255: Helping Others Cultivate a Life of Prayer
The Biblical Counseling Podcast
Release Date: 01/17/2025
272: Knowing Christ Our Greatest Priority
The Biblical Counseling Podcast
What’s the #1 priority in your life—and what does your answer reveal about what truly motivates you? In this two-part teaching through Philippians 3:7–14, Pastor Jeff Christianson calls us back to the highest priority of the Christian life: knowing God. The apostle Paul says everything else becomes “loss” compared to “the excellence of the knowledge of Christ Jesus my Lord” (Philippians 3:8). In this episode, we unpack why knowing the Lord is the supreme treasure, how we come to the Father only through the righteousness of Christ, and why real discipleship always flows from...
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271: Standing Strong in the Lord as a Christian Home
The Biblical Counseling Podcast
In this final episode of our Family God’s Way series, Pastor Jeff explores two pillars essential to every Christian household: the wisdom of God and the grace of God. Drawing from Proverbs 3:5–6 and Acts 20:32, we discover that families cannot flourish on human insight or human strength alone. Instead, the Lord invites us to trust Him with all our hearts, acknowledge Him in every matter, and receive the supernatural strength that comes through His grace. This episode unpacks: Why marriages and families must learn to lean on the Lord’s understanding—not their own How God promises to...
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270: When God Builds a Family for His Church and His Glory
The Biblical Counseling Podcast
What does it really look like for the Lord to build a home? In this episode, Pastor Jeff continues the “Family God’s Way” series by exploring three essential pillars of a God-built household: His Purpose, His Church, and His Glory. Drawing from 1 Peter 2:9–10, Ephesians 1:22 23, and Colossians 1:18, we discover that: We are not just families—we are God’s people, redeemed to proclaim His praises. We were never designed to grow alone—God shapes marriages and families through His church, the fullness of Christ. Above all, the Christian home exists for His glory, that Christ...
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269: God the Master Builder of Our Homes
The Biblical Counseling Podcast
In this episode, we explore the foundational truth of Psalm 127:1 (NKJV): “Unless the Lord builds the house, they labor in vain who build it.” Every marriage, every household, and every family is shaped by someone or something. Scripture teaches that God Himself desires to be both Architect and Builder of the Christian home. When we attempt to construct family life in our own wisdom or strength, the results are fragile, fleeting, and ultimately futile. But when the Lord builds the house, His work produces stability, unity, and spiritual fruit that endures. Join Pastor Jeff as he walks...
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268: The Centrality of Christ in Worship
The Biblical Counseling Podcast
What is worship really about? In heaven, all attention is fixed on one Person — “the Lamb who was slain” (Revelation 5:12). From Psalms to the Gospels to the Great Commission, Scripture reveals one unchanging truth: Christ is the central focus of all true worship. In this episode, we trace the thread of worship through key passages — from Psalm 2:12, to the disciples bowing in awe on stormy seas, to the worship of the risen and ascended Christ. Each moment reminds us that worship isn’t about our emotions or experiences, but about acknowledging the infinite worth of Jesus...
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267: Flee from Idols: Equipping Leaders in Biblical Counseling
The Biblical Counseling Podcast
What idols are threatening today’s Christian families? In this podcast, Pastor Jeff Christianson equips pastors and leaders to stand firm against cultural idols—money, pride, pleasure, and empty religion. Biblical counseling isn’t the same as secular therapy; it’s living a Christ-centered life and helping others do the same. Join Jeff as he calls leaders to flee idolatry (1 Corinthians 10:14), walk in humility, and shepherd God’s people with Scripture and the Spirit. Learn how to take your equipping further and become a Certified Biblical Counselor at Contact Jeff:
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266: Guarding Families Against Idolatry in the Home
The Biblical Counseling Podcast
When a family breaks under pressure, where do they turn? More often than not, it’s you—the counselor, the pastor, the leader—who steps into that gap. In this episode, we’ll walk through how God designed the family as the first place of discipleship, recognize when idolatry and misplaced priorities threaten their households, and how to redirect them toward Christ-centered living. If you’re called to lead, this conversation will sharpen your heart and strengthen your hands for the counseling ministry God has entrusted to you. Learn how to take your equipping further and become a...
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265: Worldly Threats To The Family
The Biblical Counseling Podcast
Today’s families are under attack like never before. In this episode, we uncover the cultural and spiritual dangers confronting the home—and, more importantly, the timeless truths of God’s Word that bring hope and healing. Together, we turn to Scripture for wisdom and encouragement on how to guard our households and shepherd our loved ones with grace and truth. Do you feel called to go deeper? If God has placed on your heart a desire to counsel and disciple others, visit https://www.counselorcertification.com to discover how you can be equipped as a certified Biblical counselor and serve...
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264: Counseling Ministry For All Believers
The Biblical Counseling Podcast
In this episode of the Biblical Counseling Podcast, Jeff Christianson shares a heartfelt reminder that every follower of Jesus is called to serve and to be equipped for that service, especially in areas like counseling and discipleship. He reflects on Ephesians 4:11 12, where it says God gave certain leaders apostles, prophets, evangelists, and pastor-teachers not to do all the ministry themselves, but to equip all believers for the work of ministry. That means it’s not just for pastors or full-time workers; every Christian has a role. Jeff encourages listeners to keep growing, whether...
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263: Is God's Word Sufficient?
The Biblical Counseling Podcast
In this episode, Pastor Jeff talks about how psychology is infiltrating the church. Instead of the church impacting the world around us, the world is infecting the body of Christ. So often, unbiblical, worldly messages are being brought into the church. The truths of Scripture are the message of the church and must not be mixed with humanistic philosophies. God’s Word is powerful. The people of God need to hold fast to the Word of God and the Gospel, which is the power of God for salvation and a changed life. Let us not embrace what is popular, but come back to...
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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!
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