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We all want wise, godly friends, and we may also desire to be wise women others turn to help. But how do we learn to bear one another’s burdens, call sin to account, and be trustworthy confidantes?

In this week’s episode of The Deep Dish, Melissa and Courtney help us consider the privilege of giving counsel to others and discuss how important it is to be grounded in the Lord and his Word. Enjoy the podcast and discussion questions below, along with a few recent articles from TGC.

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Kitchen-Table Counseling Within Your Local Church

Whether you're helping counsel a friend through a tough season or you’re the one in need of guidance, it’s not always easy to know what to say—or how to say it. In this episode, Melissa Kruger and Courtney Doctor share their insights on giving and receiving wise counsel. They help you understand how to bear a friend’s burdens and point her to Scripture without giving a quick fix or a Bible band-aid.

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Discussion Questions

Think of people who have supported you well in difficult seasons. What qualities do you appreciate most in them?
In what ways have you struggled to balance extending both grace and truth in your own “kitchen table counseling”?
How can we ensure that any necessary rebukes we deliver are given with gentleness?
What helps you determine whether someone is “safe” to confess a burden or sin to?
In what ways could you make yourself a more approachable and available source of counsel for those who need your support?
How can your discussion partners pray for you as you point others to God in difficult situations?

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