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Upcoming Announcements:

• ACBC Member Webinar with Brent Osterberg - June 18th, 6:30pm CDT. This virtual event will cover topics such as scrupulosity, intrusive thoughts, and more. Members will also receive CEU credits for attending.
  • You can sign up at the link that was emailed to all ACBC members or email us at [email protected]

1. Trials are part of God's Plan: Challenges in life are not random but are allowed by God for our growth.

2. Seek Contentment: Instead of striving for immediate relief, focus on being obedient and faithful in your circumstances.

3. Walk in Humility: Recognize that our struggles can lead us to a deeper reliance on God, which is ultimately for our good.

This week on Truth in Love, Dr. Dale Johnson is joined by Dr. Stuart Scott to talk through the process of biblical decision-making. They discuss where current confusion and dangers lie, prominent methods, the sufficiency of God's Word, and resources for biblical decision-making.

Dale Johnson and Matt Rehrer sit down to discuss the topic of psychedelics, particularly in light of a recent presidential order. The discussion covers the scientific, historical, philosophical, and biblical aspects of psychedelics, as well as the practical approach to counseling individuals using them.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction to Psychedelics and Mental Health
• 11:26 The Science and Risks of Ibogaine
• 17:16 What Does the Bible Say About Intoxication?
• 22:49 A Christian Response to Psychedelics

Matt Rehrer is one of the Pre-Conference speakers at this year's Annual Conference The Pre-Conference is dedicated to 'Counseling the Hard Cases', exploring particularly complex case studies and assessing how to counsel through a biblical lens.

We hope you'll join us in-person or virtually this October in Germantown, TN. You can learn more and register today HERE.

This episode explores the landmark Supreme Court case, Chiles v. Salazar, focusing on issues of conversion therapy laws, free speech, and religious liberty. Ed Wilde, a seasoned lawyer and biblical counselor, provides expert insights into the legal and moral implications of these regulations and their impact on biblical counseling.

Supreme Court Decision on Charles v. Salazar (Full Text)
Mental Health Awareness Month Resources
Alliance Defending Freedom

Chapters

• (00:00:00) - Introduction to the Case and Its Importance
• (00:05:39) - Background of Charles v. Salazar
• (00:14:30) - Supreme Court Decision and Its Implications
• (00:20:25) - Future Outlook and Legal Trends for Counseling

1. What are biblical counselors trying to accomplish by utilizing grounding?

2. Does Scripture address the concept of grounding?

3. What are some biblical alternatives to grounding for the counseling room?

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1.) What are the origins of therapuetic grounding? 

2.) What is the goal?

3.) How are biblical counselors trying to leverage this concept of therapeutic grounding with embodied practices?

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1. What is mysticism?

2. Why is this concerning for us?

3. How does mysticism work against core doctrines and the way we view our relationship with God?

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1. What do you mean when talking about a dark past?

2. How are you going to help someone in this situation through Psalm 3?

3. In what way would you work through this particular experience of David with someone?

4. How do you provide hope from a place like Psalm 3?

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1. What is at stake when considering what we use in counseling?

2. How do we understand the idea of neutral observation?

3. Is it a dangerous perspective to simply take insight but leave the worldview?

4. What is the difference between supplication and integration?

5. What warning do you want people to hear regarding current CIBC movement in biblical counseling?

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