Audios
Counsel from the Cross 2
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Our enemy wants us to focus on ourselves, our sins, idols and desires. God lavishes his love upon us, for only a stronger love can wean our hearts from idols and make us truly obedient. This is part 2 of a three part series based on Elyse's book Counsel from the Cross.
Counsel from the Cross 1
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Do you see the glory of your Savior or are you focused on your failures and sins? How can you learn to focus on your Savior? When you see Christ you will be made like him! This is part 1 of a three part series based on Elyse's book Counsel from the Cross.
Complaining: Rewriting the Story God is Writing
Do you find yourself complaining about the past—wishing you could rewrite your story? In this session you will learn that complaining is a very powerful sin that tries to undo what God has done and is doing. Be encouraged! God invites you to embrace the story He is writing.
CDC2-23. Transforming Grace in Marriage Roles 2
The gospel of grace needs to be at the heart of how we understand marriage roles. Both husband and wife have a unique part to play that shows forth the relationship of Christ with his church. This session will focus on the role of the wife in marriage.
Caring for the Abused
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Victims of abuse suffer greatly and need help. This session will teach you to offer compassionate biblical counsel to a victim of abuse as well as providing practical instruction on how to help the victim gain safety and deal with the abuser in a biblical way.
Because He Loves Me 4
When reading Scripture we should look for both gospel declarations and gospel obligations. These will help inform our faith and motivate us to fight against sin and serve Him. This is part 4 of a four-part series based on Elyse's book Because He Loves Me.
Because He Loves Me 3
Do you grasp the significance of your great inheritance in Christ? How do you see yourself in His family? Do you live like you are his dearly beloved child? This is part 3 of a four-part series based on Elyse's book Because He Loves Me.
Because He Loves Me 2
Do you long to grow in grace? Your perspective of who you are in Christ is a determinative factor in how you grow in Christ. You need to understand your true identity! This is part 2 of a four-part series based on Elyse's book Because He Loves Me.
Because He Loves Me 1
Would you say that you are thrilled by God's love for you? Are you still amazed by grace? A serious consideration of God's love for you in Christ will radically transform your daily life. This is part 1 of a four-part series based on Elyse's book Because He Loves Me.
Attitudes of a Transformed Heart 3
The attitudes and actions of a transformed heart flow out of a life transformed by the Holy Spirit. This 3-part series covers what to teach your counselees regarding loving God and others, discusses biblical principles and provides practical application.
Attitudes of a Transformed Heart 2
The attitudes and actions of a transformed heart flow out of a life transformed by the Holy Spirit. This 3-part series covers what to teach your counselees regarding loving God and others, discusses biblical principles and provides practical application.
Attitudes of a Transformed Heart 1
The attitudes and actions of a transformed heart flow out of a life transformed by the Holy Spirit. This 3-part series covers what to teach your counselees regarding loving God and others, discusses biblical principles and provides practical application.
Am I My Sisters Keeper?
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Topics: Women
The Good Shepherd keeps His sheep. What is our role in keeping our sisters? This workshop shows how our care for one another flows out of His care for us. It begins with our own transparency and humility as we confess our sins and allow our sisters to help keep us.
020 Counseling Cases of Domestic Abuse
To close out season 2 of the Care & Discipleship Podcast, Craig Marshall sat down with Jim Newheiser (Director of Biblical Counseling at RTS Charlotte) and Tom Maxham (pastor of Grace Bible Church, Escondido and staff counselor at IBCD) to discuss the tenuous situation of dealing with domestic abuse when counseling a couple. This episode is a response to a listener question and addresses a very relevant issue in the church today. The counselors discuss how to respond not only to physical abuse but also how to think through verbal and emotional abuse. They detail the various ways in which churches tend to make mistakes regarding verbal and emotional abuse and articulate a proper response. They also engage with the book The Heart of Domestic Abuse written by Chris Moles who will be speaking on the issue at the 2017 Summer Institute and Pre-Conference.
Articles & Handouts
Respecting Your Husband…
A 12-question quiz for wives to examine whether their actions communicate respect or disrespect to their husbands. Each question includes the biblical basis for self-reflection.
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Danielle’s Story – Behind the Scenes of an Observation Video
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Daelynn Romo is a wife and mother of three, an active church member and a friend of IBCD. She is also the face of Danielle, a counselee in one of IBCD’s Observation Videos. At the urging of her husband, Danielle comes to seek counsel from her pastor’s wife after an old struggle with an eating disorder re-emerges. We asked Daelynn to talk with us about her experience and to share her own story.
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