Truth in Love

Chapters 00:00 The Nature of God and Philosophy 09:59 Biblical Counseling Foundations 19:48 Presuppositionalism in Counseling 29:53 Redeeming Psychology and Counseling Practices If you'd like to register to attend the annual conference virtually, you can find more information on our website HERE

Chapters 00:00 Technical Difficulties 04:00 Introduction and Background 05:00 Understanding Manipulation 06:06 Defining Manipulation 11:02 Common Manipulative Tactics 12:30 Strategies for Addressing Manipulation Additional Resources: Committed to Care - Statement and Framework on Abuse Resources by Bryan: Help! I’m Being Manipulated (LifeLine Mini-books) Blog Posts at ACBC

Chapters 00:00 Peak Brain Power and Cognitive Decline 02:13 Impact of Digital Habits on Cognition 04:37 Challenges for the Church 09:04 Strategies for Disciple Making Articles: Summary of the Story - Slashdot Have Humans Passed Peak Brain Power? Cited Research in the Story: New PIAAC results show declining literacy and increasing inequality in many European countries â" Better adult learning is ne...

Chapters 00:00 Battling Cancer 13:41 Lessons Learned

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Biblical Counseling Ministries Worldwide 02:11 Misconceptions About Biblical Counseling in Missions 04:11 The Role of Biblical Counseling in Missions 06:30 Competencies for Equipping New Missionaries 09:09 Impact of Biblical Counseling on Local Churches and Mission Teams 11:46 The Future of Biblical Counseling in Missions Register Virtually to attend the ACBC Confere...

Chapters 00:00 Understanding Self-Control 02:55 The Battle for Self-Control 26:28 The Role of Eternity

Chapters 02:13 Challenges of Pastoral Ministry 04:12 The Burden of Interacting with People's Troubles 06:22 Potential Hindrances to Fellowship 08:30 Practical Aspects of Fellowship 13:12 Starting Where You Are Register for the pastor's retreat HERE before August 14th.

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Curriculum Overview 02:17 Understanding Procrastination 04:01 Consequences of Procrastination 07:09 Hope for Procrastinators 09:44 Corresponding Sins and Non-Procrastinators 11:17 Counseling and Helping Procrastinators Resources: You can learn more about the Foundations High School Curriculum on our website HERE !

Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Laziness and Work Ethic 03:20 Spiritual Laziness and Cultural Attitudes 04:00 Biblical Definition of Laziness 05:26 Physical and Spiritual Responsibilities 07:27 Laziness as a Respectable Sin 08:32 Struggle with Laziness in Spiritual Tasks 09:27 Resources for Exploring Laziness Biblically 13:16 Overcoming the Sin of Laziness 17:11 Giving Hope to Those Struggling w...

Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:33 The Attraction to Gossip 03:11 Defining Gossip 04:14 Concerns and Motives of Gossip 06:00 Impact of Gossip in the Church 08:31 The Destructive Nature of Gossip 09:22 The Temptation of Gossip 11:17 Discipleship and God-Honoring Speech Register 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. Chapter...

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. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 05:33 Biblical Affirmation in Counseling 11:58 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. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 06:19 The Practical Application of James in Communication 14:39 The Heart's Role in Communication and Conflict Resolution 20:36 Practical Implementation of Biblical Communication For more information on our Biblical Solutions and Criticak...

Are you interested in building a counseling ministry at your church? Learn more about how to become an ACBC Training Center HERE Learn 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 info@biblicalcounseling.com

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. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Psychedelics and Mental Health 11:26 The Science and Risks of Ib...

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 He...

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."