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.

Understanding the Laws of Logic: A Biblical Guide to Clear Thinking in a Confused World

By |2025-12-23T09:32:51-06:00December 23rd, 2025|biblical counseling, biblical discernment|

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In a culture drowning in confusion and contradiction, Christians must learn to think clearly. This article explains the three basic laws of logic, shows how they reflect God’s character, and demonstrates why clear thinking is essential for biblical counseling, discipleship, and everyday Christian living.

Understanding the Laws of Logic:
A Biblical Guide to Clear Thinking in a Confused World

by David M Tyler, PhD

Clear thinking seems to be in short supply today. Feelings often override facts. Personal experience is treated as greater than truth. Culture tells us that everyone can “create their own reality,” and […]

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Is Compatibility Important in Marriage?

By |2026-02-26T15:33:26-06:00December 15th, 2025|Marriage & Family|

Is Compatibility Important in Marriage?

By David M Tyler, PhD

Introduction: A Popular but Misleading Idea

Modern marriage advice often centers on the idea of compatibility. People are told to look for someone who shares their interests, personality type, education, background, or emotional temperament. The assumption is simple: if two people are naturally compatible, the marriage will be harmonious.

But Scripture paints a very different picture.

While studies may show that people of similar economic, social, or educational backgrounds tend to get along more easily,

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Married to an Unbeliever

By |2026-02-26T15:36:00-06:00December 9th, 2025|biblical counseling, Marriage & Family|

Married to an Unbeliever

By David M. Tyler, PhD

It is not uncommon to find a Christian man or woman married to an unbeliever. There are several ways this can happen. Sometimes a believer ignores the plain teaching of Scripture that says believers must only marry “in the Lord” (1 Corinthians 7:39). At other times, two unbelievers marry, and later one of them comes to faith in Christ. Either way, being unequally yoked in marriage brings spiritual challenges that require patience, humility, and steadfast obedience to God’s Word.

The […]

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Biblical Parenting in a Fallen World

By |2026-02-26T15:49:58-06:00December 8th, 2025|biblical counseling, Parenting, Parenting Struggles|

Biblical Parenting in a Fallen World

Embracing God’s Design for Raising Godly Children with Grace and Faithfulness
By David M. Tyler, PhD

Children Are a Blessing, Not a Burden

Parenting begins with a right view of children. Scripture does not portray children as interruptions to the parents’ lives or obstacles to personal fulfillment. God says, “Children are a heritage from the LORD, the fruit of the womb a reward” (Psalm 127:3). They are priceless gifts, entrusted […]

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Trials and Afflictions: How God Uses Suffering to Shape His People

By |2025-12-02T09:12:00-06:00December 2nd, 2025|Biblical, biblical counseling|

Trials and Afflictions: How God Uses Suffering to Shape His People

By David M. Tyler, PhD

Every Christian who desires to serve Christ will face seasons of hardship. These trials are not meaningless. God uses suffering to shape His people, forming, maturing, and equipping believers so they can comfort others with the comfort they’ve received.

Someone once said, “Preparation for ministry cannot be gotten from a degree or diploma. It cannot be learned in college or seminary… Our trials and sorrows become our credentials.”

That statement […]

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The Sin of Apathy: Indifference and Spiritual Complacency Explained

By |2026-04-01T14:52:42-05:00November 25th, 2025|biblical counseling, spiritual growth|

The Sin of Apathy: Indifference and Spiritual Complacency Explained

By David M. Tyler, PhD

Introduction: A Sin We Rarely Admit

Of all the sins Christians face, few are as subtle, tolerated, or spiritually destructive as apathy, a dullness of heart toward the things of God.

Apathy does not always show itself through rebellion or loud disobedience. Many times, it shows itself through silence, neglect, laziness, and spiritual passivity. Apathy whispers, “It doesn’t matter… no need to hurry… no need to obey… someone […]

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What Marriage Is, and What It Is Not

By |2026-02-26T15:31:47-06:00November 17th, 2025|biblical counseling, Blog Primary, Marriage & Family|

What Marriage Is, and What It Is Not

By David M. Tyler, PhD

Marriage is not a human idea, it was established by God for His glory and our good. Understanding what marriage is and what it is not is essential for Christians who desire to honor the Lord in their homes.

Christians must return to the authority of Scripture to understand what God Himself established in the beginning. When marriage is treated as something man invented, its purpose, permanence, and holiness are lost. But when we […]

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Podcast Standing Firm in God’s Truth When Culture Shifts

By |2025-11-12T12:58:43-06:00November 12th, 2025|biblical counseling, Culture & Truth, Podcast Primary|

Standing Firm in God’s Truth When Culture Shifts
In this episode, Dr. David Tyler examines how believers can remain anchored in God’s unchanging Word when culture redefines morality and truth. Drawing from Scripture, he explains why biblical conviction, not personal opinion, must guide how we live and counsel others. Learn how to stand firm in a world where truth is constantly shifting, yet God’s truth remains the same.

 

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When Culture Calls Sin Love

By |2025-11-08T09:51:27-06:00November 8th, 2025|biblical counseling, biblical discernment, Podcast Primary|

When Culture Calls Sin Love explores how modern society has blurred the line between right and wrong, calling moral compromise “love.” Dr. David Tyler opens Scripture to show how truth and compassion must never be separated—and how believers can respond with conviction and grace.

Part 2 in the series “When Culture Redefines Sin.”

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