259: The Spirit-Renewed Mind: Key to Christlike Counseling (Part 3)
The Biblical Counseling Podcast
Release Date: 04/14/2025
277: Resurrection: God Saves
The Biblical Counseling Podcast
You’re invited to listen to a powerful message from Pastor Jeff Christianson: “Resurrection: God Saves” Jesus asked a question that still echoes today: “I am the resurrection and the life. He who believes in Me, though he may die, he shall live… Do you believe this?” (John 11:25–26) This podcast explores the heart of the Christian faith—the resurrection of Jesus Christ. If Jesus is alive, everything changes. Hope is real. Sin is forgiven. Eternal life is possible. In this message, you’ll discover: • What the resurrection truly means (and what it doesn’t) • The...
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276: Sanctifying Grace
The Biblical Counseling Podcast
In this episode of the Biblical Counseling Podcast, Pastor Jeff Christianson speaks to pastors, ministry leaders, and biblical counseling students about sanctifying grace — the grace of God at work in the believer’s daily growth in Christ. Many Christians understand grace for salvation, but still try to live the Christian life through self-effort, pressure, or performance. Pastor Jeff opens passages such as 2 Peter 3:18, Acts 20:32, Hebrews 13:9, and 2 Timothy 2:1 to show that the same grace that saves us is the grace that strengthens us, establishes the heart, and matures us in Christ. If...
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275: Do Not Be Taken Captive by Empty Philosophy
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Psychology vs. The Faith: Psychology has had a heavy impact on American culture for decades. Then, through the 1960s, 70s, and 80s, it steadily crept into the church. Today, it has a deep foothold in the church. And I want to say this carefully, but plainly: one of the most subtle forms of heresy to ever hit the American church is psychological theory being absorbed into Christian ministry as if it were neutral, safe, and compatible with the faith. Not because every observation made by anyone in the field is false. Not because the body doesn’t matter. Not because Christians...
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274: My Journey into Biblical Counseling
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How Christ and His Word shaped my convictions and led me to IABC Jeff Christianson’s Story with IABC — Why Christ and His Word Are Enough Many people know the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC), but fewer know the personal story behind how I came to love and serve this ministry. As the current Board President and Executive Director, I wanted to take a moment to share a bit of my journey — not to spotlight myself, but to invite a conversation with those who care deeply about Christ-centered, Scripture-sufficient soul care. My introduction to biblical counseling began...
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273: The Whole Counsel of God
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In today’s world, many people only hear part of God’s Word, but God has given us the full picture. Why do pastors choose to preach through the entire Bible? Because every part of Scripture is important for our faith and growth. In this episode, Pastor Jeff explores why it’s so vital to teach the whole Bible. From Paul’s example of faithfully teaching “the whole counsel of God” (Acts 20:27) to Ezra’s careful reading and explaining of Scripture (Nehemiah 8:8), we learn that a healthy church is built on all of God’s truth, not just parts of it. We’ll see how the early church...
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272: Knowing Christ Our Greatest Priority
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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...
info_outlinePastor 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.
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