In this episode of the Biblical Counseling Podcast, Jeff Christianson shares a heartfelt reminder that every follower of Jesus is called to serve and to be equipped for that service, especially in areas like counseling and discipleship. He reflects on Ephesians 4:11 12, where it says God gave certain leaders apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastor-teachers not to do all the ministry themselves, but to equip all believers for the work of ministry. That means it’s not just for pastors or full-...
Jul 14, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 264
In this episode, Pastor Jeff talks about how psychology is infiltrating the church. Instead of the church impacting the world around us, the world is infecting the body of Christ. So often, unbiblical, worldly messages are being brought into the church. The truths of Scripture are the message of the church and must not be mixed with humanistic philosophies. God’s Word is powerful. The people of God need to hold fast to the Word of God and the Gospel, which is the power of God for salvation and a...
Jul 09, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 263
In this episode, Pastor Jeff Christianson explores the life-transforming direction found in Philippians 3:12–14 and Colossians 3:1–3—pressing forward and looking upward. Contrasting the biblical call to focus on Christ with the inward and backward methods of secular counseling, Pastor Jeff emphasizes the sufficiency of Scripture and the person of Christ in our sanctification journey. Drawing from years of ministry and mentorship under Pastor Chuck Smith and Pastor Bob Hoekstra, he reminds us tha...
Jun 13, 2025•32 min•Season 2Ep. 262
How do you get equipped for counseling ministry without a seminary degree? Pastor Jeff unpacks Ephesians 4 and reveals God’s plan for equipping the saints—through the local church, gifted leaders, and a Spirit-led calling. Ready to be equipped for biblical counseling? www.jeffchristianson.com/counselor-certification-waitlist Jeff Christianson Biblical Counseling Academy Admissions Office: (828) 707-9034...
May 02, 2025•30 min•Season 2Ep. 261
Pastor Jeff Christianson teaches on the essential role of the Holy Spirit in biblical counseling, based on 1 Corinthians 2:12-13. He contrasts human wisdom with the Spirit’s power, reminding us that true healing comes from God’s Word, not worldly ideas. Biblical counselors are called to speak God’s truth, not popular psychology, and trust the Holy Spirit for real change. Ready to be equipped for biblical counseling? www.jeffchristianson.com/counselor-certification-waitlist Jeff Christianson Bibl...
Apr 21, 2025•28 min•Season 2Ep. 260
Pastor Jeff Christianson continues his study of Romans 12:1-2, showing how a renewed mind in Christ leads to a transformed life. He emphasizes that this change comes when we offer our lives to God, reflecting His will. This episode reveals warnings against worldly counseling methods that mix human ideas with Scripture, encouraging biblical counselors to focus on God’s Word for true healing and transformation. Ready to renew your mind and step into biblical counseling? www.jeffchristianson.com/co...
Apr 14, 2025•31 min•Season 2Ep. 259
How does a biblical counselor think? In this episode, Pastor Jeff Christianson explores the Spirit-led renewal of the mind through Romans 12 and Ephesians 4. He unpacks the counselor’s role in pointing others to Christ, resisting worldly influence, and living in readiness for the Lord’s return. If you're called to counsel God's way—grounded in Scripture, transformed by truth, and guided by the Holy Spirit—we invite you to take the next step. Join the Waitlist: www.jeffchristianson.com/counselor-...
Apr 07, 2025•36 min•Season 2Ep. 258
In this episode of the Biblical Counseling Podcast, Pastor Jeff Christianson opens the Scriptures to Romans 12:2 and Ephesians 4:17–23, reminding us that true transformation begins with a renewed mind. Drawing from his own spiritual formation through years of studying God’s Word, he explains how biblical counseling isn’t about behavior modification—it’s about spiritual renewal, led by the Holy Spirit. Before we came to Christ, our thinking was shaped by the world. But God calls us to be “transfo...
Apr 07, 2025•21 min•Season 2Ep. 257
If you are a biblical counselor, you have come face to face with many forms of human brokenness. It is overwhelming at times to see the effects of human sinfulness and depravity in the world. Men and women live in circumstances touched by suffering, substance abuse, anger, conflict, bitterness, depression, grief, sexual immorality, and shame. The secular world cannot see the spiritual realities behind these manifestations of sin. In each circumstance, Christians perceive that manifestations of s...
Feb 12, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 256
Podcast Episode for Biblical Counselors in Training Helping Others Cultivate a Life of Prayer As a Biblical counselor, have you ever wondered how to equip those you serve to develop a meaningful and effective prayer life? This week’s episode of the Biblical Counseling Podcast with Pastor Jeff Christianson dives deep into the essential role of prayer in the Christian life and provides you with the tools to help others make prayer a consistent and transformative part of their daily walk with God. ...
Jan 17, 2025•33 min•Season 2Ep. 255
Living daily by God's grace depends upon getting to know Him and then walking in the humility and faith that result from fellowship with Him. There are four ways to relate rightly to the Lord in humility and faith: Living By The Spirit, Living By Resurrection Power, Living By The Sufficiency Of God Living By The Promises Of God. (Matthew 28:19 NKJV) (19) "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit, (John 1:43...
Dec 30, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 254
The season of Christmas is a memorable time for many people. The special holidays and decorations accompany festive gatherings and events, especially those events centered around the incarnation of the Son of God, Jesus Christ. Yet, some people do not see Christmas as a time of celebration but a season of pain. Consumer Christmas and social media consistently remind us about the items we lack or the events we missed. Many people experience Christmas as a season of loneliness, anxiety, and depres...
Dec 16, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 253
Biblical counselors face criticisms for believing that Scripture contains everything that we need for counseling others. Many psychologists label this thinking as simplistic. Are biblical counselors simplistic by believing in the sufficiency of God’s Word? How do we think about the complexities of secular psychology and the simplicity of the Christian message? In this week’s episode of the Biblical Counseling Podcast, Pastor Jeff Christianson defends the sufficiency of Scripture from the assault...
Dec 03, 2024•30 min•Season 2Ep. 252
[Jude 1:3 NKJV] Beloved, while I was very diligent to write to you concerning our common salvation, I found it necessary to write to you exhorting you to contend earnestly for the faith which was once for all delivered to the saints. Jude 3 tells us to "contend earnestly for the faith." What does this mean for us today? It serves as a reminder to maintain our convictions, to stand up for what we believe in, and to be steadfast in the face of difficulties. These days, people are always asking que...
Oct 31, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 251
(Acts 2:23 NKJV) (23) "Him, being delivered by the determined purpose and foreknowledge of God, you have taken by lawless hands, have crucified, and put to death; The Bible shows us something amazing: God's plan and what people do are always working together. God planned for Jesus to die on the cross. It was part of His big plan, and Jesus knew it and wanted to do it. The Bible often shows us that God is in control, but people also have choices to make. It's like two things happening at the same...
Oct 16, 2024•35 min•Season 2Ep. 250
God’s Sovereignty and Man’s Free Will The Election by God "...elect according to the foreknowledge of God the Father..." (1 Peter 1:2a) We will look at several verses with terms like chosen, elect, and predestinated. These are strong terms that emphasize the sovereignty of God. God is in charge. God has the right to lay things out the way His perfect wisdom and love laid them out. And it includes the election by God. The Free Choice by Man "For God so loved the world that He gave His only begott...
Sep 28, 2024•38 min•Season 2Ep. 249
TRINITY The concept of the Trinity is the idea of three in one. We have one God, consisting of three persons. Another term that somewhat captures this idea is: Triunity. What we are doing is using a term to describe something that exists—a descriptive term—because words like Trinity and Triunity are not found in the Bible. Let’s acknowledge that to anyone who argues against the Trinity. Yes, the word Trinity does not appear in the Bible, and that's acceptable, but let’s use another term. If you ...
Sep 12, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 248
The Preeminence of Christ in counseling. When exploring this topic, the Gospel of John is a rich source of wisdom and insight, offering a deep understanding of Christ's role in providing comfort, healing, and direction to those in need. In the Book of John, we witness the love, compassion, and wisdom in the person of Jesus Christ. His teachings and actions represent the essence of true counseling ministry, where individuals are met with understanding and grace. Jesus demonstrates the transformat...
Aug 31, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 247
In the following series of podcast episodes, "Jesus is God the Son" will cause us to worship as we magnify the deity, centrality, supremacy, sufficiency and sovereignty of Jesus Christ across the Scriptures. Jeff Christianson Biblical Counseling Academy PO Box 3021 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 Admissions Office: (828) 707-9034 Make An Appointment: https://calendly.com/jeffchristianson/work-with-me Join the Academy: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/counselor-certification-waitlist...
Aug 19, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 246
In the following series of podcast episodes, "Jesus is God the Son" will cause us to worship as we magnify the deity and sovereignty of Jesus Christ across the Scriptures. Some verses that we cover are as follows: • The Eternal Word in John 1:1-4: The truth of Jesus as the eternal Word who was with God and was God from the beginning, emphasizing His divine nature and role in creation. • The Prince of Peace in Isaiah 9:6: The prophetic declaration of Jesus as the Prince of Peace in Isaiah 9:6, hi...
Aug 17, 2024•31 min•Season 2Ep. 245
“And without controversy great is the mystery of godliness: God was manifested in the flesh.” 1 Timothy 3:16 Jeff Christianson Biblical Counseling Academy PO Box 3021 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 Admissions Office: (828) 707-9034 Make An Appointment: https://calendly.com/jeffchristianson/work-with-me Join the Academy: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/counselor-certification-waitlist...
Aug 05, 2024•29 min•Season 2Ep. 244
"To them God willed to make known what are the riches of the glory of this mystery among the Gentiles: which is Christ in you, the hope of glory." (Colossians 1:27 NKJV) Christ in us the hope of glory, that is our message. What greater message could you possibly have? We don’t preach our denomination, we don’t preach ourselves, we don’t preach politics, or psychology, or philosophy. We preach a person and the person is the most glorious one in the universe in whom all the fullness of the Godhead...
Jul 20, 2024•21 min•Season 2Ep. 243
In this podcast episode Pastor Jeff continues the topic about "Grace for Forgiveness," inspired by the transformative message found in 2 Corinthians 9:8. Join us on a journey of exploration and empowerment as we delve into the profound grace that enables forgiveness and restoration. 2 Corinthians 9:8 "And God is able to bless you abundantly, so that in all things at all times, having all that you need, you will abound in every good work." We need to live in Grace and learn to walk in the freedom...
Jul 05, 2024•39 min•Season 2Ep. 242
Acts 14:26 states, "From there they sailed back to Antioch, where they had been commended to the grace of God for the work they had now completed." This verse serves as the foundation for our discussions on what it means to be commended to God's grace, how it impacts our work and mission, and how it guides us in our faith journey. If we want great power in our witness of the resurrected Christ we will want great grace to be upon us, just impacting our lives. As we journey through the pages of Sc...
Jul 02, 2024•26 min•Season 2Ep. 241
Philippians 1:11- “Being filled with the fruits of righteousness, which are by Jesus Christ.” Much Love to All - - Serving with You, for God’s Glory, by His Grace, Jeff Christianson Biblical Counseling Academy PO Box 3021 Glenwood Springs, CO 81602 +1 828-707-9034 Work With Me: https://calendly.com/jeffchristianson/work-with-me
Jun 17, 2024•43 min•Season 2Ep. 240
In this episode, my goal is to build your confidence in the Word of God. By the end of this study, may your confidence in the Holy Scripture be strengthened. Psalm 19, verses 7-11. In this passage, watch the person who trusts in God’s Word - we will see his progression: The believer is converted He becomes a disciple, He obtains a rejoicing soul and a discerning eye, He is kept through all kinds of perils and finally obtains a reward! (Psalm 19:7a) The law of the LORD is perfect, converting the ...
Jun 15, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 239
🎙️ Abundant Fruitfulness: Grace for Bearing Fruit In John 15:4-5, Jesus invites us into a lifestyle of bearing fruit through abiding in Him. At the heart of this passage lies the call to fruitfulness. God desires to see the fruit of His Spirit flourishing in our lives, for it is through this abundance that His glory is revealed. But what does it mean to bear fruit? It's not just about external actions; it's about the internal transformation that reflects the character of Christ. Love, joy, peac...
May 20, 2024•27 min•Ep. 238
🎙️ New Episode Alert: Embracing Grace in Every Aspect of Life In this episode, we dive deep into the profound significance of grace in the Biblical Counselors walk, drawing inspiration from biblical passages that illuminate God's transformative power. John 1:14 sets the stage, depicting Jesus as the embodiment of grace. And in verse 16, the personal application resonates: "And of His fullness we have all received, and grace upon grace." But what does this mean for us? We explore the multifacete...
May 11, 2024•34 min•Ep. 237
We are called to discipleship, and one of the reasons we disciple is so that others can bear more fruit. Pastor Jeff Christianson discusses this topic in this episode of the Biblical Counseling Podcast. Partner With Biblical Counseling Academy - Take the Biblical Counselor's Starter Course: https://www.jeffchristianson.com/startercourse When you support The Biblical Counseling Academy through financial giving, you partner with us in what God is doing through BCA, from underwriting student schola...
Apr 23, 2024•36 min•Season 2Ep. 236
BECOME A MINISTRY PARTNER Our mission at The Biblical Counseling Academy is to know JESUS and make Him known. But we’re only able to live out this mission through the support of our committed community of monthly donors: Ministry Partners. When you partner with The Academy, you help us deliver the life-transforming message of God’s all-sufficient word into new hearts that are desperately in need of help. We train and certify Soul Care Ministers through media, live events, and online courses. In ...
Apr 08, 2024•34 min•Season 2Ep. 235
