Triggers: Proposing a More Biblical Construct–Part 1
Trigger is a colloquial term that we often use without considering the deeper implications of the heart.
In Memory of Dr. Laura Hendrickson
I was so sad when I received the news that Dr. Laura Hendrickson passed away on Monday, February 24.
Can Jesus Heal Mental Illness?
Part 4 | Mental Illness, Spiritual Issues, and Suffering
In the final part of this series, we explore the problem of suffering as it relates to mental anguish.
Who is Saying Medicine is Unimportant?
Biblical counseling leaders have articulated the importance of the physical body and medical treatment.
How to Counsel the Grieving
In the book of Lamentations our sorrow finds refuge in the goodness of God, offering insight and hope to counsel the grieving.
The Implementation of Biblical Counseling in the Christian School—Part 2
Implementing Biblical Counseling in the culture of the school does not stop students from sinning, but it demonstrates how Christ is their hope and help in all of life.
2025: Ancient Paths: Soul Care in Past Places
Did God really leave us empty-handed to care for souls until the advent of modern psychology and psychiatry? When we look to the past, we will actually discover timeless insights into soul care drawn from the water of God’s Word. Enjoy 75+ hours of content from our 2025 annual conference, Ancient Paths, where we glean from works of generations gone by who meticulously applied Scripture’s remedies to the deepest vexations of the soul and body.
Empiricism and Psychological Diagnoses
Truth in Love 525
“Empiricism cannot capture all of these variables—an experiment cannot capture all these variables, when we’re talking about why people think, act and feel the way they do.”
How To Handle Despair
Truth in Love 524
In a fallen world, we are bound to face despair at some point in our lives. The Bible helps us to understand our despair and lay our cares before a God that cares for us.
Complex Trauma
Truth in Love 519
The Biblical Counselor can discern what is behind popular theories in psychology, such as the framework of repressed memories that drive concepts like Complex Trauma and EMDR—which many secularists deny as valid.
Biblical Counseling and Mental Disorder Diagnosis— Part 2
Truth in Love 516
As even secularists have begun questioning the reliability of the DSM diagnosis, the biblical counselor can rest in the Bible and its sufficiency in understanding people and their experiences in a broken world.
Why am I Depressed?
In depression, the Christian can turn to Psalm 42 and 43 and respond to despair internally through questioning their soul and externally through reminding their heart of truth and finding hope through worship and prayer.