In this episode of 'Speak the Truth,' the hosts discuss their experiences at Hope Bible Church in Oakville, Ontario and their participation in a biblical counseling conference. They are joined by Nathan Penny, Pastor of Soul Care Ministries at Hope Bible Church. The conversation revolves around the development and expansion of the biblical counseling movement in Canada, the current state of biblical counseling across Canadian provinces, and the importance of training and equipping leaders to create a sustainable care framework within churches. Nathan highlights the unique challenges and successes of implementing a biblical counseling culture in a large church and underscores the importance of teamwork, including the pivotal role of women in the ministry. The episode also touches on the broader vision of the Biblical Counseling Coalition in Canada to ensure local access to biblical care and counseling and the importance of personal health and fitness for ministry effectiveness.

00:00 Introduction and Greetings

00:41 Guest Introduction: Nathan Penny

00:48 Biblical Counseling Movement in Canada

03:24 Challenges and Isolation in Counseling

05:04 Conference and Resource Sharing

06:26 Equipping and Training at Hope Bible Church

09:40 Addressing Counseling Needs and Reevaluation

12:59 Creating a Culture of Care in the Church

14:00 Empowering Women in Ministry

14:40 The Power of Teamwork in Counseling

16:15 Training Together for Effective Ministry

18:19 Starting a Counseling Process

19:49 Vision for Biblical Counseling in Canada

25:07 The Importance of Health and Fitness for Ministry Leaders

27:23 Trusting God with Our Insufficiencies

28:46 Final Thoughts and Gratitude

Episode Mentions
Hope Bible Church
Canadian Biblical Counseling Coalition
Equipped to Counsel Curriculum