15:14 - Biblical Counseling Coalition

In this episode of 15:14, our guest, Pastor Pete Potloff, shares about the history, significance, and impact of biblical counseling at Salem Heights Church, in the city of Salem, and across the Pacific Northwest. Salem Heights Church is a gospel-centered church located in Salem, Oregon. The church exists to make the gospel relevant for the pleasure of God and the good of its neighbors. Three phrases summarize its heart: Love God. Love Others. Reach the World. Pete Potloff is a teaching pastor who also oversees the biblical counseling ministry at Salem Heights Church. He began attending the church in 1999 while in college and joined the staff in 2015. In December 2019, he was called to the role of Executive Pastor. Pete and his wife, Holly, were married at Salem Heights in 2001 and have three children.   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

This episode of 15:14 features Laken’s interview with Dr. Curtis Solomon about his new endeavor, The Sentinel Institute. Dr. Solomon is the founder and executive director of the Institute, which provides truth-tested trauma care for those impacted by trauma. He is the retiring director of the BCC and currently serves as Associate Professor and Program Coordinator for Biblical Counseling at Boyce College. He also lectures and trains future counselors as a visiting professor at other academic institutions.   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five.   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

This episode of 15:14 highlights some of the 2-Minute Favorites segments from 2025. In this season of Thanksgiving, we pray that it encourages you to reflect on the blessings of your own life and to turn those reflections into praise!   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

Jared Poulton is our guest on this episode of 15:14.  We are excited to have Jared share about the ministry he leads, the Institute for Reformed Biblical Counseling (IRBC). IRBC’s mission is, “Advancing Reformed biblical counseling through training and certifying counselors and supporting Reformed churches in their church-based discipleship ministries.”   In addition to Jared serving as Executive Director of the Institute for Reformed Biblical Counseling, he is the pastor of counseling and teaching at Cornerstone URC, and visiting professor of biblical counseling at Puritan Reformed Theological Seminary. He holds a PhD in biblical counseling from the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His writing has been published at the Biblical Counseling Coalition, the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, and the London Lyceum.   Jared lives in Hudsonville, Michigan, with his wife and four children. When he is not working, Jared enjoys exploring the beautiful state of Michigan with his family.   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

On this episode of 15:14, Dr. Solomon interviews Chris Philips, Founder and Executive Director of Selah International Christian Ministries, to learn more about Selah and how it supports the global church. Selah serves pastors, missionaries, and other Christian ministry leaders through a variety of ministry outlets. Chris and his wife, Dawn, have over 35 years of ministry experience as missionaries and in pastoral ministry. They are also certified biblical counselors, and Chris is completing his doctorate in Biblical Counseling. Together, they bring wisdom from that experience to the various ministries Selah offers, including counseling intensives, missionary debriefs, and Selah Soul Care Conferences.   Be sure to sign up today for the BCC Global Summit, the deadline for registration is November 12!   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

In this episode of 15:14, Shauna Van Dyke joins us to discuss how we can intervene when someone shares their thoughts of committing suicide. Shauna is a Member of the BCC Council and serves as Executive Director of The Association of Biblical Counselors. She is a certified biblical counselor who founded Truth Renewed, a ministry that provides free biblical counseling to the community. Shauna enjoys speaking at women’s events, is the writer of The Everyday Counselor, and hosts a podcast called Speak the Truth. She is married to Michael and has two sons, Dustin and Jaxson.    For more resources from the BCC to help bring hope in the midst of suicide click here.    Be sure to sign up today for the BCC Global Summit!   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

As we anticipate our upcoming 2025 Global Summit, today's rebroadcast is a look back at the first-ever Biblical Counseling Global Summit, which was held in 2016. Today’s episode of 15:14 is a keynote address by Dr. David Powlison at that conference. You can rent or purchase the video content from that Global Summit here on the BCC Vimeo channel.   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five.   ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to: bccglobalsummit.org. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

This episode of 15:14 features Dr. Kevin Carson, who will begin serving as the Executive Director of the BCC in 2026. Dr. Carson is the Pastor of Sonrise Baptist Church in Ozark, Missouri, and has been teaching biblical counseling in various seminaries since 1999. He also serves as a counselor at Sonrise Biblical Counseling Ministry, is certified by both ACBC and IABC, and serves on the IABC board. In addition, he is an author and a frequent speaker at conferences, retreats, and seminars. Dr. Carson and his wife, Kelly, have four children, one son-in-law, and two grandsons. A BCC Council member since its inception, he shares in this conversation how he came into his new role and what he looks forward to as he leads the BCC.   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five.   ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to: bccglobalsummit.org. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

In this episode of 15:14, Rush Witt joins us to discuss the lived experience of someone who is contemplating suicide. Rush presented on this topic at the 2024 BCC Leadership Summit. With over 25 years of experience as a counselor and pastor, Rush Witt helps people grow through compassionate, biblical guidance. He is the author of books including Diehard Sins: How to Fight Wisely against Destructive Daily Habits and I Want to Escape: Reaching for Hope When Life Overwhelms. He also trains counselors, equipping them to support others with wisdom and care. He pastors in Bexley, Ohio, and enjoys reading, writing, distance running, listening to film scores, and spending time with his family. Alongside pastoral responsibilities, Rush serves as Acquisitions Editor and Manager for New Growth Press (that means he helps authors develop and publish book ideas).    FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five.   ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to: bccglobalsummit.org. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

This episode of 15:14 features Josh Weidmann, who shares how biblical counselors, pastors, and church communities can care for people in the aftermath of suicide. Josh is married to Molly, and together they are raising six children. He serves as the senior pastor of Grace Chapel in Denver, Colorado, is an author, and a BCC Council Member. Josh is also a certified biblical counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and a doctoral candidate at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He regularly publishes at joshweidmann.com and hosts the radio program at GospelDaily.org.   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five.   ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to: bccglobalsummit.org. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.