Truth in Love

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 info@biblicalcounseling.com

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