Boundaries, Rights, and Biblical Wisdom in Counseling – Interview with Dr. Luther Smith

Season 2, Episode 12: Boundaries, Rights, and Biblical Wisdom in Counseling – Interview with Dr. Luther Smith

Description: What happens when you step into a counseling session—whether as a counselor or as someone seeking help? In this episode of Authentically Amber, I’m joined by Dr. Luther Smith, host of The Re(Nyoo)ed Mind Podcast and Department Chair of Biblical Counseling at Calvary University, to explore the often-overlooked dynamics of counseling: how counselors protect themselves, what rights clients have, and how Scripture equips us to navigate both. Dr. Smith also shares his personal journey into counseling and offers wisdom for Gen Z navigating faith, therapy, and mental health.

What You’ll Hear in This Episode:

✨Luther's personal journey to counseling.

✨How can counselors and clients protect themselves in counseling sessions?

✨Where do we see biblical support for counselor and client rights?

✨Why does this matter to Gen Z?

✨Practical next steps you can take: What if I'm scared to go to counseling?

Takeaways:

✨Counseling doesn't have to be scary and overwhelming.

✨ You do have rights as a counselor and counselee.

✨The first session might be awkward, but you can advocate for yourself.

Resources Mentioned:

📖 Contagion by Erin Bowman

Connect with Luther:

💻 Spotify

📸 Website

💻 Email-lsmithnyoomind@gmail.com

📸 IG

Let’s Connect:

💻 Website: AmberGinter.com📸 Instagram: @amberginterauthor

Reminder: Counseling is not just about healing our wounds—it’s about walking in the freedom Christ desires for us. Faith and counseling, when combined, can bring holistic transformation.