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We're turning the tables on Hope + Help! Guest host @PastorScottMehl interviews @chappellwrites about her new devotional, Lament: Crying Out in Faith, and how biblical lament helps us take refuge in Christ in the midst of everyday sorrows and struggles. ibcd.org/lament-christine-ch…

What motivates us to say yes—or no? In this article, @j_newheiser explores how following Christ shapes our priorities, relationships, and willingness to serve others. Read the article: ibcd.org/motivations-for-say…

Preparing for your @acbc Certification Exams? IBCD's Exam Preparation Course with Don Roy offers practical guidance for organizing your studies, answering exam questions, and using helpful resources along the way. Get started on IBCD Connect: ibcd.org/about-connect

Meet our 2027 IBCD Pre-Conference speakers! Brian Colmery, Scott Mehl, and Meredith Storrs will explore Manhood & Womanhood: Equipped to Care in a Confusing Culture on July 22. Intro Rate pricing ends October 31. Register today! ibcd.regfox.com/2027-summer-…

Meaningful connections happen beyond the conference sessions! Exhibitor & sponsorship opportunities are now available for our 2027 Summer Institute. Connect with ministry leaders, share your resources, and serve the biblical counseling community. Apply: ibcd.regfox.com/2027-exhibit…

What can Job teach us about trusting God when suffering doesn't make sense? In this free conference audio, Dr. Keith Palmer explores suffering, humble faith, and the character of God. Listen: ibcd.org/plenary-3-sitting-w…

When life's demands leave us weary, how can we discern what matters most? In this article, Joe Keller offers three Scripture-centered reminders to help us navigate weariness with wisdom, faithfulness, and an eternal perspective. Read the article: ibcd.org/wise-counsel-for-th…

How can we compassionately care for those wounded within the church? Tim St. John discusses the complexities of church hurt, the importance of patient listening, and practical ways to help sufferers find hope in Christ. Listen: ibcd.org/church-hurt-tim-st-…

On the fence about joining us for the 2027 IBCD Summer Institute? Now's the time to register! Intro Rate pricing for in-person and virtual attendance ends October 31. Secure your spot before prices increase! 🔗 ibcd.regfox.com/2027-summer-…

How can we help weary believers persevere in faith? Shelbi Cullen draws from Hebrews 12:1–3 to encourage us to run with endurance and fix our eyes on Jesus. Now streaming free from our 2025 Summer Institute. ibcd.org/running-the-race-we…

What lies beneath a discontented heart? Josh Weidmann offers practical guidance for identifying heart issues and helping others find lasting contentment through the sufficient grace of Christ. ibcd.org/counseling-the-disc…

Repentance isn't merely about turning away from sin. It's also about growing in faith and dependence on Christ. @DrKeithAEvans discusses the purpose and practice of repentance on the Hope + Help Podcast. 🎧 Listen at ibcd.org/repentance-keith-ev…

The 2026 IBCD Summer Institute recordings are now available on IBCD Connect! Access audio and video sessions from Navigating Emotions and Wayward Children, plus a growing collection of resources for your discipleship ministry. Subscribe today for access: ibcd.org/aboutconnect

Welcome @runningdoc to the IBCD Board of Directors! A longtime friend and ministry partner, Dr. Hodges has faithfully served the biblical counseling community for many years. We’re grateful for his continued support and the wisdom and experience he brings to our Board!

We’re here at the @acbc conference and already connecting with IBCD supporters, subscribers, and listeners! Stop by our booth (☕️ next to the coffee station) to say hello and share how our resources are shaping your soul care ministry.

Planning to join us for the 2027 IBCD Summer Institute? Now is the time to register! Intro Rate pricing for both in-person and virtual registration ends October 31. Register before prices increase: ibcd.regfox.com/2027-summer-…

What we believe matters—not only for what we think, but for how we feel. Don Roy explores how doctrine helps us understand and respond to our emotions through three truths: God’s sovereignty, God’s goodness, and our sanctification. ibcd.org/how-doctrine-drives…

What happens when suffering isn’t just a season, but becomes part of everyday life? Karrie Hahn Devlin joins the Hope + Help Podcast to discuss chronic suffering, lament, painful questions about God, and the enduring hope found in Jesus Christ. 🎧 ibcd.org/chronic-suffering-k…

IBCD is headed to the @acbc and @ccef National Conferences this October! If you’re attending, stop by our booth and say hello. IBCD Connect subscribers: Let us know you’re a subscriber when you visit—we’ll have a special treat waiting for you! Will we see you at ACBC or CCEF?

We’d still love your input! Which of the topics we’re considering would be most useful in your ministry context—or what else would you like to see addressed? Take the poll: forms.gle/KT4bv6FD6fXJbAtJ8