About Us
Learn about our mission and the blog team below!
Scripture Informed and Gospel Centered
The Word of God says, “All Scripture is breathed out by God and profitable for teaching, for reproof, for correction, and for training, in righteousness, that the man of God may be complete, equipped for every good work” (2 Timothy 3:16-17). It also says, “His divine power has granted to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called. us to his own glory and excellence” (2 Peter 1:3).
Therefore, the Men’s Discipleship Blog team believes that the Word of God is directly given to mankind by God and provides all that we need for life. We desires to see our readers engage in the powerful, healing Word of God by pursuing Him faithfully and applying His Word to present life circumstances. Whether it’s contemplating a new job, grieving the death of a loved one, or overcoming sin, the Word of God has everything needed to be equipped, and we hope to show you that truth.
DISCLAIMER:
We are not a licensed counseling agency, nor are we psychologically or medically trained therapists. We offer ‘pastoral’ counseling intended to bring life change through heart change.
Meet the Team!
Pastor Bruce Roeder
Biblical Counselor, RGI Training Program Instructor
Stephen Ganschow, Ph.D.
Biblical Counselor, RGI Training Program Instructor
Stephen Ganschow is the Executive Pastor of Counseling & Family Ministries at Bethel Church in greater Chicagoland and an instructor/consultant with Reigning Grace Institute. He is an experienced counselor, pastor, consultant, and instructor in various counseling disciplines, neuroscience, and theology. Stephen earned a Ph.D. in Christian counseling, specializing in neuroplasticity in counseling, an Ed.D. in Community Care and Counseling, and is an ACBC certified counselor/trainer.
Jonathan Hayashi, Ph.D.
Biblical Counselor, Addiction and Substance Abuse Counselor, Training Program Instructor, Men’s Discipleship Blog Contributor, Chaplain
Dr. Hayashi graduated from Moody Bible Institute, Moody Theological Seminary, and attended the Southern Baptist Theological Seminary in Louisville, KY. He holds a Bachelor in Pastoral Ministry, a Master’s in Congregational Leadership, and finally, a Doctorate in Biblical Counseling. He is on the Board of Trustees for the Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary with the Southern Baptist Convention and on the Board of Directors for Pastor’s Hope Network. He is also an endorsed church planter of the Pillar Network. Jonathan is a contributor to the bi-weekly journal, Pathway (Missouri Baptist Convention) and is the author of Ordinary Radicals: A Return to Christ-Centered Discipleship, as well as Making Lemonade: Turning Past Failures into Gospel Opportunities. He is a Level II-certified biblical counselor with the ACBC and is a commissioned member of The Addiction Connection, and is trained and earned the ACBC Specialization Courses for Reconciliation Counseling Specialization track. He is married to Kennedi, and they have four children.
Counselor, Commend Them to God
Biblical counselor, you are not enough for the people you counsel. That is not bad news; it is sanity. God is enough. His Word is able. Grace builds what we cannot. So work hard, help the weak, give more than you seek to receive, and then entrust people to the God who loves them more wisely and faithfully than you ever could.
Navigating Conflict within Church Politics
Where two or three come together in Jesus’ name, there will soon be conflict.
Power of Forgiveness
Conflicts among Christians are common, often arising not from doctrinal disagreements but from personal weaknesses and unresolved issues. Such disputes undermine our shared commitment to the gospel. These conflicts can weaken the church. If you have experienced such division, you may still feel its effects, even years later. When forgiveness is withheld, relationships suffer, and the cause of the gospel is diminished.
How to Destroy Your Marriage with Your Mouth
What they needed was discipleship from the Word of God, so they needed not only to attend the weekly church service and become members of our church, but also to take their Bibles seriously and begin applying them.
What Takes Down Pastors Out of Ministry?
Be encouraged in Christ my friend. Though yet still a wretched, vile, rebellious, wicked sinner, you are purchased and redeemed by Christ who came and died for you.
Counselor, Pay Careful Attention
The church belongs to God, and the Spirit appoints shepherds to care for her. So, biblical counselor, pay careful attention to yourself, then, as you do that, pay careful attention to the flock. Guard against pride. Admonish with tears. And remember that the people in front of you are not yours, they belong to Jesus.
Pornography – Idolatry, Adultery, Coveting, Hope
To make a gospel connection, we have to first understand the gravity of the sin of pornography and its relationship to Idolatry in the heart, visual adultery, and coveting.
Leadership is Fighting Against Fear of Man
Fear is a double-edged sword which shows the other side of desire. If one fears rejection, that is because the desire is acceptance.
Counselor, Finish Your Course
Counselor, they should know how you live. Part 2
Everything Breaks Down, Including our Bodies
Everything breaks down, but that is not the way it was supposed to be. Sin entered the world with Adam, and since then, we are all sinners, by nature and by choice. We cannot escape the consequences of the fall, nor our own sin that causes much suffering.
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