Truth in Love

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."

Jacob Elwert, pastor and biblical counseling professor who trains others in practical methods. He breaks down complex counseling cases into clear, specific issues. He explains a step-by-step method: identify one problem, define it biblically, prioritize, and apply Scripture. The conversation focuses on simplicity, avoiding overwhelm, and turning big problems into manageable, winnable steps.

Francine Tan, a biblical counselor and teacher focused on word-driven, church-based soul care, and Sam Stephens, a Scripture-grounded biblical counselor and speaker, discuss whether to call ministry discipleship or counseling. They weigh biblical aims versus professional baggage. They talk about church-based intensive care, risks of outsourcing soul care, clarifying expectations, and keeping gospel-centered focus.