15:14 - Biblical Counseling Coalition

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.

This episode of 15:14 begins a series featuring presenters from the 2024 BCC Leadership Summit, Hope for the Hopeless, which addressed the topic of suicide. Dr. Solomon shares about the rise in suicide and charges Christians and biblical counselors to take the lead in addressing the problem.    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 is the second of a two-part rebroadcast honoring the life and ministry of Dr. Wayne Mack. Dr. Mack was a beloved leader and teacher in the biblical counseling movement, and his impact has been felt by countless students, pastors, counselors, and believers around the world. At the Biblical Counseling Coalition, we are deeply grateful for the faithful investment Dr. Mack and his family made through decades of ministry. Throughout his career, Dr. Mack served in many roles—as chairman of the graduate and undergraduate counseling programs at The Master’s University and Seminary in Los Angeles, as an elder at Lynnwood Baptist Church in Pretoria, South Africa, and as the Director of ACBC Africa. He was recognized at the highest level of membership in the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and authored 28 books addressing a wide range of counseling issues. Wayne was a devoted husband to his wife, Carol, since 1957. Together, they raised four children and welcomed into their family three daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, and many grandchildren. His legacy of faith, wisdom, and love for God’s Word will continue to encourage and equip the church. You can learn more about his ministry at mackministries.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.

This episode of 15:14 is the first of a two-part rebroadcast honoring the life and ministry of Dr. Wayne Mack. Dr. Mack was a beloved leader and teacher in the biblical counseling movement, and his impact has been felt by countless students, pastors, counselors, and believers around the world. At the Biblical Counseling Coalition, we are deeply grateful for the faithful investment Dr. Mack and his family made through decades of ministry. Throughout his career, Dr. Mack served in many roles—as chairman of the graduate and undergraduate counseling programs at The Master’s University and Seminary in Los Angeles, as an elder at Lynnwood Baptist Church in Pretoria, South Africa, and as the Director of ACBC Africa. He was recognized at the highest level of membership in the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors and authored 28 books addressing a wide range of counseling issues. Wayne was a devoted husband to his wife, Carol, since 1957. Together, they raised four children and welcomed into their family three daughters-in-law, one son-in-law, and many grandchildren. His legacy of faith, wisdom, and love for God’s Word will continue to encourage and equip the church. You can learn more about his ministry at mackministries.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.

This episode of 15:14 features Mark Massey and Ben Barrick from Victory Academy For Boys, who join us to share the heart behind the ministry. Victory Academy for Boys is a rescue ministry that partners with parents and teen boys who have reached the end of themselves and believe they have nowhere else to turn. In addition to listening, be sure to check out their free 14-day devotional for parents.    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, Andrea Lee joins us to discuss her new book, Body Image: Valuing God’s Good Gift. This book is part of a new series, 31-Day Devotionals for Teenagers, published by P&R Publishing in collaboration with Rooted. Andrea serves as a biblical counselor for women, is a certified member of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC), and a regular contributor to the BCC blog.    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.