Season 3, Episode #1 Show Notes

Hosts: Jinda Reinig, Warren Lamb

Guest: Dr. Jenn Chen

Summary

In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, Dr. Jenn Chen shares her journey from a clinical psychologist to a biblical counselor, discussing the challenges and insights she gained along the way. The conversation explores the limitations of secular psychology, particularly the DSM, and emphasizes the importance of a biblical perspective in understanding mental health and highlights the importance of relationships in counseling, the reality of suffering, and the necessity for the church to be equipped to address mental health issues. Dr. Chen encourages listeners to critically evaluate psychological practices while relying on Scripture for guidance in soul-care. The episode concludes with a call for discernment in integrating psychological insights with biblical truths.

Takeaways

• Dr. Jenn Chen transitioned from clinical psychology to biblical counseling.
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) lacks a focus on God.
• The DSM is a tool with limitations in diagnosing mental health.
• Biblical counseling emphasizes the relationship with God.
• Suffering is a reality that the Bible addresses profoundly.
• The church has a role in addressing mental health issues.
• Building relationships is crucial in counseling.
• Understanding cultural perspectives can enhance counseling effectiveness.
• Biblical hope is rooted in God's ability to redeem all things.
• The Bible provides sufficient guidance for life and godliness.

Relevant Links

Books Mentioned

• Biblical Counseling and Mental Disorder Diagnosis (Dr. Jenn Chen)
• The Body Does Not Keep the Score: How Popular Beliefs About Trauma Are Wrong (Michael Scheeringa)
• How Do You Help a “Psychologized” Counselee? (David Powlison)
• How to Help Psychologized Counselees (Tim Pasma interview by Dale Johnson, ACBC)
• Counseling the Hard Cases: True Stories Illustrating the Sufficiency of God's Resources in Scripture (Stuart Scott and Heath Lambert, editors)

Other Links

• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling
• Warren’s Blog

Warrenism of the Week: “’Good’ things can easily become ‘god’ things when honoring God isn't our primary motive."

Episode #13 Show Notes

Host: Warren Lamb

Guest: Conrad Hilario

Summary

In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, pastor and author Conrad Hilario shares his transformative journey from a troubled youth to a senior pastor, emphasizing the importance of identity in Christ. He discusses the challenges younger generations face in understanding their identity amidst cultural crises and the church's role in providing guidance. The conversation highlights the significance of discipleship and mentorship in spiritual growth and the impact of his book, 'Identity: Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes,' as a resource for believers seeking to understand their identity in Christ.

Takeaways

• Conrad's journey illustrates the transformative power of faith.
• Identity in Christ is foundational for spiritual growth.
• Younger generations face unique challenges in understanding identity.
• Cultural identity crises impact individuals and communities.
• Discipleship is essential for nurturing faith in new believers.
• Mentorship plays a crucial role in spiritual development.
• The church must address issues of diversity and unity.
• Understanding one's identity can prevent destructive choices.
• Conrad's book serves as a primer for understanding identity in Christ.
• Real change in life comes from understanding one's identity in Christ.

Relevant Links

Books Mentioned

• Identity: Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes (Conrad Hilario)
• Christianity: The Faith That Makes Sense (Dennis McCallum)
• Discovering God: Exploring the Possibilities of Faith (Dennis McCallum)
• Unbound: Growing Ever-Freer in Christ (Warren Lamb and Truth in Love)
• The Master Plan of Evangelism: With Study Guide (Robert E. Coleman)
• The Pursuit of God: Updated Edition (A.W. Tozer)
• The Attributes of God Volume 1 with Study Guide: A Journey Into the Father's Heart (A.W. Tozer)
• The Attributes of God Volume 2: Deeper into the Father's Heart (A.W. Tozer)

Other Links

• Dwell Community Church (Columbus, OH)
• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling
• Warren’s Blog

Warrenism of the Week: “Our ‘I am’ statements are identity statements. When we proclaim ‘I am such-and-such…,’ we lock ourselves in a view of ourselves that may be in conflict with what God proclaims to be true about us.”

Episode #13 Show Notes

Host: Warren Lamb

Summary

In this special Christmas episode of The Soul Care Podcast, Warren shares a personal reflection on the theme of repurposing in life and ministry. Drawing from his own transformative experience following a car accident, he explores how God reshapes our lives and calls us to embrace new purposes. Through biblical passages and personal anecdotes, Warren emphasizes the importance of recognizing interruptions as divine invitations and encourages listeners to reflect on their own journeys of repurposing.

Takeaways

• God often works by repurposing our lives for His glory.
• Don't let your past become your prison; God is doing something new.
• Transformation is not just improvement; it's a complete change.
• God uses our painful disruptions for His purposes.
• Recognizing interruptions can lead to new opportunities.
• Our experiences can become sources of comfort for others.
• God's repurposing work can be seen in the Christmas story.
• We are called to be instruments in the Redeemer's hands.
• Embrace the journey of repurposing, even when it's difficult.
• God is with us through every transformation we face.

Relevant Links

• Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (by Paul David Tripp)
• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling
• Warren’s Blog
• Unbound: Growing Ever-Freer in Christ

Warrenism of the Week: “Don’t let your past be your prison.”