Deeper Together Podcast

Have you ever wondered how information is organized and stored in the process of biblical counseling? We are joined by Bob Olender (founder of Biblicare, an online software designed specifically for biblical counseling) to discuss the ethical and administrative way to improve the biblical counseling experience for both counselor and counselee.

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Angela Shelton

Special Guest: Bob Olender

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

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Meet our newest counselor, Kevin Sanders. Kevin comes with years of pastoral and counseling experience. In this episode he shares some thoughts about the pastor as counselor and ways that he has learned to be better at both roles. If you are looking for a thoughtful reflection on these complementary ministries, you'll want to take a listen.

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams

Special Guest: Kevin Sanders

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Stepfamilies may be one of the most overlooked subjects in biblical counseling. Chances are that you know multiple people who are in a stepfamily context of some kind. Yet, we don't always talk about how this affects a person. Laura Petherbridge has spent the better part of her career helping to bring attention to this very subject. Join us as we learn more about what to consider when counseling people in a stepfamily context.

To find out more about Laura, visit:

https://www.thesmartstepmom.com/

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Angela Shelton

Special Guest: Laura Petherbridge

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

We have just completed our first annual conference, and it was more than we could have asked for. Connection Point founder and director, Angela Shelton, shares some highlights and what you can look forward to next year.

If you would like more info on our next conference, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams

Special Guest: Angela Shelton

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

What are the implications of Christ's incarnation for our embodiment? Dr. Kyle Claunch is a professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and he joins us to help explore some of the meaning behind the incarnation of Christ. This is an important discussion you do not want to miss as it gives some warnings and encouragements from rooted Christian doctrine.

If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams

Special Guest: Kyle Claunch

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Pamela Cubas has joined the Connection Point team. Pamela brings a unique and informed approach to the subject of identity and, more specifically, gender dysphoria. In this episode she shares some of her own story as well as ways that biblical counselors can help those who struggle with gender dysphoria and related identity questions.

If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams

Special Guest: Pamela Cubas

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Julie Lowe helps us explore the significance of embodiment as it connects to suffering and, particularly, challenges that children and teens often face. She comes with decades of counseling and teaching experience along with some of her own personal experiences. Listen to learn more about what has shaped her understanding of a biblical view of embodiment.

If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams

Special Guest: Julie Lowe

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Well known author, Brad Hambrick, joins us to talk about the value of church based biblical counseling. He addresses questions about training church members, creating a culture of care, and why counseling int he local church is so needed. If you would like to hear more, Brad will be speaking at our annual conference this September.

If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams

Special Guest: Brad Hambrick

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Sleep is often something we do not spend enough time paying attention to. In this episode biblical counselor, Kathryn Weber, helps us to understand the role of sleep and why it can sometimes be hard to get.

If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams

Special Guest: Kathryn Weber

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

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We are joined by counselor, Ginny Jacobson, to talk about emotional regulation and the body. What goes into our emotional responses? Why do we do what we do? How does Scripture speak to this? With a background and training in trauma and biblical counseling, Ginny helps us explore some of these questions together.

If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/

For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/

Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams

Special Guest: Ginny Jacobson

Written By: Joe Brinkmann

Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay

Edited By: Trisha Adams

Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center

Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved