Ep. 339 The Difference between Christian and Biblical Counseling

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Shows Main Idea – Rick answers two questions in this episode. First, what is the difference between Christian counseling and biblical counseling? And do you have any updates on the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC) debacle from 2018? Understanding counseling and counseling movements are vital because those who practice counseling are at the highest end of soul care.

Show Notes

You may want to read:

• The Repercussions of Being a Certified Biblical Counselor
• Twelve Characteristics of a Counselors
• The Reason I’m No Longer Part of the IABC

More Helpful Resources

• Rick, Why Do You Use the Word Psychology?
• Why I Do Not Align with Nouthetic or Biblical Counseling (see mindmap)
• Rick’s Direct Message to Our Supporting Community about IABC

Counseling Models Mindmap

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Rick Thomas

Rick launched the Life Over Coffee global training network in 2008 to bring hope and help for you and others by creating resources that spark conversations for transformation. His primary responsibilities are resource creation and leadership development, which he does through speaking, writing, podcasting, and educating.

In 1990 he earned a BA in Theology and, in 1991, a BS in Education. In 1993, he received his ordination into Christian ministry, and in 2000 he graduated with an MA in Counseling from The Master’s University. In 2006 he was recognized as a Fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).