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Have you ever wondered how information is organized and stored in the process of biblical counseling? We are joined by Bob Olender (founder of Biblicare, an online software designed specifically for biblical counseling) to discuss the ethical and administrative way to improve the biblical counseling experience for both counselor and counselee. For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/ Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Angela Shelton Special Guest: Bob Olender Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Meet our newest counselor, Kevin Sanders. Kevin comes with years of pastoral and counseling experience. In this episode he shares some thoughts about the pastor as counselor and ways that he has learned to be better at both roles. If you are looking for a thoughtful reflection on these complementary ministries, you'll want to take a listen. For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/ Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams Special Guest: Kevin Sanders Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Stepfamilies may be one of the most overlooked subjects in biblical counseling. Chances are that you know multiple people who are in a stepfamily context of some kind. Yet, we don't always talk about how this affects a person. Laura Petherbridge has spent the better part of her career helping to bring attention to this very subject. Join us as we learn more about what to consider when counseling people in a stepfamily context. To find out more about Laura, visit: https://www.thesmartstepmom.com/ For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/ Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Angela Shelton Special Guest: Laura Petherbridge Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

We have just completed our first annual conference, and it was more than we could have asked for. Connection Point founder and director, Angela Shelton, shares some highlights and what you can look forward to next year. If you would like more info on our next conference, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/ For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/ Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams Special Guest: Angela Shelton Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

What are the implications of Christ's incarnation for our embodiment? Dr. Kyle Claunch is a professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and he joins us to help explore some of the meaning behind the incarnation of Christ. This is an important discussion you do not want to miss as it gives some warnings and encouragements from rooted Christian doctrine. If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/ For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/ Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams Special Guest: Kyle Claunch Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Pamela Cubas has joined the Connection Point team. Pamela brings a unique and informed approach to the subject of identity and, more specifically, gender dysphoria. In this episode she shares some of her own story as well as ways that biblical counselors can help those who struggle with gender dysphoria and related identity questions. If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/ For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/ Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams Special Guest: Pamela Cubas Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Julie Lowe helps us explore the significance of embodiment as it connects to suffering and, particularly, challenges that children and teens often face. She comes with decades of counseling and teaching experience along with some of her own personal experiences. Listen to learn more about what has shaped her understanding of a biblical view of embodiment. If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/ For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/ Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams Special Guest: Julie Lowe Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Well known author, Brad Hambrick, joins us to talk about the value of church based biblical counseling. He addresses questions about training church members, creating a culture of care, and why counseling int he local church is so needed. If you would like to hear more, Brad will be speaking at our annual conference this September. If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/ For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/ Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams Special Guest: Brad Hambrick Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Sleep is often something we do not spend enough time paying attention to. In this episode biblical counselor, Kathryn Weber, helps us to understand the role of sleep and why it can sometimes be hard to get. If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/ For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/ Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams Special Guest: Kathryn Weber Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

We are joined by counselor, Ginny Jacobson, to talk about emotional regulation and the body. What goes into our emotional responses? Why do we do what we do? How does Scripture speak to this? With a background and training in trauma and biblical counseling, Ginny helps us explore some of these questions together. If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/ For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/ Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams Special Guest: Ginny Jacobson Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Bryan is the executive director of Hope Counseling Services and brings a wealth of experience to the subject of biblical counseling. In this episode, we talked with Bryan about the role of the senses in counseling. Sometimes we can focus a lot on the immaterial and spiritual aspects of the human heart, but we are embodied souls that are influenced through the senses. Bryan shares his thoughts on how we can pay more attention to this in our counseling practices . If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/ For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/ Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams Special Guest: Bryan Launer Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

We are joined by Kelly Kapic (author of You're Only Human) and Liz Hall to discuss suffering and its meaning. Many (if not all) of us can identify with physical suffering in some form, and it is often challenging to know the purpose God has for these things. Kelly and Liz help us explore what meaning there may be in this suffering and how to ask better questions in the midst of pain. If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams Special Guest: Kelly Kapic and Liz Hall Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Our new staff addition, Dr. Lainey Greer, shares with us about embodiment. Why do our bodies matter? What are the theological implications of our bodies? These are a couple of the questions we explore together in this episode. Learn why this matters in a counseling context and how to grow in your awareness of the body and all that it represents. If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams Special Guest: Lainey Greer Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Our own Sarah May shares some ideas about the transition into summer especially as it relates to family rhythms. Summer can be a golden opportunity, but it also brings along some hidden challenges. What are those challenges, and how do they connect to the human heart? For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams Special Guest: Sarah May Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Our own Dr. Angelia Dittmeier shares with us about the dynamics of estrangement from adult children. This is something that more and more parents are experiencing, and it it is extremely challenging to know how to navigate. Angelia offers some helpful insights as she explains and describes this painful reality. For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha Adams Special Guest: Dr. Angelia Dittmeier Written By: Joe Brinkmann Music By: Yrii Semchyshyn from Pixabay Edited By: Trisha Adams Produced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training Center Copyright 2026, All Rights Reserved