefits restores perspective and motivates continued faithfulness.
Give Faith-Based Assurance
- Reassure counselees that assurance of salvation comes through faith, not extra works.
- Point them to Galatians and the sealing by the Spirit to relieve burdens of performance.
Forgiveness Does Not Equal Reconciliation
- Forgiveness is central and commonly missing in counselees' stories, often driving bitterness.
- Forgiveness differs from reconciliation and does not remove consequences.