About David M. Tyler, Ph. D.

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; the Dean of the Biblical Counseling Department for Master’s International University of Divinity in Evansville, Indiana. Dr. Tyler is certified by the International Association of Biblical Counselors and Association of Certified Biblical Counselors. He lectures and leads workshops on Biblical counseling.

Hope That Is Steady, Not Situational

Hope That Is Steady, Not Situational

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-06-09T12:53:08-05:00April 21st, 2026|Discouragement & Weariness, Personal Change & Discipleship|

Hope That Is Steady, Not Situational

David M. Tyler, PhD.

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Hope that rises and falls with circumstances is unstable. Scripture presents a different kind of hope, one that remains steady because it is rooted in truth, not outcomes. This kind of hope does not ignore difficulty, but interprets it differently.

When Hope Feels Unstable

Many people describe hope as something that comes and goes. When things improve, hope returns.
When difficulties increase, […]

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When a Child Refuses to Obey: What Scripture Calls Parents to Do

When a Child Refuses to Obey: What Scripture Calls Parents to Do

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-04-21T09:43:45-05:00April 21st, 2026|biblical counseling, Parenting Struggles|

When a Child Refuses to Obey: What Scripture Calls Parents to Do

David M. Tyler, PhD

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When a child refuses to obey, the issue is rarely just defiance in the moment. What appears as resistance is often the visible expression of deeper patterns forming in the heart. Scripture calls parents not only to correct behavior, but to understand and shepherd what is driving it.

When Disobedience Becomes Clear

Most parents eventually face moments when a […]

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When a Child Refuses to Obey: What Scripture Calls Parents to Do

When a Child Refuses to Obey: What Scripture Calls Parents to Do

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-06-09T14:09:41-05:00April 20th, 2026|Biblical, Parenting Struggles|

When a Child Refuses to Obey: What Scripture Calls Parents to Do

Biblical Parenting
David M. Tyler, PhD.

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When a child refuses to obey, the issue is not merely defiance in the moment, it is a heart response to authority. What appears as resistance is often the visible expression of deeper desires and priorities. Scripture directs parents beyond surface correction to address what is shaping the child’s response from within.

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Responding to Discouragement with Renewed Thinking

Responding to Discouragement with Renewed Thinking

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-06-09T12:51:44-05:00April 14th, 2026|Discouragement & Weariness, Personal Change & Discipleship|

Responding to Discouragement with Renewed Thinking

Biblical Counseling
David M. Tyler, PhD.

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Discouragement does not begin in circumstances, it begins in how those circumstances are interpreted. Scripture calls believers not simply to endure difficulty, but to be transformed in how they think. Real change begins when the mind is renewed according to truth.

When Discouragement Persists

Many people assume discouragement is caused by what is happening around them. Difficult circumstances. […]

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How to Help an Angry Child: A Biblical Counseling Approach

How to Help an Angry Child: A Biblical Counseling Approach

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-04-13T09:02:17-05:00April 13th, 2026|Anger & Conflict, Parenting Struggles|

How to Help an Angry Child: A Biblical Counseling Approach

Helping an angry child begins with understanding the heart behind the behavior. This article explains a biblical approach to anger in children and how parents can guide real change. Many of these patterns begin subtly, long before they become obvious. Patterns like anger in children are often not isolated but connected to broader issues in how the heart responds to instruction and authority. This is similar to what we see in other areas of parenting, such as early resistance or delayed obedience

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Why Children Lie: What Scripture Reveals

Why Children Lie: What Scripture Reveals

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-04-06T11:56:26-05:00April 6th, 2026|Biblical, Parenting Struggles|

Why Children Lie: What Scripture Reveals

David M. Tyler, PhD.

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Children do not begin lying suddenly or without cause. Lying develops as part of a pattern in the heart. What appears as a behavior problem is often the outward expression of deeper desires, fears, and beliefs. Understanding why children lie helps parents address more than words, it helps them shepherd the heart.

Lying rarely develops in isolation. As explained in What Causes Teenage Rebellion: Why It Is Rarely Sudden.

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Teaching the Fear of the Lord Before Crisis Comes

Teaching the Fear of the Lord Before Crisis Comes

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-03-30T13:43:53-05:00March 30th, 2026|Biblical, Parenting Struggles|

Teaching the Fear of the Lord Before Crisis Comes

David M. Tyler, PhD.

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Rebellion rarely begins in a moment, it develops over time. Scripture calls parents not only to correct behavior, but to shape the heart through the fear of the Lord long before crisis comes.

Introduction: The Work That Happens Before the Crisis

Teaching the fear of the Lord to children is central to biblical parenting.

By the time rebellion becomes visible, much of the heart has already been shaped.

Parents often feel caught off guard when attitudes shift, resistance increases, or a child begins to pull away. It can […]

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What Parents Often Miss Before Rebellion Becomes Visible (Early Signs of Rebellion in Children)

What Parents Often Miss Before Rebellion Becomes Visible (Early Signs of Rebellion in Children)

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-03-30T13:57:10-05:00March 26th, 2026|biblical counseling, Biblical parenting|

What Parents Often Miss Before Rebellion Becomes Visible

Early Signs of Rebellion in Children

David M. Tyler, PhD.

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Teenage rebellion rarely begins with open defiance. More often, it is preceded by small patterns that are easy to overlook. What appears sudden in adolescence is often the result of compromises that have been quietly tolerated over time. Recognizing these early signs helps parents respond with wisdom before problems become entrenched.

Early Signs of Rebellion in Children Parents Often Miss

After recognizing that rebellion is rarely sudden, the next step is understanding what parents often miss along the way. […]

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What Causes Teenage Rebellion? Why It Is Rarely Sudden

What Causes Teenage Rebellion? Why It Is Rarely Sudden

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-09-06T10:04:50-05:00March 23rd, 2026|biblical counseling, Biblical parenting|

What Causes Teenage Rebellion? Why It Is Rarely Sudden

David M. Tyler, PhD.

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Teenage rebellion often feels like it appears overnight, but Scripture teaches that it usually develops slowly over time. What surfaces in adolescence is often the fruit of long-standing desires, beliefs, and influences that have been shaping the heart. Understanding the causes of adolescent rebellion helps parents respond with biblical clarity rather than panic.

Many parents eventually ask, “What causes teenage rebellion?” Others wonder why a son […]

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How Can Parents Hold Authority Without Panic? | Biblical Parenting

How Can Parents Hold Authority Without Panic? | Biblical Parenting

By David M. Tyler, Ph. D.|2026-03-16T13:59:51-05:00March 16th, 2026|Biblical, Parenting|

How Can Parents Hold Authority Without Panic? | Biblical Parenting

David M. Tyler, PhD.

When authority is challenged, parents often respond by either tightening control or pulling away. Scripture calls parents to a steadier path, one that holds authority with clarity, consistency, and trust in God rather than fear. Biblical authority is not maintained through panic or withdrawal, but through faithful, patient leadership over time.

Holding Authority Without Panic or Withdrawal

Few things test parents more than having their authority challenged. When children resist instruction, […]

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