Our host Rush Witt [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/author/rush-witt/], sits down with Jonathan Holme [https://fieldstonecounseling.org/team/jonathan-holmes]s [https://fieldstonecounseling.org/team/jonathan-holmes], a biblical counselor, author, and Director of Fieldstone Counseling Center in Cleveland, OH. Join them as they discuss Jonathan's adoption, his Korean heritage, growing up in the Deep South, and how these experiences shaped his life, counseling, and ministry. JONATHAN HOLMES ONLINE Website [https://fieldstonecounseling.org/] Instagram [https://www.instagram.com/akjonathanholmes] Facebook [https://www.facebook.com/jonathanholmes1] Twitter/X [https://x.com/jonathanholmes?s=21&t=RwGLjg8vz0s2JQTOZfyEtw] MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Child Proof by Julie Lowe [https://newgrowthpress.com/christian-books/parenting-books-resources/child-proof-parenting-by-faith-not-formula/] The Life Counsel Bible [https://newgrowthpress.com/bibles/adult-bibles-books/csb-life-counsel-bible-practical-wisdom-for-all-of-life-jacketed-hardcover/] Helping Your Adopted Child by Paul David Tripp [https://newgrowthpress.com/minibooks/parenting-guide-books/helping-your-adopted-child-understanding-your-childs-unique-identity/] Learn more about the podcast here [https://blog.newgrowthpress.com/podcast/]. Timestamps: 0:25 - Intro 0:55 - Jonathan talks about his new book on identity issues 6:05 - How have you gained such an appreciation for poetry? 10:15 - Jonathan shares how biblical counseling changed the course of life and ministry 16:15 - What's the most obvious lesson of counseling and ministry you couldn't learn from a book? 22:20 - The Holmes family finds comfort and growth in the kitchen together 24:30 - How would you describe your upbringing and the impact of adoption on your life? 39:00 - How does your culture/heritage influence your family now? 47:10 - Who have been your strongest influences? 50:55 - What makes you especially happy today? 55:45 - Farewell