This is a piece from a recent lecture in my “Intro to Helping Relationships” class with Ed Welch. The audio is really hard to make out, so I’m sorry for the low-quality, but it’s still worth checking out.
Ed Welch – Recast the Story (click here)
The basic idea is this: one of the ways we can use Scripture in counseling is by retelling people’s story within the context of the Gospel. In this audio, he uses the example of a woman dealing with a rape in her past and the shape that comes with it. He tells her story of shame, abuse, and rejection; then he retells it within the context of those themes within the story of Scripture and the Gospel. He tries to sweep her up into a much larger story of redemption to show how her abuse and shame might fit into a larger context. He goes on to tell the girl raped that God has come in the Gospel and hasn’t just forgiven her sins, but has clothed her in acceptance and purity. It was amazing moment from one of the foremost Biblical Counselors today. It’s less than 5 minutes long, so hopefully you have a few minutes to spare. I hope this edifies you and your ministry.
