We all know of professional counseling where you make an appointment, pay money, and sit in a counselor's office. But what about getting counseling from the average person in your church? Is this OK? When is it most effective? In this episode we talk with Rob Brown, a lay counselor, who counsels others in his church. Rob is normal. He teaches music. The church needs people like Rob.

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit www.connectionpointcounseling.org.

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann

Special Guest: Rob Brown

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

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There are many facets to trauma, and dissociation is one that many people are not as familiar with. Angela Shelton explains what it is and how it works. She also looks at how Scripture speaks to the dynamics inherent within dissociation. If you are interested in taking her course on dissociation please fill out this form: https://connectionpointcounseling.org/dissociation-course-interest/

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit www.connectionpointcounseling.org.

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann

Special Guest: Angela Shelton

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

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Yes, kids sometimes need counseling, but it helps to have a counselor who actually knows a little about kids. In this episode, we are joined by Connection Point counselor, Sarah May. She is known for her wonderful work with kids (as well as adults), and she has a wealth of knowledge to share from her experience counseling kids.

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit www.connectionpointcounseling.org.

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann

Special Guest: Sarah May

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

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Are you ready? This is the question we want to help you answer as you think about helping others in the midst of life problems. Connection Point director, Angela Shelton, explains some of the reasons training is important and what we offer.

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit www.connectionpointcounseling.org.

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann

Special Guest: Angela Shelton

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

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We are joined by biblical counselor and author, Sydney Millage, who runs a ministry called Clarity In Action (https://clarityministry.org/). She has devoted most of her time to helping those affected by domestic abuse, and she also trains counselors and churches in how to address situations of domestic abuse. Listen as she brings definition to domestic abuse, describe its many effects, and gives pointers on how to identify it.

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit www.connectionpointcounseling.org.

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann

Special Guest: Sydney Millage

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

Copyright 2024, All Rights Reserved

We are joined by biblical counselor and author, Sydney Millage, who runs a ministry called Clarity In Action (https://clarityministry.org/). She has devoted most of her time to helping those affected by domestic abuse, and she also trains counselors and churches in how to address situations of domestic abuse. Listen as she brings definition to domestic abuse, describe its many effects, and gives pointers on how to identify it.

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit www.connectionpointcounseling.org.

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann

Special Guest: Sydney Millage

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

Copyright 2024, All Rights Reserved

Angela Shelton interviews Joe Brinkmann about our newest curriculum on the Holy Spirit and counseling. They address the questions, "Who is the Spirit?", "What does he do?", and "Why is this important for counseling?"

If you are interested in taking our new course, it is available here:

https://connectionpointcounseling.org/courses/holy-spirit-practical-ideas-for-counseling-2/

References:

The quote about the "Drunk Uncle" is not attributed to anyone in specific (as far as we can find). It (somehow) became a common way of describing our default view of the Spirit.

The Tozer quote comes from his book, How to Be Filled with the Holy Spirit

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit www.connectionpointcounseling.org.

Podcast Host: Angela Shelton

Special Guest: Joe Brinkmann

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

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We are joined again by Pastor Kris Foster from First Baptist Church of Covington to talk about the relationship between Biblical counseling and the local church. We'll tackle questions like, "Is confidentiality Biblical?" and "When is a third party needed to help sort through conflict within the church?".

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit www.connectionpointcounseling.org.

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann

Special Guest: Pastor Kris Foster

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

Copyright 2024, All Rights Reserved