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)