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.

PODCAST It’s Okay to Be Angry But …

By |2026-02-26T15:05:36-06:00October 4th, 2025|Anger & Conflict, Christian Living, Family & Parenting, Podcast Primary, truth and feelings|

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.

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PODCAST What Do Therapists Really Do?

By |2025-10-29T12:16:04-05:00October 4th, 2025|Addiction & Recovery, biblical counseling, counseling, Podcast Primary|

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?

 

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PODCAST Overcoming Sinful Cravings and Desires

By |2026-02-26T12:57:30-06:00October 4th, 2025|Addictions & Desires, Biblical, biblical counseling, Faith & Trials, Podcast Primary|

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!

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PODCAST When Crisis Strikes Your Family: A Biblical Response

By |2026-02-26T15:34:42-06:00October 4th, 2025|Anxiety & Fear, Family & Parenting, Marriage & Family, Podcast Primary|

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.

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Is Alcoholics Anonymous Biblical? A Clear Biblical Evaluation

By |2026-04-01T14:36:04-05:00September 30th, 2025|Addiction & Recovery, Blog Primary|

Is Alcoholics Anonymous Biblical?

A Clear Biblical Evaluation

David M. tyler, PhD.

Is Alcoholics Anonymous biblical? Many Christians ask this question because Alcoholics Anonymous frequently speaks about God and spirituality. However, a closer look reveals that Alcoholics Anonymous is built on unbiblical foundations that promote spiritual relativism rather than the truth of Scripture. As Christians, we must carefully discern whether AA’s message aligns with the gospel of Jesus Christ or points people away from Him.

Today, nearly every behavioral struggle, from gambling and overeating to compulsive shopping and substance abuse, has been reclassified as a “disease” […]

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Biblical Grief Counseling That Helps You Move Forward in Faith

By |2026-02-26T15:26:03-06:00September 28th, 2025|Blog Primary, grief, Grief & Loss|

“When Grief Hits Home, Learning to Walk Again in Faith”

“Grief That Leads to Growth”

By David M. Tyler, PhD

Biblical Counseling Marriage and Family

This post is Part 4 of my When Grief Hits Home series.

If you missed Part 1,2, or 3 you can read them here: https://davidtylerbooks.com 

Part 1: When Grief Hits Home: A Biblical Path Through Loss

Part 2: […]

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When Crisis Strikes Your Family: A Biblical Response

By |2025-11-18T14:41:02-06:00September 23rd, 2025|biblical counseling, Blog Primary, Books & Resources, Christian Living, Church & Ministry, Faith & Trials, Family & Parenting|

“When Crisis Strikes Your Family: A Biblical Response”

David Tyler, PhD

“When crisis strikes your home, it can feel overwhelming. But Scripture provides a biblical response to family crisis, offering wisdom, comfort, and direction for every believer. God has not left us without guidance, His Word shows us how to respond in faith rather than fear, and how to lead our families through trials with hope in Christ.”

Every person is either in a crisis, has just come out of a crisis, or is headed toward one. That is the reality of life in a fallen world. But the […]

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Biblical Parenting Challenges: God’s Wisdom for Families

By |2025-11-18T14:41:52-06:00September 16th, 2025|Biblical, Blog Primary, Family & Parenting, Uncategorized|

Difficulties and Challenges of Parenting:

A Biblical Perspective

by David Tyler, PhD

Parenting is one of the greatest joys and also one of the most difficult challenges entrusted to us by God. Children are not inconveniences to endure; they are gifts from the Lord, blessings that bring meaning, purpose, and happiness to our lives. Scripture tells us that children are “a heritage from the Lord” (Psalm 127:3). Yet in a sinful and fallen world, raising children can feel overwhelming.

Many parents today wrestle with questions like: How […]

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Is My Loved One Sinful or Sick?

By |2026-02-26T15:55:07-06:00August 27th, 2025|Biblical, Blog Primary, Personal Change & Discipleship|

Is My Loved One Sinful or Sick?

A Biblical Response to Modern Diagnoses
by David M. Tyler, PhD

Nearly all marriage and family problems are the result of someone’s sinful behavior and attitude. Sadly, in today’s culture there has been a major shift in how people view these struggles. More and more, what the Bible clearly calls sin is being described as a sickness or disorder. This confusion, often referred to as the debate of sin vs sickness, creates serious problems for Christians, because it replaces biblical categories with […]

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