In this episode of TGC Q&A’s biblical counseling series, Nate Brooks answers the question, “Should Christians be skeptical about counseling?” He addresses:
- Encouraging reluctant people toward counseling (:35)
- Allowing others to see our struggles (2:03)
- Patience for others (2:47)
- Prayer for others (4:05)
- Talking about counseling in a helpful way (3:55)
- The first step in seeking counseling (7:03)
- Thankfulness for God’s leadership toward godly counsel (5:25)
- Bringing along a friend as an advocate in counseling (8:32)
- What makes for a good counselor (10:25)
- Good counselors are good listeners (10:49)
- Good counselors are scripturally wise (11:36)
- Trusting biblical counselors—wise advice vs. biblical commands (14:33)
- Encouragement for those wanting to be biblical counselors (20:13)
Find more from TGC on biblical counseling:
- A Theology of Biblical Counseling: The Doctrinal Foundations of Counseling Ministry
- TGC’s Counseling Course
Nate’s recommended resources:
- Thoughts for Young Counselors by Nate Brooks (blog post)
- Six Ways to Make the Most Out of Counseling by Rick Thomas (blog post)
- Resources from the Christian Counseling & Educational Foundation (CCEF)
- Sermons from Immanuel Baptist Church in Greenville, North Carolina
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