Conversations with Counsellors

Conversations with Counsellors - Curtis Heaton

In this last episode of 2025, Curtis Heaton, Executive Director of the CBCC, shares his own personal story of stepping into the ministry of biblical counselling and what he is excited about for the future of the CBCC.

Conversations with Counsellors - Wendy Bowman

In this episode, we hear from CBCC board member Wendy Bowman, who shares about her personal journey towards biblical counselling that began over 25 years ago! Listen as she tells us how God has moved in churches and individuals to grow biblical counselling in Southern Ontario. 

Conversations with Counsellors - Jason Kovacs

In this episode, we hear from Jason Kovacs about his journey into pastoral ministry and then starting a counselling ministry, Gospel Care Collective. His journeys have taken him from Edmonton to Vancouver, Minneapolis to Austin, and most recently to Southern California. Listen as he shares how God moved in his life to bring him to the ministry of biblical counselling. 

Conversations with Counsellors - Brian Alton

In this episode, we hear from CBCC Board Member Brian Alton, who shares his personal journey of faith, his call to ministry, and how biblical counselling has been central to his work. Brian serves as a pastor at Church 21 Montreal and is also the Executive Director of the Biblical Living Center. 

Conversations with Counsellors - Cam Barnard

In this episode, we hear from Cam Barnard. Cam is a CBCC Board member who also works in the information and technology sector. Cam shares his unique experience of balancing a career and family, alongside pursuing a passion to be equipped to biblically care for others. 

Conversations with Counsellors - Jennifer Winger

In this episode, we hear from Jennifer Winger, CBCC Board Member and Director of Women’s Ministry at Calvary Baptist Church and Mile One Mission in St. John’s, Newfoundland. Jennifer shares the story of how God called her to serve the church and how biblical counselling has been an integral part of her life and ministry. 

Conversations with Counsellors - Nathan Penny

In this episode, we hear from Nathan Penny, Pastor of Soul Care Ministries at Hope Bible Church in Oakville, Ontario. He shares about his faith journey and how the Lord led him to Hope Bible Church, where he began his vocation as a pastor and biblical counsellor. 

Conversations with Counsellors - Matt King

In this episode we hear from Matt King, Senior Pastor at North Church in Bracebridge, Ontario, and Executive Director of Broomtree Care. He shares personally about his journey towards biblical counselling and his passion for seeing God's people equipped to wade into the difficulties of life. 
Books mentioned:
Psychology and Christianity: Five Views

Conversations with Counsellors - Jennifer Holmes

In this episode we hear from Jennifer Holmes, as she talks about her passion for Biblical Counselling which led her to launch Hope Care Centre out of her church in Calgary, Alberta. Jennifer is a frequent speaker, an author, and also has her own podcast. You can find all of this and more on her website: https://www.jensnewsong.com/
 

Conversations with Counsellors - Betty Ann Van Rees

In this episode, we hear from Betty-Anne Van Rees about the personal experiences that led her to discover biblical counselling. As one of our founding board members, Betty-Anne also shares how the CBCC came together and why she is excited to be a part of this growing ministry in Canada!