The Soul Care Podcast

Season 2 - Episode 4: The Role of Hermeneutics in Soul-Care

Episode #4 Show Notes
Host:  Jinda Reinig, Dr. Warren Lamb
Guest: Pastor Iljin Cho
 
Summary
In this conversation, Pastor Iljin Cho discusses the importance of hermeneutics in biblical counseling and soul-care. He shares his journey from traditional psychological counseling to a reliance on Scripture, emphasizing the sufficiency and clarity of the Bible in addressing mental health issues. The discussion highlights the challenges contemporary churches face in applying biblical principles effectively and the need to properly interpret Scripture to avoid poor hermeneutics that can lead to misunderstanding and spiritual harm. The role of the Holy Spirit in guiding understanding and application of Scripture is also emphasized, along with the importance of equipping church members for effective soul-care.
 
Takeaways
Proper hermeneutics is essential for understanding Scripture correctly.
The sufficiency of Scripture is often questioned in modern counseling.
Clarity of Scripture allows everyone to understand God's Word.
Poor hermeneutics often leads to spiritual and emotional issues.
The Holy Spirit aids in interpreting and applying Scripture.
Understanding context is crucial for proper interpretation.
Churches need to reclaim the role of Scripture in counseling.
Training in hermeneutics boosts confidence in interpreting and applying Scripture.
Pastors must be equipped to address mental health issues biblically.
 
Additional Resources
Faith Bible Church 
Truth in Love Biblical Counseling 
Unbound: Growing Ever-freer in Christ 
Words Matter: Refining the Conversation
 

Season 2 - Episode 3: Whole-Person Ministry - Dr. Warren Lamb

Episode #3 Show Notes
Hosts: Jinda Reinig and Kimberly Willess
Special Guest: Warren Lamb
 
Summary
In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, Kimberly, Jinda, and Warren discuss the Whole-Person Ministry approach to biblical counseling, emphasizing a focus on the combination of physical, emotional, and spiritual health. They explore how foundational beliefs impact counseling practices, the importance of nutrition and gut health, and the need for counselors to consider the whole person in their approach. The conversation highlights the significance of rest, the theology of food, and the role of lifestyle choices in mental, emotional, and spiritual health, ultimately advocating for a holistic view of well-being in counseling.
Takeaways
Key takeaways from the discussion include:
The Whole-Person Ministry approach blends theology, philosophy, and practical anthropology.
Understanding human identity and purpose is crucial for healing.
Physical health significantly impacts emotional and spiritual well-being.
Counselors need to consider diet, rest, and activity in their practice.
Gut health is foundational to overall health.
A biblical “theology of food” connects spiritual and physical nourishment.
Rest is a command, not a suggestion, in Scripture.
Counseling ought to address the whole person, not just parts.
Healthy habits need to be instilled from a young age.
Awareness of nutritional needs can lead to better health outcomes, including counseling outcomes.
 
 
Relevant Links
Truth in Love Biblical Counseling
Whole-Person Ministry Training
Unbound: Growing Ever-Freer in Christ
 
Warrenism of the Week: "Being content in our circumstances is not the same as being content with our circumstances. The first is driven by our trust in God. The latter is driven by our focus on our own desires."
 

Season 2 - Episode 2: Biblically Understanding Transgenderism - Denise Shick

Episode #2 Show Notes
Hosts: Jinda Reinig and Dr. Warren Lamb
Special Guest: Denise Shick
 
Summary
In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, Denise Shick shares her personal journey and the founding of Help4Families Ministry, which supports families impacted by transgenderism. Denise discusses the profound effects of her father's transition on her childhood and the spiritual warfare surrounding gender identity issues. She highlights the importance of community support, faith-based counseling, and the misconceptions surrounding gender identity. Denise also emphasizes the need for churches to educate themselves on these matters and offers advice for faith leaders. The conversation concludes with Denise's insights on writing children's books to address gender issues from a biblical perspective and her future endeavors.
Takeaways
Key takeaways from the discussion include:
Denise's journey began with her father's desire to transition.
The impact of a parent's transition can be profound on children.
Help4Families Ministry was founded out of the needs of families seeking God’s help with transgender issues.
There has been a significant increase in young girls transitioning in recent years.
Spiritual warfare plays a crucial role in gender identity conflicts.
Community support is essential for healing and recovery.
Misconceptions about gender identity can lead to harmful decisions for the struggler.
Faith leaders need to approach these issues with compassion and understanding.
Denise emphasizes the importance of trusting God in difficult times.
Writing children's books helps address gender issues with children from a biblical perspective.
Bibliography: Adults
Moving Forward in Community: A Bible Study Companion for Moving Forward in Hope: A Devotional for Families of LGBTQ+ Loved Ones
(Independently Published, August 2023)
It is Well with My Soul: Finding God's Peace in the Transgender Storm (Workbook)
(Denise Shick, January 2022)
Moving Forward in Hope: A Devotional for Families of LGBTQ Loved Ones
(Denise Shick, September 2021)
Your True Identity: How Freedom in Christ Brings Healing, Hope, and Wholeness (Denise Shick, April 2021)
Transgender Confusion: A Biblical Based Q& A For Families
(Independently Published, March 2016)
Dangerous Affirmations: “Should I Have Been Daddy’s Little Girl?”
 (Kindle)
(Independently Published, February 2016)
My Daddy's Secret
(Independently Published, October 2015)
When Hope Seems Lost: How to Deal with Transgenderism in the Christian Community
(Independently Published, March 2015)
A Wife's Perspective: A resource for wives who are dealing with their husband’s marital unfaithfulness and sexual compulsions
(Independently Published, June 2014)
 
Bibliography: Children
I Want My Sister Back
(Denise Shick, April 2023)
AMAZING Amanda
(Independently Published, April 2022)
The Boy Who Liked Tea Parties
(Denise Shick, November 2021)
Do SUPERHEROES Play the Piano?
(Independently Published, November 2021)
What's Up with Cousin Stacy?
(Independently Published, October 2020)
I'm Glad God Made Me a Girl
(Independently Published, May 2020)
When Daddy Leaves to Be a Girl
(Independently Published, July 2018
 
Websites
Help4Families
Living Stones Ministries
 
Blog
Help4Families Blog
 
Podcast:
The Transcending Hope Podcast
 
Warrenism of the Week: “Jesus invites us to love Him in response to His love; He does not grab us by the front of the shirt and demand it of us.”
 

Season 2 - Episode 1: Postpartum Depression - Christine Chappell

Episode #1 Show Notes
Hosts: Jinda Reinig and Dr. Warren Lamb
Special Guest: Christine Chappell
 
Summary
In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, hosts Jinda Reinig and Warren Lamb welcome back Christine Chappell to discuss her new mini-book on postpartum depression. They explore the importance of sharing personal experiences, the challenges of motherhood, and the need for grace and understanding in the face of struggles. Christine emphasizes the significance of acknowledging both physical and spiritual aspects of mental health, the impact of societal expectations, and the necessity of lamenting and grieving. The conversation highlights the importance of community support and the hope found in God's Word during difficult seasons.
Takeaways
Key takeaways from the discussion include:
Christine's writing is deeply rooted in her personal experiences.
Postpartum depression is a common struggle that needs to be normalized.
Self-talk and societal expectations can heavily influence a mother's mental health.
It's essential to recognize the interplay between physical and spiritual challenges.
Living in the gray area of life is a reality that many face.
Shoulding ourselves leads to toxic shame and unrealistic expectations.
Accepting God's grace and mercy is crucial for healing.
Lamenting and grieving are important aspects of processing pain.
Community support is vital for mothers experiencing postpartum struggles.
 
Bibliography:
Postpartum Depression: Hope for a Hard Season
(New Growth Press, August 2024)
Misericordia En La Oscuridad: Caminando Con Dios a Través de la Depresión En La
Maternidad
(P&R Publishing, 2024)
Midnight Mercies: Walking with God Through Depression in Motherhood 
(P&R Publishing, 2023)
Help! I’ve Been Diagnosed with a Mental Disorder
(Shepherd Press, 2021)
Help! My Teen is Depressed
(Shepherd Press, 2020)
Clean Home, Messy Heart: Promises of Renewal, Hope, and 
Change for Overwhelmed Moms
(WestBow Press, 2016)
 
Social Media:
facebook.com/cleanhomemessheart
twitter.com/chappellwrites
instagram.com/christinemchappell
 
Hope + Help Podcast:
christinemchappell.com/podcast
 
Navigating Depression On-Demand Video Workshops:
christinemchappell.com/workshops
 
Warrenism of the Week: “Stop shoulding yourself; shoulding equals shaming.”
 

Summer Shorts #11 - Team Member Pastor Iljin Cho

Summer Shorts #11 Show Notes
Host:  Jinda Reinig
Guest: Pastor Iljin Cho
 
Summary
In this episode of the Soul Care Podcast, Pastor Iljin Cho discusses his experience with Truth in Love Biblical Counseling. He shares how his wife's positive transformation through biblical counseling drew him to explore it further. Pastor Cho highlights the hope and freedom that Truth in Love offers, emphasizing its trust in the sufficiency of Scripture. He also praises Warren, the founder of Truth in Love, for his mentorship and the positive impact he has had on his life. Overall, Pastor Cho emphasizes the importance of biblical counseling in the church and the need for discipleship.
 
Takeaways
Biblical counseling can bring healing and change, offering hope to those who have struggled with trauma and mental health issues.
Truth in Love trusts in the sufficiency of Scripture and offers a different perspective from traditional counseling organizations.
The belief in freedom in Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit to renew minds is a key aspect of Truth in Love's approach.
Mentorship and guidance from experienced counselors like Warren can have a profound impact on personal growth and ministry.
Biblical counseling challenges the belief that certain sin conditions or effects of sin are permanent, offering the possibility of change and healing.
Warren, the founder of Truth in Love, provides mentorship and guidance that can lead to positive life transformations.
Biblical counseling is essential for discipleship and the development of strong leaders in the church.
 
Sound Bites
"Truth in Love reminds people that it's the role of the Holy Spirit who renews our minds."
"Truth in Love believes that people can be healed. Their sinful desires can change. And they can be free."
 
 
Additional Resources
Faith Bible Church (Sacramento, CA – fbcsacramento.org)
Truth in Love Biblical Counseling & Training Center (tilbcc.com)
Unbound: Growing Ever-freer in Christ
Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb – pastorlamb.com)

Summer Shorts #10 - Team Member Ellen Castillo

Summer Shorts #10 Show Notes
Host: Kimberly Willess
Guest: Team Member Colleen Meyer
Summary: Ellen Castillo, a TILBCC Certified Biblical Counselor, shares her journey and experience with Truth in Love Biblical Counseling. She also discusses how she found her passion for counseling and the different seasons of life she has served in. Ellen highlights the benefits of being a part of Truth in Love, such as the support and unity of the team, the ability to accept as many cases as she chooses, and the opportunity to serve people from various locations. She also emphasizes the importance of being willing to serve outside the box and shares her personal ministry verse from 1 Peter 3:15.
 
Takeaways
Find a counseling ministry that fits with your current season of life.
Being part of a team provides support and unity in ministry.
Online counseling is a valuable and effective way to serve others.
Being willing to serve outside the box can lead to unexpected blessings.
Stay connected to like-minded people, and be prepared to share the hope that is in you.
 
Additional Resources
Truth in Love Biblical Counseling & Training Center (tilbcc.com)
Unbound: Growing Ever-freer in Christ (TILBCC Discipling Curriculum)
Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb – pastorlamb.com)

Summer Shorts #9 - Team Member Colleen Meyer

Summer Shorts #9 Show Notes
Host: Kimberly Willess
Guest: Colleen Meyer
 
Summary
Colleen Meyer shares her experience with Truth in Love Biblical Counseling Center and how it has changed her life. She talks about her journey of faith, the impact of Truth in Love on her understanding of Scripture, and the tools she has gained to walk in the truth. Colleen emphasizes the commitment of the Truth in Love family to the truth of God's Word and the support and guidance she has received from them. She also expresses gratitude for the technology that allows her to be part of this community and learn from people around the world.
Takeaways
Truth in Love Biblical Counseling Center has had a life-changing impact on Colleen Meyer.
Through Truth in Love, Colleen has gained a deeper understanding of Scripture and a desire for more of the Word.
The tools and resources provided by Truth in Love, such as Unbound, have helped Colleen in her walk with the Lord and in applying biblical truths to her life.
Colleen appreciates the commitment of the Truth in Love family to the truth of God's Word and the support and guidance she has received from them.
Technology has allowed Colleen to be part of the Truth in Love community and learn from people around the world.
Sound Bites
"Here I am, almost two years now, still loving it and absolutely has changed my life."
"What I have really, I gained so much there, but learning to... saturate on the Scriptures."
"The people at Truth in Love have committed their lives to the truth of God's Word, no matter the cost."
 
Additional Resources
Truth in Love Biblical Counseling & Training Center (tilbcc.com)
Unbound: Growing Ever-freer in Christ (TILBCC Discipling Curriculum)
Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb – pastorlamb.com)
 

Summer Shorts #8 - Team Member Kesha Griffin

Summer Shorts #8 Show Notes
Host: Kimberly Willess
Guest: Kesha Griffin
 
Summary
In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, Kimberly interviews Kesha Griffin, a pastor's wife and sexual abuse survivor, who shares her experience with Truth in Love and how it has helped her in her healing journey. She was introduced to the organization through a Facebook group and was seeking biblical resources for sexual abuse survivors. Kesha found the training center and enrolled in the program, which has given her more confidence in the sufficiency of Scripture for healing and transformation.
She emphasizes the importance of addressing abuse and trauma within the Christian community and praises Truth in Love for their specialization in this area. Kesha encourages listeners to explore biblical counseling to be equipped to help others. She encourages listeners to explore biblical counseling and consider Truth in Love.
Takeaways
The Bible contains everything necessary for life and godliness, including healing from trauma and abuse.
Truth in Love provides specialized training in abuse and trauma counseling, setting them apart from other organizations.
The sufficiency of Scripture is confirmed through personal experience and the material learned in the program.
Biblical counseling equips Christians to come alongside those in crisis and point them to the wonderful counselor.
Sound Bites
"I am gaining more confidence in the sufficiency of Scripture."
"Truth in Love has a passion and a desire to actually help abuse survivors."
"I have never come across any other biblical counseling program that has a specialization in abuse and trauma."
 
"I've never heard of any other biblical counseling program that offers a scholarship for survivors to go through the certification program with all of the costs covered."
 
Additional Resources
Truth in Love Biblical Counseling & Training Center (tilbcc.com)
Unbound: Growing Ever-freer in Christ (TILBCC Discipling Curriculum)
Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb – pastorlamb.com)

Summer Shorts #7 - Team Member Pastor Paul Hoeks

Summer Shorts #7 Show Notes
Host: Jinda Reinig
Guest: Team Member Pastor Paul Hoeks
 
Summary
In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, Jinda interviews Pastor Paul Hoeks, a Biblical counselor and program mentor at Truth in Love Biblical Counseling.
Paul shares his journey of how he was drawn to Truth in Love and the benefits he has experienced from being a part of the organization. He emphasizes that Truth in Love is different from other counseling ministries and training programs because it is accessible to the average person and focuses on the sufficiency of Scripture for counseling.
Paul also highlights the transformative power of biblical counseling and the importance of addressing the true problems of the heart and soul.
Takeaways
Truth in Love Biblical Counseling is accessible to the average person and focuses on the sufficiency of Scripture for counseling.
Biblical counseling addresses the true problems of the heart and soul, leading to permanent transformation and freedom.
The program at Truth in Love provides comprehensive and extensive training, with flexible online options.
Biblical counseling is a ministry that requires a love for the Lord, compassion, and training in using the Scriptures as the primary resource.
Sound Bites
"The Scriptures are sufficient for counseling."
"This is permanent transformation that God has for us."
"Biblical counseling is helping people become what God intended them to become."
 
Additional Resources
Truth in Love Biblical Counseling & Training Center (tilbcc.com)
Unbound: Growing Ever-freer in Christ (TILBCC Discipling Curriculum)
Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb – pastorlamb.com))
 

Summer Shorts #5 - Graduates Don & Jennifer Cooper

Summer Shorts #5 Show Notes
Host:  Kimberly Willess
Guests: Don & Jennifer Cooper
 
Summary
Don and Jennifer Cooper, a couple from Vancouver, Washington, share their experience with Truth in Love and how it has benefited them personally and professionally. They discuss their background in pro-life ministry and homeschooling, and how they found Truth in Love in the midst of leaving their church.
They highlight the emphasis on Scripture and the non-integration of psychology in the counseling program.
Don and Jennifer talk about how they have used their training to help others at their Jiu-Jitsu gym, including teaching self-defense to women who have experienced abuse and working with children in their martial arts gym. They express gratitude for the knowledge and resources they have gained from Truth in Love and encourage others to enroll in the program.
 
(Emerge Jiu Jitsu is a "Ministry Ally" of Truth in Love Biblical Counseling.)
 
Takeaways
Truth in Love emphasizes the importance of Scripture and its application in counseling.
The program focuses on biblical principles to provide a holistic approach to counseling.
Don and Jennifer have used their training to help others, including teaching self-defense to women who have experienced abuse and working with children in their martial arts gym.
They are grateful for the knowledge and resources they have gained from Truth in Love and encourage others to enroll in the program.
 
Sound Bites
"Your feelings can have a seat on the bus, just not the driver's seat."
"We can disciple each other and come along each other."
"There isn't a day that goes by for me here at the gym that I'm not pulling on the knowledge and experience that we gained through Truth in Love."
Additional Resources
Emerge Jiu Jitsu (Vancouver, WA – emergebjj.com)
Truth in Love Biblical Counseling & Training Center (tilbcc.com)
Unbound: Growing Ever-freer in Christ (TILBCC Discipling Curriculum)
Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb – pastorlamb.com)