Why I Hated Counseling I served as a pastor for 27 years—and I loved it. I loved studying God’s Word and preaching it each week. But one thing I dreaded was counseling. When someone came to me with years of depression, anxiety, or anger, I didn’t know how to help. I could pray with them, listen, maybe share a verse… but deep down, I felt unprepared. What could I offer that would truly change things?”
Love Languages is Not Your Problem The Five Love languages by Gary Chapman. I do think he gives some constructive advice. For example, everybody has their preferences as to the way they like their spouse to show love. On the other hand, I don’t agree with his main premise. Chapman’s premise is built upon the fact that all people have a natural focus and bias toward self. Self, not God or neighbor is the focus of the book.
It’s Okay to Be Angry But … “Be angry and yet do not sin…” (Ephesians 4:26).The goal is not to eliminate all anger, only sinful anger. Unfortunately, many believers do not know how to distinguish between righteous and sinful anger. They think their sinful anger is righteous anger. The result is they remain un-reconciled with their husband, wife, mother, father, son or daughter. This podcast will help you to know the difference.
What Do Therapists Really Do? Psychotherapy is considered to be a medical intervention. But is it? What do individuals, called patients and psychotherapists, really do? They talk. Simply put… Psychotherapy is one or more people, called a patient, having a conversation with a therapist. And that is viewed as a medical intervention. Politicians, teachers, lawyers and Oprah talk but no one believes that their talk constitutes a form of medical treatment. My point is, when you consider what psychotherapists say they do and what they actually do is it really a medical intervention?
Overcoming Sinful Cravings and Desires Feel trapped by cravings that keep winning? Discover biblical, step-by-step help in our new post “Overcoming Sinful Cravings and Desires.” Learn why James 1 pinpoints the real battle, inside the heart, and how Galatians 5 shows the Spirit-powered way out. Freedom is possible!
When Crisis Strikes Your Family: A Biblical Response This episode addresses the struggles families face when unexpected trials and hardships come. Dr. David Tyler points listeners to God’s Word as the unchanging source of hope and direction in times of turmoil. This episode shows how Scripture provides clarity, comfort, and practical steps for families seeking stability in the midst of crisis. It’s a call to trust Christ and apply biblical truth when life feels overwhelming.
David M. Tyler has a Doctor of Philosophy Degree in Biblical Counseling. He is the Director of Gateway Biblical Counseling and Training Center in Fairview Heights, Illinois…
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