It is said that life is a matter of perspective. To some, that means there isn’t any universal right way to think—no objective truth. What I see is what matters to me; it is my truth. That’s the driving view of cultural psychology in our day—what has been termed expressive individualism. Continue Reading →
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This episode highlights some of the 2-Minute Favorites segments from 2025. Continue Reading →
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The prophet Jeremiah stared into a landscape of utter devastation. Before the soaring words of hope in Lamentations 3, he cataloged the horror: priests massacred, women raped, people hauled into captivity, and a famine so brutal that its victims resorted to cannibalism. The word “despair” merely hints at his emotions. His world was broken, his people were judged, and his heart was crushed. What does a person do when the foundations of their life crumble? Continue Reading →
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Scripture writing is a simple yet powerful counseling tool that helps believers slow down, engage deeply with God’s Word, and experience heart transformation. As counselees write Scripture by hand, truth moves from the page to the heart, renewing focus and faith. Continue Reading →
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People often speak of the fear of the Lord and, thereby, mean different things. “Fearing” God is a large concept embracing many aspects of faith. One of these aspects is mentioned in Proverbs 8:13 To fear the Lord is to hate evil. Indeed, the latter is a pretty good index of the former: how much …
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In the UK, the language of biblical counseling is still relatively unfamiliar. To many, it is a slightly mysterious term. Should we ever be open to using alternatives? Continue Reading →
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In this episode, Jared Poulton shares about the ministry he leads, the Institute for Reformed Biblical Counseling (IRBC). Continue Reading →
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Responsibility allocation is a phrase we don’t use often. When applied to offenses in relationships, it is the ability to accurately determine who is responsible for what. When offenses are mild to moderate in their impact, responsibility allocation (while still important) is not pivotal. But as offenses become more severe, responsibility allocation becomes increasingly significant. Continue Reading →
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Within today’s society, there is clear evidence that many of our relationships are not as healthy as they used to be. In this article, Jared Poulton argues that considering the nuances between natural and sinful dependence and influence can help biblical counselors guide their counselees toward relationships that reflect God’s will for His people within the church, family, and society. Continue Reading →
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No, I’m not talking about those oversized Bibles that used to be found on every pulpit in America. No, I guess, those went out of style when pulpits began to disappear and preachers started walking all over the place while preaching. Nor am I speaking about granddma’s Large Print Bible. What I have in mind …
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Our November 2025 mini-series on the BCC Grace and Truth blog addresses the topic of relational wholeness. In this first article, Ellen Dykas distinguishes between Christ-centered and person-centered relationships. In other contributions to the series, Jared Poulton offers wisdom on discerning the nuances between natural and sinful dependence, and Brad Hambrick explains responsibility allocation and its importance. Continue Reading →
Read MoreWe all have to trust something in life. We quickly realize we are unable to live life completely independent of anything or anyone else. The human experience is an interdependent one that relies on others to live, sustain, and flourish. The fact of the matter is that I cannot even see myself fully and accurately […]
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