Speak The Truth

In this episode, host, Mike is joined by special guest, Pete Potloff to continue our Counseling through Proverbs series to discuss Pete's contribution, "Wisdom for When You've Been Wronged" from Pro. 4:20–27Episode Callouts Salem Heights ChurchPrevious Speak The Truth EP. 33 W/Pete Potloff

In this episode host, Mike Van Dyke, is joined by special guest, Jesse Pirkle to continue the counseling through the Proverbs series. Jesse shares his contribution from Pro. 7, "When Men Lack Sense". Helping men who struggle with sexual temptations. 

In this episode, hosts Michael and Shauna continue in the "Counseling Through Proverbs" series with Pro. 22:4 - Seeking a Heart of Humility. They work through in-session and out-of-session, the truth about pride and the truth about humility, and how counselors can work through this resource with their counselees. Episode Resource: Counseling Through Proverbs 

In this episode, hosts Mike and Shauna, continue the mini-series, "Counseling Through Proverbs". This episode looks at Pro. 16 - Stewardship in Our Planning, where they consider five areas counselors can encourage and empower their counselees in setting goals by considering their perspective, purpose, plan, praying, and persisting for the glory of God. Perspective is how we view our purpose which is the heart behind the plan that directs how we pray so we can persist for the glory of God. Episode ResourcesCounseling Through ProverbsWhat's Best Next: How the Gospel Transforms the Way You Get Things DoneHow to Get Unstuck: Breaking Free from Barriers to Your Productivity

In this episode, Michael, Shauna, and Jeremy continue their series discussion on "Counseling through Proverbs" where they walk through Pro. 19 and how they would use this Proverb in a counseling session, both in and out of session. What does it mean to overlook an offense? How do you overlook an offense and still confront conflict? Episode Resource Counseling Through Proverbs 

In this episode, Michael, Shauna, and Jeremy discuss ABC's newest "Counseling Through" resource. Jeremy walks through a Scriptural grid provided by Pro. 1:1–7 for counselees to engage with insights and wisdom from God's Word. Proverbs 1:1–7 offers a process for journaling through Scripture and Jeremy shares the Scriptural method in his contribution to "Counseling through Proverbs", a new ABC counseling resource. Resource Mentions:ABC Store

In this episode, hosts Mike and Shauna are joined by special guest, Esther Smith, author of "A Still and Quiet Mind: 12 Strategies for Changing Unwanted Thoughts". Esther Shares why she wrote this book and how, as counselors, we can personally practice these strategies and also practice them with our counselees in session.  Episode Notes & Resources:Books: A Still and Quiet MindBut God, Wouldn't I Be More Useful to You If I Were Healthy? (Chronic Pain and the Christian Life)Chronic Illness: Walking by Faith (31-Day Devotionals for Life)The Whole Life: 52 Weeks of Biblical Self-CareResources: Webinar with CTHN: https://christiantraumahealingnetwork.org/events/webinars-workshops/Christian Trauma Counseling: https://www.christiantraumacounseling.com meditation classes: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/340376414017

In this episode hosts, Mike and Shauna are joined by authors, Jenny and Curtis Solomon to discuss their books, "Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography" by Jenny and "Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography" by Curtis Solomon. Jenny shares why she wrote this desperately needed resource for women and Curtis shares his contribution as a companion to Jen's book.  Featured Resources: Curtis's Book for HusbandsJenny's Book for Wives Lament References:Dark Clouds Deep Mercy God's Healing for Life's LessonsCounseling & ConsultingSolomon Soul CareTraining & EquippingSouthern Seminary - Biblical Counseling Concentration Degree

In this episode, host, Mike Van Dyke is joined by special guest, Jeremy Pierre to discuss his book, "The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life: Connecting Christ to Human Experience" Jeremy discusses what compelled him to write this book and then provides summaries for the three sections in his book which are: The beauty of human experience: how the heart responds dynamicallyThe context of human experience: what the heart dynamically responds toTheological application through counseling by Read, Reflect, Relate, and RenewEpisode Reference LinksSouthern's Diploma ProgramThe Dynamic Heart in Daily Life: Connecting Christ to Human ExperienceWhen Home Hurts: A Guide for Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church

In this episode hosts, Michael, Shauna, and Jeremy discuss all the details of The 2023 Called To Counsel Conference. We're excited about this year's conference with all of our speakers and new track introductions. Register HERE CALLED TO COUNSELApril 27-29, 2023Doxology Bible ChurchFort Worth, TXPlenary SessionsEsteeming God's Graces in CounselingFor the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. And no creature is hidden from his sight, but all are naked and exposed to the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Since then we have a great high priest who has passed through the heavens, Jesus, the Son of God, let us hold fast our confession. For we do not have a high priest who is unable to sympathize with our weaknesses, but one who in every respect has been tempted as we are, yet without sin. Let us then with confidence draw near to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy and find grace in time of need.Hebrews 4:12-16Plenary One: God's Word and Gaze in Life and Counseling (v.12-13) - Jeremy LelekPlenary Two: The Ascended Savior and Instilling Hope (v.14) - Jeremy PierrePlenary Three: The  Heart of Christ in Our Weaknesses (v.15) - Tim ChalliesPlenary Four: God's Sanctuary of Mercy and Grace (v.16) - John HendersonPre-ConferenceCounseling through ProverbsPre-Conference 1: "Wisdom in Responding to Fools" - Brad HambrickPre-Conference 2: "Discernment: A Matter of the Heart" - Alasdair GrovesPre-Conference 3: "Growing in Discerning: Wisdom vs. Foolishness" - Julie LowePre-Conference 4: "Wisdom from Anger" - Mark VroegopTrack OptionsABC offers specialized tracks taught by leading practitioners in the field. Each of the following tracks will include eight insightful sessions. Attendees will choose one track during registration, and will attend all sessions in that track throughout the duration of the conference. Note: Track sessions are listed in the order that they will be delivered.  Track A - Holistic Soul Care  Objective: To provide attendees with a biblical perspective that targets both the physical and the spiritual dimensions of our makeup, and how both apply to counseling others. While the spiritual will always take precedence when it comes to biblical care, God has given us an abundance of research that helps us to understand how the brain, the heart, and the gut impact our emotional states. Therefore, ...