by Mike Hanson | Jun 23, 2026 | Podcast
How do you counsel a fellow believer with Biblical clarity and Christ-like compassion when you aren’t sitting in the counseling room? We talk a lot about formal counseling at BCM, but informal counseling is an indispensable element of the local church’s...
by Mike Hanson | May 26, 2026 | Podcast
Many pastors and elders experience discouragement in counseling and even doubt they have the time, training, and resources to do it well. People should be able to go to their church for help when they are faced with life problems. Responding to the need for...
by Mike Hanson | Apr 14, 2026 | Podcast
Most of the churches in the U.S. consist of less than 100 members. What does it look like for a church of this size to thrive in Biblical discipleship? How do the pastors and elders of these churches respond to the burdens of their flock when they already feel...
by Mike Hanson | Mar 31, 2026 | Podcast
God loves His church. The church is God’s good design for where troubled believers can go to find lasting change. However, many people have stopped going to the church for help for their sin and suffering. Today, I am joined by a table of guests: Rodney and...
by Mike Hanson | Feb 18, 2026 | Podcast
When life falls apart, where do believers run? For many, the church is their last resort. The culture has offered rival explanations for our biggest problems, deepest needs, and the path forward to change. Overwhelmed pastors have accepted the counterfeits, hoping...
