15:14 - Biblical Counseling Coalition

This episode of 15:14 is a rebroadcast of the interview Curtis did in 2017 with Kim Kira. It is the next in our Global Summit Speaker Series. Kim Kira is the primary teaching Elder at Lighthouse Community Church in Torrance, California. Lighthouse has a unique ministry because it is comprised of a predominantly multi-Asian congregation. Pastor Kira shares the blessings and challenges that face a church of this kind. He gives practical insights into counseling persons of various Asian cultures. We also learn about what the Lord is doing in the biblical counseling movement in Japan. Kim will be one of the speakers at the 2025 BCC Global Summit. Be sure to sign up today if you haven't already!   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five.   ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to: bccglobalsummit.org.   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.  

This episode of 15:14 is a rebroadcast of our episode entitled “Getting to Know Kyle Johnston.” It is the next in our Global Summit Speaker Series.   Kyle Johnston joins us to share about his upbringing, testimony of faith, journey to biblical counseling, and valuable lessons he's learned from ministry. Kyle is a pastor, bible teacher, and biblical counselor at Jubilee Community Church in Cape Town, South Africa. He is married to Kirsty, and they have three daughters. Kyle also lectures part-time at George Whitefield Theological College, has his PhD in Practical Theology, and is the Chairman of Biblical Counseling Africa.   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five.   ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to: bccglobalsummit.org. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

This episode of 15:14 is a rebroadcast of our episode entitled “Getting to Know Kike Torres.” It is the next in our Global Summit Speaker Series.   Kike Torres is a member of the BCC Council and has served as lead pastor of Horizonte Querétaro since 2011. He is the founder of the Calvary Chapel School of Ministry in México and the Biblical Counseling Center at Querétaro. Kike also writes for The Gospel Coalition and is the founder and president of the Biblical Counseling Coalition in Mexico, which hosts the annual National Biblical Counseling Conference, as well as regional biblical counseling conferences. He is currently pursuing ACBC certification and a MACS at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Paulina, and they have one son. In this “Getting to Know…” episode, we hear about Kike's life, conversion to Christianity, his introduction to biblical counseling, and about what God is doing in Latin America through biblical counseling.    FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five.   ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to: bccglobalsummit.org. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

This episode of 15:14 is a rebroadcast of our episode entitled “Getting to Know Sacha Mendes.” It is the first in our Global Summit Speaker Series. Alexandre “Sacha” Mendes serves on the Board of Directors for the BCC. Sacha graduated from the University of Sao Paulo with a degree in Economics. He has received training in theology from Word of Life Bible Seminary (Brazil), a Master's degree in Biblical Counseling from The Master's University, a Master of Divinity from Faith Bible Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Sacha currently serves as a senior pastor at Maranatha Baptist Church in Sao Jose dos Campos and is a leader of the Brazilian Association of Biblical Counselors. He and his wife, Ana, have three children, Pedro, Tito, and Marina. Sacha joins us to share about his life, testimony of faith, calling to ministry and biblical counseling, as well as lessons learned along the way.   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about this undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity Seminary track go here.   ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to: bccglobalsummit.org.   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

In this episode of 15:14, Lakin and Curtis discuss the upcoming 2025 Global Summit. Hear about the theme, the speakers, the venue and more!   From our Sponsors: To learn more about this undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of DIvinity Seminary track go here.   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

In this episode of 15:14, we are pleased to repost a podcast with Matthieu Caron as our guest. Matthieu is a member of the BCC Council and serves as President of the Fondation du Counseling Biblique (French-speaking Biblical Counseling Foundation), a ministry dedicated to restoring Christ to counseling within the French-speaking church. He is also a Professor of Biblical Counseling for the theological seminary SEMBEQ in Montreal, Quebec, PROFAC Bible Institute located in Mont-Carmel, Quebec, and the Geneva Bible Institute in Geneva, Switzerland. To learn more about the ministry or support the work of bringing biblical counseling to the French-speaking world, please click here to contact them.   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

This episode of 15:14 is a repost featuring Eric Pace, Pastor of Macedonia Baptist Church and Founder of Pillars Ministry. Eric and Curtis discuss how “average” church members can have a significant role in the counseling ministries in their churches and communities.   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

Welcome to 15:14. Our guests, Executive Director Cody Montgomery, and Director of Content and Equipping Danny Falcone, join us for this episode to share how Frontlines Ministries is equipping churches to care for the souls of missionaries. Frontlines Ministries supports missionaries, churches, and missions organizations to help missionaries extend their faithful years on the field.  For more information about the courses offered by Frontlines Ministries, please visit flmin.thinkific.com/courses. Frontlines Ministries is offering 50% off any course for our listening audience. The deadline for this offer is June 1. To receive the discount, use the coupon code bccpartner at checkout.   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  Learn more about The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Divinity and Doctoral Degree in biblical counseling programs. Go to sbts.edu/1514.   ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to: bccglobalsummit.org   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

This episode of 15:14 is the message Dr. Deepak Reju gave at the BCC's 2016 Global Summit: Better Together. In his message, Dr. Reju, demonstrates how God-Glorifying Counsel Reaches Out to All Nations.   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about this undergraduate degree in biblical counseling at Boyce College, go to: BoyceCollege.com/1514.    ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to: bccglobalsummit.org.   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

This episode of 15:14 is the message Dr. Steve Midgley gave at the BCC's 2016 Global Summit: Better Together. Dr. Midgley's message was entitled, “Heart Focused Counsel Transforms Lives.”  Be sure to register for this year's Global Summit: One Word One World. Early bird pricing has been extended to March 31!   FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about this undergraduate degree in biblical counseling at Boyce College, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514.    ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to: bccglobalsummit.org   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

Welcome to 15:14. This episode is one of the panel discussions from the 2016 Biblical Counseling Global Summit. John Henderson moderates a panel with David Barcelo (Spain), Graeme Campell (Australia), Sacha Mendes (Brazil), and Steve Midgley (United Kingdom).  FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about this undergraduate degree in biblical counseling at Boyce College, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514.    ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to: bccglobalsummit.org     Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

This episode of 15:14 is the message Dr. Garrett Higbee gave at the BCC's 2016 Global Summit: Better Together. Dr. Higbee's message was entitled Church Based Counseling Matures the Body of Believers. Be sure to register for this year's Global Summit: One Word One World.    FROM OUR SPONSOR:  To learn more about this undergraduate degree in biblical counseling at Boyce College, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514.    ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to:  biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/global-summit    

This episode of 15:14 is the message Dr. Charles Ware gave at the BCC's 2016 Global Summit: Better Together. In his message, Dr. Ware highlights the reality that Spirit-Led Counsel Provides Supernatural Hope and Help. Be sure to register for this year's Global Summit: One Word One World.    FROM OUR SPONSOR:  Learn more about The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Divinity and Doctoral Degree in biblical counseling programs. Go to sbts.edu/1514.   ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to:  biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/global-summit   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

This episode of 15:14 is the audio from David Powlison's address at the 2016 Biblical Counseling Global Summit: Better Together. His message was entitled, “Christ-Centered Counsel: Redeems and Reconciles Relationships.”    SPONSOR:  To learn more about this undergraduate degree in biblical counseling at Boyce College, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514.    ONE WORD ONE WORLD CONFERENCE 2025: To learn more and register for the One Word One World Conference presented by the Biblical Counseling Coalition go to: biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/global-summit   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

Welcome to 15:14. In this episode, BCC Executive Director, Dr. Curtis Solomon, encourages biblical counselors to pursue a path toward greater peace in the broader biblical counseling movement. His encouragement calls for charity, clarity, and collaboration as key steps toward peace.    FROM OUR SPONSOR:  Learn more about The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary's Master of Divinity and Doctoral Degree in biblical counseling programs.   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

Welcome to 15:14. In this episode Jonathan Holmes, Executive Director of Fieldstone Counseling, joins us to discuss his own call to biblical counseling, how he has grown through education and training in biblical counseling, and what ministry is like now. He joined Dr. Solomon to record live in front of undergraduate students in biblical counseling at Boyce College.    FROM OUR SPONSOR:  Learn more about The Southern Bible Theological Seminary's Master of Divinity and Doctoral Degree in biblical counseling programs.   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.

Welcome to 15:14. In this episode, BCC Council Member and author, Jonathan Holme joins us to discuss his new book with our guest host, Jenny Solomon. Children and teens face a tremendous amount of pressure from their peers and culture to find their identity in their activities, feelings, or performance. This modern way of looking at identity can be challenging to navigate for parents who grew up with a traditional view of identity rooted in predetermined roles. What if they could help their children and teenagers find their identity in something that never went away and never changed based on their ability or performance—an identity grounded in God's grace? Grounded in Grace: Helping Kids Build Their Identity in Christ, answers these questions.   Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

In this episode of 15:14, Jeff Dalrymple, the Executive Director of ECAP, joins us to share about this important ministry. The Evangelical Council for Abuse Prevention (ECAP) is an association-based organization that provides child safety accreditation and resources to ministries that serve kids. ECAP exists to serve any Christian organization that works with kids: churches, schools, daycares, camps, etc. ECAP seeks to help ministry leaders know how to protect individuals in their care, and how to respond when an allegation of abuse is reported.    Links from our Guest: ECAP Checklists – Assess to see how your ministry measures up Julie Lowe article “5 Ways you can protect your kids from abuse” Mandatory reporter and clergy communication webinar Please check out the other upcoming events for ECAP.   Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

Welcome back to 15:14! We are excited to launch the 2025 season with this episode. You will hear from Lakin and Curtis as they catch up on the goings on personally and with the BCC between last season and this one. Curtis will also offer reflection on the past year at the BCC and share about exciting things ahead.    You can also register for the 2025 Global Summit: One Word, One World!    FROM OUR SPONSOR:  Learn more about The Southern Bible Theological Seminary's Master of Divinity and Doctoral Degree in biblical counseling programs.

Get ready for the next season of 15:14! Curtis reflects on 2024 and shares a look forward to upcoming episodes in 2025.   If you'd like to make a special year-end donation, please support our work here.   Registration is now open for the 2025 Global Summit: One Word, One World!    FROM OUR SPONSOR: Learn more about the Boyce College undergraduate degree in Biblical Counseling at BoyceCollege.com/1514. 

This episode of 15:14 is a rebroadcast of an interview with Steve Viars from 2017. Dr. Steve Viars, Pastor at Faith Ministries in Lafayette, Indiana, joins Curtis to discuss the importance and value of reaching out to our neighbors with the love of Christ, ministering to them both body and soul. Dr. Viars shares how biblical counseling is an effective outreach that opened doors to other avenues of outreach through community service. FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

In this first Quick to Listen episode, we discuss how biblical counseling can take place in a variety of contexts but still remain rooted in the church. We are joined by Rebekah Hannah, President and CEO of Anchored Hope, Paul Tautges, Pastor of Cornerstone Church in Cleveland, OH, and Alasdair Groves, Executive Director of the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation.   Quick to Listen episodes draw inspiration from James 1:19, in which we are encouraged to be quick to listen and slow to speak. Our hope is to demonstrate Christlike love and communication that honors God and blesses His people, even when we don't see all things identically.  FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

In this episode of 15:14, Curtis and Lakin interview Steve Cleary, the founder and CEO of RevelationMedia. Steve shares about his newest project, iBIBLE. iBIBLE is a visual and interactive presentation of God's Word that will be offered in 300 7-minute episodes, 43 of which are available now. You will be encouraged to learn about this free resource designed to break distribution, literacy, and language barriers to provide the nations with God's Word. FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

The Reproductive Loss Network brings a biblical response to a grieving world through educating, equipping, and encouraging the helpers who support those touched by reproductive loss. Co-founders Tanya Flores and Tricia Lewis join us for this episode of 15:14 to share about this amazing ministry. There is a special aftershow episode for BCC Partners. To find out more about becoming a partner, check out this link.    FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

The Life Counsel Bible provides biblical counsel and practical wisdom for pastors, ministry leaders, counselors, parents, couples, and any individual seeking practical wisdom through the application of God's Word. This excellent resource brings together the Bible and wonderful articles from biblical counseling leaders to help people apply the wisdom from God's Word to their daily lives. Rush Witt, Acquisitions Editor of Biblical Counseling Resources at New Growth Press, joins us for this episode of 15:14 to discuss the creation process and benefits of the Life Counsel Bible.    FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

Reverend Fares Kawar and his wife, Dr. Itbissam Kawar, serve together in their local church and operate Ajyal Biblical Counseling Center. The name “Ajyal” means “generations” in Arabic. Ajyal ministry started in 2000 as a small family ministry aiming to restore relationships to God's purposes and plan. Rev. & Dr. Kawar join us for this episode of 15:14 to discuss the history of their ministry and the landscape of biblical counseling in Jordan. If you would like to make a donation of books, in English or Arabic, to their biblical counseling library, contact us at podcast@biblicalcc.org and we can provide an address in the United States where you can ship donated books.    FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

Helen is the Director of Training and Resources at BCUK (Biblical Counseling United Kingdom). She is an experienced speaker, counselor, and author whose recent books include Hope in an Anxious World, Walking with Domestic Abuse Sufferers, Purity is Possible, Real Change, and Real Change for Students. She has completed CCEF's certificate courses and holds an MA in Applied Theology. In this episode, we talk to Helen about the state of biblical counseling in the UK, what BCUK has been up to lately, and her recent book with Steve Midgley, Mental Health and Your Church. If you would like information on how to support BCUK financially from the United States, please email them at info@bcuk.org.   FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

Betty-Anne Van Rees is a member of the BCC Board of Directors. She serves the local church in discipleship roles that include speaking, teaching, mentoring, counseling, and training biblical counselors. Fueled by her passion to see the Canadian church convinced and equipped to care for souls through the living Word (both incarnate and inspired), Betty-Anne has worked together with a team of like-minded men and women to launch the Canadian BCC. The roles closest to Betty-Anne's heart are being mom to Laura, Joshua and his wife Jenni, and grandma to Emma and Ethan. In this “Getting to Know You” episode, we learn about Betty-Anne's life, ministry, and love for God.   FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

Michael Leister is a member of the BCC Council and serves as pastor-elder at NordRhön Bible Church in Hünfeld/Germany and as professor for Biblical Counseling at EBTC European Bible Training Center in Berlin, Rheinland, and Zürich. He is a board member of NBS Network for Biblical Soul care and of KfG Konferenz für Gemeindegründung in Germany, a network of about 400 independent Bible-believing churches. Michael attended a Torchbearer Bible School in Canada and studied Biblical Counseling under Wayne Mack in South Africa as well as at the Master's University in Santa Clarita, CA. In this “Getting to Know You” episode, we learn about Michael's upbringing, conversion, introduction to biblical counseling, and some of what God is doing through biblical counseling in Germany.    FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

Tim St. John is a Member of the BCC Council and serves as the counseling pastor at Lighthouse Community Church in Torrance, CA. He's a graduate of The Master's Seminary (MDiv, ThM) and completed counseling certificate training through ACBC and CCEF. Tim's passion is to see the grace of gospel-centered counseling grow and thrive in local churches. In this “Getting to Know You” episode, we learn about Tim's life and ministry.    FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

Kike Torres is a member of the BCC Council and has served as lead pastor of Horizonte Querétaro since 2011. He is the founder of the Calvary Chapel School of Ministry in México and the Biblical Counseling Center at Querétaro. Kike also writes for The Gospel Coalition and is the founder and president of the Biblical Counseling Coalition in Mexico, which hosts the annual National Biblical Counseling Conference, as well as regional biblical counseling conferences. He is currently pursuing ACBC certification and a MACS at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is married to Paulina, and they have one son. In this “Getting to Know…” episode, we hear about Kike's life, conversion to Christianity, his introduction to biblical counseling, and about what God is doing in Latin America through biblical counseling.  FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

Jeremy Oliver is a member of the BCC Council. He serves as an Assistant Professor of Applied Theology at Cedarville University and as a consultant with Soul Care Consulting. Prior to this, Jeremy served as an elder and pastor of Soul Care Ministries at Harvest Bible Church in Phoenix, AZ. He is a certified biblical counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). In this episode, Jeremy shares about the growth of biblical counseling at Cedarville University and how he was brought on to develop the program there.    FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

Scott Mehl (MDiv, The Master's Seminary; DMin, The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary) is a pastor at Cornerstone Church of West Los Angeles, the managing director of the Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship, a fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, and an author. He and his wife, Lara, have four children. In this episode of 15:14, we discuss Dr. Mehl's latest book, Redeeming Sex in Marriage.   FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

Shepherd Press & the Wilds have partnered to create the LifeLine Mini Books for Teens series. Our guests, Dr. Jim Newcomer and Kelly Collier, helped bring this series to life. Listen and hear their heart for creating resources that speak directly to teens, and find out about some of the unique elements of this series.    Episode Links: The Wilds Shepherd Press LifeLine for Teens   From Our Sponsors: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

Paul Bradley serves with Cadence International as Vice President for Affiliate and Foreign Military Ministries. Paul came to Christ as a young Seabee in the Navy and was discipled at a Cadence hospitality house. He and his wife, Sandra, have ministered with Cadence for over 30 years with student ministry and foreign military ministry. Paul has a BA in Theology with a Youth Ministry minor. In this episode of 15:14, we hear from Paul about the mission of Cadence to share the gospel and life with those who serve in the military and their families, as well as his work with Free Burma Rangers.  You can also see the Free Burma Rangers documentary here.  FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

This episode of 15:14 is a rebroadcast of an interview with Matt Dodson regarding the Houston Area Biblical Counseling Network. As a continuation of our Build 133 series, we are highlighting different 133 Networks that gather regionally for equipping, encouragement, and engagement. Matt Dodson is the founder of the Houston Area Biblical Counseling Network. We discuss the founding of the HABC network, its purpose, the benefits of being involved in a 133 Network, and some initial thoughts on how to start one in your own area.    FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

Today's 15:14 episode continues our Build 133 series, where we highlight different 133 Networks that gather regionally for equipping, encouragement, and engagement. This episode highlights the Bluegrass Biblical Counseling Coalition, which started in Lexington, KY in 2018 and just had its first meeting of a group in Louisville, KY, in the spring of 2024. Tim Stec helps lead the BGBCC and was a founding member. After retiring from a career in law enforcement, Tim and his wife have been able to devote their time to 511 Services, which provides biblical counseling and professional editing services. Subscribe on Spotify, Google Podcast, iTunes, or PodBean to find this and future episodes of 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition. FROM OUR SPONSORS: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

This episode is another in our Build 133 series where we encourage listeners to create networks of biblical counselors in their communities for encouragement, equipping, and engagement. Our guest for this episode is Dan Carmody, who founded the Wisconsin Coalition of Biblical Counselors. You'll hear Dan's passion for helping churches establish biblical counselors, as well as his passion for connecting biblical counselors with others in their region.    FROM OUR SPONSORS:  Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here. 

This episode of 15:14 is a rebroadcast of the interview we did with Pastor Dave Kirk regarding the Eastern Iowa Biblical Counseling Coalition. As part of the Build 133 series, we wanted you to hear about the great work they are doing again! Dave Kirk is the Pastor of Spiritual Formation at Grace Community Church in North Liberty, Iowa, where he has served since 2009. Before that, he was a pastor in St. Louis, Missouri for 13 years. Dave is the co-founder and has been Director of the Eastern Iowa Biblical Counseling Coalition (EIBCC) since its inception in 2013. Dave has been in full-time ministry for 28 years. He earned a bachelor's degree and two master's degrees from Liberty University and is a certified biblical counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).   From Our Sponsors: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv.   Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here. 

Kelly Tarr is our guest on today's episode of 15:14. Kelly is an ACBC counselor who leads the Smoky Mountain Biblical Counselor Network. For the last three years, she served as the women's ministry director in her local church and co-led a mother and tween-daughter discipleship ministry. Kelly is married to Blane and is a mom to five kids, and hospitality is central to the Tarr family's weekly ministry.   From Our Sponsors: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

The Biblical Counseling Coalition is committed to building unity by fostering relationships in the biblical counseling movement. To that end, the BCC is focusing on the creation and growth of 133 Networks. 133 Networks are groups of biblical counselors who meet for encouragement, equipping, and engagement. The 133 Networks get their name from Psalm 133. This episode is a message from Psalm 133 that Dr. Solomon delivered at the inaugural meeting of the Louisville gathering of the Bluegrass BCC, a 133 Network in Kentucky. Listen and hear the BCC's heart behind 133 Networks. The next few episodes will highlight various 133 Networks around the country. Join us in April 2024 for Build 133 by becoming a Partner and joining a 133 Network!   From Our Sponsors: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv.

Peter Sondergeld, pastor of Restoration Church in Australia, joins us for another episode of 15:14 to discuss Restore Groups. Peter joined us for a previous episode to discuss his book Becoming You. Restore Groups are an opportunity to walk with Jesus through all of the details of your life: the good, the painful, the fragile, the hard, and the hurts. They are about mapping Jesus' grace and presence, two things that are inseparable, onto the deep and delicate areas of your life. Learn how Restoration Church uses Restore Groups and how your church could adopt them in your ministry context as well.    From Our Sponsors: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv.   Sign up today to attend the Southeast Regional Biblical Counseling Conference hosted by IBCD & the Nehemiah Project   Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here. 

Liz Beck is our guest for this episode of 15:14. She serves as Director of Hope for Addiction, which equips the local church to provide biblical care for addictions and helps struggling addicts understand and apply biblical truth for true, lasting change and be fully integrated into a local church body for ongoing growth in Christ.    From Our Sponsors: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.

“Pastors can't have real friends in the church where they pastor.” This is a common sentiment among many in ministry, but is it true? Dr. Solomon considers this question and offers a biblical exhortation for pastors to pursue genuine gospel community and friendship in their local churches.    Recommended Resources: Dangerous Calling  Lead   From Our Sponsors: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv.   Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here. 

Today's episode is a rebroadcast from January 2, 2021. Dr. Paul David Tripp is our guest on this episode of 15:14, during which we discuss his latest book, Lead: 12 Gospel Principles for Leadership in the Church. He is a pastor, event speaker, and a best-selling and award-winning author. With more than 30 books and video series on Christian living, Paul's driving passion is to connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life. You can find out more about Dr. Tripp at paultripp.com.

Jason Woodruff is the Founder and Editor-in-Chief of The Pour Over, a politically neutral, Christ-first news source. Jason shares what led him to create The Pour Over and the vision and mission of the ministry. Their commitment to Scripture and Christ mixed with a heart for helping people consume news in a sanctifying manner parallels well the commitments of biblical counseling. Content from The Pour Over is available as a newsletter or a podcast that releases on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. You can find out more on their website, thepourover.org. From our sponsors: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.  

Dave Deuel is a member of the BCC Council. He is Academic Dean Emeritus of the Master's Academy International and Senior Research Fellow and Policy Advisor for the Christian Institute on Disability at Joni and Friends. In addition to teaching seminary classes and conducting interim pastoral roles, Dave serves on boards and committees that focus on ministry training and protecting and improving the lives of people with disabilities, including governor's advisory roles in California and New York. Dave joins us for this episode of 15:14 to discuss the new book he co-wrote with his wife, Help! Our Child Has Down Syndrome.    From our sponsors: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv.   Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here. 

In this episode of 15:14, Lakin interviews Curtis Solomon about his latest book, I Have PTSD in front of a live audience at the Bookstore at Southern. Anyone who experiences a traumatic event feels confused, lost, out of control, unsure, and unsteady—disoriented. This kind of suffering leaves marks, sometimes on the body, always on the soul, and sometimes both. In I Have PTSD, Solomon helps both those who have suffered trauma, as well as their loved ones,  to understand the physical, emotional, and spiritual effects of trauma, while offering gospel hope and practical ways to make that hope real in their lives.   Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.   Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv.

Jim Berg is a member of the BCC Council and serves as a Professor of Biblical Counseling at Bob Jones University Seminary after having served as Dean of Students of BJU for 29 years. He has a DMin in Biblical Counseling from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, is ACBC certified, and holds advanced certification (ABC3) with the Association of Biblical Counselors. Jim has authored numerous books, including Basics for Believers, Essential Virtues, When Trouble Comes, God is More Than Enough, and Quieting a Noisy Soul—a multi-media personal study program addressing guilt, anger, anxiety, and despair. Jim also serves as the Executive Director of Freedom That Lasts®—a Bible-centered ministry to those struggling with addictions and hurtful life circumstances. Jim and his wife, Pat, have three married daughters and eleven grandchildren. Jim joins us for this episode to discuss his recently re-released book Changed into His Image.   From our sponsors: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv.   Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here. 

Dr. Jim Newheiser is a member of the BCC Council. He serves as the Director of the Christian Counseling program and Professor of Pastoral Theology at Reformed Theological Seminary in Charlotte, NC. Jim served in pastoral ministry for over thirty years in Southern California and Saudi Arabia and has been the director of The Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship (IBCD) since 2006. He is a Fellow and board member of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). Jim is the author of many books and has been practicing biblical counseling since 1982. Dr. Newheiser joins us for this episode of 15:14 to share about his life and ministry.  From our sponsors: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv. Support 15:14 – A Podcast of the Biblical Counseling Coalition today at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/donate.    

Dr. Stuart Scott teaches in the area of biblical counseling at Bob Jones University and Seminary in Greenville, South Carolina. He also teaches adjunctly at The Master's University graduate and post-graduate programs in Santa Clarita, California. He serves as Executive Director of One-Eighty Ministries. Dr. Scott brings over 35 years of experience in counseling and pastoral ministry, including nine years as associate pastor of family ministries and counseling at Grace Community Church in Sun Valley, CA, serving under John MacArthur. He currently serves as the Member Care Director and a Fellow with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC). Dr. Scott joins us for this episode of 15:14 to discuss his new book Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope.    From our sponsors: Learn more about the new Southern Seminary MDiv at sbts.edu/newmdiv.   Support the work of the BCC by making a donation here.