Parenting (with Chap Bettis)

Parenting is one of the most challenging roles in life. Chap Bettis helps us look at some specific areas within the topic of parenting in order to help us see the sanctifying work of God in the midst of struggles. Chap has decades of ministry experience and started his own ministry called "The Disciple-making Parent" in order to serve the church. You can find resources from Chap here.For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha AdamsSpecial Guest: Chap BettisWritten By: Joe BrinkmannMusic By: Yrii Semchyshyn from PixabayEdited By: Trisha AdamsProduced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training CenterCopyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Have you ever wondered how information is organized and stored in the process of biblical counseling? We are joined by Bob Olender (founder of Biblicare, an online software designed specifically for biblical counseling) to discuss the ethical and administrative way to improve the biblical counseling experience for both counselor and counselee. For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Angela SheltonSpecial Guest: Bob OlenderWritten By: Joe BrinkmannMusic By: Yrii Semchyshyn from PixabayEdited By: Trisha AdamsProduced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training CenterCopyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Meet our newest counselor, Kevin Sanders. Kevin comes with years of pastoral and counseling experience. In this episode he shares some thoughts about the pastor as counselor and ways that he has learned to be better at both roles. If you are looking for a thoughtful reflection on these complementary ministries, you'll want to take a listen. For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha AdamsSpecial Guest: Kevin SandersWritten By: Joe BrinkmannMusic By: Yrii Semchyshyn from PixabayEdited By: Trisha AdamsProduced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training CenterCopyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Stepfamilies may be one of the most overlooked subjects in biblical counseling. Chances are that you know multiple people who are in a stepfamily context of some kind. Yet, we don't always talk about how this affects a person. Laura Petherbridge has spent the better part of her career helping to bring attention to this very subject. Join us as we learn more about what to consider when counseling people in a stepfamily context. To find out more about Laura, visit:https://www.thesmartstepmom.com/For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Angela SheltonSpecial Guest: Laura PetherbridgeWritten By: Joe BrinkmannMusic By: Yrii Semchyshyn from PixabayEdited By: Trisha AdamsProduced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training CenterCopyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

We have just completed our first annual conference, and it was more than we could have asked for. Connection Point founder and director, Angela Shelton, shares some highlights and what you can look forward to next year. If you would like more info on our next conference, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha AdamsSpecial Guest: Angela SheltonWritten By: Joe BrinkmannMusic By: Yrii Semchyshyn from PixabayEdited By: Trisha AdamsProduced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training CenterCopyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

What are the implications of Christ's incarnation for our embodiment? Dr. Kyle Claunch is a professor of Christian Theology at the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, and he joins us to help explore some of the meaning behind the incarnation of Christ. This is an important discussion you do not want to miss as it gives some warnings and encouragements from rooted Christian doctrine. If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha AdamsSpecial Guest: Kyle ClaunchWritten By: Joe BrinkmannMusic By: Yrii Semchyshyn from PixabayEdited By: Trisha AdamsProduced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training CenterCopyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

We are thrilled to announce that Dr. Pamela Cubas has joined the Connection Point team. Pamela brings a unique and informed approach to the subject of identity and, more specifically, gender dysphoria. In this episode she shares some of her own story as well as ways that biblical counselors can help those who struggle with gender dysphoria and related identity questions. If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha AdamsSpecial Guest: Pamela CubasWritten By: Joe BrinkmannMusic By: Yrii Semchyshyn from PixabayEdited By: Trisha AdamsProduced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training CenterCopyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Julie Lowe helps us explore the significance of embodiment as it connects to suffering and, particularly, challenges that children and teens often face. She comes with decades of counseling and teaching experience along with some of her own personal experiences. Listen to learn more about what has shaped her understanding of a biblical view of embodiment. If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha AdamsSpecial Guest: Julie LoweWritten By: Joe BrinkmannMusic By: Yrii Semchyshyn from PixabayEdited By: Trisha AdamsProduced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training CenterCopyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Well known author, Brad Hambrick, joins us to talk about the value of church based biblical counseling. He addresses questions about training church members, creating a culture of care, and why counseling int he local church is so needed. If you would like to hear more, Brad will be speaking at our annual conference this September. If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha AdamsSpecial Guest: Brad HambrickWritten By: Joe BrinkmannMusic By: Yrii Semchyshyn from PixabayEdited By: Trisha AdamsProduced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training CenterCopyright 2026, All Rights Reserved

Sleep is often something we do not spend enough time paying attention to. In this episode biblical counselor, Kathryn Weber, helps us to understand the role of sleep and why it can sometimes be hard to get. If you would like to sign up for our conference on embodiment, please go here: https://www.connectionpointconference.org/For more information about training, or if you or someone you know would benefit from Biblical counseling, please visit https://www.connect-point.org/Podcast Host: Joe Brinkmann and Trisha AdamsSpecial Guest: Kathryn WeberWritten By: Joe BrinkmannMusic By: Yrii Semchyshyn from PixabayEdited By: Trisha AdamsProduced and Directed By: Connection Point Biblical Counseling and Training CenterCopyright 2026, All Rights Reserved