# EP. 209 Singing as Soul Care: Using Music as a Spiritual Discipline in Biblical Counseling - W/Worship Leader and BC Adam Westlake

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Podcast: [Speak The Truth](https://stenobird.com/podcast/speak-the-truth-243909)
Published: 2026-03-30T19:03:37+00:00
Episode link: https://speakthetruth.org/209
Audio file: https://media.transistor.fm/8c2cbefb/dd4acc09.mp3
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Duration seconds: 1296

## Resource

Michael interviews Adam Westlake, a worship leader and biblical counselor, about using music and singing as a growth assignment in counseling. Westlake describes singing as “integrative work” that aligns what believers know and feel, citing Colossians 3:16 and Ephesians 5 on singing psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, and discussing James’ connection between suffering, prayer, and cheerful singing. They argue singing is often under-practiced outside Sunday services yet can help sufferers express truth “slant,” foster solidarity, and provide “portable theology” the Spirit brings to mind. They address concerns about emotional manipulation, emphasizing tethering emotion to what is true about Jesus, and note the value of varied song forms. Westlake shares a daily text-based devotional, “Sing,” and the episode ends with him leading the doxology. 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:37 Meet Adam Westlake 01:04 Why Singing Matters 04:53 Singing in Suffering 07:39 Worship Leading and Counseling 09:56 Emotion and Worship 13:26 Music as Homework 17:22 Daily Sing Devotional 19:41 Doxology and Farewell Episode Mentions Register Now for the 2026 Called to Counsel Conference All My Questions - Bethany Bernard (Spotify) Sing - Daily Devotional with the Worship Initiative Adam Westlake Counseling

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