Center for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship

Center for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship We provide biblical counseling resources through conferences, conference audio, blog posts, and podcasts to help biblical counselors sharpen their skills.

CBCD exists to equip believers in the rich resources of the Word of God and the gospel of Jesus Christ in order to minister to people struggling with life problems.

“Every word in the [Bible] (and every stroke and mark, according to Jesus in Matthew 5:18) emanates from God.” —Terry En...
06/05/2026

“Every word in the [Bible] (and every stroke and mark, according to Jesus in Matthew 5:18) emanates from God.” —Terry Enns

I am surrounded by Bibles. One day in my office several years ago I counted 22 Bibles on my shelves and desk. I don’t have as many at home, but another dozen or so is likely (I haven’t counted them). I have 20 English translations in my Bible software. I have three different Greek New Testaments...

“There is no more important weapon the believer has to defend himself and guide his life than the Sword of the Spirit, t...
06/04/2026

“There is no more important weapon the believer has to defend himself and guide his life than the Sword of the Spirit, the Word of God.” —Terry Enns

I am surrounded by Bibles. One day in my office several years ago I counted 22 Bibles on my shelves and desk. I don’t have as many at home, but another dozen or so is likely (I haven’t counted them). I have 20 English translations in my Bible software. I have three different Greek New Testaments...

“Does your counsel carry the weight of God’s authority because it is marinated and wrapped in the grace of the Bible?” —...
06/03/2026

“Does your counsel carry the weight of God’s authority because it is marinated and wrapped in the grace of the Bible?” —Terry Enns

I am surrounded by Bibles. One day in my office several years ago I counted 22 Bibles on my shelves and desk. I don’t have as many at home, but another dozen or so is likely (I haven’t counted them). I have 20 English translations in my Bible software. I have three different Greek New Testaments...

“Does the way you live affirm that the Bible not only has a place of priority in your life, but that you really believe ...
06/02/2026

“Does the way you live affirm that the Bible not only has a place of priority in your life, but that you really believe this Book to be true?” —Terry Enns

I am surrounded by Bibles. One day in my office several years ago I counted 22 Bibles on my shelves and desk. I don’t have as many at home, but another dozen or so is likely (I haven’t counted them). I have 20 English translations in my Bible software. I have three different Greek New Testaments...

“The question for most of us isn’t ‘do we have the Bible?’ but ‘Do we know and believe the Bible?’” —Terry Enns
06/01/2026

“The question for most of us isn’t ‘do we have the Bible?’ but ‘Do we know and believe the Bible?’” —Terry Enns

I am surrounded by Bibles. One day in my office several years ago I counted 22 Bibles on my shelves and desk. I don’t have as many at home, but another dozen or so is likely (I haven’t counted them). I have 20 English translations in my Bible software. I have three different Greek New Testaments...

“The gospel is motivation to be a good listener, because Jesus hears and listens to us.” —Brent Osterberg
05/27/2026

“The gospel is motivation to be a good listener, because Jesus hears and listens to us.” —Brent Osterberg

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Brent Osterberg on the importance of listening well. Here are some things discussed. Why is it important for us to listen well? What are some marks of bad listening? What does it look like to listen well, and how can I g

“A humble person takes interest in what others have to say.” —Brent Osterberg
05/26/2026

“A humble person takes interest in what others have to say.” —Brent Osterberg

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Brent Osterberg on the importance of listening well. Here are some things discussed. Why is it important for us to listen well? What are some marks of bad listening? What does it look like to listen well, and how can I g

“We must consider others more significant than ourselves.” —Brent Osterberg
05/25/2026

“We must consider others more significant than ourselves.” —Brent Osterberg

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Brent Osterberg on the importance of listening well. Here are some things discussed. Why is it important for us to listen well? What are some marks of bad listening? What does it look like to listen well, and how can I g

“A mark of a bad listener is that they don’t delight in understanding.” —Brent Osterberg
05/24/2026

“A mark of a bad listener is that they don’t delight in understanding.” —Brent Osterberg

In this episode of Counsel the Word Pastor Keith Palmer talks with Dr. Brent Osterberg on the importance of listening well. Here are some things discussed. Why is it important for us to listen well? What are some marks of bad listening? What does it look like to listen well, and how can I g

“In heaven, all that seemed unfair in this life will be recognized as tools in the hands of our God.” —Brent Osterberg
05/24/2026

“In heaven, all that seemed unfair in this life will be recognized as tools in the hands of our God.” —Brent Osterberg

A toddler’s first word will often be “Momma” or “Dada,” but then I think it’s immediately followed by the sentence, “That’s not fair!” Whether it’s a sibling who got the bigger portion or homework that seems too difficult, children have this phrase ready for quick draw in moments...

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