Author: Rush Witt

Solving the Constant Companion Problem

Solving the Constant Companion Problem

Posted by | Jul 14, 2025 | |

Our July 2025 mini-series on the BCC Grace and Truth blog is designed to add some resources to your counselor’s toolbox. In this first article, Rush Witt offers a plan to help counselees disconnect from their smartphones. In other contributions to the series, Lucy Ann Moll provides a case study and homework assignment for helping the OCD struggler respond in the moment, Jim Newheiser offers five suggestions for helping the counselor improve their knowledge of Scripture to be able to use it spontaneously in a counseling situation, and Garrett Higbee shares about the Fruit to Root Diagnostic tool to uncover not just what is happening in a person but why it is happening. Continue Reading →

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Entering the Suicidal Person’s World: Understanding Their Experiences, Emotions, and Expectations

Entering the Suicidal Person’s World: Understanding Their Experiences, Emotions, and Expectations

Posted by | Mar 18, 2025 | |

My contribution to the BCC Leadership Summit felt bitter and sweet. I certainly appreciated the opportunity to remind each other of Psalm 34:18: “The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.” But I cannot imagine a more difficult topic than suicide. In this post, I will provide a summary overview of the session I presented, “Entering the Suicidal Person’s World.” Continue Reading →

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AI and the Christian Life

AI and the Christian Life

Posted by | Jan 20, 2025 | |

Our January 2025 mini-series on the BCC Grace and Truth blog addresses life in an AI-driven world. In this first article, Rush Witt considers how AI can serve as a valuable tool in the Christian life. In other contributions to the series, Joe Keller offers considerations for parenting well in an age of AI, and Keith Evans discusses the use of AI in academics. Continue Reading →

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AI and the Christian Life

AI and the Christian Life

Posted by | Jan 20, 2025 | |

Our January 2025 mini-series on the BCC Grace and Truth blog addresses life in an AI-driven world. In this first article, Rush Witt considers how AI can serve as a valuable tool in the Christian life. In other contributions to the series, Joe Keller offers considerations for parenting well in an age of AI, and Keith Evans discusses the use of AI in academics. Continue Reading →

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Fuzzy Thinking in the Care of Souls

Fuzzy Thinking in the Care of Souls

Posted by | Jan 3, 2025 | |

You’re fuzzier than you know. And so am I. That’s a weird way to start an article or conversation, but let me explain. During seminary many years ago, a preaching professor taught us that “Fuzzy thinking poses the greatest threat to good preaching.” That truth has followed me all the days of my pastoral life—not only in the pulpit but also in the counseling room. Fuzzy thinking poses an enormous threat to effective counseling. Continue Reading →

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