About this episode
The episode of Speak the Truth previews the new Practical Theology track at the Call to Council Conference (April 23–25, 2026) at Doxology Bible Church in Fort Worth, Texas, featuring host Michael and guest Nathan Penney, Pastor of Soul Care Ministries at Hope Bible Church in Oakville (Toronto area). Nathan describes his ministry overseeing counseling and discipleship, then explains the track’s objective: working through the first seven questions of the ABC Level 2 theology exam using a “head, heart, hands” approach that defines doctrine, shares personal transformation, and applies truth to counseling and discipleship. The team includes Shanda Anderson and Jason Kovacs (a Canadian Biblical Counseling Coalition board member). Sessions cover sufficiency of Scripture, God’s revelation (including applied revelation), incommunicable and communicable attributes, names of God, the will/sovereignty/providence of God, the Trinity, and an eighth-session Q&A panel, emphasizing accessibility for both Level 2 students and all Christians.00:00 Welcome and Mission00:53 Meet Nathan Penney01:14 Soul Care Ministry Context02:17 Conference Connection and Sabbatical03:03 Why This Track Matters04:01 Practical Theology Objective06:23 Track Team and Audience08:23 Who Should Attend10:38 Session Breakdown Overview10:56 Sessions One to Three14:29 Sessions Four to Eight18:42 Making Theology Street Level20:59 Final Invitation and WrapEpisode MentionsRegister for the Conference
