Episodios

  • On Pornography Part 1 (Ep. 9)

    On Pornography Part 1 (Ep. 9)
    Jul 15 2024
    In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell start a mini-series on pornography and how pastors and members can help one another fight the battle.

    Resources for Show 1 - Porn Overview
    David Powlison’s book: Making All Things New: Restoring the Joy to the Sexually Broken
    David Powlison’s article: Sexual Sin - The Wider and the Deeper Battle
    Garrett’s book Pure in Heart


    Strategies for Closing Off Access Points
    Here are some practical steps to consider as you help an addict to get rid of his access points. 1. Ask the struggler about every e-device he owns.
    2. Encourage him or her to get a software monitoring program, such as Covenant Eyes, and put it on all his devices.
    3. Get rid of standard web browsers and rely on a browser that is carefully monitored.
    4. Get rid of the applications store. If a new app needs to be downloaded onto a tablet or phone, provide access only temporarily.
    5. Use special restrictions to cut out the web browser and app store, set time limits, and so on. Make sure the restrictions code is known only to an accountability partner. If the struggler knows it, he or she will remove the restrictions in a moment of weakness and act out.
    6. Get rid of all apps that have an embedded browser.

    What’s the principle behind these six points?
    We’re removing control from the believer who struggles with porn and giving it to others because he or she can’t steward the freedom of open access.
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    41 m
  • On Wayward Children, with Stuart Scott (Ep.8)

    On Wayward Children, with Stuart Scott (Ep.8)
    Jul 1 2024
    Seeing your children to come to faith should be every parent's desire. But what happens when they don't? In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell interview Stuart Scott about his new book, Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope.

    Related resources:
    Wayward Children: Finding Peace, Keeping Hope
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    48 m
  • On Confidentiality (Ep. 7)

    On Confidentiality (Ep. 7)
    Jun 17 2024
    Christians expect strict confidentiality when speaking of their own sins. But is that good for them?

    In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell discuss how to shepherd secrets for gospel purposes.


    Related resources:
    • Discipling by Mark Dever
    • Is It Loving to Practice Church Discipline? Jonathan Leeman
    • Church Membership by Jonathan Leeman
    • You’re a Pastor, Not a Therapist by Jeremy Pierre
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    29 m
  • Special Episode: The Kells' Story Part 2 (Ep. 6)

    Special Episode: The Kells' Story Part 2 (Ep. 6)
    Jun 3 2024
    When members of the church suffer it provides a unique opportunity to show tangible love.
    In this episode of Counseling Talk, Garrett Kell shares with Deepak Reju and Hayley Satrom practical ways of how God’s people loved his family during their season of suffering.


    Related Resources:
    • The Kell Story Part 1
    • CaringBridge for Eden Kell
    • A Do-It-Yourself Marriage Retreat by Deepak Reju
    • Heart Song Counseling
    • The Center for Biblical Living
    • Fieldstone Counseling
    • Cross Care Counseling
    • Anchored Hope
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    46 m
  • Special Episode: The Kells' Story Part 1 (Ep. 5)

    Special Episode: The Kells' Story Part 1 (Ep. 5)
    May 20 2024
    Pastors are not excluded from suffering. When trials come they uniquely become in need of their own pastoral care.

    In this episode of Counseling Talk, pastor Garrett Kell shares about trusting God amidst a season of his family’s suffering.

    Related Resources: CaringBridge for Eden Kell
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    56 m
  • On Suicide Part 3 (Ep. 4)

    On Suicide Part 3 (Ep. 4)
    May 6 2024
    How can Christians best assess the seriousness of someone's suicidal feelings? And how should we walk with those left behind after the suicide of a loved one?

    In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley finish a mini-series on suicide.

    Resources
    • Assessment of Suicide by Deepak Reju
    • Funeral Message for L.J. who committed suicide by Pastor Bob Johnson
    • Evaluating a Person with Suicidal Desires by Aaron Sironi and Mike Emlet JBC vol. 26:2 (2012)
    • I Just Want to Die: Replacing Suicidal Thoughts with Hope by David Powlision (NGP)
    • Grieving a Suicide: Help for the Aftershock by David Powlison (NGP)
    • Counseling Those Impacted by Suicide By Rachel Rosser
    • When A Christian Dies of Suicide by Jeff Forrey
    • Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop
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    24 m
  • On Suicide Part 2 (Ep. 3)

    On Suicide Part 2 (Ep. 3)
    Apr 22 2024
    Helping someone with suicidal thoughts can be overwhelming. How should we develop a care plan for someone struggling with on-going suicidal thoughts?

    In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley offer practical help about caring for suicidal members.
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    32 m
  • On Suicide Part 1 (Ep. 2)

    On Suicide Part 1 (Ep. 2)
    Apr 8 2024
    The temptation to suicide tricks us that death is better than life.
    So how should pastors and members help fellow believers who are struggling with suicidal temptations?

    In this episode, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley start a 3-part series on the weighty topic of suicide.
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    32 m