Andrew Rogers, a seasoned counselor with a decade in social work and a deep calling to serve, reveals how God’s guiding hand transformed his career from biblical studies and youth ministry into impactful biblical counseling within the church. In this heartfelt conversation, he shares how ministry naturally evolved from a desire to help others and how God uses our gifts ~ often already present ~ to advance His kingdom. You’ll discover the powerful reasons why integrating biblical counseling into church environments can heal hearts more effectively than traditional secular methods. Andrew discusses the importance of trust, trustworthiness, and partnering with local churches to bring spiritual and emotional healing directly to the people. He emphasizes that the Word of God is sufficient for all of life’s struggles, and how believers can leverage their unique gifts to guide others from human logic to divine truth.

Topics and Timestamps:

[00:00 – 05:00] Introduction and Andrew’s Journey: Discover Andrew’s transition from social work to biblical counseling and how his faith guided this path.

[05:01 – 15:00] Integrating Counseling in Churches: Explore the benefits and challenges of embedding counseling practices within church environments.

[15:01 – 25:00] Balancing Psychology and Scripture: Delve into the evolving relationship between psychological practices and biblical teachings.

[25:01 – 35:00] Navigating Church Hurt and Mental Health: Learn about faith-based approaches to overcoming church-related trauma and mental health issues.

[35:01 – 45:00] The Role of Prayer in Counseling: Understand the significance of prayer and the Holy Spirit in guiding counseling sessions.

[45:01 – 55:00] Building Trust and Community: Insights into fostering trust within ministry and the importance of community support.

[55:01 – End] Future of Biblical Counseling: Andrew shares his vision for the future of counseling and how churches can play a pivotal role.

This episode is perfect for pastors, church leaders, and believers who want to serve more intentionally, bringing Christ’s healing power into mental health care. You’ll gain insights into fostering authentic community, understanding trust in ministry, and partnering with biblical counselors without compromising truth.

Check out more of Andrew Rogers:

Andrew’s Website: https://grandviewcounseling.org/

Instagram: @grandview_counseling
Facebook: @grandviewcounselingservices
TikTok: @tenminutetherapy
YouTube: @TenMinuteTherapy
LinkedIn: @grandview-counseling

Podcast: Ten Minute Therapy
Located on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and Amazon Music

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