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Biblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 10, E10: Words of EncouragementOne thing we all need as human beings is encouragement.  Why is it so hard to give people the encouragement they need? 2022-11-0825 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 10, E9: Defective ListeningChristians should be the best listeners on the planet, right?  Why is good listening such a challenge for us? 2022-11-0125 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 10, E8: Praise and CriticismWe all like to be praised and dislike criticism.  What does God’s Word say about these two types of communication? 2022-10-2523 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 10, E7: You Talk Too Much/LittleWhat can we do about the problem of talking too much?  Or, what if we have the opposite problem? 2022-10-1826 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 10, E6: Reproving or Reviling?Christians need to move from words that shame to words that correct and restore another person. 2022-10-1127 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 10, E5: Don’t be Ridiculous!What place do joking, mocking, and teasing have in the communication arsenal of the Christian?  Is it all just ridiculing that must be avoided? 2022-10-0425 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 10, E4: Heard it Through the GrapevineIs gossip just a normal part of human society?  Or is it a destructive form of communication that doesn’t belong among Christians? 2022-09-2728 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 10, E3: Spoiled, Rotten CommunicationHow can Christians use words that are absolutely spoiled and rotten? 2022-09-2028 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 10, E2: A Forked TongueHow can God’s people struggle with lying and deception when God is the God of all truth? 2022-09-1327 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 10, E1: Communication BasicsCommunication is a gift from God.  It is also a necessity in our human relationships.  What does God’s Word have to say about it? 2022-09-0633 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 9, E11: Materialistic CultureHow does a preoccupation by the things of this world impact our lives as believers? 2022-04-1230 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 9, E10: Deistic CultureHow does the wrong view of God shape an entire culture? 2022-04-0531 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 9, E9: Therapeutic CultureWe are in a world where people are very free to talk about their emotions and go to therapy.  Is that a good thing? 2022-03-2931 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 9, E8: Moralistic CultureWhy is moralism not the gospel?  How do we avoid absorbing a culture of moralism as Christians? 2022-03-2230 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 9, E7: Feminist CultureHow should Christians respond to a culture which is constantly shifting the roles and identities of men and women? 2022-03-1532 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 9, E6: Entertainment CultureHow does the present entertainment culture fit in the culture of the Kingdom of God?             2022-03-0830 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 9, E5: The Culture of Fear and AnxietyFear and anxiety are accepted as just what it means to be a human living in modern times.  Is this the culture of the Kingdom of God? 2022-03-0130 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 9, E4: The Culture of Critical Race TheoryHow should Christians train their children to have a Biblical understanding of Critical Race Theory? 2022-02-2231 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 9, E3: Homosexual CultureHow should Christians train their children to have a Biblical understanding of homosexuality, and a right response to it? 2022-02-1529 minThe RYM PodcastThe RYM PodcastEpisode 345 - Reagan Rose & Dr. John Kwasny(:29) Essentials (9:27) Technically Speaking - Reagan Rose (25:27) Dr. John Kwasny Redeeming Productivity A Student's Guide to Gaming A Student's Guide to Depression Pursuing a Heart of Wisdom One Story Ministries 50 for the 50th 2022-02-141h 00Biblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 9, E2: Gender CultureHow should Christians train their children to have a Biblical understanding of gender in this gender culture war? 2022-02-0831 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 9, E1: Creating a Christ-Centered Family CultureHow can Christian families live in this world, but not become “of this world?” 2022-02-0130 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 8, E8:Adult Children. Grandparenting.Is there any real parenting in “grandparenting?” 2021-10-2637 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 8, E7: Adult Children. Childcare and Involvement.As a grandparent, what is expected concerning your care of your grandchildren?  2021-10-1936 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 8, E6: Adult Children. Holidays and Events.How are you handling holidays and family events each year? 2021-10-1236 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 8, E5: Adult Children. Money and Gifts.Do you give money and gifts to your adult children with strings attached? 2021-10-0534 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 8, E4: Adult Children. Space and Boundaries.How do you show respect, and give space, to your adult child’s marriage and family? 2021-09-2834 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 8, E3: Adult Children. In-Laws and Out-Laws.How are you relating to your adult child’s spouse?  Do you see him or her as your adult child too, or something less? 2021-09-2133 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 8, E2: Adult Children. Adult or Child?Are your married, adult children still your children?  Do you have an adult-to- adult relationship with them? 2021-09-1431 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 8, E1: Adult Children. Leaving and Cleaving.Has your married, adult child really left you?  Can an adult child who doesn’t leave actually cleave to a spouse? 2021-09-0732 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 7, E12: Tolerance vs. JudgmentWe live in an age where tolerance is celebrated as one of the highest virtues.  So, is there any room for judgment? 2021-04-2030 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 7, E11: Freedom vs. FreedomHow is Satan’s definition of freedom different than the freedom we have in Jesus Christ? 2021-04-1330 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 7, E10: Power vs. WeaknessWe often idolize power.  Satan offers power that is disconnected from God.  God connects power and weakness. 2021-04-0630 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 7, E9: Independence vs. DependenceSatan feeds our natural sinful desire to be independent people.  God’s Word teaches us another way. 2021-03-3029 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 7, E8: Division vs. UnityIt is clear that this world is marked more by division than unity.  How does Satan confuse Christians to engage in division too? 2021-03-2333 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 7, E7: Victim vs. VictorSatan, and this fallen world, loves to turn as many people as possible into victims.  But Christians have the victory in Christ Jesus! 2021-03-1629 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 7, E6: Surface Peace vs. Peace-filled RestIt is tempting to seek and enjoy surface peace, confusing it with true Biblical rest.  What’s the difference? 2021-03-0931 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 7, E5: Happiness vs. JoyDo we want to be happy more than desiring Biblical joy?  Satan wants you to value happiness above all else! 2021-03-0230 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 7, E4: Comfortableness vs. ComfortWhat’s the difference between being comforted and seeking to stay as comfortable as possible? 2021-02-2329 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 7, E3: Safety vs. RiskOur hearts seek safety in our idols instead of the one, true God.  Satan wants to keep us from any godly risky behavior! 2021-02-1630 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 7, E2: Unlimited vs. LimitedSatan wants to convince us that we can do whatever we want to do, if we put our mind to it.  We are unlimited! 2021-02-0931 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 7, E1: Condemnation vs. ConvictionWe need to be confronted by our sin in order to change.  But what is the difference between conviction and condemnation? 2021-02-0231 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 6, E12: A Biblical Response to Suffering (part three)How should Christians respond to suffering in their own lives, as well as counsel others who are suffering? 2020-12-2225 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 6, E11: A Biblical Response to Suffering (part two)How should Christians respond to suffering in their own lives, as well as counsel others who are suffering? 2020-12-1522 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 6, E10: A Biblical Response to Suffering (part one)How should Christians respond to suffering in their own lives, as well as counsel others who are suffering? 2020-12-0825 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 6, E9: The Purpose of Suffering (part two)If all suffering is just random, then there is no purpose to it.  But what if all suffering is under God’s control? 2020-12-0127 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 6, E8: The Purpose of Suffering (part one)If all suffering is just random, then there is no purpose to it.  But what if all suffering is under God’s control? 2020-11-2429 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 6, E7: The Sufferings of Jesus Christ (part two)To whom do we look for our example of how to respond to our suffering?  Look to Jesus, our suffering Savior! 2020-11-1724 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 6, E6: The Sufferings of Jesus Christ (part one)To whom do we look for our example of how to respond to our suffering?  Look to Jesus, our suffering Savior! 2020-11-1027 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 6, E5: The Source of the Evil of Suffering (part two)How does the Bible explain the originating cause of human suffering?  If God is not the cause, then who is? 2020-11-0334 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 6, E4: The Source of the Evil of Suffering (part one)How does the Bible explain the originating cause of human suffering?  If God is not the cause, then who is? 2020-10-2729 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 6, E3: The Evil of Suffering (part two)To understand the problem of suffering, we first must address the problem of evil.  Then, we need a Biblical solution to evil. 2020-10-2030 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 6, E2: The Evil of Suffering (part one)To understand the problem of suffering, we first must address the problem of evil.  Then, we need a Biblical solution to evil. 2020-10-1331 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 6, E.1: The Reality of SufferingThe world has shared in universal suffering in 2020.  But we must face the reality that suffering will always be a part of life, until Christ returns. 2020-10-0628 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 5, E12: We are (a Dysfunctional) FamilyGod has chosen to put us in families.  Our sin makes family life difficult.  What happens when family becomes dysfunctional? 2019-12-1731 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 5, E11: Overcoming Child Sexual AbuseThe sexual abuse of children is a horrific evil in our world.  How can a person not only survive it, but overcome it—in Christ? 2019-12-1032 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 5, E10: Abuse in MarriageWhen does sinning against a spouse become abuse?  What are both spouse’s Biblical responsibilities when abuse has occurred? 2019-12-0332 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 5, E9: Codependency, Co-idolatryAre you in a codependent relationship?  This relational dynamic disorder reveals idols of the heart that need to be destroyed. 2019-11-2632 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 5, E8: Attacked by PanicIt can feel like a heart attack.  It can send you to the emergency room.  How do we solve the difficult problem of panic disorder? 2019-11-1930 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 5, E7: The Victim MentalityDo you blame others around you for your own challenges in life?  You need to have your mind renewed to break free from a victim mentality! 2019-11-1231 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 5, E6: Understanding SchizophreniaDemon possession or a brain-based disorder?  Is there any real hope for psychotic disorders like schizophrenia? 2019-11-0532 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 5, E5: Blame my Personality DisorderEvery person has a personality.  How can a personality become disordered; and, what can we do about it? 2019-10-2931 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 5, E4: Everything is TraumaticTrauma has always been with us.  So why does it seem like so many people are crumbling under all sorts of trauma today? 2019-10-2233 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 5, E3: Bipolar Disorder: Melancholy and ManiaWe all experience up and down shifts in our moods.  So, when are we really suffering from Bipolar Disorder? 2019-10-1532 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 5, E2: I'm Just So OCDObsessions.  Compulsions.  How do we solve the challenging anxiety disorder known as OCD Biblically? 2019-10-0832 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 5, E1: The ADHD FrustrationDistractibility.  Short attention span.  Hyperactivity.  How do we best understand and handle this difficult disorder? 2019-10-0134 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 4, E12: Teen's Time and ActivitiesAre teenagers busier than ever today?  Or, are they lazier than ever?  The right use of time and prioritization of activities is a must! 2019-07-2330 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 4, E11: The Unmotivated TeenWhat do you do with a teen who has so much potential, but just doesn’t care?  Motivating the unmotivated is no easy task! 2019-07-1632 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 4, E10: Teens, Tech, and Social MediaTechnology is changing at ultra, high-def, extreme speeds.  How do we help our teens navigate all of it wisely? 2019-07-0933 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 4, E9: The Suicidal TeenWhy do teenagers contemplate and attempt suicide?  What is the Biblical way to respond to this troubling situation? 2019-07-0200 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 4, E8: Self-harm and CuttingWhy would teenagers intentionally inflict pain on themselves in a fallen world that produces enough suffering? 2019-06-2531 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 4, E7: Teenage RebellionIs teenage rebellion just a normal rite of passage?  When it arises, how can we deal with it in a God-glorifying way? 2019-06-1831 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 4, E6: Teenage Pre-Marital SexHow do we train our children to live by the Biblical standards of purity in their sexuality? 2019-06-1133 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 4, E5: Teens and PornHow can our teens stand up against the tidal wave of porn that is coming at them day after day? 2019-06-0432 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 4, E4: Teenage Identity ConfusionA key aspect of teenage development is the embracing of their God-given identity.  How do we help our teens in this age of confusion? 2019-05-2831 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 4, E3: Eating Disorders and TeensHow does such a normal part of our lives become so abnormal?  Teenage eating disorders demand our full attention and a Biblical solution. 2019-05-2131 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 4, E2: Teens, Drugs, and AlcoholIsn’t a little beer drinking and experimenting with drugs just a normal part of the teenage years? 2019-05-1432 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 4, E1: Understanding Today's TeensThe world has changed a lot since the identification of the adolescent phase of development.  So how do we best understand teens today (within a Biblical worldview)? 2019-05-0732 minCDM\'s GROW PodcastCDM's GROW PodcastE 8: Engaging Families with Disabilities with John KwasnyHow does your church overcome the obstacles many families face to be a part of community? Join John Kwasny, another member of CDM's Children's Ministry Team, as he shares about engaging families with disabilities, because the gospel really is good news for every child.   CDM Resources for Your Ministry to Children:   PCA Conference for Children's Ministry:     More Great Resources for Children's Ministry can be found at the PCA Bookstore2019-04-0123 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 3, E12: Friends and EnemiesTraining our children how to relate to siblings, friends, and enemies is an essential activity of the Christian parent. 2019-03-2631 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 3, E11: Rebel With(out) a CauseWhat do you do with a rebellious child?  You must first recognize the primary cause and goal of your child’s rebellion! 2019-03-1933 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 3, E10: Children and Screen TimeHow do we parent our children who are so highly impacted by all sorts of video screens and entertainment technology? 2019-03-1231 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 3, E9: Shyness and Social AnxietyHow do we parent the child who is extremely shy or socially anxious?  Is this a mental disorder, or a sinful heart condition that needs to be changed? 2019-03-0531 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 3, E8: The Self-Disciplined ChildDisciplining our children Biblically must have as its primary goal the production of self-discipline, for the glory of God. 2019-02-2631 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 3, E7: The Lazy ChildIs one of your primary goals to give your child a strong work ethic?  Laziness and apathy should never characterize a follower of Jesus Christ. 2019-02-1928 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 3, E6: Snowflakes and ResiliencyChildren who are treated like snowflakes do not function well in this world.  How do we raise resilient children Biblically? 2019-02-1231 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 3, E5: Black and White LiesIs honesty really the best policy?  Or is total honesty in our children not an important goal for parents?  We better consult the God of Truth on this one! 2019-02-0531 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 3, E4: Whining and ComplainingChildren who chronically whine and complain are annoying.  Yet, the bigger problem is that they are establishing habits of discontentedness and manipulation that are hard to break. 2019-01-2929 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 3, E3: The Angry ChildAll of our children get angry.  How do we get to the heart of our child’s anger in a way that produces real Biblical change? 2019-01-2228 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 3, E2: Plain Old DisobedienceAll children disobey their parents.  But what are Christian parents to do about it, in obedience to their Heavenly Father? 2019-01-1530 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 3, E1: Parenting with GraceIt is only by this very active grace of God that you can be a Godly parent to your child!  God gives us our children and He also gives us grace to raise them.  2019-01-0832 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 2, E12: Grace-based or Works-based?Your marriage can be grounded on either a covenant of grace or a covenant of works.  Can you tell the difference? 2018-11-2031 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 2, E11: Five-fold IntimacyMarriage is the miracle of making two people onto one flesh.  So, why is it so hard to have true marital intimacy? 2018-11-1330 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 2, E10: Problem solving is Fun(damental)One of the best marital promotions ever: All marriages have problems because all people have problems... 2018-11-0631 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 2, E9: Talking and Listening in MarriageWhy is marital communication always a problem?  We need to become better talkers and listeners. 2018-10-3033 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 2, E8: Whose Responsibility is it, anyway?From our God-given marital roles, husbands and wives need to effectively sort out their marital responsibilities. 2018-10-2332 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 2, E7: Spiritual Leadership and SubmissionIn our modern age of egalitarianism, what do we do with Biblical commands to lead and submit in marriage? 2018-10-1632 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 2, E6: Marital Peace and ThankfulnessIn a stress-filled world where ingratitude rules the day, Biblical peace and thankfulness should rule the Christian home. 2018-10-0930 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 2, E5: Forbearance and ForgivenessIf your marriage is going to endure, the twin heart practices of forbearance and forgiveness must supplant impatience and bitterness. 2018-10-0232 minBiblical Counseling TodayBiblical Counseling TodaySeason 2, E4: Compassion and LoveWhile love and marriage go together like a horse and carriage, what is Christian marriage without godly love and compassion? 2018-09-2530 min