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

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

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

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

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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Brent Osterberg
Elder and Preaching Pastor at Living Hope Bible Church
Living Hope Bible Church, Mansfield, Texas
Episode: Episode 103 - The Importance of Listening Well
Doug Chrystal
Minister of Care and Discipleship at Midtown Church in Vancouver, BC
Midtown Church, Vancouver
Episode: Episode 102 - Counseling Internationally
Terry Enns
Pastor and co-host for this episode
Grace Bible Church
Episode: Episode 100 - John Newton’s Theology of Suffering
Stephen Yuille
Director of Puritan Publications at Reformation Heritage Books; pastor and seminary professor
Reformation Heritage Books
Episode: Episode 99 - Holy Meditation
Dr. Nick Ellen
Senior Pastor of Community of Faith Bible Church, Senior Professor of Biblical Counseling at the College of Biblical Studies, Co-Director of the Masters of Arts in Biblical Counseling at Central Baptist Seminary.
Community of Faith Bible Church
Episode: Episode 96 - Strengthening Your Marriage
Dr. Venessa Ellen
President of Real Life Women's Ministry, Vice President of the Expository Counseling Training Center, Director of Women's Ministry at Community of Faith Bible Church.
Real Life Women's Ministry
Episode: Episode 96 - Strengthening Your Marriage
Dr. Stephen Yuille
Director of Puritan Publications, Professor of Church History, and Preaching Pastor.
Reformation Heritage Books
Episode: Episode 95 - The Heart Taken Up: 90 Days with the Puritans
Randy Barlow
Pastor teacher of Calvary Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas
Calvary Bible Church
Episode: Episode 84 - The Fear of God
Dr. Jon Okinaga
Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling and the Hope for the Heart Chair of Biblical Counseling
Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary
Episode: Episode 82 - Counseling Addictions

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4.9 out of 5 stars from 62 ratings
  • Wonderful Resource

    This podcast has wonderful insights into Scripture and how we can as followers of Christ live fuller in Him and have greater understanding of the Word. There’s so much to mine for ourselves and also great advice while we minister to others through counseling and discipleship.

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Insightful look at Scripture with practical ministry takeaways.
Strong focus on biblical counseling and pastoral care.
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Episode 103 - The Importance of Listening Well
Q: What practical steps can counselors take to improve their listening during sessions?
Emphasize open-ended questions, train attention away from distractions (like devices), and use reflective listening to ensure understanding before prescribing guidance.
Episode 103 - The Importance of Listening Well
Q: What makes listening so foundational to effective counseling, beyond just gathering information?
It communicates care, helps direct counsel with accuracy, and prevents jumping to conclusions; listening is as much about relationship and presence as it is about data.
Episode 102 - Counseling Internationally
Q: How is biblical counseling different in Vancouver than in other contexts, and what challenges arise from that difference?
He describes a lack of local biblical counseling resources, a cosmopolitan and secular environment, and a need to demonstrate the sufficiency of Scripture while navigating legislation and religious skepticism.
Episode 102 - Counseling Internationally
Q: What are the dynamics that make counseling in a non-American context both exciting and challenging?
Doug explains that cultural and secular differences, isolation, and government regulation shape how counseling is approached, requiring local adaptation, collaboration, and patient, long-term development of training and church-based ministries.
Episode 95 - The Heart Taken Up: 90 Days with the Puritans
Q: How could a tool like this be used in a discipleship or counseling context?
The book encourages bridging head and heart in biblical counseling, helping believers apply biblical truths to their lives and guiding discussions in counseling situations.

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A thoughtful series centered on biblical counseling and practical theology, with hosts and guests dissecting scripture, church history, and pastoral care. Episodes frequently explore topics like addiction, marriage, grief, burnout, and the Puritan tradition, often tethered to actionable counseling techniques and devotional lives. The show stands out for its blend of scholarly insight, pastoral application, and a clear focus on how faith informs everyday struggles, making it a potential benchmark for pastors, counselors, and Christian educators seeking deeper, applicable content.

Noteworthy is the consistent emphasis on biblical anthropology, heart transformation, and the integration of mind, body, and spirit in counseling. Guests are typic... more

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