Speak The Truth Mike Van Dyke & Shauna Van Dyke

Experiencing Biblical Counseling with Kristin Silva Linder

In this episode of the 'Speak the Truth', the hosts welcome Kristin Silva Linder, a biblical counselor and writer based in Portland, Oregon. They discuss the joys and challenges of practicing biblical counseling in a region with fewer Christians compared to places like Texas. Kristin shares her journey into counseling, the cultural dynamics of Portland, and the importance of integrating biblical truths into counseling sessions. The conversation also highlights the significance of having supervision in counseling, as well as the necessity of spiritual disciplines among believers. Furthermore, Kristin talks about her contributions to the Journal of Biblical Counseling and how writing helps her sharpen her scriptural insights for counseling.
Time Stamps
00:26 Exploring Oregon's Unique Offerings
01:03 The Best Sandwich in Oregon
01:53 Weather and Scenery in Oregon
02:14 Continuing the Made to Minister Conference Series
02:31 Introducing Kristen Silva Linder
03:58 Kristin's Journey into Biblical Counseling
07:15 Challenges and Growth in Portland
09:24 Biblical Counseling in Different Regions
17:46 The Importance of Supervision in Counseling
19:26 Exploring Biblical Themes in Counseling
20:24 The Importance of Supervision in Counseling
21:24 Challenges and Benefits of Supervision
23:19 The Role of Humility in Counseling
27:46 Writing for Biblical Counseling Journals
31:08 Engaging Scripture Thematically in Counseling
33:12 The Importance of Spiritual Disciplines
34:49 Navigating Counseling in a Humanistic Culture
36:22 Final Thoughts and Encouragement
EPISODE MENTIONSTaproot Restaurant Coping Strategies: How Christ Fully Accomplishes What Our Flawed Strategies Imperfectly Attempt Kristin Silva Publications CCEF Blog JBC Articles Logos edition of JBC Articles 

In this episode of 'Speak the Truth,' Michael and Shauna are joined with special guest, Beth Claes continuing in the miniseries from the Made to Minister Conference 2024. Beth shares her profound journey from being a licensed psychologist in New York to becoming a biblical counselor in Washington state. She discusses how personal struggles, including her mother's battle with cancer, led her to conform her Christian faith with her professional life. Beth details her transition from traditional psychology to biblical counseling, aligning her practice with her faith. She also talks about developing a biblical counseling ministry at her church, the growth and responses it has received, and the impact of her previous training on her current work.
Episode Mentions:Beth's blog - Wrestled Faith New Heights Church where Beth Serves

Integrating Biblical Counseling in the Local Church
In this episode Mike and special guests, Jonathan Holmes and Andrew Dealy, focuses on integrating biblical counseling within local churches. Hosted without his co-host, Mike is at the made administer conference, featuring guests Jonathan Holmes of Fieldstone Counseling and Andrew Dealy of the Austin Stone Counseling Center. They discuss the importance of biblical counseling in churches, their personal journeys into counseling within a church context, and practical aspects of setting up and running counseling centers that are both clinically sound and deeply rooted in gospel principles. The podcast also touches on the challenges of maintaining a robust partnership between counseling centers and churches, ensuring community integration for those counseled, and how they care for their counselors. Key insights include the necessity of a community in healing, the value of counselors sharing their own struggles, and the concept of counseling as a temporary 'rest stop' on a longer journey of spiritual growth and community integration.
Episode LinksJonathan's Books
  

In this episode Michael and Shauna are joined by special guest, Emily Dempster from Salem Heights Church in Salem Oregon discussing the importance of equipping local churches to provide biblical counseling in their communities. They talk about their experiences in training and supporting other churches, emphasizing the significance of starting small and growing over time. They share insights on the duration of training, the impact of care ministry, and the transformative nature of learning to apply the gospel in practical ways.

In this episode Michael is joined by special guest, Pete Potloff, executive pastor at Salem Heights Church, discussing the growth and impact of the counseling ministry within Salem Heights Church. They emphasize the importance of intensive discipleship, one another care, and how the ministry has transformed both individuals and the church community. They encourage starting small to initiate change and build a culture of care within the church.

In this episode Michael is joined by Justin Greene, senior pastor of Salem Heights Church to discuss the transformational impact of viewing biblical counseling as a form of evangelistic ministry, emphasizing how equipping individuals in the church with biblical truths leads to profound changes in lives and communities.
Episode MentionsEpisode 30 W/Pastor Justin