Episode 181: Dr. Mark Briggs | Pastoral Counseling

About this episode

Dr. Mark Briggs discusses his journey in pastoral counseling and shares insights on leadership and spiritual growth.

In this engaging conversation, Dr. Mark Briggs shares his journey from pastoral ministry to biblical counseling, emphasizing the importance of legacy, relationship, and spiritual growth. Discover practical insights on leadership, reparenting, and maintaining consistency in life and faith. MARK L. BRIGGS, DMinCertified Pastoral Counselor | Professional Clinical Member, National Christian Counselors Association | Certified in Crisis Intervention (CIT for Police & EMS) Clientele: Male Adolescents, Teenagers, Adults, Couples, and Families Mark L. Briggs is the founder and Senior Pastor of Riverpark Church in Shreveport—a unique church community that gathers in a restored amusement park, reflecting Mark’s creative heart and vision for ministry. He pastors alongside his wife, Laquita, and together they’ve built a ministry centered on authenticity and transformation. Mark is also the author of Behind the Mask of Religious Traditions and Confessions of Job’s Wife. A father of three and grandfather of nine, he enjoys open spaces, training horses, and craftsmanship of all kinds. With more than 40 years in ministry, Mark brings a deep understanding of spiritual formation and human…

People in this episode

Host: Clint Davis

Guest: Dr. Mark Briggs

Topics covered

• pastoral counseling
• spiritual growth
• leadership
• reparenting
• faith

Keywords

• pastoral ministry
• biblical counseling
• spiritual formation
• counseling tools
• life consistency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: National Christian Counselors Association, Riverpark Church

Books & works: Behind the Mask of Religious Traditions, Confessions of Job’s Wife

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