I'm Andrew Rodriguez, a Christian therapist, speaker, and former youth pastor. In my counseling, I specialize in sexual and relational issues. PsychoBible is my outlet for discussing ideas about the intersection of Christianity and psychology, especially regarding sexuality and cultural issues.
Some topics to expect: Theology of the Body, therapy for unwanted same-sex attraction, and the culture war.
Should Christians engage in mindfulness-based therapies? We're in the midst of a mindfulness revolution in the West. For Christians and Christian counselors, we face the dilemma of how to approach this practice that seems to be based in Eastern mysticism. In this video, I explain how I navigated this topic over the past several years. As I've learned more about what mindfulness actually is, I see how the basic core of mindfulness is not only compatible with Christianity, but if we also view it as "bodyfulness" (as Eric Gentry calls it), it fits quite well with Theology of the Body. And I've learned Christianity has always had its own version of mindfulness, so we're not left with borrowing from other religions.
#mindfulness #bodyfulness #incarnationalcounseling #christiancounseling #theologyofthebody #TOB #EasternMysticism #DBT #MBT #holistic #dualism
I'm taking a brief break from my typical videos to give some encouragement inspired by the new Looney Tunes movie, "Coyote vs. Acme," featuring my favorite characters, Wile E. Coyote and Roadrunner. If you've been facing challenges and disappointments, take some lessons from the genius that is Wile E. Coyote!
#CoyotevsAcme #TherapistReaction #LooneyTunes #WileECoyote #Roadrunner #Discouragement #Trials #Grief #Sadness
During the Alliance for Therapeutic Choice & Scientific Integrity online conference Aug. 28 & 29, 2026, a topic came up in our Q&A. I expounded on a phenomenon I've observed with certain male clients that contributes to some degree to their homosexuality. These clients come from strict religious upbringings that emphasize the purity of women. These anxious clients then internalize this as a block against their own heterosexual development. Let's discuss!
#SexualDevelopment #PurityCulture #SSA #HeterosexualDevelopment #HomosexualDevelopment #SexualAttraction #Sexuality
Following up on my videos on shame and guilt, let's address the question, "Can a thought be a sin?" This is a challenge for my clients with sexual struggles (such as unwanted same-sex attraction, fetishes, or addiction) and OCD or high trait anxiety. To help with this question, I consult wisdom from Scripture, the Early Church, and Fr. Stephen De Young and Fr. Andrew Damick from The Lord of Spirits podcast.
#Sin #Thoughts #Sexuality #OCD #ScrupulosityOCD #UnwantedSSA #ThoughtsvsIdeas #TheNous #TheMind #Mindfulness #LordofSpirits #FatherStephenDeYoung #FatherAndrewDamick #StJerome #EvilThoughts
