Episódios

  • 261: Equipping for the Counseling Ministry

    261: Equipping for the Counseling Ministry
    May 2 2025

    How do you get equipped for counseling ministry without a seminary degree? Pastor Jeff unpacks Ephesians 4 and reveals God’s plan for equipping the saints—through the local church, gifted leaders, and a Spirit-led calling.

    Ready to be equipped for biblical counseling?
    www.jeffchristianson.com/counselor-certification-waitlist

    Jeff Christianson
    Biblical Counseling Academy

    Admissions Office: (828) 707-9034
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    30 minutos
  • 260: The Spirit's Power in Biblical Counseling

    260: The Spirit's Power in Biblical Counseling
    Apr 21 2025

    Pastor Jeff Christianson teaches on the essential role of the Holy Spirit in biblical counseling, based on 1 Corinthians 2:12-13. He contrasts human wisdom with the Spirit’s power, reminding us that true healing comes from God’s Word, not worldly ideas. Biblical counselors are called to speak God’s truth, not popular psychology, and trust the Holy Spirit for real change.

    Ready to be equipped for biblical counseling?
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    Jeff Christianson
    Biblical Counseling Academy

    Admissions Office: (828) 707-9034
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    28 minutos
  • 259: The Spirit-Renewed Mind: Key to Christlike Counseling (Part 3)

    259: The Spirit-Renewed Mind: Key to Christlike Counseling (Part 3)
    Apr 14 2025

    Pastor Jeff Christianson continues his study of Romans 12:1-2, showing how a renewed mind in Christ leads to a transformed life. He emphasizes that this change comes when we offer our lives to God, reflecting His will. This episode reveals warnings against worldly counseling methods that mix human ideas with Scripture, encouraging biblical counselors to focus on God’s Word for true healing and transformation.

    Ready to renew your mind and step into biblical counseling?
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    31 minutos
  • 258: The Spirit-Renewed Mind: Key to Christlike Counseling (Part 2)

    258: The Spirit-Renewed Mind: Key to Christlike Counseling (Part 2)
    Apr 7 2025

    How does a biblical counselor think? In this episode, Pastor Jeff Christianson explores the Spirit-led renewal of the mind through Romans 12 and Ephesians 4. He unpacks the counselor’s role in pointing others to Christ, resisting worldly influence, and living in readiness for the Lord’s return.

    If you're called to counsel God's way—grounded in Scripture, transformed by truth, and guided by the Holy Spirit—we invite you to take the next step.

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    “And be renewed in the spirit of your mind...” – Ephesians 4:23 (NKJV)

    Jeff Christianson
    Biblical Counseling Academy

    Admissions Office: (828) 707-9034
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    36 minutos
  • 257: The Spirit-Renewed Mind - Key to Christlike Counseling (Part 1)

    257: The Spirit-Renewed Mind - Key to Christlike Counseling (Part 1)
    Apr 7 2025

    In this episode of the Biblical Counseling Podcast, Pastor Jeff Christianson opens the Scriptures to Romans 12:2 and Ephesians 4:17–23, reminding us that true transformation begins with a renewed mind. Drawing from his own spiritual formation through years of studying God’s Word, he explains how biblical counseling isn’t about behavior modification—it’s about spiritual renewal, led by the Holy Spirit.

    Before we came to Christ, our thinking was shaped by the world. But God calls us to be “transformed by the renewing of our minds,” not conformed to worldly patterns. This renewal is essential for every believer—and especially vital for those ministering the Word in counseling and discipleship.

    Are you called to counsel God's way? Begin by letting Scripture reshape your thinking and saturate your heart with Christ-centered truth.

    Join the waitlist for our Counselor Certification Program today:
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    Jeff Christianson
    Biblical Counseling Academy

    Admissions Office: (828) 707-9034
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    21 minutos
  • 256: Conviction of the Holy Spirit - Pastor Jeff's Testimony

    256: Conviction of the Holy Spirit - Pastor Jeff's Testimony
    Feb 12 2025
    If you are a biblical counselor, you have come face to face with many forms of human brokenness. It is overwhelming at times to see the effects of human sinfulness and depravity in the world. Men and women live in circumstances touched by suffering, substance abuse, anger, conflict, bitterness, depression, grief, sexual immorality, and shame. The secular world cannot see the spiritual realities behind these manifestations of sin. In each circumstance, Christians perceive that manifestations of sin and suffering are the results of death and bear witness to the absence of spiritual life among humanity. This podcast begins a new series of theological talks addressing one of the most vital doctrines for biblical counselors, the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. If the sin and suffering counselees experience in the world is a result of sin and suffering, then the Holy Spirit is central to the work of biblical counseling. In this podcast, Jeff Christianson argues that the Holy Spirit plays a vital role in the work and ministry of biblical counseling. The Holy Spirit gives and sustains spiritual life in both the ministry of the biblical counselor and the spiritual lives of counselees. In Scripture, we see that the Holy Spirit plays two major roles in the believer’s life. First, the Holy Spirit gives spiritual life to the believer (John 3:3­–8). Paul writes that we were dead in our trespasses and sins (Eph 2:1). Our spiritual life begins when the Holy Spirit fully indwells our hearts at conversion. Second, the Holy Spirit not only gives us spiritual life, but he also remains within us as our continual source of spiritual life. Once we are born again, we continue to walk in step with the Spirit (Gal 5:25). Christians must remember that as they commute, work, travel, rest, fellowship, and engage in the different activities of life, they are constantly drawing upon the spiritual power of the Holy Spirit to sustain their spiritual life. Many Christians struggle with understanding the nature of the spiritual life. They feel defeated by sin. They see their affections for God withering. They feel powerless in evangelism. For how common these experiences can feel, Jeff Christianson reminds Christians that they must not look to their own efforts to grow and sustain spiritual fruit. But Christians must look to the Holy Spirit to sustain their spiritual lives. Christians face a difficulty when discussing the Holy Spirit. There are many crazy ideas about the Holy Spirit floating around the church world today. Many Christians struggle to maintain the biblical balance on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. On the one side is “Charismania.” Many Christians can become overwhelmed by experiences or ideas that they think are biblical. Sadly, the Holy Spirit can easily become an excuse for fleshly and humanistic hype. The key to discerning the work of the Holy Spirit is recognizing the authority and sufficiency of the Scriptures. God’s Word must govern and regulate our understanding of the Spirit’s work (1 Jn 4:1). On the other hand, many Christians respond strongly against the abuses of the Spirit’s work and swing too far the other way. People see the abuses of the Spirit and embrace a dead or dry approach to the Spirit’s work. In trying to prevent the abuses, they adopt a lifeless spirituality. Instead of falling into either the ditch of “Charismania” or the ditch of lifeless spirituality, Christians must embrace the full teaching of the Word of God on the doctrine of the Holy Spirit. God’s Word clearly teaches that there is life, hope, and peace for believers found in the work of the Holy Spirit. Christians must be careful when approaching the work of counseling. Many times, counselors have a background in some sort of mechanical field. Maybe you have a craft or a skill that has been cultivated over time. Jeff Christianson in this podcast shares his past as a car mechanic. Jeff spent many years in the 1980s working on hot rods and cars during the “Rock ’n’ Roll” years in Los Angeles, California. He still remembers the formula and processes of constructing engines, bodywork, and styling cars. Christians with backgrounds in mechanical fields can take a mechanical approach to counseling. They are tempted to treat people like machines and view the change process as a series of formulas. Christianson reminds counselors that counselees are much more complex than cars or equipment. Many times, counselees lives are messy and complicated. The complexity of counseling forces counselors to rely upon the Holy Spirit in the transformation of their counselees. Jeff Christianson ends this podcast with his own personal testimony. If there was ever an example of a messy counselee, Jeff fit the picture! Jeff shares how 2022 marks thirty years of his spiritual life as a Christian. If someone traveled back thirty years to Los Angeles, they would find a young Jeff Christianson with long hair, a cool car, and an empty ...
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    33 minutos
  • 255: Helping Others Cultivate a Life of Prayer

    255: Helping Others Cultivate a Life of Prayer
    Jan 17 2025

    Podcast Episode for Biblical Counselors in Training


    Helping Others Cultivate a Life of Prayer


    As a Biblical counselor, have you ever wondered how to equip those you serve to
    develop a meaningful and effective prayer life? This week’s episode of the Biblical
    Counseling Podcast with Pastor Jeff Christianson dives deep into the essential role
    of prayer in the Christian life and provides you with the tools to help others make
    prayer a consistent and transformative part of their daily walk with God.


    Prayer is more than just asking God for help; it’s about fostering a deep, personal
    connection with Him that shapes hearts and lives. Drawing from Scripture, such as
    1 Thessalonians 5:17, which exhorts believers to “pray without ceasing,” Pastor Jeff
    explains how prayer can be integrated into the busyness of life. This episode offers
    practical strategies for Biblical counselors to guide others in understanding what it
    means to live in constant communication with God.


    Through prayer, individuals learn to share their thoughts, emotions and needs with
    God while embracing His guidance, peace, and presence. As Jesus taught in
    Matthew 6, prayer is an act of praise, trust, and humility before the Father. In this
    episode, Pastor Jeff shares how Biblical counselors can effectively model and teach
    this perspective on prayer to those they disciple.


    This episode equips Biblical counselors with practical accountability tools to:


    ● Encourage those they counsel to prioritize daily prayer.
    ● Teach the foundational importance of prayer in their relationship with God.
    ● Guide others in building a sustainable, vibrant prayer life that fosters spiritual
    growth.

    ● Use prayer as a means to point people back to God’s transformative power.


    Prayer is vital in Biblical counseling because it reflects our dependence on God as
    the ultimate Counselor. By teaching others to pray and holding them accountable to
    prayer, we help them experience His love, guidance, and restoration in their lives.
    It’s through prayer that true heart transformation occurs, as we connect with the
    One who heals and renews.


    As you listen to this episode, take a moment to reflect on your own prayer life and
    how you can encourage those you serve to make prayer a daily habit. Whether it’s
    a quick prayer in the middle of a busy day or an extended time of conversation with
    God, remember that He is always listening. Prayer not only brings peace and
    guidance, but it also deepens our relationship with Him and aligns us with His will.
    Tune in to this episode and be inspired to make prayer a cornerstone of your
    Biblical counseling ministry. Equip yourself to help others discover the joy and
    power of a life centered on prayer!

    Jeff Christianson

    Biblical Counseling Academy


    PO Box 3021
Glenwood Springs, CO 81602


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    33 minutos
  • 254: A New Year: Following Jesus as a Disciple

    254: A New Year: Following Jesus as a Disciple
    Dec 30 2024

    Living daily by God's grace depends upon getting to know Him and then walking in the humility and faith that result from fellowship with Him.

    There are four ways to relate rightly to the Lord in humility and faith:

    1. Living By The Spirit,

    2. Living By Resurrection Power,

    3. Living By The Sufficiency Of God

    4. Living By The Promises Of God.

    (Matthew 28:19 NKJV) (19) "Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit,

    (John 1:43 NKJV) (43) The following day Jesus wanted to go to Galilee, and He found Philip and said to him, "Follow Me."

    (Luke 9:23 NKJV) (23) Then He said to them all, "If anyone desires to come after Me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross daily, and follow Me.

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    34 minutos