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Counsel The Word

CBCD | Center for Biblical Counseling & Discipleship·Hosted by Keith Palmer and Terry Enns·102 episodes

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Conversations about biblical counseling from the Center for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship.

Why listen

Counsel The Word is a practical, theologically serious show for Christians who want to connect biblical doctrine with pastoral care, discipleship, and everyday struggles. Episodes are usually concise conversations or teaching segments with pastors, counselors, and authors, covering topics like grief, addiction, marriage, parenting, suffering, and church life. It is especially useful for pastors, ministry leaders, biblical counselors, and thoughtful laypeople who want counsel rooted in Scripture rather than generic self-help.

Series(4)

Episodes

16 min
May 20, 2026Episode 103
The Importance of Listening Well

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Brent Osterberg on the importance of listening well.

35 min
May 4, 2026Episode 102
Counseling Internationally

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Terry Enns talks with Doug Chrystal on the challenges of counseling internationally in Canada.

24 min
Apr 20, 2026Episode 101
Device Addictions - Part 3

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer continues a short series on addictions specifically talking about device addictions.

40 min
Apr 6, 2026Episode 100
John Newton’s Theology of Suffering

To celebrate the 100th episode Pastor Keith Palmer talks about his new book John Newton’s Theology of Suffering and Its Application to Pastoral Care. As part of our celebration we will be giving away 2 signed copies of the book and a $25 Amazon gift card. Enter to win below.How to Enter:Listen to the podcastLeave a new podcast reviewShare the podcast with someoneFill out this form

23 min
Mar 18, 2026Episode 99
Holy Meditation

In this special edition of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer does a book talk with Dr. Stephen Yuille on the latest volume in the Puritan Treasures for Today series, Holy Meditation by Thomas Manton.

24 min
Mar 2, 2026Episode 98
Device Addictions - Part 2

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer continues a short series on addictions specifically talking about device addictions.

23 min
Jan 19, 2026Episode 97
Device Addictions - Part 1

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer continues a short series on addictions specifically talking about device addictions.

33 min
Jan 5, 2026Episode 96
Strengthening Your Marriage

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Drs. Nicholas and Venessa Ellen about strengthening your marriage.

17 min
Dec 17, 2025Episode 95
The Heart Taken Up: 90 Days with the Puritans

In this special edition of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer does a book talk with Dr. Stephen Yuille on his new book The Heart Taken Up: 90 Days with the Puritans.You can purchase Stephen’s book at Reformation Heritage Books

23 min
Dec 1, 2025Episode 94
Exhaustion and Burnout

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. John Okinaga about Exhaustion and Burnout.

27 min
Nov 20, 2025Episode 93
Finding Grace in Grief

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Drs. Nicolas and Venessa Ellen about finding grace in grief. You can purchase Dr. Venessa Ellen’s new book titled Grace in the Mourning: A Faith-Filled Journey through Grief on her website.

32 min
Nov 3, 2025Episode 92
Parenting Through the Stages of Life

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Jerry Wragg about parenting through the various stages of life

25 min
Oct 22, 2025Episode 91
Addictions - Part 3

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer continues a short series on addictions. Addictions - Part 1Addictions - Part 2

18 min
Oct 6, 2025Episode 90
Book Review: Consider the Lilies

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Brent Osterberg on the book titled Consider the Lilies by Jonny Ardavanis. Check out the book here

23 min
Sep 1, 2025Episode 89
The Duty of Self-Denial

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Stephen Yuille on the duty of self-denial.

22 min
Aug 20, 2025Episode 88
Addictions - Part 2

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer continues a short series on addictions.

15 min
Aug 4, 2025Episode 87
Counseling Insights from the Garden of Gethsemane

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Brent Osterberg about counseling insights from the Garden of Gethsemane.

23 min
Jul 8, 2025Episode 86
Addictions - Part 1

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer begins a short series on addictions.

19 min
Jun 18, 2025Episode 85
Complaining

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Brent Osterberg on the topic of complaining.

29 min
Jun 2, 2025Episode 84
The Fear of God

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer talks with Pastor Randy Barlow about the importance of the Fear of God.

27 min
May 21, 2025Episode 83
Lament and Grief - Part 3

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer continues a short series on lament and grief.

31 min
May 5, 2025Episode 84
Counseling Addictions

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Jon Okinaga about counseling people with addictions.

21 min
Apr 23, 2025Episode 81
Lament and Grief - Part 2

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer continues a short series on lament and grief.

17 min
Apr 7, 2025Episode 80
Why You Should Read 'A Perfect Redeemer' by William Perkins

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Stephen Yuille about the book "A Perfect Redeemer" by William Perkins and why you should read it.

25 min
Mar 31, 2025Episode 79
Lament and Grief - Part 1

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer begins a short series on lament and grief.

18 min
Mar 3, 2025Episode 78
The Counseling Benefit of Spiritual Heroes

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Brent Osterberg about the counseling benefits of spiritual heroes.

18 min
Mar 3, 2025Episode 78
The Counseling Benefit of Spiritual Heroes

In this episode of Counsel the Word Dr. Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Brent Osterberg about the counseling benefits of spiritual heroes.

20 min
Feb 3, 2025Episode 77
Biblical Theology of Sleep

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Pastor Terry Enns on the biblical theology of sleep.

23 min
Jan 6, 2025Episode 76
Counseling Children and Teens

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Jon Okinaga about some of the benefits and challenges of counseling children and teens.

20 min
Dec 2, 2024Episode 75
5 Devilish Lies about your Feelings - Part 2

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks about how our feelings can speak the devils lies, part 2

24 min
Nov 4, 2024Episode 74
5 Devilish Lies about your Feelings - Part 1

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks about how our feelings can speak the devils lies.

20 min
Oct 7, 2024Episode 73
Christ Formed in You

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Pastor Bryan Gaines about the book Christ Formed in You by Brian Hedges a great resource for Biblical Counseling.Enter here to win a free copy of this book.

29 min
Sep 16, 2024Episode 72
Using the Lord's Prayer in Biblical Counseling

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Pastor Keith Christensen about ways to use the Lord's prayer in Biblical Counseling.

30 min
Aug 12, 2024Episode 71
Christ's Sufficient Contentment

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Pastor Andrew Woods about Biblical Counseling and Christ's Sufficient Contentment.

22 min
Jun 3, 2024Episode 70
Why Commitment to the Local Church is Crucial for the Counseling Process

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Brent Osterberg on why Commitment to the Local Church is Crucial for the Counseling Process.

28 min
May 6, 2024Episode 69
Union with Christ

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Stephen Yuille on the important doctrine of union with Christ and how it effects our Christian life and counseling.

22 min
Apr 8, 2024Episode 68
Secrets to Passing the ACBC Exams

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Pastor Terry Enns and shares some helpful secrets, tips and encouragement for those working through the ACBC Exams.

27 min
Mar 4, 2024Episode 67
Church Planting and Biblical Counseling

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Pastor Andrew Woods about church planting and how it relates to biblical counseling.

23 min
Feb 5, 2024Episode 66
Having Patience in Counseling

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Jon Okinaga about the importance of having patience in counseling.

19 min
Jan 1, 2024Episode 65
Not Letting Your Problems Drive Your Bible Reading

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Brent Osterberg about not letting your problems drive your Bible reading.

28 min
Dec 4, 2023Episode 64
A Conversation about Biblical Counseling

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Drs. Nicolas and Venessa Ellen about biblical counseling.

15 min
Oct 2, 2023Episode 63
Counseling the Wife of a Husband Struggling with Pornography

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Daniel Schubert about counseling and helping a wife whose husband struggles with pornography.

20 min
Sep 4, 2023Episode 62
Singing as a Renewal of the Mind

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Pastor Andrew Woods about singing as a renewal of the mind and how it influences our biblical counseling.

20 min
Aug 7, 2023Episode 61
The Abuse Pendulum

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Jim Newheiser about the abuse pendulum and how it influences biblical counseling.

21 min
Jul 3, 2023Episode 60
The Glory of God and Biblical Counseling

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Pastor Brent Osterberg about the Glory of God and biblical counseling.

24 min
Jun 5, 2023Episode 59
The Counselor's Fear of Man

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with fellow counselor Raye Jeanne Enns about the fear of man in the counselor.

23 min
May 1, 2023Episode 58
Living at Peace with Your Wayward Parents

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Jim Newhesier about adult children living at peace with their wayward parents.

23 min
Apr 3, 2023Episode 5
Biblical Counseling Homework

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Lynda Belden, biblical counselor at Grace Bible Church, about her process of giving out biblical counseling homework for specific issues.

29 min
Mar 13, 2023Episode 56
Counseling Anger from the Book of James

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer interviews Pastor Keith Christensen about ways to use the book of James in counseling anger.

21 min
Feb 20, 2023Episode 55
A Journey Toward Biblical Counseling

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Greg Warren, elder and biblical counselor at Grace Bible Church, about his journey to biblical counseling.

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Tone: pastoral, thoughtful, practical, theological

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