The BCC Podcast

Dr. Bob Somerville is our guest on this episode of 15:14. Dr. Somerville is a retired pastor and professor of biblical counseling who still serves as adjunct faculty at The Master's University. In this episode we discuss his book If I'm a Christian, Why Am I Depressed? Dr. Somerville shares how his own experience with depression led him to write this book and offers insights into how we should counsel those who are experiencing this dark trial.  

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In 2016, the BCC hosted the first-ever Global Summit of biblical counseling leaders. This week's 15:14 episode is one of the talks given by Biblical Counseling UK Executive Director and BCC Council Member, Steve Midgley. Steve's address is titled "Heart-Focused Counsel Transforms Lives." For information on the 2020 BCC Global Summit click here.

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Dr. Donald Whitney is Professor of Biblical Spirituality and Associate Dean of the School of Theology at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He is the author of six books, including Spiritual Disciplines for the Christian Life and Praying the Bible. Listen today as Dr. Whitney and Curtis discuss the important role the spiritual disciplines play in the counseling process and how churches can better equip members with these important tools to foster spiritual growth. 

Dr. Howard Eyrich, BCC Council Member, joins us for this episode of 15:14. Dr. Eyrich shares from decades of experience in the biblical counseling movement—from his training under Dr. Jay Adams and working as the second employee of CCEF to his time teaching at Birmingham Theological Seminary. He discusses strengths and weaknesses he has seen as the movement has grown and developed.

This episode of 15:14 highlights the experience of Hannah Baugh, a biblical counseling major at Boyce College. Hannah shares what led her to attend Boyce College and to become a biblical counseling major. She also describes her experience as a student on campus and in the classroom.  

This episode's guest is Dr. Sam Williams, Professor of Counseling at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. Dr. Williams discusses the various degree programs offered in the counseling department at Southeastern and his experience there as a faculty member.

BCC Council Member, Dr. Charles Hodges, joins us for this week's podcast. Dr. Hodges has been a physician for over 40 years and a biblical counselor for over a decade of that time. In this podcast, Dr. Hodges shares about his experience as a medical doctor and a biblical counselor and how the two disciplines relate. Dr. Hodges also serves as Executive Director of Vision of Hope and shares about the nature of this residential biblical counseling program for women who face particularly intense struggles.

Carrie Foldberg is a certified biblical counselor who serves as a Mentor and Mentor Trainer for the Mighty Oaks Warrior Program's Legacy Program for Women. Carrie joins Curtis on this episode of 15:14 to discuss this amazing program, some of the difficult situations that face the women who attend, and how churches and biblical counselors can work to support men and women who face the struggle of Post-Traumatic Stress.

Ben Marshall is Pastor of Counseling at Canyon Hills Community Church in Bothell, Washington. He is currently completing a Doctor of Educational Ministry at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. His thesis is entitled, "The Gospel and Pedophilia: Hope and Help for Those Who Struggle." Listen in as Ben shares how the gospel can bring true life change to people who struggle with this difficult sin.