Truth in Love

TIL 586: Online Habits and Peek Brain Power (feat. Tim Keeter)

Chapters 00:00 Peak Brain Power and Cognitive Decline 02:13 Impact of Digital Habits on Cognition 04:37 Challenges for the Church 09:04 Strategies for Disciple Making Articles: Summary of the Story - Slashdot Have Humans Passed Peak Brain Power? Cited Research in the Story: New PIAAC results show declining literacy and increasing inequality in many European countries â" Better adult learning is necessary; Have attention spans been declining?; Short- and long-term effects of passive and active screen time on young children's phonological memory; Efficient, helpful, or distracting? A literature review of media multitasking in relation to academic performance.

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TIL 585: Battling Cancer (feat. Sean Perron)

Chapters 00:00 Battling Cancer 13:41 Lessons Learned

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TIL 584: Biblical Counseling and Missions (feat. Andrew Rogers)

Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Biblical Counseling Ministries Worldwide 02:11 Misconceptions About Biblical Counseling in Missions 04:11 The Role of Biblical Counseling in Missions 06:30 Competencies for Equipping New Missionaries 09:09 Impact of Biblical Counseling on Local Churches and Mission Teams 11:46 The Future of Biblical Counseling in Missions Register Virtually to attend the ACBC Conference this October 5-7 here: https://biblicalcounseling.com/about/events/2026-annual-conference/ Register a group watch group here: https://biblicalcounseling.com/groupwatch26/

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TIL 583: Fighting Impulses (feat. Spencer Harmon)

Chapters 00:00 Understanding Self-Control 02:55 The Battle for Self-Control 26:28 The Role of Eternity

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TIL 582: Problems Through the Lens of Theology (feat. Jacob Elwart)

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TIL 581: Precious Remedies (feat. Josh Greiner)

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TIL 580: Fellowship for Biblical Counselors (feat. Logan Williams)

Chapters 02:13 Challenges of Pastoral Ministry 04:12 The Burden of Interacting with People's Troubles 06:22 Potential Hindrances to Fellowship 08:30 Practical Aspects of Fellowship 13:12 Starting Where You Are Register for the pastor's retreat HERE before August 14th.

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TIL 579: Counseling Procrastinators (feat. Jim Newheiser)

Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Curriculum Overview 02:17 Understanding Procrastination 04:01 Consequences of Procrastination 07:09 Hope for Procrastinators 09:44 Corresponding Sins and Non-Procrastinators 11:17 Counseling and Helping Procrastinators Resources: You can learn more about the Foundations High School Curriculum on our website HERE!

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TIL 578: Laying Aside Laziness (feat. Glenn Dunn)

Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:25 Laziness and Work Ethic 03:20 Spiritual Laziness and Cultural Attitudes 04:00 Biblical Definition of Laziness 05:26 Physical and Spiritual Responsibilities 07:27 Laziness as a Respectable Sin 08:32 Struggle with Laziness in Spiritual Tasks 09:27 Resources for Exploring Laziness Biblically 13:16 Overcoming the Sin of Laziness 17:11 Giving Hope to Those Struggling with Laziness 20:26 Meaning, Purpose, and Value in Overcoming Laziness You can find Glenn Dunn's breakout session from the 2025 ACBC Conference, visit our website HERE. You can find the full conference audio package HERE. The last price jump is approaching for the 2026 ACBC Conference: Rooted in Truth. We hope you'll join us to celebrate 50 years of God's faithfulness in the biblical counseling movement. You can register today HERE.

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TIL 577: The Sensualism of Gossip (feat. Andrew Rogers)

Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:33 The Attraction to Gossip 03:11 Defining Gossip 04:14 Concerns and Motives of Gossip 06:00 Impact of Gossip in the Church 08:31 The Destructive Nature of Gossip 09:22 The Temptation of Gossip 11:17 Discipleship and God-Honoring Speech Register today for the 2026 Annual Conference! You can register HERE before the price jump on July 31st.

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TIL 576: Conquering Addiction (feat. Jon Okinaga)

What is the difference between traditional addiction recovery programs and biblical discipleship? On this episode, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Okinaga talk through the importance of building relationships and the importance of investing time for the recovering addict. They walk through common failures of traditional recovery programs, and how Christians can understand addiction as a worship issue. Chapters 02:05 - Traditional Recovery Programs 04:29 - Failures of Traditional Recovery Programs 08:47 - Obstacles in the Church 12:09 - Discipleship Strategy and Time Investment 16:39 - Heart Changes and Repentance 20:21 - Addiction as an Issue of Worship Outro - Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Biblical Counseling

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TIL 575: Counseling Toward Commitment (feat. Keith Evans)

The conversation explores the concept of commitment and gospel obedience in biblical counseling, drawing insights from the book of Philemon. It emphasizes the importance of appeal, sincerity, and wisdom in counseling, as modeled by the Apostle Paul. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 05:33 Biblical Affirmation in Counseling 11:58 A Pastoral Tone in Counseling

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TIL 574: War of Words (feat. Matt Mumma)

Dale Johnson is joined by Matt Mumma to explores biblical communication, specifically by looking at a framework in the book of James. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 06:19 The Practical Application of James in Communication 14:39 The Heart's Role in Communication and Conflict Resolution 20:36 Practical Implementation of Biblical Communication For more information on our Biblical Solutions and Criticak Evaluation series, visit our website: https://biblicalcounseling.com/biblicalsolutions/

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TIL 573: Theological Contradictions in Integrationism (feat. Josh Greiner)

Are you interested in building a counseling ministry at your church? Learn more about how to become an ACBC Training Center HERE Learn more about how to develop your church's counseling ministry with helpful resources HERE

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TIL 572: Motivating Counselees to Forgive (feat. Jacob Elwart)

Upcoming Announcements: ACBC Member Webinar with Brent Osterberg - June 18th, 6:30pm CDT. This virtual event will cover topics such as scrupulosity, intrusive thoughts, and more. Members will also receive CEU credits for attending. You can sign up at the link that was emailed to all ACBC members or email us at info@biblicalcounseling.com

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TIL 571: Counseling from the Crook in the Lot (feat. Tim Keeter)

1. Trials are part of God's Plan: Challenges in life are not random but are allowed by God for our growth. 2. Seek Contentment: Instead of striving for immediate relief, focus on being obedient and faithful in your circumstances. 3. Walk in Humility: Recognize that our struggles can lead us to a deeper reliance on God, which is ultimately for our good.

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TIL 570: Biblical Decision-Making (feat. Stuart Scott)

This week on Truth in Love, Dr. Dale Johnson is joined by Dr. Stuart Scott to talk through the process of biblical decision-making. They discuss where current confusion and dangers lie, prominent methods, the sufficiency of God's Word, and resources for biblical decision-making.

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TIL 569: Psychedelics and Presidential Orders (feat. Matt Rehrer)

Dale Johnson and Matt Rehrer sit down to discuss the topic of psychedelics, particularly in light of a recent presidential order. The discussion covers the scientific, historical, philosophical, and biblical aspects of psychedelics, as well as the practical approach to counseling individuals using them. Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Psychedelics and Mental Health 11:26 The Science and Risks of Ibogaine 17:16 What Does the Bible Say About Intoxication? 22:49 A Christian Response to Psychedelics Matt Rehrer is one of the Pre-Conference speakers at this year's Annual Conference The Pre-Conference is dedicated to 'Counseling the Hard Cases', exploring particularly complex case studies and assessing how to counsel through a biblical lens. We hope you'll join us in-person or virtually this October in Germantown, TN. You can learn more and register today HERE.

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TIL 568: The Supreme Court and Conversion Therapy (feat. Ed Wilde)

This episode explores the landmark Supreme Court case, Chiles v. Salazar, focusing on issues of conversion therapy laws, free speech, and religious liberty. Ed Wilde, a seasoned lawyer and biblical counselor, provides expert insights into the legal and moral implications of these regulations and their impact on biblical counseling. Supreme Court Decision on Charles v. Salazar (Full Text) Mental Health Awareness Month Resources Alliance Defending Freedom Chapters (00:00:00) - Introduction to the Case and Its Importance (00:05:39) - Background of Charles v. Salazar (00:14:30) - Supreme Court Decision and Its Implications (00:20:25) - Future Outlook and Legal Trends for Counseling

TIL 567: Is Grounding Biblical (feat. Omri Miles)

1. What are biblical counselors trying to accomplish by utilizing grounding? 2. Does Scripture address the concept of grounding? 3. What are some biblical alternatives to grounding for the counseling room? Click here to find out more about CEU's! Click here to read our JBSC!