Episode #5 Show Notes

Host: Kimberly Willess and Dr. warren Lamb

Guest: Dave Peterson

Summary

In this conversation, Dave Peterson shares his unique journey from a non-believer in the Navy to becoming a Navy chaplain and then Operations Director for the Biblical Counseling Coalition. He discusses the essence of biblical soul-care, the role of a chaplain, and the challenges faced in the field of biblical counseling today. Dave emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration among counselors and highlights emerging trends in biblical soul-care that focus on holistic approaches to mental and spiritual health.

Takeaways

Dave Peterson's journey into biblical counseling began after his conversion in the Navy.
Biblical counseling is rooted in a biblical worldview and aims to provide hope and healing.
The essence of soul-care includes confronting sin and encouraging the weak.
Community is vital for counselors to share burdens and find support.
There is a growing tension in defining biblical counseling within the biblical counseling community.
Emerging trends in counseling focus on holistic approaches that integrate physical and spiritual health.
The church is beginning to acknowledge past shortcomings in addressing issues like domestic violence.
Collaboration among different counseling organizations is essential for growth and understanding.

Additional Resources

Contact Dave Peterson Dave@biblicalcc.org,
Coastal Church (https://www.gocoastal.org/)
Biblical Counseling Coalition (https://biblicalcc.org)
Truth in Love Biblical Counseling (https://tilbcc.com)
Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb – pastorlamb.com)