Summer Shorts #5 Show Notes

Host: Kimberly Willess

Guests: Don & Jennifer Cooper

Summary

Don and Jennifer Cooper, a couple from Vancouver, Washington, share their experience with Truth in Love and how it has benefited them personally and professionally. They discuss their background in pro-life ministry and homeschooling, and how they found Truth in Love in the midst of leaving their church.

They highlight the emphasis on Scripture and the non-integration of psychology in the counseling program.

Don and Jennifer talk about how they have used their training to help others at their Jiu Jitsu gym, including teaching self-defense to women who have experienced abuse and working with children in their martial arts gym. They express gratitude for the knowledge and resources they have gained from Truth in Love and encourage others to enroll in the program.

(Emerge Jiu Jitsu is a "Ministry Ally" of Truth in Love Biblical Counseling.)

Takeaways

• Truth in Love emphasizes the importance of Scripture and its application in counseling.
• The program focuses on biblical principles to provide a holistic approach to counseling.
• Don and Jennifer have used their training to help others, including teaching self-defense to women who have experienced abuse and working with children in their martial arts gym.
• They are grateful for the knowledge and resources they have gained from Truth in Love and encourage others to enroll in the program.

Sound Bites

• "Your feelings can have a seat on the bus, just not the driver's seat."
• "We can disciple each other and come along each other."
• "There isn't a day that goes by for me here at the gym that I'm not pulling on the knowledge and experience that we gained through Truth in Love."

Additional Resources

• Emerge Jiu Jitsu (Vancouver, WA – emergebjj.com)
• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling & Training Center (tilbcc.com)
• Unbound: Growing Ever-freer in Christ (TILBCC Discipling Curriculum)
• Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb – pastorlamb.com)

Summer Shorts #4 Show Notes

Host: Warren Lamb

Guest: Isabella Ruiz

Summary

Isabella Ruiz, an elementary school counselor living in Kazakhstan, shares her experience with Truth in Love. She also serves as the Social Media Manager for Truth in Love. She was drawn to the organization through being recommended she find a mentor when she was at Calvary Chapel University and was impressed by the resources and community it offered.

Being part of Truth in Love has provided her with valuable resources and a richer understanding of biblical counseling. She appreciates how Truth in Love is deeply rooted in biblical principles and emphasizes speaking the truth in love.

The community aspect of Truth in Love, with monthly meetings and “Team connects”, sets it apart from other organizations. Isabella is grateful for the impact Truth in Love has had on her life and the international community.

Takeaways

• Truth in Love provides valuable resources and a deeper understanding of biblical counseling.
• The organization is deeply rooted in biblical principles and emphasizes speaking the truth in love.
• The community aspect of Truth in Love, with monthly meetings and team connects, sets it apart from other organizations.
• Isabella is grateful for the impact Truth in Love has had on her life and the international community.

Sound Bites

• "How can my life be transformed? Only by God's strength."
• "Community is another thing that I haven't seen in a lot of organizations."
• "Truth in Love has resources as a counselor, but also someone that needs discipleship."

Additional Resources

• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling & Training Center (tilbcc.com)
• Unbound: Growing Ever-freer in Christ (TILBCC Discipling Curriculum)
• Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb – pastorlamb.com)

Summer Shorts #3 Show Notes

Host: Jinda Reinig

Guest: Pastor Rick Amaro

Summary

In this podcast episode, Rick Amaro, a pastor and counselor, discusses his journey with Truth in Love, a fellowship dedicated to providing comprehensive training and support for those in the biblical counseling field. Pastor Rick was initially attracted to the organization due to its extensive educational program and the opportunity for continued mentorship, which he felt was essential for his development as a counselor.

Through his involvement with Truth in Love, Pastor Rick has found a tight-knit community that offers ongoing guidance and support, significantly contributing to his personal and professional growth. He highlights the fellowship's distinct characteristics, including its unwavering dedication to the completeness of biblical teachings, the focus on fostering strong interpersonal relationships, and the demanding curriculum that equips counselors to handle challenging situations effectively.

Rick Amaro encourages fellow believers who feel a calling to support others to consider joining Truth in Love and receiving training in counseling techniques firmly rooted in the Bible and biblical principles.

Additional Resources

Relevant Links

• Calvary Chapel Fayetteville (Pastor Rick Amaro)
• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling & Training Center
• Unbound: Growing Ever-freer in Christ
• Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb)

Summer Shorts #2 Show Notes

Guest: Dr. Warren Lamb

Topic: Finding Hope in Suffering

Summary

People often come to us from a place of suffering, seeking help and support. The God of all grace, as mentioned in 1 Peter 5:10-11, promises to restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish us after we have suffered for a little while. Our God is intimately acquainted with our pain and sorrow, having experienced suffering himself through Jesus Christ. Suffering becomes a crucible that tempers and strengthens us, transforming our pain into purpose and weakness into strength. God's grace knows no bounds and transcends our understanding, restoring and transforming us. We are called to God's eternal glory in Christ, which far surpasses any temporal trial. We are not alone in our suffering; God walks alongside us, sustains us, and leads us through to our ultimate destination.

Takeaways

• People often come to us from a place of suffering, seeking help and support.
• God promises to restore, confirm, strengthen, and establish us after we have suffered for a little while.
• Suffering becomes a crucible that tempers and strengthens us, transforming our pain into purpose and weakness into strength.
• God's grace knows no bounds and transcends our understanding, restoring and transforming us.
• We are called to God's eternal glory in Christ, which far surpasses any temporal trial.
• We are not alone in our suffering; God walks alongside us, sustains us, and leads us through to our ultimate destination.

Scripture Mentioned

1 Peter 5:10-11

Ephesians 1:18-20

2 Corinthians 12:9

Warrenism

“The suffering that you're enduring is temporary. In the grand scheme of eternity, it is just a little while."

Relevant Links

• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling & Training Center
• Unbound: Growing Ever-freer in Christ (TILBCC)
• Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb)

Summer Shorts #1 Show Notes

Guest: Dr. Warren Lamb

Topic: Scripture Saturation

Summary

This episode is the first in our “Summer Shorts” series. Today we explore the concept of neuroplasticity and its connection to renewing the mind with God's Word. We emphasize the importance of saturating our minds with the truth and replacing wrong beliefs and unhealthy behaviors with Christ-centered patterns. The discussion highlights the power of Scripture in transforming lives and breaking free from bondage. It also addresses the role of emotions and the need to align them with the truth. The conversation concludes with the reminder that what we focus on, saturate on, believe, and live determines the trajectory of our lives.

Takeaways

• Neuroplasticity is the brain's ability to reorganize and restructure itself throughout life.
• Saturating our minds with God's Word is a powerful tool for transformation and breaking free from negative beliefs and behaviors.
• What we focus on, saturate on, believe, and live determines the trajectory of our lives.
• Emotions should not be in the driver's seat of our lives; we need to align them with the truth.
• Renewing the mind with Scripture is a partnership between our intentional effort and the transformative work of the Holy Spirit.
• Saturating our minds with the truth replaces negative patterns with Christ-centered patterns.
• The truth sets us free and brings life and peace.
• Feeding the soul with Scripture should be as second-nature as feeding our bodies.
• Scripture saturation can lead to transformation and the restoration of hope and healthy relationships.

Scripture Mentioned

Romans 12:2

Psalm 1

John 15:3

Ephesians 5:26

Matthew 11:28-30

John 8:31-32; 36

Mark 7:20-23

Romans 8:6

Warrenism

“To be a lover and pursuer of Christ is to be a lover and pursuer of the truth no matter where it leads and no matter the cost.”

Additional Resources

Relevant Links

• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling & Training Center
• Unbound: Growing Ever-freer in Christ (TILBCC)
• Dane Ortlund’s “Gentle and Lowly: The Heart of Christ for Sinners and Sufferers”
• Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb)

Episode #11 Show Notes

Host: Kimberly Willess and Warren Lamb

Guest: Shannon McCoy

Topic: In the Aftermath of Divorce

Summary

In an engaging and introspective episode, Shannon McCoy shares her journey from a science-based career to a life dedicated to biblical counseling. Inviting listeners into her world, McCoy unravels the intersections between science, faith, and emotional healing through her personal experiences and professional counsel. The episode delves deep into the vulnerabilities of struggling with food addiction and managing the spiritual complications of a marital breakdown.

Takeaways

• Divorce is a devastating experience that affects individuals physically, emotionally, and spiritually.
• The church needs to do a better job of supporting those going through divorce and broken marriages.
• Effective, biblical pre-marriage counseling is essential in preparing couples for the challenges of marriage.
• Single parents need practical support and resources from the church.
• It is important to acknowledge and express emotions, including anger towards God, in the healing process.
• There is hope and a purpose for those who have experienced divorce.

Scripture Mentioned

John 16:33

Revelation 2:4

2 Corinthians 1:3-4

Romans 5:13

Warrenism

“Transformation is a process, not an event.”

Additional Resources

RELEVANT BOOKS

• Help! I’m a Slave to Food (Shannon McCoy)
• Women Counseling Women (Elyze Fitzpatrick, Editor, Shannon McCoy, Contributing Author)

BLOG POST

• Two Truths and A Lie for The Divorced (IBCD Blog)
• Biblical Counseling Coalition Blog (Articles by Shannon McCoy)

TRAINING COURSE MENTIONED

“Whole-Person Ministry” (TILBC – Truth in Love Biblical Counseling)