David Powlison’s Publications

“Just when you think there is nothing more that can be said about this inscrutable personal problem, he sees it from a new angle, then another angle, and another.”

So wrote John Piper after hearing of David Powlison’s death on June 7, 2019. The two men had enjoyed a warm partnership in ministry over the years, collaborating in several conferences beginning in 2001. In 2006, when both Piper and Powlison were dealing with prostate cancer, they even cowrote an article together called “Ten Ways Not to Waste Your Cancer.”

Along the way, “he helped me see, again and again,” Piper wrote — through books and articles, messages and podcasts, interviews and videos.

The following bibliography is one effort to help others see more through Powlison’s remarkable ministry. Compiled by Shane Becker of Westminster Theological Seminary, the bibliography includes a total of 516 resources, listed chronologically under nine categories by the date of their first edition. All the books are linked to Amazon, and the articles are linked to PDFs available for purchase on their respective home pages. Further, nearly all of the messages, podcasts, blogs, and videos are linked with free access.

For an introduction and guide to some of the best of Powlison’s works, read Becker’s complementary article, “A Guide to Reading David Powlison.”

Books

Children’s Books

2018

Zoe’s Hiding Place: When You Are Anxious. New Growth Press, 2018.

Jax’s Tail Twitches: When You Are Angry. New Growth Press, 2018.

2019

Gus Loses His Grip: When You Want Something Too Much. New Growth Press, 2019.

2020

Coauthored with Nan Powlison. Buster Tries to Bail: When You Are Stressed. New Growth Press, 2020.

Booklets

1999

Pornography: Slaying the Dragon. P&R, 1999.

2000

Coauthored with John V. Yenchko. Pre-Engagement: 5 Questions to Ask Yourselves. P&R, 2000.

Anger: Escaping the Maze. P&R, 2000.

2001

God’s Love: Better than Unconditional. P&R, 2001.

2002

Domestic Abuse: How to Help. P&R, 2002.

2003

Why Me? Comfort for the Victimized. P&R, 2003.

2004

Stress: Peace Amid Pressure. P&R, 2004.

Worry: Pursuing a Better Path to Peace. P&R, 2004.

2005

Pleasure. New Growth Press, 2005.

God as Father When Your Own Father Failed. New Growth Press, 2005.

Life Beyond Your Parents’ Mistakes: The Transforming Power of God’s Love. New Growth Press, 2005.

Breaking the Addictive Cycle: Deadly Obsessions or Simple Pleasures. New Growth Press, 2005.

2008

Facing Death with Hope: Living for What Lasts. New Growth Press, 2008.

Healing after Abortion: God’s Mercy Is for You. New Growth Press, 2008.

Renewing Marital Intimacy: Closing the Gap Between You and Your Spouse. New Growth Press, 2008.

2010

I Just Want to Die: Replacing Suicidal Thoughts with Hope. New Growth Press, 2010.

Grieving a Suicide: Help for the Aftershock. New Growth Press, 2010.

I’m Exhausted: What to Do When You’re Always Tired. New Growth Press, 2010.

Recovering from Child Abuse: Healing and Hope for Victims. New Growth Press, 2010.

Sexual Addiction: Freedom from Compulsive Behavior. New Growth Press, 2010.

Sexual Assault: Healing Steps for Victims. New Growth Press, 2010.

Controlling Anger: Responding Constructively When Life Goes Wrong. New Growth Press, 2010.

Overcoming Anxiety: Relief for Worried People. New Growth Press, 2010.

2011

Coming Clean: Breaking Pornography’s Hold on You. New Growth Press, 2011.

Innocence Lost: Rebuilding after Victimization. New Growth Press, 2011.

Real Love: Better than Unconditional. New Growth Press, 2011.

Stressed Out: Becoming Peaceful on the Inside. New Growth Press, 2011.

When You Are Worried: Finding Reasons for Peace. New Growth Press, 2011.

You Make Me So Mad! Managing Your Anger. New Growth Press, 2011.

2015

When Cancer Interrupts. New Growth Press, 2015.

Chapters/Entries in Books

1992

“Integration or Inundation.” In Power Religion: The Selling Out of the Evangelical Church?, edited by Michael Scott Horton. Moody, 1992.

1994

“Biblical Counseling in the Twentieth Century” and “Frequently Asked Questions About Biblical Counseling.” In Introduction to Biblical Counseling: A Basic Guide to the Principles and Practice of Counseling, edited by John F. MacArthur, et al. Word Publishing, 1994.

“How Shall We Cure Troubled Souls?” In The Coming Evangelical Crisis: Current Challenges to the Authority of Scripture and the Gospel, edited by John H. Armstrong. Harvest House, 1994.

1995

“Foreword.” In Shepherding a Child’s Heart, by Tedd Tripp. Shepherd Press, 1995.

1997

“Does Biblical Counseling Really Work?” In Totally Sufficient: The Bible and Christian Counseling, edited by Ed Hindson and Howard Eyrich. Harvest House, 1997.

2000

“A Biblical Counseling View” and “Responses.” In Psychology and Christianity: Four Views, edited by E.L. Johnson and S.L. Jones. InterVarsity Press, 2000.

2001

“Questions at the Crossroads: The Care of Souls and Modern Psychotherapies.” In Care for the Soul: Exploring the Intersections of Psychology and Theology, edited by Mark McMinn and Timothy Phillips. InterVarsity Press, 2001.

“A Flourishing of Fresh Wisdom: The Call of the Hour in the Ministry of the Word.” In Whatever Happened to the Reformation, edited by Gary Johnson and Fowler White. P&R Press, 2001.

2002

“Calvinism and Contemporary Christian Counseling.” In The Practical Calvinist: An Introduction to the Presbyterian and Reformed Heritage, by Peter A. Lillback. Christian Focus Publications, 2002.

2003

“Pastoral Responses to Domestic Violence.” In Pastoral Leadership for Manhood and Womanhood, edited by Wayne Grudem and Dennis Rainey. Crossway, 2003.

2005

“Making All Things New: Restoring Pure Joy to the Sexually Broken.” In Sex and the Supremacy of Christ, edited by John Piper and Justin Taylor. Crossway, 2005.

2006

“God’s Grace and Your Sufferings” and “Appendices.” In Suffering and the Sovereignty of God, edited by John Piper and Justin Taylor. Crossway, 2006.

2008

“Foreword.” In How People Change, by Timothy S. Lane and Paul David Tripp. New Growth Press, 2008.

2009

“Frame’s Ethics: Working the Implications for Pastoral Care.” In Speaking the Truth in Love: The Theology of John M. Frame, edited by John J. Hughes. P&R, 2009.

2010

“A Biblical Counseling View” and “Responses.” In Psychology and Christianity: Five Views, edited by E.L. Johnson. InterVarsity Press, 2010.

“The Pastor as Counselor.” In For the Fame of God’s Name: Essays in Honor of John Piper, edited by Sam Storms and Justin Taylor. Crossway, 2010.

2011

“Biblical Counseling in Recent Times.” In Counseling: How to Counsel Biblically, by John MacArthur and The Master’s College Faculty. Thomas Nelson, 2011.

2012

“Foreword.” In The Biblical Counseling Movement After Adams, by Heath Lambert. Crossway, 2012.

“Reading the Bible for Personal Application.” In Understanding Scripture: An Overview of the Bible’s Origin, Reliability, and Meaning, edited by Wayne Grudem, C. John Collins, Thomas R. Schreiner. Crossway, 2012.

“The Classical Model” and “Responses.” In Understanding Spiritual Warfare: Four Views, edited by James K. Bielby and Paul Rhodes Eddy. Baker Academics, 2012.

2013

“Foreword.” In Christ-Centered Biblical Counseling: Changing Lives with God’s Changeless Truth, edited by James MacDonald, Bob Kellemen, Stephen Viars. Harvest House, 2013.

2015

“Biblical Counseling, the Church, and the Para-Church.” In Biblical Counseling and the Church: God’s Care Through God’s People, edited by Bob Kelleman and Kevin Carson. Zondervan, 2015.

“Brother, Where Is Your Identity?” In ESV Men’s Devotional Bible. Crossway, 2015.

2017

“Foreword.” In The Person of Jesus: Radio Addresses on the Deity of the Savior, by J. Gresham Machen. Westminster Seminary Press, 2017.

“Foreword.” In A Praying Life: Connecting with God in a Distracting World, by Paul E. Miller. NavPress, 2017.

2018

“Foreword.” In Child Proof: Parenting by Faith Not Formula, by Julie Lowe. New Growth Press, 2018.

Edited Books

2018

Nicholls, Andrew and Helen Thorne. Real Change: Becoming More Like Jesus in Everyday Life. New Growth Press, 2018.

2019

Nicholls, Andrew and Helen Thorne. Real Change for Students: Becoming More Like Jesus in Everyday Life. New Growth Press, 2019.

Articles

1984

“Which Presuppositions? Secular Psychology and the Categories of Biblical Thought.” Journal of Psychology and Christianity 12, no. 4: 270–78.

1985

“Human Defensiveness: The Third Way.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 8, no. 1: 40–55.

1987

“Should They Get Married? Should She Marry Him?.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 8, no. 4: 42–57.

1988

“Crucial Issues in Contemporary Biblical Counseling.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 9, no. 3: 53–78.

1992

“What Do You Feel?” Journal of Biblical Counseling 10, no. 4: 50–61.

“The Editor’s Baton.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 11, no. 1: 1–3.

1993

“Counsel the Word.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 11, no. 2: 2–3.

“How to Hear the Gospel.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 11, no. 2: 29–30.

“How to Write for Publication.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 11, no. 3: 47–52.

“Make ‘Good News for the Sick’ Good News for You.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 11, no. 3: 41–42.

“Do You See?” Journal of Biblical Counseling 11, no. 3: 3–4.

“Critiquing Modern Integrationists.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 11, no. 3: 24–34.

“What if Your Father Didn’t Love You?” Journal of Biblical Counseling 12, no. 1: 2–7.

“25 Years of Biblical Counseling: An Interview with Jay Adams and John Bettler.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 12, no. 1: 8–13.

“Pastor’s Self Evaluation Questionnaire.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 12, no. 1: 36–43.

1994

“Do You Use This Journal?.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 12, no. 2: 2–4.

“The Law Written on Your Heart.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 12, no. 2: 32.

“Contemporary Biblical Counseling: An Annotated Bibliography.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 12, no. 2: 43–61.

“To Take the Soul to Task.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 12, no. 3: 2–3.

“Queries and Controversies: Is the phrase unconditional love a good way to describe God’s love and the ideal human love?.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 12, no. 3: 45–48.

“Queries and Controversies: What is the place of the gospel and God’s grace in biblical counseling?.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 13, no. 1: 53–54.

1995

“Ready to Speak, with Gentleness and Fear.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 13, no. 2: 2–8.

“Idols of the Heart and ‘Vanity Fair’.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 13, no. 2: 35–50.

“Queries and Controversies: Do you ever refer to psychologists or psychiatrists?.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 13, no. 2: 64–65.

“Sex, Truth, and Scripture.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 13, no. 3: 2–3.

“Slaying the Dragon.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 13, no. 3: 11–15.

“Annotated Bibliography for Biblical Counseling: 1995 Additions.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 13, no. 3: 51–53.

“Anger Part I: Understanding Anger.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 14, no.1: 40–53.

“Do You Have Any Idea?.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 14, no. 1: 2–5.

1996

“Let’s Talk!.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 14, no. 2: 2–5.

“Anger Part II: Three Lies About Anger and the Transforming Truth.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 14, no. 2: 12–21.

“How Healthy Is Your Preparation?.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 14, no. 3: 2–5.

“Should We Get Married? Five ‘Pre-Engagement’ Questions to Ask Yourselves.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 14, no. 3: 33–42.

“How Do You Help a ‘Psychologized’ Counselee?.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 15, no. 1: 2–7.

“A European Looks at Biblical Counseling in America.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 15, no. 1: 21–25.

“Modern Therapies and the Church’s Faith.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 15, no. 1: 32–41.

1997

“Talk Incessantly? Listen Intently!” Journal of Biblical Counseling 15, no. 3: 2–4.

“Your Looks: What the Voices Say and the Images Portray.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 15, no. 2: 39–43.

“Letter to the Editor.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 16, no. 1: 9.

“Incarnational Ministry: An Interview with Elizabeth Hernandez.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 16, no. 1: 20–24.

“Getting to the Heart of the Conflict: Anger, Part 3.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 16, no. 1: 32–42.

“Let Me Draw a Picture: Picturing the Heart of Conflict and The Slippery Slope.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 16, no. 1: 43–50.

“Response to Hurley and Berry.” Journal of Psychology and Christianity 16, no. 1: 303.

“‘Every Common Bush Afire with God’: The Scripture’s Constitutive Role for Counseling.” Journal of Psychology and Christianity 16, no. 4: 293–371.

1998

“Intimacy with God.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 16, no. 2: 2–5.

“Letter to the Editor.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 16, no. 2: 6.

“Exegete the Bible; Exegete the Person.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 16, no. 2: 7–13.

“Illustrative Counseling.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 16, no. 2: 49–53.

“Predator, Prey, and Protector: Helping Victims Think and Act from Psalm 10.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 16, no. 3: 27–37.

“Annotated Bibliography of Biblical Counseling Resources: 1998 Update.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 16, no. 3: 46–60.

“Contemporary Confessions.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 17, no. 1: 2–6.

“Biblical Ministry in a Rescue Mission: Interview with Bob Emberger.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 17, no. 1: 15–22.

1999

“Counsel Ephesians.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 17, no. 2: 2–11.

“Who Is God?” Journal of Biblical Counseling 17, no. 2: 12–23.

“The Fear of Christ is the Beginning of Wisdom: Ephesians 5:21–6:9.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 17, no. 2: 49–57.

“Biological Psychiatry.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 17, no. 3: 2–8.

“Biblical Counseling in Korea.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 17, no. 3: 30–34.

“X-Ray Questions: Drawing Out the Whys and Wherefores of Human Behaviors.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 18, no. 1: 2–9.

“Counseling Ministry Within Wider Ministry.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 18, no. 1: 17–24.

“Annotated Bibliography for Biblical Counseling: 1999 Additions.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 18, no. 1: 54–61.

2000

“The River of Life Flows Through the Slough of Despond.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 18, no. 2: 2–4.

“Hope for a ‘Hopeless Case’: A Case Study.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 18, no. 2: 32–39.

“‘Peace, Be Still’: Learning Psalm 131 by Heart.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 18, no. 3: 2–10.

“Troubling the Waters — And Spreading Oil on the Waves.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 19, no. 1: 2–4.

“Affirmations and Denials: A Proposed Definition of Biblical Counseling.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 19, no. 1: 18–25.

“A Nigerian Pastor Talks About Counseling.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 19, no. 1: 33–39.

2001

“On A Personal Note . . .” Journal of Biblical Counseling 19, no. 2: 2–3.

“The Ambiguously Cured Soul.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 19, no. 3: 2–7.

“Ministry in Mainland China.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 19, no. 3: 31–35.

“Annotated Bibliography for Biblical Counseling: 2001 Additions.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 19, no. 3: 47–54.

“A Call for Papers on Emotions.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 20, no. 1: 18–20.

“Answers for the Human Condition.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 20, no. 1: 46–54.

2002

“Counseling Is the Church.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 20, no. 2: 2–7.

“Mind-Bending: Scripture Is the Psychologist’s First Manual.” Australian Presbyterian.

“Does the Shoe Fit?.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 20, no. 3: 2–15.

“A Nouthetic Philosophy of Ministry.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 20, no. 3: 26–37.

“Love Speaks Many Languages Fluently.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 21, no. 1: 2–11.

2003

“What Is ‘Ministry of the Word?’” Journal of Biblical Counseling 21, no. 2: 2–6.

“Don’t Worry.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 21, no. 2: 54–65.

“Counseling Under the Influence (of the X-chromosome!).” Journal of Biblical Counseling 21, no. 2: 2–7.

“Youth Worker and . . . Counselor?.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 21, no. 3: 33–41.

“Think Globally, Act Locally.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 22, no. 1: 2–10.

2004

“Is the Adonis Complex in Your Bible?.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 22, no. 2: 42–58.

“Suffering and Psalm 119.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 22, no. 4: 2–16.

2005

“Pray Beyond the Sick List.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 23, no. 1: 2–6.

“The Sufficiency of Scripture to Diagnose and Cure Souls.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 23, no. 2: 2–14.

“Only A Teenager.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 23, no. 3: 2–6.

“‘I Am Making All Things New’.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 23, no. 4: 2–5.

“Innocent Pleasures.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 23, no. 4: 21–34.

“Faith’s Psychology and the Psychological Faiths.” Christian Research Journal 28, no. 3.

2006

“Doing ‘Wicked Good’ Practical Theology.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 24, no. 1: 2–6.

“Don’t Waste Your Cancer.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 24, no. 2: 2–8.

“Sexual Sin and the Wider, Deeper Battle.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 24, no. 2: 30–36.

“A Slice of Life.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 24, no. 4: 2–5.

“Anger in Action.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 24, no. 4: 6–15.

“The Constructive Displeasure of Mercy.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 24, no. 4: 16–25.

2007

“Familial Counseling.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 25, no. 1: 2–16.

“Helping the Parents of an Angry Child.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 25, no. 1: 17–27.

“The Practical Theology of Counseling.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 25, no. 2: 2–4.

“Cure of Souls (and the Modern Psychotherapies).” Journal of Biblical Counseling 25, no. 2: 2–7.

“The Therapeutic Gospel.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 25, no. 3: 2–7.

“Inauguration Service for Timothy S. Lane.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 25, no. 3: 55–64.

2009

“The School of Jesus Christ — Calvin”. Tabletalk Magazine 33, no. 7: 18–19.

“Redeeming Psychology Means Learning How to Better Use the Bible.” Comment Magazine, June 2009, 34–36.

2010

“Looking at the Past and Present of Counseling.” 9Marks, February 25, 2010.

2012

“JBC: Renewing Our Mission.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 26, no. 1: 2–10.

“The Pastor as Counselor.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 26, no. 1: 23–39.

“Postscript in Stomping Among Lilies.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 26, no. 1: 51–53.

“In It for Good.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 26, no. 2: 2–3.

“How Does Scripture Change You?” Journal of Biblical Counseling 26, no. 2: 26–32.

“Postscript in My Virtual Refuge.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 26, no. 2: 47–49.

“Postscript in Active Love.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 26, no. 2: 50–55.

“A ‘Moderate’ Makeover.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 26, no. 3: 2–5.

“How Does Scripture Teach Us to Redeem Psychology?.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 26, no. 3: 18–27.

“Postscript in My Fashion Fixation.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 26, no. 3: 74–77.

“Postscript in Parenting for God’s Kingdom, Not My Own.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 26, no. 3: 78–81.

2013

“A Most Welcome Visitor.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 27, no. 1: 2–6.

“How Does Sanctification Work (Part 1).” Journal of Biblical Counseling 27, no. 1: 49–66.

“Postscript in Salvation Stories.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 27, no. 2: 2–5.

“How Does Sanctification Work (Part 2).” Journal of Biblical Counseling 27, no. 2: 35–50.

“Postscript in Numbing My Emotions.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 27, no. 2: 74–78.

“Postscript in Facing My Contempt.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 27, no. 2: 79–83.

“Changing Seasons.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 27, no. 3: 2–5.

“Revisiting Idols of the Heart and Vanity Fair.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 27, no. 3: 37–68.

2014

“Vive la Différence!.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 28, no. 1: 2–7.

“‘I’ll Never Get Over It’ — Help for the Aggrieved.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 28, no. 1: 8–27.

“Postscript in Manipulative Obsession or Love from a Pure Heart.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 28, no. 1: 76–82.

“The Personal God.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 28, no. 2: 2–8.

“Giving Reasoned Answers to Reasonable Questions.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 28 no. 3: 2–14.

“What Is Your Calling?.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 28, no. 3: 82–94.

2015

“More Than a Proof Text: Introduction.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 29, no. 1: 2–6.

“Ten Questions to Ask Before Starting a Counseling Ministry in Your Church.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 29 no. 1: 48–61.

“How the Bible Gets Personal.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 29, no. 2: 2–9.

“A Personal Liturgy of Confession.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 29, no. 2: 45–52.

“An Invitation to Speak Up!” Journal of Biblical Counseling 29, no. 3: 2–7.

“Where Do You Start?” CCEF Now Magazine.

2016

“Getting Oriented.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 30, no. 1: 2–11.

“Anger at God.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 30, no. 2: 42–54.

“What Can You Do When God Seems Far Away?.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 30, no. 3: 2–9.

2017

“How Do We Pray?” CCEF Now Magazine, 2–3.

“Forty Years.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 31, no. 1: 2–8.

“How Does Sanctification Work? (Part 3).” Journal of Biblical Counseling 31, no. 1: 9–32.

“Taking the Initiative in Counseling Ministry.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 31, no. 2: 2–7.

“Stand Up to the Powers of Darkness.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 31, no. 2: 21–51.

“The God of All Comfort.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 31, no. 3: 2–16.

2018

“Counsel and Counseling.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 32, no. 1: 2–9.

“Speaking of Brokenness.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 32, no. 1: 63–82.

“A Coalescing of Various Biblical Counseling Ministries.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 32, no. 1: 89–99.

“Let’s Celebrate This Golden Anniversary.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 32, no. 2: 2–7.

“Slow Growth.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 32, no. 3: 2–11.

“25 Years of Biblical Counseling: An Interview with Jay Adams and John Bettler (Reprint).” Journal of Biblical Counseling 32, no. 3: 83–98.

2019

“Breaking New Ground.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 33, no. 1: 2–4.

“The Right Kind of Weakness.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 33, no. 2: 2–6.

“Biblical Counseling in Local Churches and Parachurch Ministries.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 33, no. 2: 7–37.

2020

“A Man’s Identity.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 34, no. 1: 77–82.

Book Reviews

1993

“Reviews of The Works of John Bunyan by George Offor; A Consumer’s Guide to Preaching by Jay E. Adams; and Make Anger Your Ally by Neil C. Warren.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 11, no. 2 (1993): 37–40.

“Review of Luther’s Prayers by Herbert F. Brokering.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 12, no. 1 (1993): 46–47.

“Review of The Dilemma of Self-Esteem: The Cross and Christian Confidence by Joanna McGrath and Alister McGrath.” Westminster Theological Journal 55, no. 2 (1993): 368–71.

1994

“Review of Biblical Counsel: Resources for Renewal by Steven C. Kettler.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 12, no. 2 (1994): 41–42.

“Review of Dining with the Devil: The Megachurch Movement Flirts with Modernity by Os Guinness.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 13, no. 1 (1994): 51–52.

1995

“Review of I and II Corinthians by Jay E. Adams.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 13, no. 2 (1995): 62–63.

“Review of Bad Habits: Drinking, Smoking, Taking Drugs, Gambling, Sexual Misbehavior, and Swearing in American History by John C. Burnham.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 13, no. 3 (1995): 49–50.

“Review of If I Should Die Before I Wake by K. Scott Oliphint and Sinclair Ferguson.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 14, no. 1 (1995): 64.

1996

“Review of Grace Publications Trust, 10 Volumes.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 14, no. 2 (1996): 48–50.

“Review of Shepherding a Child’s Heart by Tedd Tripp.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 14, no. 3 (1996): 51–52.

“Review of Hebrews, James, I and II Peter, Jude by Jay E. Adams.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 15, no. 1 (1996): 62–64.

1997

“Review of Power Preaching for Church Growth: The Role of Preaching in Growing Churches by David Eby.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 15, no. 3 (1997): 56.

“Reviews of The Young Peacemaker by Corlette Sande and Alleluia: Words of Praise by Michael Podesta.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 16, no. 1 (1997): 58–69.

1998

“Review of The Christian Life by Sinclair Ferguson.” Journal of Psychology and Christianity 17, no. 1 (1998): 57.

1999

“Review of Men, Religion, and Melancholia: James, Otto, Jung, and Erikson by Donald Capps.” Journal of the History of the Behavioral Sciences 35, no. 1 (1999): 96–97.

“Reviews of Can “Philosophical Counseling” Cure Psychotherapy of Its Medical Pretensions? edited by Ran Lahav and Maria da Venza Tillmanns; An Ancient Practice Is Being Rejuvenated by Christopher Phillips; and The Therapy of Desire: Theory and Practice in Hellenistic Ethics by Martha Nussbaum.” Journal of Psychology and Christianity 17, no. 3 (1999): 57–59.

2002

“Reviews of Seeing and Savoring Jesus Christ by John Piper and Love Walked Among Us: Learning to Love Like Jesus by Paul Miller.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 20, no. 2 (2002): 63–64.

2006

“Review of Uprooting Anger: Biblical Help for a Common Problem by Robert Jones.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 24, no. 4 (2006): 54.

2018

“Review of Diehard Sins: How to Fight Wisely Against Destructive Daily Habits by Rush Witt.” Journal of Biblical Counseling 32, no. 3 (2018): 75–82.

Messages and Podcasts

1982

“Day of Prayer.” Westminster Theological Seminary, January 1, 1982, Glenside, PA.

1987

“Secular Psychology and the Categories of Biblical Thought.” Westminster Theological Seminary, February 14, 1987, Glenside, PA.

1989

“Demons and Deliverance in the Evangelical Church.” Christian Counseling and Educational Foundation, 1989, Laverock, PA.

1992

“Fact: Jesus and the Apostles Cast Out Demons.” Westminster Theological Seminary, January 1, 1992, Glenside, PA.

“Headline: Occultism and Satanism on the Rise!” Westminster Theological Seminary, January 1, 1992, Glenside, PA.

“Command: Resist the Devil.” Westminster Theological Seminary, January 1, 1992, Glenside, PA.

“Question: Is Deliverance a Solution to Life’s Problems?” Westminster Theological Seminary, January 1, 1992, Glenside, PA.

1993

“Dealing with a Person’s Past.” Westminster Theological Seminary, January 1, 1993, Glenside, PA.

“Critiquing and Converting Integrationists.” N.A.N.C. Conference, 1993, Sound Word, Michigan City, IN.

1994

“Needs and Idols: An Interview with David Powlison.” Christianity Today 38, no. 6 (16 May 1994): 2.

1995

“Theology and Secular Psychology: Larry Crabb II — 20 of 25.” Westminster Theological Seminary, January 1, 1995, Glenside, PA.

“Therapy and Faith, Integration or Inundation?” Westminster Theological Seminary, January 1, 1995, Glenside, PA.

“Seminar: What Does the Redeemer See, Say, and Do?” Redeemer Presbyterian Church, March 15, 1995, New York, NY.

“Seminar: Counseling in Action—The Prayer Request.” Redeemer Presbyterian Church, March 15, 1995, New York, NY.

1999

“Responding to Suffering That Cannot Be Fixed.” Westminster Theological Seminary, January 1, 1999, Glenside, PA.

2000

“All Theology Is Practical Theology.” Westminster Theological Seminary, WOW Fall 2000 Lecture Series, Glenside, PA.

“The Danger of Our Feelings.” Westminster Theological Seminary, January 1, 2000, Glenside, PA.

2001

“God, Psychology, and Christian Care of the Soul, Part 1.” Desiring God Conference for Pastors, September 29, 2001, Minneapolis, MN.

“God, Psychology, and Christian Care of the Soul, Part 2.” Desiring God Conference for Pastors, September 30, 2001, Minneapolis, MN.

“God, Psychology, and Christian Care of the Soul, Part 3.” Desiring God Conference for Pastors, September 30, 2001, Minneapolis, MN.

“God, Psychology, and Christian Care of the Soul — Panel Discussion.” Desiring God Conference for Pastors, January 31, 2001, Minneapolis, MN.

2002

“Dynamics of Biblical Change: Supplication — 8 of 22.” Westminster Theological Seminary, January 1, 2002, Glenside, PA.

2003

“Psalm 119: God and Your Hardships.” Hope for the Suffering: 2003 National Conference, Breakout Session, Philadelphia, PA.

“Apologetics 101: Psychologized Culture I — 18 of 30.” Westminster Theological Seminary, September 1, 2003, Glenside, PA.

“Apologetics 101: Psychologized Culture II — 19 of 30.” Westminster Theological Seminary, September 1, 2003, Glenside, PA.

2004

“Making All Things New: Restoring Pure Joy to the Sexually Broken.” Desiring God National Conference, September 25, 2004, Minneapolis, MN.

“Amusing Ourselves to Death?” Extreme Makeover: 2004 National Conference, Breakout Session, Philadelphia, PA.

2005

“Christ’s Grace and Your Sufferings.” Desiring God National Conference, October 8, 2005, Minneapolis, MN.

“Creation (A Just Anger) and Fall (A Corrupt Anger).” Redeeming Anger National Conference, 2005, Valley Forge, PA.

“Redemption — A Merciful Anger.” Redeeming Anger National Conference, 2005, Valley Forge, PA.

“Sanctification — A Transforming Anger.” Redeeming Anger National Conference, 2005, Valley Forge, PA.

“Christ the Conversationalist.” Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Chapel Spring 2005, Louisville, KY.

“Counseling Is the Church.” Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Chapel Spring 2005, Louisville, KY.

“Talk About These Things.” Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Norton Lecture, 2005, Louisville, KY.

“Luncheon Lecture with Q&A.” Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Norton Lecture, 2005, Louisville, KY.

2006

“Broken Through Child Abuse.” Hope for Broken Relationships: 2006 National Conference, Valley Forge, PA.

“Redeeming Relationships in an Empty Marriage.” Hope for Broken Relationships: 2006 National Conference, Valley Forge, PA.

“Biblical Counseling Today: The Questions and Controversies.” Southern Baptist Theological Seminary, Louisville, KY, 2006.

2007

“‘In the Last Analysis . . .’ Look Out for Introspection.” Sovereign Grace Leaders Conference, April 13, 2007, Gaithersburg, MD.

“Facing Death.” Running Scared National Conference, 2007, Valley Forge, PA.

“The Fruit of the Spirit Is . . . Patience.” Park Cities Presbyterian Church, September 30, 2007, Dallas, TX.

“The Darkness of Depression.” Albert Mohler Program, July 27, 2007, Louisville, KY.

2008

“Escape to Reality.” The Addict in Us All National Conference, General Session, 2008, Valley Forge, PA.

“Addicted to Religion.” The Addict in Us All National Conference, Breakout Session, 2008, Valley Forge, PA.

“How to Make a Faux Apology.” The Gospel Coalition, April 3, 2008.

“How to Care for Someone Battling Anxiety and Depression.” The Gospel Coalition, May 1, 2008.

“Spiritual Warfare Q&A Panel.” ICBC Conference, May 18, 2008.

“Spiritual Warfare.” ICBC Conference, May 18, 2008.

“Enduring Hardship with the Psalmist.” Sovereign Grace Worship God Conference, General Session, 2008.

“Life and Counseling with David Powlison.” 9Marks: Leadership Interviews, July 31, 2008.

2009

“Interview with David Powlison and C.J. Mahaney (Part One).” C.J.’s View from the Cheap Seats, March 24, 2009.

“Interview with David Powlison and C.J. Mahaney (Part Two).” C.J.’s View from the Cheap Seats, March 24, 2009.

“Interview with David Powlison and C.J. Mahaney (Part Three).” C.J.’s View from the Cheap Seats, March 24, 2009.

“Issues in Biblical Counseling: An Interview with David Powlison.” Where Life and Scripture Meet, May 2, 2009.

“CCEF Faculty Live.” Sex Matters: 2009 National Conference, General Session, 2009, Valley Forge, PA.

“Jesus Our Redeemer.” Sex Matters: 2009 National Conference, General Session, 2009, Valley Forge, PA.

“Counseling Couples Living Together.” Sex Matters: 2009 National Conference, Breakout Session, 2009, Valley Forge, PA.

“Modeling Grace Through Prayer Requests.” CCEF, Dynamics of Biblical Change Lecture Series, August 30, 2019, Glenside, PA.

“Sermon: Patience.” Redeemer Presbyterian Church, October 4, 2009, Moore, SC.

“How to Interact with Contemporary Psychological Theorists.” ACBC National Conference, 2009, Memphis, TN.

“The Question Every Counselee is Asking.” ACBC National Conference, 2009, Memphis, TN.

2010

“ONE: Wives and Husbands: Ephesians 5:22–6:9.” ONE Marriage Conference, General Session, 2010.

“What I’ve Learned: A Conversation on Marriage.” ONE Marriage Conference, Breakout Session, 2010.

“When Will the New Day Dawn? Loving a Spouse Who Was Victimized in the Past.” ONE Marriage Conference, Breakout Session, 2010.

“Sermon: Handling Anxiety.” Faith Church, October 3, 2010, Lafayette, IN.

2011

“Business Ethics, Pastoral Searches, and Van Til as Biblical Counselor.” Reformed Forum: Christ the Center, April 26, 2011.

“Making Sense of Complex Problems.” Psychiatric Disorders National Conference, General Session, 2011, Louisville, KY.

“What is Going on Inside? Understanding the Human Experience.” Psychiatric Disorders National Conference, General Session, 2011, Louisville, KY.

“Mirror, Mirror on the Wall: Body Image Distortions.” Psychiatric Disorders National Conference, Breakout Session, 2011, Louisville, KY.

“The Pastor’s Counseling Ministry.” TGC National Conference, Breakout Session, 2011, Chicago, IL.

“When Men Counsel Women.” The Gospel Coalition, November 10, 2011, Columbia, MO.

“Causality and Counseling.” The Gospel Coalition, November 10, 2011, Columbia, MO.

“How to Find a Trusted Counselor.” The Gospel Coalition, November 10, 2011, Columbia, MO.

2012

“Guilt and Shame with Jesus.” Guilt and Shame National Conference, General Session, 2012, Chattanooga, TN.

“Low Self-Esteem.” Guilt and Shame National Conference, Breakout Session, 2012, Chattanooga, TN.

“Mid-Life Crisis and End of Life Guilt.” Guilt and Shame National Conference, Breakout Session, 2012, Chattanooga, TN.

2013

“All Relationships Are Intentional.” Not Alone National Conference, General Session, 2013, Frisco, TX.

“Discussing Relationships in Community (Faculty Panel).” Not Alone National Conference, General Session, 2013, Frisco, TX.

“How Can Talking About Yourself Help Someone Else?” Not Alone National Conference, General Session, 2013, Frisco, TX.

“How Do Others Experience You as a Counselor?” TGC Conference, Breakout Session, 2013, Orlando, FL.

“Lecture 1: Course Introduction.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week One.

“Lecture 2: Understanding the Person, Part 1.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Two.

“Lecture 3: Understanding the Person, Part 2.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Two.

“Lecture 4: Understanding the Person, Part 3.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Two.

“Lecture 5: Understanding the Heat, Part 1.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Three.

“Lecture 6: Understanding the Heat, Part 2.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Three.

“Lecture 7: The ‘Heart’ is Vertical, Not Internal.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Three.

“Lecture 8: How Would You Use the ‘Three Trees’ Model in a Counseling Session?” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Three.

“Lecture 9: The Wisdom Found in Christ, Part 1.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Four.

“Lecture 10: The Wisdom Found in Christ, Part 2.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Four.

“Lecture 11: What is a ‘Vignette,’ and How Can I Use It Well?” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Four.

“Lecture 12: Common Ground? Scripture, Counseling and Nonbelievers.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Four.

“Lecture 13: Follow Up to Common Ground.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Four.

“Lecture 14: How is Self-Counseling Different from Counseling Someone Else?” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Four.

“Lecture 15: Understanding the Situation, Part 1.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Five.

“Lecture 16: Understanding the Situation, Part 2.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Five.

“Lecture 17: Understanding the Situation, Part 3.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Five.

“Lecture 18: Practical Application: James, Part 1.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Six.

“Lecture 19: Practical Application: James, Part 2.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Six.

“Lecture 20: Influences on the Heart, Part 1.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Seven.

“Lecture 21: Influences on the Heart, Part 2.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Seven.

“Lecture 22: Sin and the Heart.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Eight.

“Lecture 23: The Holy Spirit’s Role in Sanctification.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Eight.

“Lecture 24: Sin and Transformation, Part 1.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Nine.

“Lecture 25: Sin and Transformation, Part 2.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Nine.

“Lecture 26: Emotions.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Nine.

“Lecture 27: Living with Personal Integrity, Part 1.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Ten.

“Lecture 28: Living with Personal Integrity, Part 2.” CCEF School of Biblical Counseling, Week Ten.

2014

“All Is Lost.” Loss National Conference, General Session, 2014, San Diego, CA.

“In It Together.” Loss National Conference, General Session, 2014, San Diego, CA.

“Aging.” Loss National Conference, Breakout Session, 2014, San Diego, CA.

“Interacting with Elisabeth Kübler-Ross’s Theory.” Loss National Conference, Breakout Session, 2014, San Diego, CA.

“Taking God at His Word: Panel 2.” Westminster Theological Seminary, June 10, 2014, Glenside, PA.

“Blessed by a Communicative God.” Westminster Theological Seminary 86th Fall Convocation, September 10, 2014, Glenside, PA.

“Session 2: Panel Discussion.” Counsel the Word: Sufficiency of Scripture Conference, General Session, October 9, 2014, Louisville, KY.

“Counsel the Word: Session 5.” Counsel the Word: Sufficiency of Scripture Conference, General Session, October 9, 2014, Louisville, KY.

“Good News for the Mentally Ill.” ACBC Annual Conference, Plenary Session, 2014, Memphis, TN.

“Gripping Fears.” ACBC Annual Conference, Breakout Session, 2014, Memphis, TN.

“Being Heard.” Oak Hill College, May 16, 2014, London, UK.

2015

“Why We Pray and How We Pray.” Side by Side National Conference, General Session, 2015, Virginia Beach, VA.

“Six Ways to Help an Anxious Person.” Side by Side National Conference, Breakout Session, 2015, Virginia Beach, VA.

“The Root of Sinful Anger.” Ask Pastor John, episode 572, April 10, 2015.

“Can I Grow in Holiness Without the Church?” Ask Pastor John, episode 573, April 13, 2015.

“How God Enables Us to Help Others.” CCEF, 2015, Glenside, PA.

“How Anxiety Transforms into Joy and Love.” CCEF Regional Conference: Anxiety, General Session, 2015, Glenside, PA.

“Q&A Panel.” CCEF Regional Conference: Anxiety, General Session, 2015, Glenside, PA.

2016

“Fireside Chat: A Conversation Between David Powlison and Joni Eareckson Tada.” Emotions National Conference, General Session, 2016, Chattanooga, TN.

“Gospel Hope for Self-Haters.” Ask Pastor John, episode 833, April 8, 2016.

“The Question of Causality: Nature, Nurture and a Whole Lot More.” Help and Hope, August 23, 2016.

“Counseling Through the Lens of Scripture.” Where Life and Scripture Meet, originally delivered to the Evangelical Theological Society, April 25, 2016.

“Biblical Counseling and the Puritans.” Help and Hope, September 12, 2016.

“CCEF and the History of Biblical Counseling.” CCEF On the Go, September 12, 2016.

“Depression and Suffering: Finding Hope and Healing for Ourselves and Others.” Reformed Theological Seminary, July 23, 2016, Charlotte, NC.

“Historical Reflections on Theology and Biblical Counseling.” ACBC Annual Conference: Truth in Love, Plenary Session, 2016, Indianapolis, IN.

“Panel Discussion — From NANC to ACBC — 40 Years in Biblical Counseling.” ACBC Annual Conference: Truth in Love, Plenary Session, 2016, Indianapolis, IN.

“Biblical Counseling and Singleness.” ACBC Annual Conference: Truth in Love, Plenary Session, 2016, Indianapolis, IN.

“Chapel: Don’t be Anxious.” Reformation Bible College, September 15, 2016, Sanford, FL.

“Sermon: Psalm 40.” Redeemer Presbyterian Church, December 4, 2016, Moore, SC.

“Session 2: Christ-Centered Counsel: Redeems and Reconciles Relationships.” BCC Global Summit 2016: Better Together, 2016.

2017

“Familial — By Design.” Family Conference, General Session, 2017, Frisco, TX.

“Best of Psychology with David Powlison.” CCEF On the Go, November 13, 2017.

“Gender Identity.” CCEF On the Go, February 7, 2017.

“Psalm 103.” CCEF On the Go, April 5, 2017.

“Interview with Curtis Solomon.” Biblical Counseling Coalition 15:14 Podcast, May 13, 2017.

2018

“Depression and Anxiety: How Can Churches Help?.” Bethlehem College and Seminary Pastors Conference, January 25, 2018, Minneapolis, MN.

“Serious Mental Health Problems: How Can Churches Help?.” Bethlehem College and Seminary Pastors Conference, January 28, 2018, Minneapolis, MN.

“Living Scripture Live Webinar Discussion with Darby Strickland, Mike Emlet, and David Powlison.” CCEF, March 13, 2018, Glenside, PA.

“Borderline Personality Disorder and Your Church.” Where Life and Scripture Meet, January 29, 2018.

“Reading Scripture with David Powlison.” Where Life and Scripture Meet, April 11, 2018.

“Psychiatric Disorders and the Church.” Where Life and Scripture Meet, September 20, 2018.

“Sermon: Speaking the Truth in Love.” Christ Church Cambridge, 2018, Cambridge, UK.

“Bible Reading for Personal Application: 4 Sessions.” Living Scripture Conference, 2018.

2019

“Weakness: The Doorway to True Strength.” Westminster Theological Seminary Graduation Ceremony, June 4, 2019, Glenside, PA.

“David Powlison’s Conversion Story with Bob Kramer.” CCEF, May 25, 2019, Glenside, PA.

Blogs and Videos

2000

“Changing Hearts, Changing Lives: Restoring Christ to Counseling and Counseling to the Church with Paul David Tripp.” Christian Counseling and Education Foundation, 2000.

2003

“Changing Hearts, Changing Lives: A Changing Lives Ministry Seminar with Paul David Tripp (expanded 2nd ed.).” Christian Counseling and Education Foundation, 2003.