Conversations with Counsellors
Welcome to Conversations with Counsellors, a podcast where we hear what is on the hearts and minds of those who are passionate about biblical counselling and desire to bring the hope of Christ to those who are seeking it. Brought to you by the Canadian Biblical Counselling Coalition (CBCC).
Welcome to Conversations with Counsellors, a podcast where we hear what is on the hearts and minds of those who are passionate about biblical counselling and desire to bring the hope of Christ to those who are seeking it. Brought to you by the Canadian Biblical Counselling Coalition (CBCC).
Episodes

Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Ep. 13 - Wendy Bowman
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
Thursday Dec 11, 2025
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.

Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Ep. 12 - Jason Kovacs
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
Thursday Nov 13, 2025
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.

Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Ep. 11 - Brian Alton
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
Thursday Oct 09, 2025
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.

Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Ep. 10 - Cam Barnard
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
Thursday Sep 11, 2025
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.

Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Ep. 9 - Jennifer Winger
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
Thursday Aug 14, 2025
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.

Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Ep. 8 - Nathan Penny
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
Thursday Jul 10, 2025
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.

Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Ep. 7 - Matt King
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
Thursday Jun 12, 2025
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

Thursday May 08, 2025
Ep. 6 - Jennifer Holmes
Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
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/

Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Ep. 5 - Betty-Anne Van Rees
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
Thursday Apr 10, 2025
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!

Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Ep. 4 - David Robinson
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
Thursday Mar 13, 2025
In this episode we chat with David Robinson. David has been the Lead Pastor at Grace Bible Church in Cambridge, Ontario for 30 years. He also serves at Heritage College & Seminary as the director of the Biblical Care and Counselling Certificate, and has previously served on the board of CBCC from 2016-2023. Listen in as David talks about his experience in pastoral ministry and how biblical counselling has become so important to it over the years.




