What happens when the world’s understanding of the human mind conflicts with the truth of God’s Word? And how should Christians respond to the growing influence of secular therapeutic culture?
In this episode of The Postscript Show, Brandon Briscoe sits down with Greg Gifford, author of Lies My Therapist Told Me, to examine the assumptions behind modern mental-health diagnoses, the influence of psychological labels, and the differences between secular therapeutic frameworks and biblical counseling.
Together, they discuss how our understanding of the human person shapes the way we interpret suffering, emotions, behavior, and personal struggles. They also consider the potential consequences of diagnostic labels, particularly for children, and why Christian parents need discernment when navigating testing, diagnoses, and counseling recommendations.
But this conversation goes beyond criticism. How can Christians minister to people experiencing hardship? What role should Scripture play in understanding the human condition? And how can believers distinguish between practical help and a worldview that conflicts with biblical truth?
Brandon and Greg explore the importance of biblical anthropology, the renewal of the mind, and the church’s responsibility to equip believers to disciple others through difficult circumstances. They also discuss how Christians can thoughtfully evaluate secular counseling while recognizing the importance of careful, discerning decisions about mental-health care.
Whether you are a pastor, parent, biblical counselor, or Christian seeking to understand these issues more faithfully, this conversation challenges you to examine the assumptions shaping contemporary views of the human person and to consider the transformative work of God’s Word.
As Brandon emphasizes at the close of the episode, we encourage you to test the claims of Scripture and consider how God’s Word can renew your mind and bring lasting change to your life and family.
About Greg Gifford:
Greg Gifford is the author of Lies My Therapist Told Me (available by following the link), a book examining the assumptions of modern therapeutic culture from a biblical perspective.
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