This week on The Whole Counsel, we return to our series on great letter-writers in Christianity. In this episode, we meet Thomas Charles, a Welshman who was one of the most significant leaders of the Welsh wing of the 18th-century Evangelical Revival. His letters are full of practical, warm, experiential advice.
Read MoreIn episode five of Biblical Help for Life’s Problems, Dr. John Snyder is once again joined by pastor and counselor Louis Sacran. Drawing on Romans 13:14, Louis helps us understand sanctification biblically and practically. How do we grow and change as believers? How do we mature? We must understand the inner workings of our hearts (our desires) and our walk (our actions), and how they are connected.
John and Louis tackle the topic of sexual sin. What is at the root of it, and how can I break the chains of enslavement to this sin?
John and Louis point us back to the gospel and to our Lord Jesus. Being aware of what we have been given in Christ and of our unshakable standing with Him because of His righteousness is foundational to growing in Christlikeness.
Read MoreThis week on the Whole Counsel, Louis Sacran, an experienced pastor and biblical counselor, sits down with Dr. John Snyder to discuss how to apply what we have learned so far in this series to live in accordance with our purpose.
As Christians, our purpose is clear. Our purpose is to please God, and we please Him by loving Him and loving people. Louis helps us to see that everything we do is either a loving or an unloving response.
Read MoreIn session 3 of Biblical Help for Life’s Problems, Louis Sacran addresses our ideas about God’s faithfulness. God’s faithfulness is not the same as God fulfilling all our preferences for life. Louis takes us to various passages to clarify what it means for God to be faithful and shows that he is indeed trustworthy. Louis also addresses the choices we face in pressing circumstances. What is beyond our control? What is our ultimate desire? What dangers and deceptions can we avoid?
Read MoreDr. Snyder and Louis Sacran discuss a biblical perspective on trials. Using 1 Corinthians 10:13 as a starting point, Louis explains that trials are real, and they hurt. They are common to all humanity. He also reminds us that God is faithful and that we have choices during trials.
Read MoreThis week on The Whole Counsel, John is joined by Louis Sacran to discuss how to handle difficult problems biblically. Louis has many years of experience as both a counselor and a pastor. John has asked Louis to discuss the most common problems he encounters among believers.
We all, from time to time, face problems that are especially hard for us. In this first episode, Louis offers us wise advice on viewing our problems in light of Scripture and practical insight into how to handle those difficulties. Louis lays the groundwork for a biblical perspective of ourselves. How we view ourselves affects everything. All of us are saints, sinners, and sufferers, and we must keep those views of ourselves in proper balance.
Read MoreThis week, we are taking a short break between series and re-airing a favorite episode in which John is joined by a long-time friend and fellow minister, Jordan Thomas. You may recognize Jordan as a contributor to the studies Behold Your God: Rethinking God Biblically and Behold Your God: The Weight of Majesty. John and Jordan spent a few weeks discussing the descriptions of Jesus found in the book of Hebrews. This week's discussion focused on Hebrews 1 and the 34 descriptions of Jesus in those 14 verses.
Read MoreThere is a secret to finding contentment. The secret has been revealed in the Bible, and Christians have proclaimed it for 2000 years. Despite this, humanity seems stubbornly confused about the source of happiness. We are naturally inclined to look for it in all the wrong places. The secret to finding contentment is that you don’t find it by pursuing contentment itself, but by looking for it in Christ.
Read MoreIn this episode of The Whole Counsel, John Snyder and Justin Miller explore why biblical contentment is never passive, indifferent, or spiritually stagnant. Rather than settling for “enough” of Christ, the believer who is truly content finds that satisfaction in Him creates an even greater desire to know Him, obey Him, and enjoy deeper fellowship with Him.
Read MoreContentment is one of the distinguishing marks of the Christian life—but it is also one of the most difficult graces to cultivate. Why is it so hard to gain and so easy to lose?
In the third episode of our “A Life of Joy” series, Justin Miller and Dr. John Snyder examine five of the greatest obstacles to Christian contentment: worldliness, busyness, bitterness, grief, and opposition.
Read MoreIf contentment is not something we naturally possess, how do we learn it? In this episode, weexplore Paul’s statement, “I have learned to be content.” Paul wasn't naturally content. He learned contentment as he trusted God through everycircumstance of life. He found contentment in the God who is both sovereign and good.
Read MoreIn this new series, John Snyder is joined by Justin Miller to discuss his upcoming book. Whether you're facing trials, dealing with disappointments, seeking answers, or longing for a deeper joy in Christ, this conversation offersa foundation for understanding a vital yet often overlooked grace in the Christian journey: contentment.
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