15:14 - Biblical Counseling Coalition

In today’s episode of 15:14, Kevin Carson, Executive Director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, is joined by Lamar Eifert, the Assistant Pastor of Valley Forge Baptist and Director of Valley Forge Biblical Counseling Center. Lamar brings decades of ministry experience in both his local church and in biblical counseling, and his church hosts an annual “Competent to Counsel” conference. He is certified with the Association of Certified Biblical Counseling. 

In this conversation, Kevin and Lamar discuss biblical counseling, heart-level change, the church’s responsibility to care for the hurting with God’s Word, and the upcoming counseling conference. Lamar shares his journey from a secular career into pastoral ministry and biblical counseling, highlighting the sufficiency of Scripture to address the deepest struggles of the human heart. Lamar also emphasizes the need for trained biblical counselors in the Northeast as well as the vision behind the annual “Competent to Counsel” conference.

Rooted in 2 Corinthians 5:14-15, this conversation emphasizes that biblical counseling is not driven by technique alone, but by love for Christ and faith in the transforming power of His Word.

Competent to Counsel Conference
Hosted by the Valley Forge Biblical Counseling Center
Theme: For the Love of Christ Constrains Us (2 Corinthians 5:14-15)

 Key speakers include:

Dr. George Crabb

Dr. Charlie Hodges

Dr. Kevin Carsoon

Dr. Ben Marshall

Melissa Baker

Scott Wendal

Learn more or register at: vfbcc.org/conference

 

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In today’s episode of 15:14, Kevin Carson, Executive Director of the Biblical Counseling Coalition, is joined by Jeff Christianson - pastor, leader, and Executive Director of the International Association of Biblical Counselors, also known as IABC, and a valued member of the BCC Council Board. Jeff brings decades of ministry experience, including pastoral leadership, radio broadcasting, counselor training, university professorship, and organizational leadership within the biblical counseling movement.

In this conversation, we’ll hear about Jeff’s journey into biblical counseling, how the Lord used key influences and relationships to shape his path, and the mission and distinctives behind IABC’s training and certification work. We’ll also hear about cooperation and unity in biblical counseling, the importance of Scripture’s sufficiency in soul care, and how churches can wisely develop counseling ministries in today’s ministry landscape.

Whether you’re a pastor, counselor, or church leader, this conversation will encourage you and give you helpful perspective on the ongoing work of biblical counseling in the local church and beyond.

You can reach Jeff at [email protected].

You can reach the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC) at www.iabc.net.

 

FROM OUR SPONSOR: 
To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five.


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In this episode of 15:14, Kevin Carson sits down with Sacha Mendes at the 2025 Biblical Counseling Coalition Global Summit. Together, they reflect on the message Sacha preached at the Summit and discuss its impact on their thinking, leadership, and ministry. The conversation is thoughtful and grounded, focusing on how biblical truth shapes the way counselors and leaders listen, respond, and serve others. This episode offers encouragement and insight for anyone involved in biblical counseling, pastoral ministry, or leadership within the local church.

Alexandre “Sacha” Mendes serves as one of the pastors at Maranatha Baptist Church in São José dos Campos, Brazil. He is the Director for Vision and Expansion for the Brazilian Association of Biblical Counselors and serves on the board of directors for the Biblical Counseling Coalition. Sacha holds a degree in Economics from the University of São Paulo. He has received theological training from Word of Life Bible Seminary in Brazil, earned a Master’s degree in Biblical Counseling from The Master’s University, a Master of Divinity from Faith Bible Seminary, and a Doctor of Ministry in Expository Preaching from Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Ana, have three children: Pedro, Tito, and Marina.

 

FROM OUR SPONSOR: 
To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five.


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Dr Howard Eyrich | A Conversation with Dr. Howard Eyrich (Part 2): Biblical Counseling Forward: Wisdom, Unity, and the Work Ahead 

This episode of 15:14 is Part 2 of a two-part conversation. Kevin Carson and Dr. Howard Eyrich turn from history to the future of biblical counseling.

Recorded at the Biblical Counseling Coalition Global Summit in December 2025, during the transition between executive directors, this episode focuses on the unique role of the Biblical Counseling Coalition as a connector, not a competitor, within the broader biblical counseling movement.

Dr. Eyrich reflects on decades of ministry across denominations, cultures, and continents, offering counsel on leadership, humility, theological faithfulness, and relational unity. He also shares wisdom for pastors, counselors, and leaders navigating cultural pressure, theological drift, and the temptation toward isolation in ministry.

This episode is both a charge and an encouragement for the next generation of biblical counselors.

If you missed Part 1 of this conversation (A Historical Reflection on the Biblical Counseling Movement), you can listen to it here.

FROM OUR SPONSOR:
To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five.


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A Conversation with Dr. Howard Eyrich (Part 1): A Historical Reflection on the Biblical Counseling Movement

In this episode of the 15:14 Podcast, Kevin Carson sits down with Dr. Howard Eyrich, who is one of the earliest and most influential leaders in the biblical counseling movement, for a wide-ranging historical reflection.

Recorded at the Biblical Counseling Coalition Global Summit in December 2025, during a season of transition between executive directors, this conversation captures both the roots and the heart of biblical counseling. Dr. Eyrich shares his personal journey into biblical counseling, his formative years training under Jay Adams at CCEF, and the theological convictions that shaped the movement in its earliest days.

This episode offers listeners a rare firsthand account of how biblical counseling developed, the challenges it faced, and the faithful leaders God used to establish it in churches, seminaries, and counseling ministries around the world.

 

FROM OUR SPONSOR: 
To learn more about an undergraduate degree in biblical counseling, go to BoyceCollege.com/1514. For more information on the Biblical Counseling and Master of Divinity degree in 60 months go to BoyceCollege.com/five.


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