Equipping Spanish Speakers with Biblical Counseling

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Written by BCC Spanish Training Coordinator Esther St. John I remember the excitement of attending my first seminary course in biblical counseling. Originally from Honduras, I had already completed an undergraduate psychology degree from a college back home. I figured this biblical counseling class would build on the foundation of the secular psychology I had learned. What I came to … Read More

Understanding the Need for Culturally Aware Biblical Counseling

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The southern preacher powerfully concluded his sermon on marriage, “Nearly every marriage problem I see in my office is a failure of married couples to ‘leave and cleave’ – and ignoring this biblical principle simply ends in disaster.” It shook up my counselee because he listened carefully and took complete notes. The preacher even created a “warning checklist” – “living … Read More

Do All Types of Counseling Improve People’s Lives?

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In most counseling situations, there is a desire for life to be different. With the help of a counselor, individuals seek a life where issues are resolved or they respond better to difficulties. Whether your counselor is a friend, a professional, a pastor, or someone employed by an online telehealth platform, they should help bring hope for change and a … Read More

Three Goals of Effective Discipleship Training

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Written by BCC Director of Training, Dr. Joel Badal When it comes to our spiritual lives, the benefits received from relationships with well-trained individuals can be immense. For over 23 years, I have had the privilege of serving in a variety of ministries. Each of them focused on discipleship of God’s people in fulfilling Ephesians 4:11, “equipping people to do … Read More

How Friendships Bring Hope to Mental Health Struggles

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This article is part of our new series on Mental Health. In this series, our counselors hope to call churches and Christians to re-engage with the discussion and care for mental health struggles. Many professional counselors would prefer that “church people” not get involved in helping people with mental health struggles. Perhaps they have heard horror stories of uninformed friends … Read More

Mental Health, Theology, and Why the Heart Matters

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This article is part of our new series on Mental Health. In this series, our counselors hope to call churches and Christians to re-engage with the discussion and care for mental health struggles. A 50-year-old successful businessman named “Joe” is spiraling out of control, and everyone around him seems to know it, except him. He sold his company during the … Read More

Reaching Your Teen’s Heart – How Parents Can Speak the Truth in Love

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This article is written by Mark Massey, Executive Director of Victory Family Ministries As parents, the ones most intimately connected to our children, we sometimes find ourselves at a total loss as to who they really are. It might be a sudden revelation of activities, friends, or thinking, or it might be a reflection on their life trajectory that causes us to … Read More