Episode 5 - Military Chaplancy and Biblical Counseling - Dave Peterson

The Soul Care Podcast

Episode #5 Show Notes

Host: Kimberly Willess and Dr. warren Lamb

Guest: Dave Peterson

Summary

In this conversation, Dave Peterson shares his unique journey from a non-believer in the Navy to becoming a Navy chaplain and then Operations Director for the Biblical Counseling Coalition. He discusses the essence of biblical soul-care, the role of a chaplain, and the challenges faced in the field of biblical counseling today. Dave emphasizes the importance of community and collaboration among counselors and highlights emerging trends in biblical soul-care that focus on holistic approaches to mental and spiritual health.

Takeaways

• Dave Peterson's journey into biblical counseling began after his conversion in the Navy.
• Biblical counseling is rooted in a biblical worldview and aims to provide hope and healing.
• The essence of soul-care includes confronting sin and encouraging the weak.
• Community is vital for counselors to share burdens and find support.
• There is a growing tension in defining biblical counseling within the biblical counseling community.
• Emerging trends in counseling focus on holistic approaches that integrate physical and spiritual health.
• The church is beginning to acknowledge past shortcomings in addressing issues like domestic violence.
• Collaboration among different counseling organizations is essential for growth and understanding.

Additional Resources

• Contact Dave Peterson [e-mail],
• Coastal Church (https://www.gocoastal.org/)
• Biblical Counseling Coalition (https://biblicalcc.org)
• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling (https://tilbcc.com)
• Words Matter: Refining the Conversation (Dr. Warren Lamb – pastorlamb.com)