Episode #12 Show Notes

Host: Warren Lamb

Guest: Dr. Curtis Solomon

Summary

In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, Dr. Curtis Solomon shares his journey into biblical counseling, influenced by his military background and personal experiences. He discusses the importance of integrating faith with trauma healing, the role of the Biblical Counseling Coalition in fostering unity among counselors, and the challenges faced in the field today. Dr. Solomon also addresses the sensitive topic of pornography in marriage, emphasizing the need for resources that guide couples through healing and restoration. He highlights the significance of practical training for the next generation of counselors and reflects on the balance of life and responsibilities.

Takeaways

• Dr. Solomon's passion for biblical counseling began in 1999.
• Military experience shaped his understanding of trauma and counseling.
• Biblical counseling offers hope and healing through Christ.
• The Biblical Counseling Coalition aims to foster unity among counselors.
• Challenges in biblical counseling include questions about integrating secular and biblical methods.
• Addressing pornography in marriage requires sensitive and practical resources.
• Investing in the next generation of counselors is crucial for the field.
• Balancing life responsibilities is a continuous challenge for counselors.
• Surprises in the counseling journey include the infighting among counselors.
• Biblical counseling is superior to secular methods in addressing trauma.

Relevant Links

Books by Dr. Solomon

• Reclaim Your Marriage: Grace for Wives Who Have Been Hurt by Pornography (by Jenny Solomon)
• Redeem Your Marriage: Hope for Husbands Who Have Hurt through Pornography
• I Have PTSD: Reorienting after Trauma

Related Link

• Biblical Counseling Coalition

Other Links

• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling
• Warren’s Blog
• Unbound: Growing Ever-Freer in Christ

Warrenism of the Week: “We get to choose whether we speak graciously out of understanding or harshly out of ignorance.”