A podcast of Mound Evangelical Free Church - Mound, MN.
"Rhythms of Resilience": A Look at Pastor Dave's Sabbatical Plans for May-August 2022
"Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest." - Matthew 11:28 (ESV)
4/23/2022 • 10 minutes, 21 seconds
"Practical Divinity & Casuistry": Soul Care Among the 17th Century Puritans - Interview with John Flavel on Anxiety (featuring Guy Runkle)
*John Flavel, A Practical Treatise on Fear. The Collected Works of John Flavel, Volume 3. The Banner of Truth Trust: Carlisle, PA. (1678) 1963. p.11. http://archive.org/stream/wholeworksofjohn03flav#page239/mode/2up
12/23/2021 • 10 minutes, 12 seconds
"Practical Divinity & Casuistry": Soul Care Among the 17th Century Puritans - Interview with John Bunyan on Suffering (featuring Guy Runkle)
*John Bunyan, Seasonable Counsel, OR, Advice to Sufferers. First Rate Publishers. (1684) 2014. This book is available free online at: www.biblebb.com/files/bunyan/sufferers.htm
11/19/2021 • 10 minutes, 33 seconds
"The Proto-psychologists": Secular Soul Care During the Renaissance & Enlightenment - Part 2 - John Locke & Immanuel Kant
*David L. Larsen, The Company of the Creative: A Christian Reader's Guide to Great Literature and Its Themes. Kregal Publications: Grand Rapids, MI. 1999.
9/17/2021 • 14 minutes, 48 seconds
"The Proto-psychologists": Secular Soul Care During the Renaissance & Enlightenment - Part 1 - Thomas Hobbes & Rene Descartes
*David L. Larsen, The Company of the Creative: A Christian Reader's Guide to Great Literature and Its Themes. Kregal Publications: Grand Rapids, MI. 1999.
9/10/2021 • 14 minutes, 1 second
"Table Talk": Soul Care Among the Protestant Reformers - Part 2 - Martin Bucer, John Calvin, & John Knox
*William A. Clebsch & Charles R. Jaekle, Pastoral Care in Historical Perspective. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, INC. New York, NY. (1975) 1994.
8/6/2021 • 15 minutes, 53 seconds
"Table Talk": Soul Care Among the Protestant Reformers - Part 1 - Martin Luther
*Derek Tidball, Skilful Shepherds: Explorations in Pastoral Theology. Apollos Press: Great Britain. (1986) 1997.
7/30/2021 • 15 minutes, 26 seconds
"The Darkness Before the Dawn": Soul Care in the Medieval Church (5th-15th Century), Part 2: St. Francis & Thomas Aquinas
*Morton Hunt, The Story of Psychology. Anchor Books: New York, NY. (1993) 2007.
7/23/2021 • 12 minutes, 26 seconds
"The Darkness Before the Dawn": Soul Care in the Medieval Church (5th-15th Century), Part 1: St. Benedict & Gregory the Great
*Marshall Segal (editor), Killjoys: The Seven Deadly Sins. Desiring God Publications: Minneapolis, MN. 2015.
7/16/2021 • 20 minutes, 1 second
"Valuable Cargo Through Difficult Waters": Soul Care Among the Church Fathers (2nd-5th Century), Part 2: Ambrose, Chrysostom, & Augustine
Thomas C. Oden, Classical Pastoral Care: Volume Three - Pastoral Counsel. Baker Books: Grand Rapids, MI. (1987) 2000.
6/18/2021 • 19 minutes, 27 seconds
"Valuable Cargo Through Difficult Waters": Soul Care Among the Church Fathers, (2nd-5th Century) Part 1: Turtullian & Gregory of Nazianzus
*Bob Kelleman, "A Counseling Primer From the Great Cloud of Witnesses" in Scripture and Counseling: God's Word for Life in a Broken World. Kelleman and Forrey, Editors. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI. 2014.
6/11/2021 • 17 minutes, 34 seconds
"All the Treasures of Wisdom & Knowledge": Soul Care in the New Testament, Part 2 (Church Members)
*David Powlison, "Do You See?" The Journal of Biblical Counseling. Volume 9, Issue 3. 1993. pp.3-4.
6/4/2021 • 17 minutes, 8 seconds
"All the Treasures of Wisdom & Knowledge": Soul Care in the New Testament, Part 1 (1st Century A.D. - Parents & Church Leaders)
*John T. McNeill, A History of the Cure of Souls. Harper & Row Publishers: New York, NY. 1951.
5/28/2021 • 24 minutes, 48 seconds
"Wonderful Counselor": Soul Care Through the Lens of the Gospel, Part 2 - Counseling the Promises of Jesus Christ
Robert W. Kellemen, Gospel-Centered Counseling: How Christ Changes Lives. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI. 2014.
5/21/2021 • 19 minutes, 52 seconds
"Wonderful Counselor": Soul Care Through the Lens of the Gospel, Part 1: The Person of Christ
*Graham Cole, He Who Gives Life: The Doctrine of the Holy Spirit. Crossway Books: Wheaton, IL. 2008. p.150.
5/14/2021 • 24 minutes, 43 seconds
"The Glory That Was Greece, the Grandeur That Was Rome": Secular Soul Care in the Ancient World (c.400 B.C. - A.D. 300), Part 2 - Plato, Aristotle, Seneca, & Epictetus
*David L. Larsen, The Company of the Creative: A Christian Reader's Guide to Great Literature and Its Themes. Kregal Publications: Grand Rapids, MI. 1999.
5/7/2021 • 15 minutes, 17 seconds
"The Glory That Was Greece, the Grandeur That Was Rome": Secular Soul Care in the Ancient World (c.400 B.C - A.D. 300) - Part 1, Socrates
*Morton Hunt, The Story of Psychology. Updated and Revised Edition. Anchor Books: New York, NY. (1993) 2007.
4/30/2021 • 15 minutes, 31 seconds
"Ancient Paths": Soul Care in the Old Testament (c.1400-400 B.C.), Part Two: Wise Men, Scribes, and Rabbis
*John T. McNeill, A History of the Cure of Souls. Harper & Row Publishers: New York, NY. 1951.
4/23/2021 • 22 minutes, 33 seconds
"Ancient Paths": Soul Care in the Old Testament (c.1400-400 B.C.), Part 1: Parents of the Old Covenant
*Voddie Baucham, Family-Driven Faith: Doing What it Takes to Raise Sons and Daughters Who Walk With God. Crossway: Wheaton, IL. (2011).
4/15/2021 • 15 minutes
"Why Study 3,000 Years of Soul Care?": 7 Biblical Reasons
*William A. Clebsch and Charles R. Jaekle, Pastoral Care in Historical Perspective. Rowman & Littlefield Publishers, Inc. New York, NY. (1964) 1994.
4/2/2021 • 21 minutes, 31 seconds
"What Hath Jerusalem To Do With Athens?": An Introduction to the History of Soul Care in the Church & in the Culture
*John T. McNeill, A History of the Cure of Souls. Harper & Row Publishers: New York, NY. 1951. p.vii.
3/26/2021 • 12 minutes, 30 seconds
Biblical Marriage Counseling - Case Study #3, Part 5: Tim & Emily (Restoring Communication in Marriage)
Rob Green, Tying the Knot: A Premarital Guide to a Strong and Lasting Marriage. New Growth Press. 2016.
3/12/2021 • 9 minutes, 36 seconds
Biblical Marriage Counseling - Case Study #3, Part 4: Tim & Emily (Is Abuse Biblical Grounds for Divorce?)
*Jim Newheiser, Marriage, Divorce, and Remarriage: Critical Questions and Answers. P&R Publishing: Phillipsburg, NJ. 2017.
2/12/2021 • 29 minutes, 24 seconds
Biblical Marriage Counseling - Case Study #3, Part 3: Tim & Emily (Repentance, Reconciliation, & Restoration)
*John Piper, This Momentary Marriage: A Parable of Permanence. Chapter 4: "Forgiving and Forbearing". Crossway Books: Wheaton, IL. 2009.
1/23/2021 • 12 minutes, 32 seconds
Biblical Marriage Counseling - Case Study #3, Part 2: Tim & Emily (Understanding Psychiatric Diagnoses)
*Michael R. Emlet, Descriptions and Prescriptions: A Biblical Perspective and Psychiatric Diagnoses and Medications. New Growth Press. 2017.
1/15/2021 • 14 minutes, 2 seconds
Biblical Marriage Counseling - Case Study #3, Part 1: Tim & Emily (Assurance of Salvation)
*Greg Gilbert, Assured: Discover Grace, Let Go of Guilt, and Rest in Your Salvation. Baker Books: Grand Rapids, MI. 2019.
1/8/2021 • 14 minutes, 2 seconds
Partnering With Physicians in Biblical Counseling - Case Study #2, Part 3: Sarah
*"Biblical Counseling and Medication" - 3 Part Series featuring Brad Hambrick, Mike Emlet, & Charles Hodges at the Biblical Counseling Coalition Blog: https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2014/08/13/biblical-counseling-and-medicine-trying-to-wear-two-hats-fairly/ .
12/19/2020 • 7 minutes, 46 seconds
Biblical Counseling, Depression, & Asking Good Questions - Case Study #2, Part 2: Sarah
Vision of Hope - Residential Treatment Center - Lafayette, IN. https://www.faithlafayette.org/voh
12/11/2020 • 9 minutes, 16 seconds
Biblical Counseling, Depression, and Psychotropic Medication - Case Study #2, Part 1: Sarah
*Edward T. Welch, Depression: Looking Up From a Stubborn Darkness. New Growth Press. 2011.
12/4/2020 • 12 minutes, 37 seconds
Biblical Counseling & Pornography - Case Study #1: Alan
*Andy Naselli, "7 Reasons You Should Not Indulge in Pornography", Themelios Volume 41, Issue 3. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/themelios/article/seven-reasons-you-should-not-indulge-in-pornography/
11/21/2020 • 15 minutes, 34 seconds
Wisdom in an Abundance of Counselors: Confidentiality & Biblical Counseling
* Deepak Reju, "Strict Confidentiality?" Biblical Counseling in the Local Church series. June 12, 2012. https://www.biblicalcounselingcoalition.org/2012/06/12/strict-confidentiality/ . Accessed 11/12/20 @ 11:15pm.
11/13/2020 • 4 minutes, 41 seconds
Biblical Counseling: The Missing Link in Church Discipline
*Ken Sande, The Peacemaker: A Biblical Guide to Resolving Personal Conflict. Baker Books: Grand Rapids, MI. 3rd Edition. 2004.
11/6/2020 • 5 minutes, 47 seconds
A Biblical Counseling Response to 12-Step Programs, Mindfulness Therapy, Chemical Imbalances, and Shock Treatment
*Heath Lambert, A Theology of Biblical Counseling. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI. 2016. p.200, footnote 25.
10/30/2020 • 12 minutes, 55 seconds
The End of the Matter: 3 Reasons for Concluding a Biblical Counseling Relationship
*Jay Adams, "Fifty Failure Factors" in Biblical Counseling. From The Christian Counselor's Manual: https://graceky.org/wp-content/uploads/2014/08/50-Failure-Factors.pdf .
10/23/2020 • 11 minutes, 9 seconds
Whistling in the Dark: Approaching Fear, Worry, & Anxiety in Biblical Counseling
*Edward T. Welch, When People Are Big and God is Small: Overcoming Peer Pressure, Codependency, and the Fear of Man. P&R Publishing: Phillipsburg, NJ. 1997.
10/16/2020 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
Blessed Are Those Who Mope?: A Biblical Response to Depression
Edward T. Welch, Depression: Looking Up From the Stubborn Darkness. New Growth Press: Greensboro, NC. 2001.
10/9/2020 • 10 minutes, 19 seconds
A Practical Theology of Anger: If We Only Did It Better...We'd Be Far Better Off
*Robert D. Jones, Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help for a Common Problem. P&R Publishing: Phillipsburg, NJ. 2005.
*David Powlison, Good & Angry: Redeeming Anger, Irritation, Complaining, and Bitterness. New Growth Press: Greensboro, NC. 2016.
10/2/2020 • 11 minutes, 7 seconds
Communicating Our Cravings: A Biblical & Practical Theology of Emotions
Dan Allendar and Tremper Longman, The Cry of the Soul. Colorado Springs, CO: Navpress. 1994. p.25.
9/25/2020 • 10 minutes, 50 seconds
Biblical Counseling - Getting Started, Part Two: Developing a Caring Relationship With a Counselee
*A classic interview of biblical counselor David Powlison conducted by Mark Dever: https://www.9marks.org/interview/life-and-counseling-david-powlison/ .
9/18/2020 • 14 minutes, 23 seconds
Biblical Counseling - Getting Started, Part One: What to Cover in a First Counseling Session
*The main points and basic contours of this podcast episode reflect the "Key Elements of Biblical Counseling" talk given by Dr. Rob Green in Track 1 of the Faith Biblical Counseling Training in Mounds View, MN at the North Campus of Bethlehem Baptist Church on 3/14/14.
9/11/2020 • 8 minutes, 42 seconds
Competent to Counsel: The Role of the Local Church in the Process of Biblical Counseling
*Bob Kelleman & Kevin Carson, eds, Biblical Counseling and the Church: God's Care Through God's People. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI. 2015.
9/4/2020 • 5 minutes, 7 seconds
The Church: Defining & Delineating God's People (Especially in the Age of COVID-19)
*Evangelical Convictions: A Theological Exposition of the Statement of Faith of the Evangelical Free Church of America. Free Church Press: Minneapolis, MN. 2011. Article 7: The Church.
8/28/2020 • 5 minutes, 52 seconds
God the Holy Spirit: The Most Important Person at Work in the Room (Especially the Counseling Room)
*The basic categories of the work of the Holy Spirit featured in this podcast episode are drawn from Article 6 of the Statement of Faith of the Evangelical Free Church of America.
8/20/2020 • 8 minutes, 9 seconds
God in Three Persons: The Doctrine of the Trinity
R.C. Sproul, What is the Trinity? Crucial Questions, No. 10. Reformation Trust Publishing: Orlando, FL. 2011.
8/13/2020 • 5 minutes, 23 seconds
Counseling is a Theological Discipline: The Doctrine of God & the Practice of Counseling
Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI. 1994. pp.206, 200, 202, 175.
8/7/2020 • 12 minutes, 42 seconds
Common Grace, Part 2: How Sin Impacts the Thinking of Secular Psychology (And Why It Matters)
*Stephen K. Moroney, The Noetic Effects of Sin: An Historical and Contemporary Exploration of How Sin Affects Our Thinking. Lexington Books. 2000.
7/31/2020 • 4 minutes, 41 seconds
Common Grace: Sifting the Observations, Interpretations, and Interventions of Secular Psychology
*Heath Lambert, A Theology of Biblical Counseling: The Doctrinal Foundations of Counseling Ministry. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI. 2016. pp.76-79.
7/24/2020 • 6 minutes, 29 seconds
"More Than Enough": The Sufficiency of Holy Scripture for the Care & the Cure of the Soul
*Heath Lambert, A Theology of Biblical Counseling: The Doctrinal Foundations of Counseling Ministry. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI. 2016. pp.44-48.
7/17/2020 • 8 minutes, 55 seconds
"Thy Word is Truth": The Authority, Inspiration, and Inerrancy of Holy Scripture (And Why It Matters)
*Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI. 1994. p.73.
7/10/2020 • 4 minutes, 50 seconds
"Forgotten God?": The Work of the Holy Spirit in Christian Discipleship & Biblical Counseling
*Evangelical Convictions: A Theological Exposition of the Statement of Faith of the Evangelical Free Church of America. Chapter 6: "The Holy Spirit". Free Church Publications: Minneapolis, MN. 2011.
7/2/2020 • 6 minutes, 22 seconds
Justification By Faith Alone: No Gospel Without It
*Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Grand Rapids, MI: Zondervan Publishing House. 1994. p.723.
6/26/2020 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
"Got Saved, Getting Saved, & Gonna Be Saved": Reflecting on the Past, Present, & Future Dimensions of Our Salvation
*John Murray, Redemption: Accomplished and Applied. William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company: Grand Rapids, MI. 1955.
6/19/2020 • 7 minutes, 40 seconds
Clarifying True Conversion: What It Means To Trust In Christ Alone For Salvation
*John Owen, A Discourse Concerning the Holy Spirit. The Works of John Owen, Volume III. The Banner of Truth Trust: Carlisle, PA. (1674) 2000. p.555.
6/12/2020 • 9 minutes, 52 seconds
"Halt! About Turn, Quick March!" - The Nature & Role of Repentance in Beginning & Continuing With Christ
*Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI. 1994. p.713.
5/29/2020 • 7 minutes, 16 seconds
Led By the Spirit: Guidance and the Will of God for our Lives
*Kevin DeYoung, Just Do Something: A Liberating Approach to Finding God's Will. Moody Publishers: Chicago, IL. 2009.
5/22/2020 • 5 minutes, 17 seconds
Should We Let Go and Let God?: God's Work & Ours in the Christian Life
*Andrew David Naselli, Let God and Let God?: A Survey and Analysis of Keswick Theology. Lexham Press, 2008.
5/15/2020 • 5 minutes, 44 seconds
What is Faith?: Exploring the Relationship of Faith to Justification & Sanctification
*John Piper, Desiring God: Meditations of a Christian Hedonist. Multnomah Books: Sisters, OR. (1986) 1996. p.65
*Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Grand Rapids, MI. Zondervan. p.730.
*John Piper, The Purifying Power of Living By Faith in Future Grace. Multnomah Books: Sisters, OR. 1995. p.402. Footnote 1.
5/8/2020 • 6 minutes, 26 seconds
Giving the Devil His Due: A Biblical Crash Course on Spiritual Warfare
*C.S. Lewis, Mere Christianity and The Screwtape Letters: Complete in One Volume. HaperCollins Publishers: New York, NY. (1961) 2003. p.237.
*David Powlison, Power Encounters: Reclaiming Spiritual Warfare. Baker Books: Grand Rapids, MI. 1995. pp.27-38.
5/1/2020 • 8 minutes, 49 seconds
Seeing Christ's Glory & Speaking His Story, Part 2: Confronting Fear in Evangelism - John 12:41-43
Sam Chan, Evangelism in a Skeptical World: How to Make the Unbelievable News About Jesus More Believable. Zondervan: Grand Rapids, MI. 2018
4/24/2020 • 16 minutes, 22 seconds
Seeing Christ's Glory & Speaking His Story, Part 1: Confronting Fear in Personal Evangelism - John 12:41-43
*J.C. Ryle, Expository Thoughts on John, Volume 2. The Banner of Truth Trust: Carlise, PA. (1869) 1999. pp.407-408, 419.
4/17/2020 • 26 minutes, 18 seconds
Jesus Christ: Real Man, Perfect Man, God-Man
*Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology: An Introduction to Biblical Doctrine. Zondervan Publishing House: Grand Rapids, MI. 1994. p.568.
4/10/2020 • 15 minutes, 12 seconds
Manhood and Womanhood From the Egalitarian and Complementarian Perspectives
*Wayne Grudem, Evangelical Feminism and Biblical Truth: An Analysis of More than 100 Disputed Questions. Crossway: Wheaton, IL. (2004) 2012.
*John Piper, What's the Difference?: Manhood and Womanhood According to the Bible. Crossway: Wheaton, IL. 1990. p.17.