Episode 60: Why Pastors Resist Attending a Counseling Conference (with Jonathan Chadbourn)

by Mike Hanson | Nov 11, 2025 | Podcast

We are bringing you this conversation live from the ACBC Conference in Fort Worth, Texas. Each conference has been so encouraging and insightful; however, there is one thing I’ve noticed – not as many pastors are involved enough in their counseling ministry to attend...

Episode 59: A Biblical Response to Dark Events (with Andrew Gerber)

by Mike Hanson | Oct 28, 2025 | Podcast

What do we do when dark events sweep across our nation and affect us close to home? How do we respond as pastors and leaders when current events affect our congregation so deeply? Often, when events like the assassination of Charlie Kirk occur, it can leave our sheep...

Episode 58: Can Anyone Be a “Biblical Counselor?” (with Joshua Greiner)

by Mike Hanson | Oct 14, 2025 | Podcast

The biblical counseling movement is ever-growing, and yet, not everyone who goes by the title of “biblical counselor” adheres to the same ideals and beliefs. There are those who claim to be biblical counselors but still turn to outside sources, additional therapies,...

Episode 57: Addressing Areas of Addiction (with Mark Shaw & Andrew Held)

by Mike Hanson | Sep 30, 2025 | Podcast

In the counseling room, you will come across a wide range of issues and problems that people are seeking counseling for. There are few that are more daunting than issues of addiction, whether that be drugs, alcohol, pornography, or something else. Chad Nightingale is...

Episode 54: What Occurs in Intensive Counseling? (with Mark Schuitema)

by Mike Hanson | Aug 19, 2025 | Podcast

Where do you send your sheep to get outside help? Who can be trusted? It’s normal to feel nervous and wonder if the advice they receive will be biblically sound. In a past episode, we shared some behind-the-scenes of what intensive counseling was like from the...