Episode 67: The Church's Call to Counsel (with Dr. Dale Johnson)

About this episode

The episode discusses the church's role in providing biblical counseling and soul care amidst societal pressures to seek alternative solutions.

Share your thoughts 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 that licensed therapists will provide a balm for their hurting flock. What if we were never meant to outsource soul care? What if biblical care and counsel was intended to be so much more than a counseling ...

People in this episode

Guest: Dr. Dale Johnson

Topics covered

• soul care
• biblical counseling
• church support
• mental health
• pastoral care

Keywords

• church counseling
• soul care
• biblical care
• mental health
• pastoral support

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Biblical Counseling Ministries

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