Resolve Podcast

Strengthening Ministries Training Institute
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Resolve Podcast is the audio ministry of Strengthening Ministries Training Institute (SMTI). Our channel provides accessible, on-demand biblical counselling content to strengthen the Church across Africa. 

Episodes

  1. 3d ago

    Immorality: The Primary Cause of Adultery | Navigating Infidelity

    In this episode, Dr. Sybrand de Swardt examines 16 characteristics of immorality from Proverbs 5, revealing how a gradual departure from God's wisdom, discernment, and instruction leads to adultery. Discover how seductive influences, neglected boundaries, and unchecked desires can draw the heart into sexual sin, and why believers must recognise the destructive power of immorality before it takes hold. DOWNLOAD THE NOTES → https://smti.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Podcast-Notes-Episode-5_Primary-Causes-of-Adultery_Immorality.pdf RECOMMENDED RESOURCES: 1. Gospel Treason: Betraying the Gospel with Hidden Idols – Brad Bigney 2. Finally Free: Fighting for Purity with the Power of Grace – Heath Lambert 3. A Fight to the Death: Taking Aim at Sin Within – Wayne A. Mack with Joshua Mack 4. God’s Battle Plan for the Mind: The Puritan Practice of Biblical Meditation – David W. Saxton 5. Keeping the Heart: How to Maintain Your Love for God – John Flavel 6. The Enemy Within: Straight Talk about the Power and Defeat of Sin – Kris Lundgaard 7. Whiter Than Snow: Meditations on Sin and Mercy – Paul Tripp Interested in Biblical counselling training? SMTI → www.smti.co.za Brookes Bible College: Master of Biblical Counselling → https://www.brookes.edu/master-of-biblical-counseling BCAA → https://bcaa.co.za/ Follow us on: Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/SMTItraining Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/smti_teaching X (Twitter) → https://x.com/SMTI_Teaching Sign up for our Newsletter → https://bcasa.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=35064119d3c5cf31fd7756ad9&id=24d2f3efe7 History Founded in 2010, Strengthening Ministries Training Institute (SMTI) promotes excellence in biblical counselling. Resolve is SMTI’s audio and video ministry, offering on-demand biblical counselling content. Your Host Dr Sybrand de Swardt is pastor of Lynnwood Baptist Church. He holds an MA in Biblical Counselling from The Master’s University and a Doctor of Educational Ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. An ACBC Fellow and SMTI Director, he trains counsellors internationally, lectures at Mukhanyo Theological College, and is Professor of Biblical Counselling at Brookes Bible College in St Louis. Mission - Advancing Excellence in Biblical Counselling - Applying Biblical Counselling Across Cultures - Evaluating Counselling Practices  - Fostering Collaboration and Fellowship - Addressing Complex Issues

  2. Nov 6

    Hidden Idols: The Primary Cause of Adultery | Navigating Infidelity

    Dr. Sybrand de Swardt explores how infidelity is rooted in the hidden idols of the heart, revealing how misplaced worship influences our desires, decisions and relationships, and why lasting change requires a heart devoted to God. ✒️Download the notes → https://smti.co.za/wp-content/uploads/2026/11/Podcast-Notes-Episode-4_Primary-Causes-of-Adultery_Idolatry.pdf Interested in Biblical counselling training? SMTI → www.smti.co.za Brookes Bible College: Master of Biblical Counselling → https://www.brookes.edu/master-of-biblical-counseling BCAA → https://bcaa.co.za/ Follow us on: Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/SMTItraining Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/smti_teaching X (Twitter) → https://x.com/SMTI_Teaching Sign up for our Newsletter → https://bcasa.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=35064119d3c5cf31fd7756ad9&id=24d2f3efe7 History Founded in 2010, Strengthening Ministries Training Institute (SMTI) promotes excellence in biblical counselling. Resolve is SMTI’s audio and video ministry, offering on-demand biblical counselling content. Your Host Dr Sybrand de Swardt is pastor of Lynnwood Baptist Church. He holds an MA in Biblical Counselling from The Master’s University and a Doctor of Educational Ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. An ACBC Fellow and SMTI Director, he trains counsellors internationally, lectures at Mukhanyo Theological College, and is Professor of Biblical Counselling at Brookes Bible College in St Louis. Mission - Advancing Excellence in Biblical Counselling - Applying Biblical Counselling Across Cultures - Evaluating Counselling Practices  - Fostering Collaboration and Fellowship - Addressing Complex Issues

  3. Oct 28

    The Heart: The Primary Cause of Adultery

    Dr. Sybrand de Swardt examines the primary causes of infidelity, looking beyond external circumstances to the heart where adultery begins. Interested in Biblical counselling training? SMTI → www.smti.co.za Brookes Bible College: Master of Biblical Counselling → https://www.brookes.edu/master-of-biblical-counseling BCAA → https://bcaa.co.za/ Follow us on: Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/SMTItraining Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/smti_teaching X (Twitter) → https://x.com/SMTI_Teaching Sign up for our Newsletter → https://bcasa.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=35064119d3c5cf31fd7756ad9&id=24d2f3efe7 History Founded in 2010, Strengthening Ministries Training Institute (SMTI) promotes excellence in biblical counselling. Resolve is SMTI’s audio and video ministry, offering on-demand biblical counselling content. Your Host Dr Sybrand de Swardt is pastor of Lynnwood Baptist Church. He holds an MA in Biblical Counselling from The Master’s University and a Doctor of Educational Ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. An ACBC Fellow and SMTI Director, he trains counsellors internationally, lectures at Mukhanyo Theological College, and is Professor of Biblical Counselling at Brookes Bible College in St Louis. Mission - Advancing Excellence in Biblical Counselling - Applying Biblical Counselling Across Cultures - Evaluating Counselling Practices  - Fostering Collaboration and Fellowship - Addressing Complex Issues

  4. Oct 21

    Navigating Infidelity: Rebuilding Marriage After Adultery, Part 2

    Why does adultery happen? Dr. Sybrand de Swardt explores the next three secondary reasons for adultery. Interested in Biblical counselling training? SMTI → www.smti.co.za Brookes Bible College: Master of Biblical Counselling → https://www.brookes.edu/master-of-biblical-counseling BCAA → https://bcaa.co.za/ Follow us on: Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/SMTItraining Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/smti_teaching X (Twitter) → https://x.com/SMTI_Teaching Sign up for our Newsletter → https://bcasa.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=35064119d3c5cf31fd7756ad9&id=24d2f3efe7 History Founded in 2010, Strengthening Ministries Training Institute (SMTI) promotes excellence in biblical counselling. Resolve is SMTI’s audio and video ministry, offering on-demand biblical counselling content. Your Host Dr Sybrand de Swardt is pastor of Lynnwood Baptist Church. He holds an MA in Biblical Counselling from The Master’s University and a Doctor of Educational Ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. An ACBC Fellow and SMTI Director, he trains counsellors internationally, lectures at Mukhanyo Theological College, and is Professor of Biblical Counselling at Brookes Bible College in St Louis. Mission - Advancing Excellence in Biblical Counselling - Applying Biblical Counselling Across Cultures - Evaluating Counselling Practices  - Fostering Collaboration and Fellowship - Addressing Complex Issues

  5. Oct 19

    Navigating Infidelity: Rebuilding Marriage After Adultery, Part 1

    Why does adultery happen? In this first episode of the Resolve Podcast, Dr. Sybrand de Swardt explores the reasons why adultery occurs. Interested in Biblical counselling training? SMTI → www.smti.co.za Brookes Bible College: Master of Biblical Counselling → https://www.brookes.edu/master-of-biblical-counseling BCAA → https://bcaa.co.za/ Follow us on: Facebook → https://www.facebook.com/SMTItraining Instagram → https://www.instagram.com/smti_teaching X (Twitter) → https://x.com/SMTI_Teaching Sign up for our Newsletter → https://bcasa.us1.list-manage.com/subscribe?u=35064119d3c5cf31fd7756ad9&id=24d2f3efe7 History Founded in 2010, Strengthening Ministries Training Institute (SMTI) promotes excellence in biblical counselling. Resolve is SMTI’s audio and video ministry, offering on-demand biblical counselling content. Your Host Dr Sybrand de Swardt is pastor of Lynnwood Baptist Church. He holds an MA in Biblical Counselling from The Master’s University and a Doctor of Educational Ministry from Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. An ACBC Fellow and SMTI Director, he trains counsellors internationally, lectures at Mukhanyo Theological College, and is Professor of Biblical Counselling at Brookes Bible College in St Louis. Mission - Advancing Excellence in Biblical Counselling - Applying Biblical Counselling Across Cultures - Evaluating Counselling Practices  - Fostering Collaboration and Fellowship - Addressing Complex Issues

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Resolve Podcast is the audio ministry of Strengthening Ministries Training Institute (SMTI). Our channel provides accessible, on-demand biblical counselling content to strengthen the Church across Africa. 

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  • Creator
    Strengthening Ministries Training Institute
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
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