Chapters00:00 Introduction01:25 Laziness and Work Ethic03:20 Spiritual Laziness and Cultural Attitudes04:00 Biblical Definition of Laziness05:26 Physical and Spiritual Responsibilities07:27 Laziness as a Respectable Sin08:32 Struggle with Laziness in Spiritual Tasks09:27 Resources for Exploring Laziness Biblically13:16 Overcoming the Sin of Laziness17:11 Giving Hope to Those Struggling with Laziness20:26 Meaning, Purpose, and Value in Overcoming LazinessYou can find Glenn Dunn's breakout session from the 2025 ACBC Conference, visit our website HERE. You can find the full conference audio package HERE.The last price jump is approaching for the 2026 ACBC Conference: Rooted in Truth. We hope you'll join us to celebrate 50 years of God's faithfulness in the biblical counseling movement. You can register today HERE.

Chapters00:00 Introduction01:33 The Attraction to Gossip03:11 Defining Gossip04:14 Concerns and Motives of Gossip06:00 Impact of Gossip in the Church08:31 The Destructive Nature of Gossip09:22 The Temptation of Gossip11:17 Discipleship and God-Honoring SpeechRegister today for the 2026 Annual Conference! You can register HERE before the price jump on July 31st.

What is the difference between traditional addiction recovery programs and biblical discipleship? On this episode, Dr. Johnson and Dr. Okinaga talk through the importance of building relationships and the importance of investing time for the recovering addict. They walk through common failures of traditional recovery programs, and how Christians can understand addiction as a worship issue.Chapters02:05 - Traditional Recovery Programs04:29 - Failures of Traditional Recovery Programs08:47 - Obstacles in the Church12:09 - Discipleship Strategy and Time Investment16:39 - Heart Changes and Repentance20:21 - Addiction as an Issue of WorshipOutro - Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in Biblical Counseling

The conversation explores the concept of commitment and gospel obedience in biblical counseling, drawing insights from the book of Philemon. It emphasizes the importance of appeal, sincerity, and wisdom in counseling, as modeled by the Apostle Paul.Chapters00:00 Introduction05:33 Biblical Affirmation in Counseling11:58 A Pastoral Tone in Counseling

Dale Johnson is joined by Matt Mumma to explores biblical communication, specifically by looking at a framework in the book of James. Chapters00:00 Introduction 06:19 The Practical Application of James in Communication14:39 The Heart's Role in Communication and Conflict Resolution20:36 Practical Implementation of Biblical CommunicationFor more information on our Biblical Solutions and Criticak Evaluation series, visit our website: https://biblicalcounseling.com/biblicalsolutions/

Are you interested in building a counseling ministry at your church?Learn more about how to become an ACBC Training Center HERELearn more about how to develop your church's counseling ministry with helpful resources HERE

Upcoming Announcements: ACBC Member Webinar with Brent Osterberg - June 18th, 6:30pm CDT. This virtual event will cover topics such as scrupulosity, intrusive thoughts, and more. Members will also receive CEU credits for attending.You can sign up at the link that was emailed to all ACBC members or email us at [email protected]

1. Trials are part of God's Plan: Challenges in life are not random but are allowed by God for our growth.2. Seek Contentment: Instead of striving for immediate relief, focus on being obedient and faithful in your circumstances.3. Walk in Humility: Recognize that our struggles can lead us to a deeper reliance on God, which is ultimately for our good.

This week on Truth in Love, Dr. Dale Johnson is joined by Dr. Stuart Scott to talk through the process of biblical decision-making. They discuss where current confusion and dangers lie, prominent methods, the sufficiency of God's Word, and resources for biblical decision-making.

Dale Johnson and Matt Rehrer sit down to discuss the topic of psychedelics, particularly in light of a recent presidential order. The discussion covers the scientific, historical, philosophical, and biblical aspects of psychedelics, as well as the practical approach to counseling individuals using them.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Psychedelics and Mental Health11:26 The Science and Risks of Ibogaine17:16 What Does the Bible Say About Intoxication?22:49 A Christian Response to PsychedelicsMatt Rehrer is one of the Pre-Conference speakers at this year's Annual Conference The Pre-Conference is dedicated to 'Counseling the Hard Cases', exploring particularly complex case studies and assessing how to counsel through a biblical lens. We hope you'll join us in-person or virtually this October in Germantown, TN. You can learn more and register today HERE.