Shows Main Idea – The DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders, Fifth Edition) is the manual that the APA (American Psychiatric Association) uses to identify psychological (soul) problems. In March 2022, the APA published a new DSM-5 Text Revision (DSM-5-TR). It is to… Continue Reading …

Shows Main Idea – Transgenderism is part of a cultural and political avalanche in our country—this contagion coincides with social justice, identity politics, woke-ness, intersectionality, racism, and more. In this talk, I will break down the salient elements of the trans issue while offering practical… Continue Reading …

Shows Main Idea – Rick answers two questions in this episode. First, what is the difference between Christian counseling and biblical counseling? And do you have any updates on the International Association of Biblical Counselors (IABC) debacle from 2018? Understanding counseling and counseling movements are… Continue Reading …

Show’s Main Idea – Our problems are real. No reasonable person would argue this point. There are objective measures and observations that any rational and observant individual can make about a person or an issue. The tension comes when you give someone, who describes the… Continue Reading …

Shows Main Idea – Our ministry works hard at serving folks who have real-life questions, situational difficulties, personal problems, and relational challenges. Because helping people is vital to us, we are always praying, discerning, strategizing, and changing so we can meet them with practical, Christ-centered… Continue Reading …

Shows Main Idea – Mailbag: During a few of your podcasts as well as on the free counseling training introduction I noticed you used the same language. I have a Masters in Counseling Psychology and what I do know is psychology is a humanistic approach… Continue Reading …

Shows Main Idea – “The Insanity Of Madness,” by Dr. Daniel Berger explores how everyone has a “disorder,” which is a by-product of human fallenness. He further explains how modern psychology has not real answers, but we have hope in the sufficiency of God’s Word.… Continue Reading …

Shows Main Idea – How would you describe Christian discipleship? Or biblical counseling? If someone were to ask you for the core components of soul care, what would you tell them? In this podcast, I articulate the four primary themes that make up the why… Continue Reading …

Shows Main Idea – Understanding disorders through a biblical lens is rare for today’s Christian. In this episode, Rick walks you through how to think about behavioral disorders using the Bible as your presupposition. Show Notes Watch Rick’s Webinar on a Biblical Perspective On Disorders… Continue Reading …

Shows Main Idea – Dr. Daniel Berger has written five books on mental illness. These books are the best, most comprehensive, and readable treatments on the subject of mental illness from a Christian perspective. He demonstrates how ineffective secular psychology and psychiatry are in helping… Continue Reading …