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#128 - A Biblical Approach to Mental Illness, Part 2 (Pastor Steve Ham, Dr. Berger, and Dr. Shaw)
#128 - A Biblical Approach to Mental Illness, Part 2 (Pastor Steve Ham, Dr. Berger, and Dr. Shaw)
#128 - A Biblical Approach to Mental Illness, Part 2 (Pastor Steve Ham, Dr. Berger, and Dr. Shaw)
Monday 30th August 2021
Dr. Berger and Pastor Steve Ham join Dr. Mark E. Shaw to discuss mental health from a biblical viewpoint on The Addiction Connection Podcast.
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Get the buttons here!Biblical Perspectives on Mental Health: Dr. Berger and Pastor Steve Ham Weigh In
So it's why, in every single one of these discussions, the gospel needs to be absolute center. We're helping them to see truth, presenting another view from what they generally come in thinking.
How do you approach mental health through a biblical lens? In this thought-provoking episode of 'The Addiction Connection Podcast', Dr. Mark E. Shaw sits down with Dr. Daniel Berger and Pastor Steve Ham to explore this very question. They dive deep into how a biblical worldview can shape our understanding of mental illness and the importance of aligning counseling practices with faith-based principles. Dr.
Berger and Pastor Ham discuss the concept of double-mindedness among Christians who feel that the church's answers to mental health issues fall short, leading them to seek solutions elsewhere. They stress the importance of gathering accurate data and reorienting one's worldview in the context of biblical counseling.
This episode challenges listeners to rethink the influence of evolutionary theory on mental health and critiques the foundations of psychiatry, which often rely on creating distinctions between 'healthy' and 'unhealthy' from a materialistic perspective. The conversation also touches on sensitive topics like racism, the belief in racial hierarchies, and how these ideas are intertwined with Darwinian teachings. Dr. Berger highlights how psychiatry's focus on differences can lead to divisive thinking, contrasting this with the unifying message of the Gospel.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into how to correct their perspectives and better understand their beliefs about themselves, their circumstances, and their relationships with others. The episode wraps up with a preview of the upcoming Grace Fellowship Church Counseling and Discipleship Training event, offering further opportunities to delve into these crucial topics. Tune in for an engaging discussion that bridges faith and mental health, providing a fresh perspective on how to address mental illness within a biblical framework.