Podcast appearances and mentions of steve viars

In this Speak the Truth podcast episode recorded at the 2026 Canadian Biblical Counseling Coalition conference on mental health in the church, Michael interviews Kevin Carson, pastor of Sunrise Church (planted in 2002 in Ozark, Missouri) and newly appointed executive director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition (three months into the role). Carson shares his background teaching biblical counseling at Mission University and serving other seminaries, and describes cultivating a “church of biblical counseling” shaped by mutual care, sanctification, and one-another ministry, influenced by Steve Viars and guidance from David Powlison. Addressing how the church should respond to mental health, he emphasizes that labels change but people and God's call do not, urging compassionate, patient, long-term discipleship rather than quick fixes, integrating care across preaching, life groups, and counseling. He invites listeners to learn about and support the BCC's global resourcing and partnership program at biblicalcounselingcoalition.org.00:00 Podcast Welcome00:19 Conference Road Trip00:56 Meet Kevin Carson01:49 Pastor and Church Planting02:31 Leading the BCC03:26 Teaching and Seminary Work04:17 Church Culture and Care06:57 Mental Health and One-Anothering08:19 Elder Team and Counseling Ministry09:49 How Churches Should Respond11:23 Slow Patient Discipleship15:55 Saint Sufferer Sinner Framework18:17 Practical Encouragement for Leaders20:24 Equipping the Church to Care21:35 Support the BCC Mission24:01 Final Thanks and Wrap UpEpisode MentionsBiblical Counseling Coalition 

The decision to bring the counseling process to a close is sometimes clear, but often not. In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Garrett Kell, and Hayley Satrom talk about how to end counseling sessions.Related resourcesThe Discipleship River by Steve Viars

Steve Viars- 2 commands for children

Steve Viars: 2 commands for children

Steve Viars- 3 aspects of a biblical husband's role

Steve Viars: 3 aspects of a biblical husband's role

Steve Viars- 3 aspects of a biblical husband's role

Steve Viars- 3 aspects of a biblical husband's role

Steve Viars: 3 aspects of a biblical husband's role

Steve Viars- 3 actions we must take to fulfill our marriage covenant and purpose

Steve Viars- 3 actions we must take to fulfill our marriage covenant and purpose

Steve Viars: 3 actions we must take to fulfill our marriage covenant and purpose

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.

Steve Viars- 4 Spirit-empowered actions that must be present to facilitate unity in husband and wife relationships

Steve Viars- 4 Spirit-empowered actions that must be present to facilitate unity in husband and wife relationships

Steve Viars: 4 Spirit-empowered actions that must be present to facilitate unity in husband and wife relationships

Steve Viars- 3 principles to help you grow in the light of Christ's love

Steve Viars- 3 principles to help you grow in the light of Christ's love

Steve Viars: 3 principles to help you grow in the light of Christ's love

Steve Viars- 3 principles to help you grow in the light of Christ's love

Steve Viars- 3 principles to help you grow in the light of Christ's love

Steve Viars: 3 principles to help you grow in the light of Christ's love

Steve Viars- 3 principles to follow as we seek to communicate more truthfully

Steve Viars- 3 principles to follow as we seek to communicate more truthfully

Steve Viars: 3 principles to follow as we seek to communicate more truthfully

Steve Viars- 3 principles to follow as we seek to communicate more truthfully

Steve Viars: 3 principles to follow as we seek to communicate more truthfully

Steve Viars- 3 principles to follow as we seek to communicate more truthfully

Steve Viars- 3 principles to follow as we seek to communicate more truthfully

Steve Viars- 3 principles to follow as we seek to communicate more truthfully

Steve Viars: 3 principles to follow as we seek to communicate more truthfully

Steve Viars- 3 aspects of our new life in Christ that makes unity in the church more attainable

Steve Viars: 3 aspects of our new life in Christ that makes unity in the church more attainable

Steve Viars- 3 aspects of our new life in Christ that makes unity in the church more attainable

Steve Viars: 3 responses to Paul's petitions for Christ's church

Steve Viars- 3 responses to Paul's petitions for Christ's church

Steve Viars- 3 responses to Paul's petitions for Christ's church

Steve Viars- 3 principles to help us focus on the purpose of our salvation

Steve Viars: 3 principles to help us focus on the purpose of our salvation

Steve Viars- 3 principles to help us focus on the purpose of our salvation

Steve Viars- 3 principles to help us focus on the purpose of our salvation

Steve Viars- 3 principles to help us focus on the purpose of our salvation

Steve Viars: 3 principles to help us focus on the purpose of our salvation

Steve Viars- 3 principles to help us focus on the purpose of our salvation

Steve Viars- 3 principles to help us focus on the purpose of our salvation

Steve Viars: 3 principles to help us focus on the purpose of our salvation

Steve Viars- 3 responses to God's provision of the Holy Spirit

Steve Viars- 3 responses to God's provision of the Holy Spirit

Steve Viars: 3 responses to God's provision of the Holy Spirit

Steve Viars- 3 responses to God's provision of the Holy Spirit