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- 3 days ago19 min
EP. 212 Mental Health and the Church Mini-Series: Genesis and Mental Health - Exploring Origins and Healing W/Pastor Matt King
On the Speak the Truth podcast recorded at the Canadian Biblical Counseling Coalition conference, Michael interviews Matt King about his ministry Broomtree and his conference session on mental health in the church. King explains Broomtree’s growth, including increasing requests for counseling, conferences, and free online resources on topics like anxiety, marriage, and thought life, with a podcast launching soon. They discuss why Christians should lead mental health conversations, noting an estimated $280 billion spent annually in the U.S., and ground the topic in Genesis: God’s good creation, the Imago Dei, and how the fall fractured relationships with God, self, others, and creation. They highlight God’s pursuit in Genesis 3, the covering of animal skins as foreshadowing Christ’s atoning blood, and encourage believers who feel inadequate to engage with hope through the Spirit and adoption as God’s children.00:00 Welcome and Setup01:29 Broomtree Update02:41 Conference Banter03:02 Why Mental Health Matters04:01 Genesis and Goodness07:16 The Fall and Fracture11:34 Covering and Atonement15:06 Church on the Front Lines16:25 Hope for the Wounded18:00 Chick-fil-A Stories19:11 Final ThanksEpisode MentionsBroom Tree EP. 173 Finding Light in the Darkness W/ Matt King
- 1 weeks ago21 min
EP. 211 Mental Health and the Church Mini-Series: Saint, Sufferer, Sinner: A Holistic Approach to Mental Health in the Church W/Mike Emlet
Michael welcomes CCEF faculty member and counselor Mike Emlet, who has served at CCEF since 2001 and previously trained and worked in family medicine before attending Westminster Seminary. Emlet and the Michael discuss how mental health concerns have grown in prominence in the church, influenced by factors like the pandemic and social media, and why a biblical approach must be holistic, recognizing humans as embodied souls affected by the fall in both body and heart. They warn against extremes of over-spiritualizing mental illness or reducing it to biology, and they challenge the church’s tendency to abdicate care to outside experts while affirming the need for professional help in severe cases. Emlet commends a hopeful yet humble posture, careful listening beyond diagnostic labels, and using the “saint, sufferer, sinner” framework to move toward and care for people.00:00 Podcast Welcome01:00 Meet Mike Emlet02:55 Mental Health Landscape05:46 Embodied Souls Balance08:42 Church Role in Care10:46 Hopeful Humble Posture12:57 Saint Sufferer Sinner14:34 Why He Wrote It16:44 Meeting Suffering First19:41 Listen and Move Toward21:22 Closing ThanksEpisode MentionsCCEF Saints, Sufferers, Sinners: Loving Others as God Loves Us
- 2 weeks ago24 min
EP. 210 Mental Health and the Church Mini-Series: Pastoring, Counseling, and Mental Health W/Pastor Kevin Carson
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
- Mar 30, 202621 min
EP. 209 Singing as Soul Care: Using Music as a Spiritual Discipline in Biblical Counseling - W/Worship Leader and BC Adam Westlake
Michael interviews Adam Westlake, a worship leader and biblical counselor, about using music and singing as a growth assignment in counseling. Westlake describes singing as “integrative work” that aligns what believers know and feel, citing Colossians 3:16 and Ephesians 5 on singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and discussing James’ connection between suffering, prayer, and cheerful singing. They argue singing is often under-practiced outside Sunday services yet can help sufferers express truth “slant,” foster solidarity, and provide “portable theology” the Spirit brings to mind. They address concerns about emotional manipulation, emphasizing tethering emotion to what is true about Jesus, and note the value of varied song forms. Westlake shares a daily text-based devotional, “Sing,” and the episode ends with him leading the doxology.00:00 Podcast Welcome00:37 Meet Adam Westlake01:04 Why Singing Matters04:53 Singing in Suffering07:39 Worship Leading and Counseling09:56 Emotion and Worship13:26 Music as Homework17:22 Daily Sing Devotional19:41 Doxology and FarewellEpisode MentionsRegister Now for the 2026 Called to Counsel Conference All My Questions - Bethany Bernard (Spotify) Sing - Daily Devotional with the Worship Initiative Adam Westlake Counseling
- Mar 27, 20267 min
EP 208 Bonus Episode: Called to Counsel Conference Understanding Emotions Track Invitation W/Brad Hambrick
Michael previews a 2026 “Understanding Emotions” track with track leader Brad Hambrick, focused on anger, bitterness, and pride. Hambrick shares his roles as pastor of counseling at The Summit Church and assistant professor at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary, and introduces the track team: Jeremy Pierre, Shannon MCCoy, and Andrew Dealy. The track aims to provide deep, practical biblical theology, emphasize how sinful emotions distort good God-given purposes, and help counselors cultivate self-awareness in those who deny their struggles. Session topics include Pierre on flesh and spirit and how distortions occur; Dealy on counseling pride and developing humble confidence; Hambrick on recognizing sinful anger and pursuing “constructive displeasure of mercy”; MCCoy on identifying bitterness and moving toward healthy lament; and a concluding Pierre-led discussion with possible audience questions. 00:00 Podcast Welcome01:03 Meet Brad Hambrick02:49 Why This Emotions Track03:02 Anger Pride Bitterness Framework04:46 Session Lineup Overview07:01 Conference Details and WrapEpisode MentionsResister Now
- Mar 23, 202618 min
EP. 207 Bonus Episode: Called to Counsel 2026 Conference - Hidden Abuse in the Church and Home Track Invitation W/Greg Wilson
Michael interviews track leader Greg Wilson about the “Hidden Abuse” track at the ABC (Called to Counsel) conference at Doxology Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas. Wilson, a Dallas–Fort Worth biblical and licensed counselor who leads Soul Care Associates, introduces the track team: Chris Moles (PeaceWorks), Kirsten Christianson (Bethlehem Baptist Church), and Tim St. John (counseling pastor in Southern California). The track’s objective is to help attendees recognize coercive control and other abuse that is often hidden in relationships, and to respond in ways that honor the Lord and help both victims and perpetrators. Wilson outlines eight sessions: fear in hidden abuse; identifying coercive behavior patterns; helping victims; two sessions on perpetrators and God’s kingdom; two sessions on how coercive control thrives in churches and how churches can resist it; and a concluding Q&A panel. The track will use a case study (“Sarah”) from the Peace Interrupted podcast.00:00 Podcast Welcome00:19 Meet Greg Wilson01:29 Hidden Abuse Track01:52 Greg's Background02:56 Track Team06:23 Why Hidden Abuse08:45 Who Track Helps10:37 Eight Session Overview15:35 Q and A Panel16:38 Sarah Case Study18:34 Register and ClosingEpisode MentionsRegister for the ABC 2026 Called to Counsel Conference When Home Hurts: A Guide for Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church - Wilson & PierreThe Heart of Domestic Abuse: Gospel Solutions for Men Who Use Control and Violence in the Home - Moles Caring for Families Caught in Domestic Abuse: A Guide toward Protection, Refuge, and Hope - Moles, Christianson, Wilson, and OthersThe Path to Peace: A 90-Day Journey from Control to Christ-Like Love - Moles (Men of Peace Devotional) Sarah's Story - Peace Interrupted Youtube ChannelChrismoles.org
- Mar 20, 202626 min
EP. 206 Building a Culture of Biblical Soul Care: A Discipleship Continuum for the Local Church W/Pastor of Soul Care Lee Lewis
On the Speak the Truth podcast, the host interviews pastor and SoulCare Consulting International leader Lee Lewis about developing a culture of biblical care in local churches. Lewis argues that care must extend beyond Sunday services and formal counseling to include ongoing one-another ministry, preventative care, and equipping rhythms, with elders casting and sustaining the vision. He highlights common challenges such as siloed ministries, dependence on professionals, and unsustainable pastor-centered models, pointing to biblical patterns like Ephesians 4, Matthew 28, Exodus 18, Acts 6, and 2 Timothy 2:2. Lewis explains SoulCare’s “Transformed” training continuum (T1–T6) from mutual care and small group leadership through coaching, pastoral care, and formal/intensive counseling, including tools like an SOS triage matrix. The episode also describes SoulCare’s church “360” assessment and multi-year roadmap to contextualize and scale care.00:00 Road Trip Intro00:24 Meet Lee Lewis00:57 Why Culture Matters04:33 One Another Rhythms08:38 Elders Cast Vision09:48 Scalability Exodus 1811:34 From Concept to Tools13:07 Discipleship Continuum13:26 Transformed Framework13:32 T1 Mutual Care14:23 T2 Small Group Leaders15:11 T3 Coaching Model15:46 T4 Pastoral Care16:10 T5-T6 Counseling Track16:31 Soul Care Continuum17:02 360 Health Assessment19:01 Roadmap and Scaling20:01 Case Study Success21:32 Relational Progressions23:44 Reclaiming Counseling25:16 Final EncouragementEpisode MentionsMade to Minister Conference 2025 - Lee's HandoutSoul Care Consulting International Discipleship Continuum (T2 Material)
- Mar 20, 202612 min
EP. 205 Bonus Episode: Called to Counsel Conference 2026 - Pastors & Church Leadership Track Invitation W/Robert Cheong
This episode of Speak the Truth previews the Pastors and Church Leadership track for the 2026 Call to Council Conference (April 23–25, Fort Worth, Texas, at Doxology Bible Church) through a conversation with track leader Robert Cheong, executive director of Gospel Care Ministries and former pastor of care at Sojourn Church Midtown. Cheong explains the track was born from pastors feeling overwhelmed by counseling resources and uncertain how counseling fits with broader ministry responsibilities. He introduces the track team—Garrett Higbee, Dwayne Bond, Joe Keller, and Cheong—highlighting their extensive ministry experience. The objective is to help pastors and leaders grow in confidence in applying the gospel to personal life, shepherding and ministry issues, and leadership challenges, with Q&A after sessions and a final panel. The track aims to encourage weary leaders and serve pastors, church leaders, and non-counselor attendees.00:00 Welcome and Conference Intro01:08 Meet Robert Cheong01:47 Why This Track Exists03:37 Pastors and Leaders Track Overview03:53 Track Team Lineup05:47 Track Objectives and Format07:25 What Youll Learn in Practice08:33 Who This Track Is For11:39 Register and ClosingEpisode MentionsRegister for the Pastors & Church Leadership Track Check out Gospel Care Ministries - Robert Cheong Soul Care Consulting - Garrett Higbee Proximus Group - Dwayne Bond
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