CCEF Podcast: Where Life & Scripture Meet

It's no secret that sex is everywhere, infiltrating the remotest points of our society. How does a Christian remain in this sex-obsessed world without falling into its lies and snares? Ed Welch teaches how we can live godly lives amid rampant wickedness, and how we can counsel those who have been harmed by it. Ed is a counselor and faculty member of the Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation, as well as the author of several books. Today you'll hear Ed in a full-length address titled "Sex in the City, Suburbs, and Countryside: Maintaining Purity in a sex-obsessed culture."

This week we present a favorite presentation from one of our past National Conferences. Speaker Elliott Greene is assistant professor of Biblical Languages at Redeemer Theological Seminary, Dallas and Assistant Pastor at New St. Peter's Presbyterian Church (Dallas). He is President/Principal of Tyrannus Hall Foundation for Pastoral Development, bringing biblical and theological training to minority pastors. In this podcast from the 2008 National Conference, Professor Greene shares about "Manipulation: The Subtle Adiction". Elliott Greene will be returning to CCEF's conference this year to teach "When a Position of Authority Is Abused".

This week we present a favorite presentation from one of our past National Conferences. Speaker Phil Monroe is a licensed psychologist as well as associate professor and program director at Biblical Theological Seminary in Hatfield, PA. In this podcast from the 2008 National Conference, Phil shares "Counseling Strategies for Individuals with Addictions". Addicts present unique challenges to counselors. This session will explain counseling goals and practical strategies common to a wide variety of problems associated with addictive behaviors, attitudes, and motivations. Phil will be returning to CCEF's conference this year to teach "When Sex in Marriage Doesn't Work". The 2009 CCEF National Conference is November 13-15.

This week we present a favorite presentation from one of our past National Conferences. Steve Estes is a pastor, author, and board member of CCEF. Speaker Diane Langberg is a practicing psychologist and director of Diane Langberg, Ph. D. & Associates in Jenkintown, PA. She is an international conference speaker and adjunct professor at Westminster Theological Seminary, as well as the author of numerous books and publications, including On the Threshold of Hope and Counseling Survivors of Sexual Abuse. In this conference address titled "Self Deception - a Supporting Column of Addiction" Dr. Langberg helps us understand that at the root of not only addiction but most sins is deception, lies we tell not only to God and our loved ones, but to ourselves.

(Listen to this audio podcast by clicking the play button above. To download to your computer, right click on "download file" and save the file.)This week we invite you into Dr. Winston Smith's Marriage Counseling class to hear a complete lecture on "Communication in Marriage." We wanted to share this lecture with you because we believe it to be an excellent example of CCEF's commitment to bring "Christ to Counseling and Counseling to the Church." In this lecture Dr. Smith will help us see why good communication in marriage starts not with the lips, but with the heart. (Part 2 will be posted next week.)Download sample workbook pages for this class (PDF)This audio is from the Marriage Counseling class which is being offered this fall on Monday evenings from 6:30-9:30 pm. Other classes offered this coming semester: Counseling and Physiology, Cynamics of Biblical Change, Counseling Observation, and Human PersonalityThrough CCEF's counselor training classes, you will:Learn how to help people change through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Enhance your ministry. Grow in Christ yourself as you learn from our gifted teachers. Tuition deadline for Fall on-site classes is September 10. Find out all you need to know and register today!

(Listen to this audio podcast by clicking the play button above.)This week we invite you into Dr. David Powlison's Dynamics of Biblical Change class to hear a complete lecture on "Prayer Requests." We wanted to share this lecture with you because we believe it to be an excellent example of CCEF's commitment to bring "Christ to Counseling and Counseling to the Church." Dr. Powlison teaches us that the way we as pastors, counselors, or group leaders model sharing prayer requests can actually become a teachable moment for others in our churches, helping them to better apprehend the grace and mercy of Christ.Download sample workbook pages for this class (PDF)This class is one of many offered by both CCEF's online and on-site counselor training. (More info here.) These courses are open to all who might benefit by them.Through CCEF's counselor training classes, you will:Learn how to help people change through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Enhance your ministry. Grow in Christ yourself as you learn from our gifted teachers. Tuition deadline for Fall on-site classes is September 10. Find out all you need to know and register today!

(Listen to this audio podcast by clicking the play button above.)This week we present a favorite presentation from one of our past National Conferences. Steve Estes is a pastor, author, and board member of CCEF. In this talk, he deals with a sensitive and all-too-often ignored issue of church life.Many church leaders lack the experience or maturity to handle church politics. This can lead to frustration and eventually anger, anger that could result in unwise and harmful decisions and reactions. God's wisdom can help even stressed and harried leaders keep their heads in all situations.The 2009 CCEF National Conference is November 13-15. Click here for more information and to register.. Deadline for Early Bird registration discount is September 15.If you enjoyed this podcast, please share it with others. The button below will provide you with handy links to automatically share this message with friends via email, Facebook, Twitter, and dozens of other Internet sharing sites. Thanks for telling others about CCEF and the Help and Hope Podcast!

Audio Link: http://media.libsyn.com/media/ccef/disted_courseintros2.mp3 (Listen to this audio podcast by clicking the play button above.) This week we take a break from our usual topical podcasts to give you a glimpse into the teaching ministry of CCEF. One of CCEF's greatest blessings is God's provision of our wonderful faculty. In this podcast, we've asked three of those teachers—Mike Emlet, David Powlison, and Tim Lane—to tell us about some of the courses they teach for both CCEF's online and on-site counselor training. (More info here.) Even if you never plan to take one of our courses, we think you'll be inspired and challenged by the passion of these teachers for their subjects. CCEF's Distance Education training gives you the opportunity to receive the same renowned biblical counseling training that our students in Philadelphia receive, but from the comfort and convenience of your own home. Learn how to help people change through the power of the gospel of Jesus Christ. Enhance your ministry. Grow in Christ yourself as you learn from our gifted teachers. Registration deadline for August classes is July 15. Find out all you need to know and register today!

This week's podcast is an excerpt from an actual CCEF Distance Education class. Taken from CCEF faculty member Ed Welch's "Counseling: Problems and Procedures" class, this excerpt is from a lecture focusing on suffering, particularly the suffering that results from sexual violation. To hear an extended version of this class sample, click here. CCEF offers training in biblical counseling both on site (at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia) and online (wherever you have a computer and an Internet connection). To learn more about CCEF Training, click here. Deadline to register for August Distance Classes is July 15.