Counseling Talk 9Marks

Christians expect strict confidentiality when speaking of their own sins. But is that good for them?

In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak Reju, Hayley Satrom, and Garrett Kell discuss how to shepherd secrets for gospel purposes.


Related resources:Discipling by Mark DeverIs It Loving to Practice Church Discipline? Jonathan LeemanChurch Membership by Jonathan LeemanYou’re a Pastor, Not a Therapist by Jeremy Pierre

When members of the church suffer it provides a unique opportunity to show tangible love.
In this episode of Counseling Talk, Garrett Kell shares with Deepak Reju and Hayley Satrom practical ways of how God’s people loved his family during their season of suffering.


Related Resources: 
The Kell Story Part 1CaringBridge for Eden KellA Do-It-Yourself Marriage Retreat by Deepak RejuHeart Song CounselingThe Center for Biblical LivingFieldstone CounselingCross Care CounselingAnchored Hope

Pastors are not excluded from suffering. When trials come they uniquely become in need of their own pastoral care.

In this episode of Counseling Talk, pastor Garrett Kell shares about trusting God amidst a season of his family’s suffering.

Related Resources: CaringBridge for Eden Kell

How can Christians best assess the seriousness of someone's suicidal feelings? And how should we walk with those left behind after the suicide of a loved one?

In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley finish a mini-series on suicide.

Resources Assessment of Suicide by Deepak Reju Funeral Message for L.J. who committed suicide by Pastor Bob Johnson Evaluating a Person with Suicidal Desires by Aaron Sironi and Mike Emlet  JBC vol. 26:2 (2012) I Just Want to Die: Replacing Suicidal Thoughts with Hope by David Powlision (NGP) Grieving a Suicide: Help for the Aftershock by David Powlison (NGP) Counseling Those Impacted by Suicide By Rachel Rosser When A Christian Dies of Suicide by Jeff Forrey Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy by Mark Vroegop

Helping someone with suicidal thoughts can be overwhelming. How should we develop a care plan for someone struggling with on-going suicidal thoughts?

In this episode of Counseling Talk, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley offer practical help about caring for suicidal members.

The temptation to suicide tricks us that death is better than life.
So how should pastors and members help fellow believers who are struggling with suicidal temptations?

In this episode, Deepak, Garrett, and Hayley start a 3-part series on the weighty topic of suicide.