The Biblical Beef (Biblical Counseling Exposed)

The Gospel is a Superfluous Detail of History ... Unless You're a Sinner

Chris discloses parts of his personal story in Christianity. Christianity is for sinners. That's a biblical reality. But journeying toward the realization that the Gospel is for you - a sinner - is not for the faint of heart.  Feel free to reach out with any questions you might have. Chrisleins04@gmail.com

Biblical Counseling-Theory (Un)Defined

Chris presents and discusses a quote by Dr. David Powlison, and raises questions as to the concrete specifics of Biblical Counseling-Theory.

Is Biblical Counseling-Theory Deceptive?

Chris shares a passage from Paul David Tripp's (2002) Instruments in the Redeemer's Hands, and explains where and how Biblical Counseling-theory falls short on delivering what it promises.

Some ... Problems with Biblical Counseling-Theory, Ya Know, Little Ones

Ok, maybe not so little. On this episode Chris discusses some of the logical upshots of biblical counseling. That sin-habits cause sickness should, for example, mean that everybody, everywhere is sick: there should be no such thing as a "clean bill of health." And that is because everybody, everywhere is a sinner who sins. We're all sinning. So we should all be sick.  And if faith in Christ and repentance from sins are the way to make real, therapeutic gains, then why does psychotherapy work?

What's the Good News without the bad news?

The discussion continues of whether Biblical Counseling is actually biblical.