Truth in Love

Chapters00:00 Introduction01:33 The Attraction to Gossip03:11 Defining Gossip04:14 Concerns and Motives of Gossip06:00 Impact of Gossip in the Church08:31 The Destructive Nature of Gossip09:22 The Temptation of Gossip11:17 Discipleship and God-Honoring SpeechRegister today for the 2026 Annual Conference! You can register HERE before the price jump on July 31st.

What is the difference between traditional addiction recovery programs and biblical discipleship? On this episode, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Okinaga talk through the importance of building relationships and the importance of investing time for the recovering addict. They walk through common failures of traditional recovery programs, and how Christians can understand addiction as a worship issue.Chapters02:05 - Traditional Recovery Programs04:29 - Failures of Traditional Recovery Programs08:47 - Obstacles in the Church12:09 - Discipleship Strategy and Time Investment16:39 - Heart Changes and Repentance20:21 - Addiction as an Issue of WorshipOutro - Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Biblical Counseling

The conversation explores the concept of commitment and gospel obedience in biblical counseling, drawing insights from the book of Philemon. It emphasizes the importance of appeal, sincerity, and wisdom in counseling, as modeled by the Apostle Paul.Chapters00:00 Introduction05:33 Biblical Affirmation in Counseling11:58 A Pastoral Tone in Counseling

Dale Johnson is joined by Matt Mumma to explores biblical communication, specifically by looking at a framework in the book of James. Chapters00:00 Introduction 06:19 The Practical Application of James in Communication14:39 The Heart's Role in Communication and Conflict Resolution20:36 Practical Implementation of Biblical CommunicationFor more information on our Biblical Solutions and Criticak Evaluation series, visit our website: https://biblicalcounseling.com/biblicalsolutions/

Are you interested in building a counseling ministry at your church?Learn more about how to become an ACBC Training Center HERELearn more about how to develop your church's counseling ministry with helpful resources HERE

Upcoming Announcements: ACBC Member Webinar with Brent Osterberg - June 18th, 6:30pm CDT. This virtual event will cover topics such as scrupulosity, intrusive thoughts, and more. Members will also receive CEU credits for attending.You can sign up at the link that was emailed to all ACBC members or email us at [email protected]

1. Trials are part of God's Plan: Challenges in life are not random but are allowed by God for our growth.2. Seek Contentment: Instead of striving for immediate relief, focus on being obedient and faithful in your circumstances.3. Walk in Humility: Recognize that our struggles can lead us to a deeper reliance on God, which is ultimately for our good.

This week on Truth in Love, Dr. Dale Johnson is joined by Dr. Stuart Scott to talk through the process of biblical decision-making. They discuss where current confusion and dangers lie, prominent methods, the sufficiency of God's Word, and resources for biblical decision-making.

Dale Johnson and Matt Rehrer sit down to discuss the topic of psychedelics, particularly in light of a recent presidential order. The discussion covers the scientific, historical, philosophical, and biblical aspects of psychedelics, as well as the practical approach to counseling individuals using them.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Psychedelics and Mental Health11:26 The Science and Risks of Ibogaine17:16 What Does the Bible Say About Intoxication?22:49 A Christian Response to PsychedelicsMatt Rehrer is one of the Pre-Conference speakers at this year's Annual Conference The Pre-Conference is dedicated to 'Counseling the Hard Cases', exploring particularly complex case studies and assessing how to counsel through a biblical lens. We hope you'll join us in-person or virtually this October in Germantown, TN. You can learn more and register today HERE.

This episode explores the landmark Supreme Court case, Chiles v. Salazar, focusing on issues of conversion therapy laws, free speech, and religious liberty. Ed Wilde, a seasoned lawyer and biblical counselor, provides expert insights into the legal and moral implications of these regulations and their impact on biblical counseling.Supreme Court Decision on Charles v. Salazar (Full Text)Mental Health Awareness Month ResourcesAlliance Defending Freedom Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to the Case and Its Importance(00:05:39) - Background of Charles v. Salazar(00:14:30) - Supreme Court Decision and Its Implications(00:20:25) - Future Outlook and Legal Trends for Counseling

1. What are biblical counselors trying to accomplish by utilizing grounding? 2. Does Scripture address the concept of grounding? 3. What are some biblical alternatives to grounding for the counseling room? Click here to find out more about CEU's! Click here to read our JBSC!

1.) What are the origins of therapuetic grounding?  2.) What is the goal? 3.) How are biblical counselors trying to leverage this concept of therapeutic grounding with embodied practices? Click here to find Biblical Counseling training near you!

1. What is mysticism? 2. Why is this concerning for us? 3. How does mysticism work against core doctrines and the way we view our relationship with God? Click here to see our highschool curriculum Foundations of Discipleship!

1. What do you mean when talking about a dark past? 2. How are you going to help someone in this situation through Psalm 3? 3. In what way would you work through this particular experience of David with someone? 4. How do you provide hope from a place like Psalm 3? Click here to register for our annual conference "Rooted in Truth."

1. What is at stake when considering what we use in counseling? 2. How do we understand the idea of neutral observation? 3. Is it a dangerous perspective to simply take insight but leave the worldview? 4. What is the difference between supplication and integration? 5. What warning do you want people to hear regarding current CIBC movement in biblical counseling? Click here to access our Journal of Biblical Soul Care.

1. Help us understand the claim of CIBC being the third generation. 2. What is the tone in which you want to address this question? 3. What are things David Powlison did to help you in addressing topics like this? 4. What are the distinctives you are seeing within CIBC? 5. What are your concerns with CIBC and how are you evaluating their approach? 6. What is the difference of epistomology in CIBC counseling? 7. What should the next generation of biblical counselors look like? Click here to sign up for one of our CDT's!

1. What is memory? 2. Why is the concept of memory and important concept in biblical counseling? 3. How does memory prioritize meaning and emotion? 4. How does memory suffer from the noetic effects of sin? 5. How does God redeem our memory? 6. What is trauma and how does it relate to our memory especially in regards to PTS? 7. What role does memory play in the concept of PTS? 8. How does Scripture guide our reorientation of memories? 9. How can we help someone find genuine comfort and hope? Click here to register for our annual confernece "Rooted in Truth: 50 Years of Faithfulness"

1. Why did you write on the polyvagal theory? 2. Defining polyvagal theory. 3. How has this theory been popularized in our culture today? 4. What are the short comings of the polyvagal theory especially when considering the Scriptures? Please click here to find out more about what we do! Click here to see Craig Troxel's book With All Your Heart! Click here to see Kyle Gangle's booklet on the Polyvagal Thoery!

1. How is psychological therapy defined? 2. How is it confusing to the law when counseling looks like a professional practice? 3. How does licensing muddy the waters in practicing the christian religion? 4. How do we help people think through some of the pitfalls of professional practice? 5. What are some of the comming legal battles with christians who use informed secular methodology? Click here to learn more about ACBC and our certification process!

1. Why is body image an important discipleship and counseling topic? 2. What do you say to someone who says that they hate some aspect about their body? 3. How is the issue of body image an issue of worship? 4. How does God's Word help us to start untagling these issues? 5. How does the Bible correct our expectations? 6. How do we steward our bodies well without idolizing our body image? Click here to see our booklets for purchase!

1. What are we describing when we are talking about the heart from a biblical perspective? 2. Where are we seeing the concept of the heart always being active? 3. What are some ways to get to the heart issues? Click here to learn more about us at ACBC!

1. What is the function God has given for emotions? 2. How does the Bible command an approach to life? 3. Should this approach change when we face suffering in our life? 4. What are the dangers of living by our emotions? 5. How do we help the counselee to live by faith? Click here to register for our upcoming CDT's!

1. What are some of the things you are thinking about as you step into the first session. 2. What is guiding how you set the trajectory from the first session? 3. How are you helping the counselees to get on board with this trajectory? 4. What fruit have you seen from approaching counseling this way? Click here to learn more about our certification process!

1. What are psychedelics and how do you think about them as a physician? 2. What is microdosing? 3. What is the claim with microdosing? 4. What are some of the side effects of microdosing? 5. What is the legality of psychedelics and microdosing? 6. Who is recommending this concept of psychedelic microdosing? 7. What does the research look like concerning psychedelics? 8. Is there an issue of tolerance and long term effects of psychedelics? 9. How should biblical counseling think about this issue? Click here to register for our annual conference "Rooted in Truth: 50 Years of Faithfulness."

1. How do we approach complex cases regarding methodology? 2. Why is it important to have clarity and simplicity in counseling? 3. How do we get from something complex to something specific to address? 4. What are some particular things you do to break down a complex case to more managable pieces?  Click here to learn more about us at ACBC!

1. What are some pros and cons for using the term discipleship rather than counseling? Click here to register for our annual conference "Rooted in Truth! Click here to find out more about what we do at ACBC!

1. What is the notion of sensuaility? 2. What makes the body soul reality difficult to understand? 3. How does thinking about Jesus help us with this concept of sensuality? 4. How does temptation work with this concept of sensuality? 5. How do we navigate temptation in realition to the concept of our senses and biblical change? 6. Why is sexuality such a unique area of our sensuality? 7. How can we as Christians overcome sexual temptation? Click here to register for our annual 2026 conference "Rooted in Truth"

1. How do we think about God's gift of sexuality? 2. What are some of the paths or temptations of sexual sin? 3. How are we helped by the puritans to get to the heart of sexual sin? 4. What hope do you give to those struggling with sexual sin? Resources Mentoned: John Bunyan: The Pilgram's Progress. The Holy WarJohn Flavel: The Fountain of LifeMilton Vincent: A Gospel Primer for ChristiansBrian Hedges: Christ Formed in YouChris Mueller: Let the Men be Men Click here to see our free resources on sexuality and sexual sin. Click <a href="https://biblical

1. What did the Puritans mean when they approached the concept of spiritual depression? 2. How did the Puritans view this and how God might use it in the lives of His people? 3. How did the Puritans utilize the means of grace for spiritual depression? 4. Why did the Puritans say meditating on Christ is central to working through spiritual depression? 5. How did the Puritans think about the communion of the saints in relation to the problems we face? Please leave a rating or review of our podcast! Click here to sign up for our newsletter!

We are excited to announce our top listened to podcast of the year.  Click here to read the latest edition of our Journal of Biblical Soul Care (JBSC).  Find the podcast transcript here.

1. What are some of your favorite Christmas traditions? 2. What are some of the special ways that you guys celebrate Christmas? 3. What do Christmas eve and day look like with your family? 4. What are some of the key things that are comforting for you about the Incarnation? 5. What are some of the special meals that you have with one another? Merry Christmas to all of you from us at ACBC!! Please click here if you want to learn more about what we do at ACBC?

1. Describe the concept of catechism and its history and importance. 2. What are some ways our culture has detracted from chatechizing as we see in church history? 3. What is the value in catechizing? 4. What is the value of teaching this way in the church? 5. What are some of the palces you would encourage people to start with catechisms? Click here to register for our annual conference Rooted in Truth!

1. What is the goal of biblical counseling and the concept of homework? 2. How do you help people learn the basics of applying Scripture? 3. What are some categories of homework we can give? 4. What do we do to motivate counselee's to do the homework? 5. How can the local church be involved in the counseling process? Don't forget to vote for the biblical counseling book of the year by Dec. 19th! Click here to learn more about ACBC!

1. How should we think of in-law relationships and what does the Bible have to say? 2. What are some examples of in-law relationships in the Bible? 3. What conflict can arise from in-law relationships? 4. How do we rightly order God's design and mitigate in-law conflict? 5. How do we see the importance of leaving and cleaving in the Bible? 6. What would you say to a young couple struggling to navigate in-law relationships? Click here to partner with us at ACBC!

1. How do we approach someone who is involved in secular therapy? 2. Questions to ask in an initial conversation. 3. How to approach the conversation in a winsome and intentional way. 4. How to refraim the conversation towards hope in Jesus and His Word. Click here to see more about what we do at ACBC!

1. Why do you think Scripture seems to make fasting more important than we do today? 2. How do we define fasting? 3. What are some of the purposes of fasting? 4. What is the role of fasting in discipleship? 5. How can fasting be helpful in the counseling context? Click here to learn more about ACBC

1. What are some of the practice promoted in Gentle Parenting. 2. How are thoughts of depravity being modified into thoughts of sensitivity? 3. How does Gentle Parenting address the lack of self control in children? 4. How do we discern between Gentle Parenting's view of discipline and a biblical view of discipline? Click here to find out more about becoming a training center! Click here to find out more resources to start a biblical counseling ministry!

1. What is Gentle Parenting 2. What are the foundational teachings/beliefs of Gentle Parenting? 3. What are some of the ideas behind the teaching or beliefs of Gentle Parenting? 4. What makes Gentle Parenting appealing? 5. How does Gentle Parenting wrongly focus on parents? 6. How do we respond when we fail? 7. How does Gentle Parenting use the fear of messing up your kids as motivation? Click here to learn more about CEU's!

1. Can you explain the difference between shame and guilt? Please click here to find out more about us at ACBC!

1. Who was Van Til? 2. What was Van Til's presuppositional approach to apologetics? 3. How would Van Til lay out the distingush between what human beings can observe and know? 4. How does a fallen human being use their mind? 5. What is the connection from Van Til to David Powlison? 6. What are ways Van Til influenced the biblical counseling movement through David Powlison? Please click here to find out more about our certification process at ACBC!

1. Who was Thomas Watson? 2. What stands out about Thomas Watson? 3. What is a Puritan? 4. Why is Watson such an important read for a biblical counselor? 5. What does Watson/Puritans have to lend help to a biblical counselor? 6. Where do we begin reading Watson? Click here to see the booklets we have available?

1. Who are the Puritans? 2. What is unique about this particular set of books? 3. Why should biblical counselors think of this series as an essential read and resource? 4. How should we approach the series? What should we read first? Please click here to register for our conference virtually!

1. Why did the Puritans focus on this so much? 2. How do the Puritans distinguish between categories of temptation? 3. What role does self-knowledge play in resisting temptation? 4. How did the Puritans help give us a sense of moving toward the remedy of temptation? 5. What are some examples of remedies the Puritans gave us for temptation? Click here to register for our Annual Conference: Ancient Paths: Soul Care in Past Places

1. Who was John Newton and why should we look to him for counseling? 2. How is John Newton helpful as we think about biblical counseling? 3. What are the factors that informed John Newton's pastoral ministry? Click here to register for our annual conference: Ancient Paths: Soul Care in Past Places

1. What are some of the practical things we can learn from the puritans today? 2. How are the puritans different from the reformers? 3. How to begin reading the puritans? Click here to register for our Annual Conference "Ancient Paths: Soul Care in Past Places"

1. What do you think is the best Scripture passage or two to help counselors combat someone when they say being clinically informed or trauma informed is better than just the Bible? 2. What are percieved strengths or pitfalls to healing memories theory applied to traumatic experiences? Click here to register for our Annual Conference!

1. What are we talking about with AI and counseling? 2. How are these chat bots being used in therapy? 3. How should we think about AI therapy or counseling? 4. How is the church a better place to seek help? Click here to register for our events!

1. How did the Puritans think of keeping and cultivating the heart? 2. How are the spiritual disciplines are a means of grace for us? 3. What are the spiritual disciplines that have helped you the most? 4. What are some books from the puritans that you would recommend on this? Click here to register for our annual conference "Ancient Paths: Soul Care in Past Places"

1. What is the importance of the ministry of the Word and the Church in biblical counseling? 2. What are the means of grace? 3. What are some examples of how these are significant in the life of the believer? 4. How do we think about justification in relation to counseling? 5. How do we think about the Lord's Supper in relation to counseling? 6. How do we implement these concepts in the homework we give? 7. What are some ways we are tempted to professionalize these concepts in counseling? 8. How can we stand against the world with its secular methodologies and uphold the ministry of the church in bibilcal counseling? Click here to find out more about ACBC and what we are doing!

1. How have you partnered with the local church in this endeavor? 2. What are some of the topics in your classes and how do you determine those? 3. How do you face issues of discipline? 4. How do you start to engae when you notice an issue? 5. How does biblical counseling help your school operate in a biblical fashion? Click here to submit an application for our pastor's retreat!