Counsel for Life

In this episode, we discuss the challenge of encountering sufferers who seem to resist change and growth. Whether you're a counselor, pastor, ministry leader, or a caring church member who disciples others, you'll benefit from this conversation. We talk about how to spot resistance, what might be happening under the surface, and how we can help a person look clearly at their suffering and sin and find motivation for change through the lens of Scripture.
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In this episode, Beth and Eliza discuss the topic of transference, which is the difficulty that may occur when a counselee unconsciously redirects feelings and experiences of the past onto the counselor. We talk about how to spot transference, as well as how to navigate it in collaboration with the counselee. Transference is an opportunity to help the counselee grow, and we share ways we can make this potential difficulty into a learning experience.
Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors.

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Welcome to Season 6! In this episode, Beth and Eliza discuss the ways in which, as helpers, our own stories and struggles can sometimes negatively impact the helping relationship. We discuss ways in which countertransference shows up in counseling relationships, but also in pastoral helping relationships and even in everyday friendships and family dynamics. We'll learn how to watch for countertransference and what to do when it impacts our conversations, emphasizing self-awareness, accountability, and a celebration of our humanity in a God-honoring way.
Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages which allows them to ask questions and make suggestions for episodes. Subscribers are also automatically entered into drawings for free books and resources given away by our sponsors.

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In this episode we talk about our love for gospel-centered counseling, as well as our curiosity about advances in the field of psychology. We discuss the need for biblical counselors to be deeply theological in their scientific inquiry, putting the understanding of Scripture and the attributes of God above all else. We also talk about the potential helpfulness of staying up-to-date on what the field of psychology is discovering. Finally, we share a bit of a preview about what's coming in Season 6.
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How is God using the biblical counseling movement across the world? Listen as Brad Hambrick and Matias Casco share about a biblical counseling conference and program offered for Spanish-speaking believers who want to walk alongside those who suffer. You have the opportunity to get involved by hosting the conference via simulcast at your church, so visit https://bradhambrick.com/stscounseling/ , and email seminarioteologicosantiago@gmail.com to receive updates and work toward becoming a host site for the conference happening August 21-22, 2026.
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