Resources
Check back often because we will add to these lists.
Recommended Books
There are books available on virtually every subject you may be interested in. Please contact Vic Robertson for recommendations (vic.cbc@gmail.com).
To Learn How to Help People Change (we are all counselors of somebody!):
Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically, by John MacArthur and the Master's College Faculty
One of the primary texts used at Whitesburg Heritage Bible College and at Masters College to teach biblical counseling.
Competent to Counsel, by Jay E. Adams
Explains why
Christians are competent to counsel other people with the truth of
God’s word, and some principles of biblical counseling.
God's Solutions to Life's Problems, by Wayne Mack and Joshua Mack
A practical self-study guide for dealing with life's trials biblically. It is used as a text book at Whitesburg Heritage Bible College.
How People Change, by Paul Tripp & Tim Lane
The title says it all.
Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands, by Paul David Tripp
An engaging and lively book that provides a biblical attitude check for all Christians and teaches how to give biblical counsel.
Developing Biblical Attitudes Toward God and Life
Trusting God, by Jerry Bridges
This book helps you prepare for life's trials BEFORE they happen so you will understand and accept what God does in your life. By showing in scripture that God is trustworthy in every situation, Jerry Bridges helps you prepare to trust God rather than succumb to Worry, Fear, Anxiety, Confusion, or Grief.
When People Are Big And God Is Small, by Edward T. Welch
Describes how fearing people, rather than fearing God, affects our lives and causes us to sin.
Depression
Depression: A Stubborn Darkness, by Ed Welch
Spiritual Depression, by D. Martyn Lloyd-Jones
Blame It On the Brain?, by Ed Welch
Other Reading Lists to Consider
These links are provided for your benefit. Use biblical discernment as you select your materials. While we generally endorse these sites, and have not seen material here that we disagree with, we do not state or imply that we support and agree with the content of every book on these sites.
Christian Counseling
Twelve Stones, Recommended Reading List
Other Sources for Books and Audios
Focus Publishing
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Timeless Texts
Excellent source for inexpensive counseling materials. Sometimes Amazon.com beats their price, but not usually.
Alibris
Great place to buy used books. Be careful to consider shipping costs, especially if you buy more than one book. You may pay separate shipping for each book.
Links to Other Resources for Counseling and Spiritual Development
Pastor Zach Terry’s Sermons, Capshaw Baptist Church
Pastor Zach Terry’s Sermons on iTunes Podcasts
Biblical Counseling for Women Julie Ganschow is a highly experienced biblical counselor and authors an excellent blog. (MEN, 95% of this blog is applicable to you too, even though the pages are pink.) This blog cannot replace in-person counseling.
Discipleship Counseling Home Training Downloadable Resources