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.
I might step on the toes of my fellow Christian counselors, but I'm taking to task the common use of 2 Corinthians 10:5 as the basis for Christian cognitive-behavioral therapy. Teaching that you must take EVERY thought or idea in your head and analyze it and change it to "make it obedient to Christ" can be overwhelming and burdensome for people prone to anxiety and OCD (and addiction). Instead, I propose Psalm 46:10 as the basis for a more mindful approach to intrusive and distorted thoughts.
#ChristianMindfulness #ChristianCBT #ChristianCounseling #MindfulRedirection #MindfulBreathing #BiblicalMeditation #CognitiveRestructuring #OCD #Anxiety #Addiction
Here's a "reflession" based on a common theme in some sessions from this past week, addressing the question of what to tell yourself when you don't want to do what you think you should do. Instead of just pushing through your resistance, acknowledge your agency, understand your resistance, and then identify what would be good for you to do.
#Reflessions #Resistance #SelfHelp #SelfDiscipline #ChangeProcess #mentalhealth
Matthew Grech had great news today about his three-year trial over Malta's ban against "conversion practices." He was persecuted just for sharing his testimony of leaving a gay life to follow Christ. And this isn't the only good news to celebrate lately!
#MatthewGrech #FreedomDocumentary #TherapeuticChoice #TherapyEquality #ConversionTherapy #ParentalRights #Detransitioners #GenderInsanity #FoxVarian
Way back in 1945, C.S. Lewis predicted the cultural revolution we're seeing today. In his finale for the Space Trilogy, he describes a cabal of intellectual elites with the agenda of reshaping society and humanity itself. The N.I.C.E. foreshadows so much that we see today from the sexual revolution, wokeness, the postmodern neo-Marxist revolution, and transhumanism. Let's explore the parallels!
#CSLewis #SpaceTrilogy #RansomTrilogy #WokeAgenda #Postmodernism #Scientism #MarxistAgenda #Transhumanism #activism
