15:14 - Biblical Counseling Coalition

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.

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/