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EP. 142 From Southern Seminary to Portland: Josh Conwell's Journey to Building a Biblical Counseling Ministry Jun 10, 2024

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In this episode of the Speak the Truth, Michael interviews Josh Conwell, Executive Director of Counseling at DOXA Collective in Southeast Portland. Josh shares his personal journey from growing up in a Southern Baptist household to discovering a transformational biblical faith through significant life challenges. He discusses his educational experience at Southern Seminary, his decision-making process for finding a local church, and his transition to Portland. Josh touches on his passion for biblical counseling, detailing his methods for integrating scripture into his counseling practice to offer hope and healing. The conversation also addresses the cultural and spiritual dynamics Josh encounters in Portland, especially the challenges of ministering in a predominantly secular and relativistic environment. Finally, Josh offers advice to current seminarians about their future in ministry, emphasizing the importance of prayer, community, and proactive planning.

00:00 Introduction to Speak the Truth Podcast

00:30 Meet Josh Conwell: Executive Director of DOXA Counseling Collective

01:16 Josh's Journey to Biblical Counseling

02:04 The Transformational Power of the Gospel

06:31 Choosing a Church in Louisville

10:21 From Louisville to Portland: A New Ministry

13:27 Challenges and Opportunities in Portland

21:39 Encouragement for Future Ministers

24:51 Doxa Counseling Collective: Vision and Growth

26:24 Conclusion and Contact Information

Episode Mentions
Southern MDiv - Biblical Counseling
DOXA Counseling Collective
Third Avenue Baptist Church
Clifton Baptist Church
Hinson Baptist Church

EP. 141 Experiencing Biblical Counseling and Supervision W/CCEF JBC Writer, Speaker, and Biblical Counselor - Kristin Silva Linder Jun 03, 2024

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Experiencing Biblical Counseling with Kristin Silva Linder

In this episode of the 'Speak the Truth', the hosts welcome Kristin Silva Linder, a biblical counselor and writer based in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the joys and challenges of practicing biblical counseling in a region with fewer Christians compared to places like Texas. Kristin shares her journey into counseling, the cultural dynamics of Portland, and the importance of integrating biblical truths into counseling sessions. The conversation also highlights the significance of having supervision in counseling, as well as the necessity of spiritual disciplines among believers. Furthermore, Kristin talks about her contributions to the Journal of Biblical Counseling and how writing helps her sharpen her scriptural insights for counseling.

Time Stamps

00:26 Exploring Oregon's Unique Offerings

01:03 The Best Sandwich in Oregon

01:53 Weather and Scenery in Oregon

02:14 Continuing the Made to Minister Conference Series

02:31 Introducing Kristen Silva Linder

03:58 Kristin's Journey into Biblical Counseling

07:15 Challenges and Growth in Portland

09:24 Biblical Counseling in Different Regions

17:46 The Importance of Supervision in Counseling

19:26 Exploring Biblical Themes in Counseling

20:24 The Importance of Supervision in Counseling

21:24 Challenges and Benefits of Supervision

23:19 The Role of Humility in Counseling

27:46 Writing for Biblical Counseling Journals

31:08 Engaging Scripture Thematically in Counseling

33:12 The Importance of Spiritual Disciplines

34:49 Navigating Counseling in a Humanistic Culture

36:22 Final Thoughts and Encouragement

EPISODE MENTIONS
Taproot Restaurant
Coping Strategies: How Christ Fully Accomplishes What Our Flawed Strategies Imperfectly Attempt
Kristin Silva Publications
CCEF Blog
JBC Articles
Logos edition of JBC Articles

EP. 140 From Psychology Practice to Biblical Counseling Ministry in the Local Church W/Beth Claes May 27, 2024

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In this episode of 'Speak the Truth,' Michael and Shauna are joined with special guest, Beth Claes continuing in the miniseries from the Made to Minister Conference 2024. Beth shares her profound journey from being a licensed psychologist in New York to becoming a biblical counselor in Washington state. She discusses how personal struggles, including her mother's battle with cancer, led her to conform her Christian faith with her professional life. Beth details her transition from traditional psychology to biblical counseling, aligning her practice with her faith. She also talks about developing a biblical counseling ministry at her church, the growth and responses it has received, and the impact of her previous training on her current work.

Episode Mentions:
Beth's blog - Wrestled Faith
New Heights Church where Beth Serves

EP. 139 Prioritizing Care in the Local Church Miniseries: Different Care Models, Same Mission W/Jonathan Holmes and Andrew Dealy May 13, 2024

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Integrating Biblical Counseling in the Local Church

In this episode Mike and special guests, Jonathan Holmes and Andrew Dealy, focuses on integrating biblical counseling within local churches. Hosted without his co-host, Mike is at the made administer conference, featuring guests Jonathan Holmes of Fieldstone Counseling and Andrew Dealy of the Austin Stone Counseling Center. They discuss the importance of biblical counseling in churches, their personal journeys into counseling within a church context, and practical aspects of setting up and running counseling centers that are both clinically sound and deeply rooted in gospel principles. The podcast also touches on the challenges of maintaining a robust partnership between counseling centers and churches, ensuring community integration for those counseled, and how they care for their counselors. Key insights include the necessity of a community in healing, the value of counselors sharing their own struggles, and the concept of counseling as a temporary 'rest stop' on a longer journey of spiritual growth and community integration.

Episode Links
Jonathan's Books

EP. 138 Prioritizing Care in the Local Church Miniseries: Equipping Local Churches to Counsel in Their Communities W/Emily Dempster May 06, 2024

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In this episode Michael and Shauna are joined by special guest, Emily Dempster from Salem Heights Church in Salem Oregon discussing the importance of equipping local churches to provide biblical counseling in their communities. They talk about their experiences in training and supporting other churches, emphasizing the significance of starting small and growing over time. They share insights on the duration of training, the impact of care ministry, and the transformative nature of learning to apply the gospel in practical ways.

EP. 137 Prioritizing Care in the Local Church Miniseries: The Impact of a Counseling Ministry within the Local Church W/Pastor Pete Potloff Apr 22, 2024

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In this episode Michael is joined by special guest, Pete Potloff, executive pastor at Salem Heights Church, discussing the growth and impact of the counseling ministry within Salem Heights Church. They emphasize the importance of intensive discipleship, one another care, and how the ministry has transformed both individuals and the church community. They encourage starting small to initiate change and build a culture of care within the church.

EP. 136 Prioritizing Care in the Local Church Miniseries: Seeing Biblical Counseling as an Evangelistic Ministry W/Pastor Justin Greene Apr 19, 2024

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In this episode Michael is joined by Justin Greene, senior pastor of Salem Heights Church to discuss the transformational impact of viewing biblical counseling as a form of evangelistic ministry, emphasizing how equipping individuals in the church with biblical truths leads to profound changes in lives and communities.

Episode Mentions
Episode 30 W/Pastor Justin

EP. 135 Prioritizing Care in the Local Church Miniseries: Caring for the Care Givers W/Dave & Tara from Salem Heights Church Mar 11, 2024

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In this episode Michael is joined with special guests, Dave Hamlin and Tara Cox, Counseling Care Coordinators at Salem Heights church. They discuss their individual journeys leading to their current roles, the challenges and rewards of counseling ministry, and the importance of supporting and encouraging counselors. They emphasize the need to start small, adapt over time, and provide a space for counselors to process and connect with each other. The script aims to encourage and inspire other church leaders to prioritize care for their counselors.

Episode Mentions
Salem Heights Church

EP. 134 Prioritizing Care in the Local Church Miniseries: The Urgency and Priority of Biblical Counseling in the Local Church: In-depth Conversation W/Pastor Daniel Starnes Mar 04, 2024

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In this episode, host, Mike Van Dyke kicks off the new miniseries on prioritizing care in the local church with special guest, Daniel Starnes by discussing the process of establishing a care ministry within the church. They cover topics such as the importance of care within the church, the journey of developing biblical counseling, challenges faced, the role of liability and insurance, and the overall significance and impact of care ministries in nurturing and supporting church members.

Episode Resources
Liability Insurance for Counseling Ministries - Brotherhood Mutual

EP. 133 Analyzing Social Anxiety Disorder with a Biblical lens Part 3 W/Jeremy Lelek Jan 08, 2024

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In this episode the hosts continue the mini-series on social anxiety disorder. Mike and Jeremy discuss the intersection of sin and suffering, emphasizing the importance of including the physiological aspects of anxiety in counseling. They explore the idea of using the body as an act of worship and share examples from Scripture to illustrate the faithfulness of God in the face of anxiety. The hosts encourage counselors to recognize the honor and beauty of their role in helping people navigate through the struggle of anxiety.

Episode Resources
Saints, Sufferers, and Sinners: Love Others as God Loves Us - Michael Emlet

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