Benjamin Mathew
Professor of Counselor Education
MA & PhD Counseling Faculty
MA & PhD Counseling Faculty
Seminary & School of Counseling
Education
- PhD, General Psychology, JFK School of Psychology and Social Sciences, National University
- MA, Counseling, Dallas Theological Seminary
- BS, Biblical Studies, Emmaus University
Biography
Dr. Mathew started teaching in the聽Graduate Counseling Program at 糖心传媒 in the Fall of 2023. With degrees in Counseling, Psychology and Theology, Ben enjoys the integration and collaboration of various academic disciplines. For the past two decades, Ben has been involved in higher education helping to develop students and others think critically and holistically about their faith, profession and care for others.
He is a member of the Christian Association for Psychological Studies (CAPS) and the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC). Ben is also a Board-Certified Counselor (NCC) and maintains a private practice as a licensed therapist in the community.
When he鈥檚 not teaching or providing therapy, Ben enjoys being with his wife and four kids while grilling the perfect steak and enjoying a good night with friends in the backyard.
Selected Publications & Presentations
Professional Publications
- Mathew, B. (2023). Loving the Aliens: Building from a Strong Foundation (Part Three of a Three-Part Series). Christian Scholars Review: Christ Animating Learning Blog.
- Mathew, B. (2023). Loving the Aliens: A Biblical Theology of Multiculturalism (Part Two of a Three-Part Series). Christian Scholars Review: Christ Animating Learning Blog.
- Mathew, B. (2023). Loving the Aliens: Immigration, Undocumented Workers and the Gospel (Part One of a Three-Part Series). Christian Scholars Review: Christ Animating Learning Blog.
- Mathew, B (2022). Loving the Stranger: Immigration, Undocumented Workers, and the Gospel. Concerning Him: An Emmaus Blog.
- Mathew, B. (2022). A Biblical Theology of Sex. Concerning Him: An Emmaus Blog.
- Mathew, B. (2021). Experiences of racial animosity among interracial married couples in the United States (Order No. 28543656). Available from ProQuest Dissertations & Theses Global. (2566474130).
- Mathew, B. (2010). A Theology of the Body: Encouraging Men to Develop a Biblical Model of the Temple. Transformation: A Publication of the American Association of Christian Counselors and the Biblical Counseling & Spiritual Formation Network, 4(1), 4-5.
- Mathew, B. (2010). The 7 Churches of Revelation: Ephesus (Rev. 2:1-7). The Emmaus Journey Magazine, 8(2), 10-11.
- Mathew, B. (2010). Stepping into the Shack. The Emmaus Journey Magazine, 7(3), 31-35.
- Mathew, B. (2004). Authenticity and Community in the Local Church. The Emmaus Journey Magazine, 2(3), 18-21.
- Mathew, B. (2010). After the Honeymoon is Over: Conflict in the Church. The Emmaus Journey Magazine, 2(3), 40-41.
Book Reviews
- Justin Lee. Torn: Rescuing the Gospel from the Gays vs. Christians Debate. Jericho Books, 2012. In The Emmaus Journal, XXI (2), 2012, 196-199.
- John Piper. Bloodlines: Race, Cross, and the Christian. Crossway Publishers, 2011. In The Emmaus Journal, XX (19-20), 2011, 232-236.
- Rob Bell. Velvet Elvis: Repainting the Christian Faith. Zondervan Publishers, 2005. In The Emmaus Journal, XV (1), 2006, 131-135.
- Armand M. Nicholi Jr. The Question of God: C.S. Lewis and Sigmund Freud Debate God, Love, Sex and the Meaning of Life. Free Press, 2002. In The Emmaus Journal, XIV (1), 2005, 123-124.
- John Eldridge. Wild at Heart: Discovering the Secret of a Man鈥檚 Soul. Thomas Nelson Publishers, 2001. In The Emmaus Journal, XIII (1), 2004, 112-113.
- Ajith Fernando. Jesus Driven Ministry. Crossway Books, 2002. In The Emmaus Journal, XII (2), 2002, 323-325.
Professional Presentations
- 鈥淢ission of the Heart鈥�, Keynote Speaker, PITH Asia Pacific Conference, Phuket, Thailand, July 2025.
- 鈥淩ed & Yellow, Black & White: Examining Racial Identity Models through Biblical Theology, Seminar Workshop, Climbing to New Heights, Christian Association for Psychological Studies National Conference, Denver, CO, March 2025.
- 鈥淭he Gospel and Racial Discussions at Ben Lippen鈥�, Podcast, Ben Lippen Podcast with Erin Kay, Spring 2025.
- 鈥�,鈥� Podcast, Context is King with Denny Uhlman and James Walden, December 2024.
- 鈥淩EBT & A Theology of Sex,鈥� Continuing Education Webinar, Home Shanti Individual & Family Counseling Center, Urban Indian Ministries, Bangalore, Karnataka, India, October 2024.
- 鈥淎 Theology of the Body,鈥� Continuing Education Event, CareCola, 糖心传媒, SC, September 2024.
- 鈥�: A Conversation with Dr. Ben Mathew,鈥� Podcast, Thinking Christian with Dr. James Spencer, August 2024.
- 鈥淎 Theology of the Body,鈥� Seminar Workshop, Realigned, Christian Association for Psychological Studies National Conference, Atlanta, GA, March 2024.
- 鈥淩ed & Yellow, Black & White: Seeking to Engage Biblical Discussions of Racial Reconciliation in the Classroom,鈥� Association for Biblical Higher Education 77th Annual Meeting, Orlando, FL, February 2024.
- 鈥淎 Theology of the Body,鈥� 2023 Research & Scholarship Conference, Keynote Presenter, Australian College of Christian Studies, Sydney, Australia, October 2023.
- 鈥�: Breaking Barriers & Seeking Help,鈥� Midday News, WIS News 10 (NBC News), 糖心传媒, SC, October 2023.
- 鈥淭ransgenderism: Confusion in Culture, Clarity in Christ/Welcoming the Stranger/Red & Yellow, Black & White,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Harvest New Beginnings Church, Oswego, IL, April 2023.
- 鈥淭ransgenderism: Confusion in Culture, Clarity in Christ/Welcoming the Stranger/Red & Yellow, Black & White,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Rocky Mountain Calvary, Colorado Springs, CO, March 2023.
- 鈥淭ransgenderism: Confusion in Culture, Clarity in Christ/Welcoming the Stranger/Red & Yellow, Black & White,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, March 2023.
- 鈥淧rinciples and Practices of Pastoral Care鈥�, Workers & Elders Conference, San Francisco, October 2022.
- 鈥淧ublic Faith Issues: Gender,鈥� Seminar Workshop, Brethren Training Network, Dubuque, IA, June 2022.
- 鈥淎 Biblical Theology of Race,鈥� Plenary Speaker, Brethren Training Network, Dubuque, IA, June 2022.
- 鈥淗ow to Help When You Don’t Know How to Help/How to be a ‘Wise Guy/Gal’/Show Yourself a Man,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Harvest New Beginnings Church, Oswego, IL, April 2022.
- 鈥淓xperiences of Racial Animosity Among Interracial Married Couples in the United States,鈥� Empowered, Christian Association for Psychological Studies, Online Conference, March 2022.
- 鈥淗ow to Help When You Don’t Know How to Help/How to be a ‘Wise Guy/Gal’/Show Yourself a Man,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, March 2022.
- 鈥淩acial Animosity Among Interracial Married Couples,鈥� Bible & Theology Colloquium, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, November 2021.
- 鈥淩aising Resilient Teens: A Mental Health Seminar,鈥� Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, November 2021.
- 鈥淎 Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, March 2020.
- 鈥淔ight Like a Man,鈥� No Regrets Men鈥檚 Conference, Galena Bible Chapel, Galena, IL, February 2020.
- 鈥淎 Pastoral Response to Sexual Confusion,鈥� EEE Camp Workers Conference, Horton Haven Christian Camp, Nashville, TN, January 2020.
- 鈥淭he Faith of Stephen: Acts 6:8-7:60,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2019.
- 鈥淩ejoice in Suffering: Acts 5:12-42,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2019.
- 鈥淲elcoming a Stranger: A Biblical Theology of Immigrants,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, March 2019.
- 鈥淎 Biblical Theology of Youth Ministry, and Beyond,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, March 2019.
- 鈥淕ender Issues Across the Globe: Transgenderism,鈥� Brethren Training Network, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2018.
- 鈥淭ransgenderism: Confusion in Culture, Clarity in Christ,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2018.
- 鈥淭ransgenderism: Confusion in Culture, Clarity in Christ,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, March 2018.
- 鈥淭he Gospel & Racial Reconciliation,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2017.
- 鈥淭he Gospel & Racial Reconciliation/,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, March 2017.
- 鈥淔ight Like a Man: How to Battle Sexual Temptation/Homosexuality & the Gospel,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conf., Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, March 2016.
- 鈥淕od & the Gay Christian,鈥� by Matthew Vines: A Response,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2015.
- 鈥淗omosexuality: A Pastoral Response,鈥� Biblical Eldership Resources Simulcast Conference, Rochester, NY, October 2015.
- 鈥淗omosexuality & the Gospel,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2015.
- 鈥淭he Connected Christian: Social Media & a Christian Response,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, March 2015.
- 鈥淗omosexuality & the Gospel,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, March 2015.
- 鈥淐ounseling & the Gospel,鈥� Brethren Training Network, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2014.
- 鈥淗omosexuality & the Gospel,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2014.
- 鈥淩ed & Yellow, Black & White: Race and the Glory of God,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, March 2014.
- 鈥淔ight Like a Man: How to Battle Sexual Temptation,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, March 2014.
- 鈥淪ex, Life & the Glory of God,鈥� Moral Ethical Recovery Program, Des Moines Area Youth Group Conference, Des Moines, IA, November 2013.
- 鈥淪ex, Life & the Glory of God,鈥� Korean Youth Fellowship, Online Simulcast, November 2013.
- 鈥淟eadership and the Glory of God,鈥� Leadership Training, Haven of Rest Ministries, Akron, OH, June 2013.
- 鈥淐ounseling & the Glory of God,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2013.
- 鈥淪ex, Life & the Glory of God,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, March 2013.
- 鈥淔alse Doctrines & Current Trends,鈥� St. Louis Area Believers Conference, St. Louis, MO, March 2012.
- 鈥淢en & the Majesty of God,鈥� Galena Bible Church Men鈥檚 Conference, Galena Bible Church, Galena, IL, April 2011.
- 鈥淭he Nature & Sexuality of Man,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2010.
- 鈥淒iscerning Media & Culture,鈥� Ignite Youth Leadership Conference, Grace Church, Des Moines, IA, March 2010.
- 鈥淭he Shack,鈥� by William P. Young: A Review,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2009.
- 鈥淓ffective Small Group Ministries,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2008.
- 鈥淐reated to Worship,鈥� Men鈥檚 Conference, Willowbrook Camp, Des Moines, IA, November 2008.
- 鈥淏lue鈥ike a Velvet Elvis: A Book Review of Emergent Movement Literature,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2006.
- 鈥淲restling with Anger,鈥� Man Camp Men鈥檚 Conference, Camp Berea, Hebron, NH, November 2005.
- 鈥淭he Joy of Personal Bible Study,鈥� Indian Brethren Fellowship Conference, Indiana Wesleyan University, Anderson, IN, July 2005.
- 鈥淪uch Were Some of You: Homosexuality and the Gospel,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2005.
- 鈥淐onflict & Marriage,鈥� Men of Bethany Men鈥檚 Conference, Bethany Bible Chapel, Cedar Falls, IA, February 2005.
- 鈥淏iblical Fellowship: More than Just Coffee and Donuts,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2004.
- 鈥淐offeeshop Counseling: Counseling in a Post-Modern Context,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2003.
- 鈥淎uthenticity and Community in the Local Church,鈥� Iron Sharpens Iron Leadership Conference, Emmaus University, Dubuque, IA, May 2003
