JBC Volume 30 (2016) — 3 Volume Print Set

This is the print version of the Journal of Biblical Counseling volume 30, including volumes 30:1, 30:2, and 30:3.

The mission of the Journal of Biblical Counseling (JBC) is to develop clear thinking and effective practice in biblical counseling. We seek to do this through publishing articles that faithfully bring the God of truth, mercy and power to the issues that face pastoral ministries of counseling and discipleship. See subscription options here and Kindle editions here.

Volume 30:1

Editorial

• Getting Oriented David Powlison

Featured Articles

• Who Can Stand Before Jealousy? Edward T. Welch
• The Dreaded S-Word: Submission and the Active Role of Helper Robyn Huck
• Getting to Know the Experience of Same-Sex Attraction Brad Hambrick
• What’s in a Name? Understanding Psychiatric Diagnoses Michael R. Emlet

Counselor's Toolbox

• More Than a Proof Text: “Jesus invites you to follow him—how will you respond?” (Luke 5:27) Lauren Whitman
• More Than a Proof Text: “You feel ashamed but Christ is the lifter of your head” (Psalm 3:3) Kristin Silva

Book Reviews

• Daring Greatly: How the Courage to Be Vulnerable Transforms the Way We Live, Love, Parent, and Lead by Brené Brown -Reviewed by Myriam Hertzog
• Developments in Biblical Counseling by J. Cameron Fraser -Reviewed by Sam R. Williams

Volume 30:2

Editorial

• Why We “Care” Instead of “Counsel” Each Other Robert K. Cheong

Featured Articles

• Identifying Oppression in Marriages Darby Strickland
• Do Your Friendships Live Out the Gospel? Jonathan Holmes
• Anger at God David Powlison
• Abiding in the Vine: Walking with Sexual Strugglers Ellen Mary Dykas

Counselor’s Toolbox

• More an a Proof Text: “When you don’t know what to do—put your eyes on God” (2 Chronicles 20:12) Brenda Pauken
• “Should I See a Counselor?” Eliza Huie

Volume 30:3

Editorial

• What Can You Do When God Seems Far Away? David Powlison

Featured Articles

• The Manna from Heaven Is Christ, Your Daily Bread Lauren Whitman
• Counseling in the Brambles: How to Help Oppressive Marriages Darby Strickland
• The Dreaded S-Word: Submission and the Abuse of Authority Robyn Huck

Counselor’s Toolbox

• Ode to the White Board: Helping People Make Connections Todd Stryd

Book Review

• The Connected Child: Bring Hope and Healing to Your Adoptive Family by Karyn Purvis, David Cross, and Wendy Lyons Sunshine Brian Liechty