Biblical Counseling Today

A One Story Ministries Podcast

Season 11, E12: Becoming More Self-Aware

Ancient philosophers spoke of the virtue of “knowing thyself”.  How does the Christian become more self-aware?

08-12
28:23

Season 11, E11: Recognizing and Avoiding Self-Righteousness

We know we are not righteous and of ourselves.  So, why do we so easily end up thinking and acting in self-righteous ways?

08-05
30:18

Season 11, E10: Am I Controlling or Self-Controlled?

Christians are to exhibit the spiritual fruit of self-control in their lives.  So, what if we are more controlling than self-controlled?

07-29
28:31

Season 11, E9: The Problem of Self-Deception

How do I know if I’m living in self-deception?  What do I do about it?

07-22
29:54

Season 11, E8: Do I need more Self-Confidence?

Many people lack confidence.  So it makes sense that they learn ways to get more self-confidence, right?  Maybe not...

07-15
27:05

Season 11, E7: Do I need more Self-Compassion?

If we are commanded to be compassionate to others, shouldn’t we show compassion to ourselves too?

07-08
29:43

Season 11, E6: The Strong, Self-Willed Person

Is being self-willed a virtue or a vice?  How do we deal with the self-willed person in our lives?

07-01
28:16

Season 11, E5: Addicted to Self-Betterment

Our culture tells us to be constantly improving self.  Will this pursuit create any potential problems for us?

06-24
28:38

Season 11, E4: Belittling Self

Why do some people seem to constantly self-deprecate?  Is this just a bad habit or something more?

06-17
27:35

Season 11, E3: Self-Identification: Naming Ourselves

How do you identify yourself?  In today’s world, we are all told we have the power to identify (name) self.

06-10
27:49

Season 11, E2: Moving Beyond Self-Care

Self-care is all the rage today.  How do we take care of self in a way that still denies self and dies to self?

06-03
31:37

Season 11, E1: Self-Understanding, the Enneagram way

Is the goal of our spiritual journey knowing our true self?  If it is, then is the enneagram the right tool for you?

05-27
31:43

Season 10, E12: Taming the Tongue

There is nothing harder to do in this life than to tame our tongues.  What makes it so difficult?

11-22
24:27

Season 10, E11: Discernment or Judgment?

Should Christians ever use their tongues to judge others?  What is the difference between judgment and discernment?

11-15
26:44

Season 10, E10: Words of Encouragement

One thing we all need as human beings is encouragement.  Why is it so hard to give people the encouragement they need?

11-08
26:24

Season 10, E9: Defective Listening

Christians should be the best listeners on the planet, right?  Why is good listening such a challenge for us?

11-01
26:50

Season 10, E8: Praise and Criticism

We all like to be praised and dislike criticism.  What does God’s Word say about these two types of communication?

10-25
23:56

Season 10, E7: You Talk Too Much/Little

What can we do about the problem of talking too much?  Or, what if we have the opposite problem?

10-18
26:41

Season 10, E6: Reproving or Reviling?

Christians need to move from words that shame to words that correct and restore another person.

10-11
28:43

Season 10, E5: Don’t be Ridiculous!

What place do joking, mocking, and teasing have in the communication arsenal of the Christian?  Is it all just ridiculing that must be avoided?

10-04
25:50

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