TIL 535: Counseling Discernment from John Newton (feat. Keith Palmer)

TIL 535: Counseling Discernment from John Newton (feat. Keith Palmer)

Author: Association of Certified Biblical Counselors September 22, 2025 Duration: 18:50
1. Who was John Newton and why should we look to him for counseling? 2. How is John Newton helpful as we think about biblical counseling? 3. What are the factors that informed John Newton's pastoral ministry? Click here to register for our annual conference: Ancient Paths: Soul Care in Past Places

How do ancient scriptures speak to modern anxieties, relational fractures, and the deep questions of identity and purpose? Truth in Love, a production of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, moves beyond theoretical discussion to offer practical, compassionate wisdom grounded in a Christian worldview. Each episode engages with the real and often messy struggles of daily life, from personal mental and emotional challenges to broader cultural currents in philosophy, science, and society. The conversations here are not about quick fixes but about applying enduring biblical truth to the complexities of human experience. You’ll hear seasoned counselors and thinkers explore how faith provides a coherent framework for understanding suffering, fostering healing, and cultivating resilience. This podcast serves as a thoughtful companion for anyone seeking depth and substance, weaving together spirituality, theology, and practical counsel. It’s a space where difficult topics are met with both grace and clarity, always pointing toward hope and redemption. Tune in for conversations that are as intellectually engaging as they are personally transformative, all aimed at equipping listeners to live and love more fully.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

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Podcast Episodes
TIL 545: In-Law Relationships (feat. Ryan Trzeciak) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:28
1. How should we think of in-law relationships and what does the Bible have to say? 2. What are some examples of in-law relationships in the Bible? 3. What conflict can arise from in-law relationships? 4. How do we right…
TIL 543: Starving Our Desires (feat. Keith Evans) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 15:04
1. Why do you think Scripture seems to make fasting more important than we do today? 2. How do we define fasting? 3. What are some of the purposes of fasting? 4. What is the role of fasting in discipleship? 5. How can fa…
TIL 539: A Presuppositional Approach (feat. Marshall Adkins) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 28:03
1. Who was Van Til? 2. What was Van Til's presuppositional approach to apologetics? 3. How would Van Til lay out the distingush between what human beings can observe and know? 4. How does a fallen human being use their m…
TIL 538: Walking With Watson (feat. Stephen Yuille) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:26
1. Who was Thomas Watson? 2. What stands out about Thomas Watson? 3. What is a Puritan? 4. Why is Watson such an important read for a biblical counselor? 5. What does Watson/Puritans have to lend help to a biblical couns…
TIL 537: Puritan Treasures for Today (feat. Stephen Yuille) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 20:04
1. Who are the Puritans? 2. What is unique about this particular set of books? 3. Why should biblical counselors think of this series as an essential read and resource? 4. How should we approach the series? What should w…
TIL 536: Tricks of the Tempter (feat. Keith Evans) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:46
1. Why did the Puritans focus on this so much? 2. How do the Puritans distinguish between categories of temptation? 3. What role does self-knowledge play in resisting temptation? 4. How did the Puritans help give us a se…