Episode #13 Show Notes

Host: Warren Lamb

Guest: Conrad Hilario

Summary

In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, pastor and author Conrad Hilario shares his transformative journey from a troubled youth to a senior pastor, emphasizing the importance of identity in Christ. He discusses the challenges younger generations face in understanding their identity amidst cultural crises and the church's role in providing guidance. The conversation highlights the significance of discipleship and mentorship in spiritual growth and the impact of his book, 'Identity: Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes,' as a resource for believers seeking to understand their identity in Christ.

Takeaways

• Conrad's journey illustrates the transformative power of faith.
• Identity in Christ is foundational for spiritual growth.
• Younger generations face unique challenges in understanding identity.
• Cultural identity crises impact individuals and communities.
• Discipleship is essential for nurturing faith in new believers.
• Mentorship plays a crucial role in spiritual development.
• The church must address issues of diversity and unity.
• Understanding one's identity can prevent destructive choices.
• Conrad's book serves as a primer for understanding identity in Christ.
• Real change in life comes from understanding one's identity in Christ.

Relevant Links

Books Mentioned

• Identity: Seeing Yourself Through God's Eyes (Conrad Hilario)
• Christianity: The Faith That Makes Sense (Dennis McCallum)
• Discovering God: Exploring the Possibilities of Faith (Dennis McCallum)
• Unbound: Growing Ever-Freer in Christ (Warren Lamb and Truth in Love)
• The Master Plan of Evangelism: With Study Guide (Robert E. Coleman)
• The Pursuit of God: Updated Edition (A.W. Tozer)
• The Attributes of God Volume 1 with Study Guide: A Journey Into the Father's Heart (A.W. Tozer)
• The Attributes of God Volume 2: Deeper into the Father's Heart (A.W. Tozer)

Other Links

• Dwell Community Church (Columbus, OH)
• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling
• Warren’s Blog

Warrenism of the Week: “Our ‘I am’ statements are identity statements. When we proclaim ‘I am such-and-such…,’ we lock ourselves in a view of ourselves that may be in conflict with what God proclaims to be true about us.”

Episode #13 Show Notes

Host: Warren Lamb

Summary

In this special Christmas episode of The Soul Care Podcast, Warren shares a personal reflection on the theme of repurposing in life and ministry. Drawing from his own transformative experience following a car accident, he explores how God reshapes our lives and calls us to embrace new purposes. Through biblical passages and personal anecdotes, Warren emphasizes the importance of recognizing interruptions as divine invitations and encourages listeners to reflect on their own journeys of repurposing.

Takeaways

• God often works by repurposing our lives for His glory.
• Don't let your past become your prison; God is doing something new.
• Transformation is not just improvement; it's a complete change.
• God uses our painful disruptions for His purposes.
• Recognizing interruptions can lead to new opportunities.
• Our experiences can become sources of comfort for others.
• God's repurposing work can be seen in the Christmas story.
• We are called to be instruments in the Redeemer's hands.
• Embrace the journey of repurposing, even when it's difficult.
• God is with us through every transformation we face.

Relevant Links

• Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands: People in Need of Change Helping People in Need of Change (by Paul David Tripp)
• Truth in Love Biblical Counseling
• Warren’s Blog
• Unbound: Growing Ever-Freer in Christ

Warrenism of the Week: “Don’t let your past be your prison.”

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.”