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Episode #5 Show Notes
Host: Kimberly Willess and Dr. warren Lamb
Guest: Dave Peterson
Summary
In this conversation, Dave Peterson shares his unique journey from a non-believer in the Navy to becoming a Navy chaplain and then Operations Director for the Biblical Counseling Coalition. He discusses the essence of biblical soul-care, the role of a chaplain, and the challenges faced in the field of biblical counseling today. Dave emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration among counselors and highlights emerging trends in biblical soul-care that focus on holistic approaches to mental and spiritual health.
Takeaways
- Dave Peterson’s journey into biblical counseling began after his conversion in the Navy.
- Biblical counseling is rooted in a biblical worldview and aims to provide hope and healing.
- The essence of soul-care includes confronting sin and encouraging the weak.
- Community is vital for counselors to share burdens and find support.
- There is a growing tension in defining biblical counseling within the biblical counseling community.
- Emerging trends in counseling focus on holistic approaches that integrate physical and spiritual health.
- The church is beginning to acknowledge past shortcomings in addressing issues like domestic violence.
- Collaboration among different counseling organizations is essential for growth and understanding.
Additional Resources
- Contact Dave Peterson Dave@biblicalcc.org,
- Coastal Church (https://www.gocoastal.org/)
- Biblical Counseling Coalition (https://biblicalcc.org)
- Truth in Love Biblical Counseling (https://tilbcc.com)
- Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb – pastorlamb.com)
Words Matter: Refining the Conversation 