Hope + Help for Wise Counsel with 2025 Summer Institute Speakers

About this episode

This episode features reflections on wise counsel from various speakers at IBCD’s 2025 Summer Institute, emphasizing biblical wisdom and its application in everyday life.

In this special compilation episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, recorded live at IBCD’s 2025 Summer Institute, Christine Chappell brings together voices from across the conference to reflect on the meaning and practice of wise counsel according to the Scriptures. Through conversations with Jim Newheiser, Scott Mehl, Joe Keller, Shannon McCoy, Brian Borgman, Don Roy, Lauren Sterling, Paul Tautges, and Tim St. John, this episode explores how biblical wisdom is grounded in the fear of the Lord, shaped by gentleness and patience, and lived out in everyday care and discipleship. From theological foundations to personal growth and encouragement for counselors, these reflections invite listeners to pursue Christ-centered wisdom that honors God and lovingly serves others in the context of the local church. View the full show notes & links for this episode: https://ibcd.org/wise-counsel-2025-speakers The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes this by offering a mix of interviews with seasoned biblical counseling professionals and ministry leaders on a variety of topics. Hosted by Christine Chappell. To learn more about…

People in this episode

Host: Christine Chappell

Guests: Jim Newheiser, Scott Mehl, Joe Keller, Shannon McCoy, Brian Borgman, Don Roy, Lauren Sterling, Paul Tautges, Tim St. John

Topics covered

• wise counsel
• biblical wisdom
• discipleship
• theology

Keywords

• local church
• Christ-centered wisdom
• gentleness
• patience

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