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.
Increasingly over the past year, fellow conservative Evangelicals have been responding to Side B "gay Christianity" (Side B = affirming of LGBT identities but not affirming of homosexual sex) by arguing that Side B is in error by not repenting of same-sex attraction itself, making the claim that the experience of same-sex attraction/arousal/desire is sin itself, whether or not one acts on it. This condemnation is stemming from a particular understanding of Original Sin and concupiscence (the flesh's desires toward sin). Though I agree with these Christians opposing Side B, I am convinced this approach is wrong biblically, theologically, and pastorally. I've been mulling over this issue for over a year, so here's where I stand.
#concupiscence #SSA #IsSSAaSin #LustoftheFlesh #desire #carnaldesire #samesexattraction #sin #hamartiology #OriginalSin #Orthodox #Catholic #Protestant #Reformed #Calvinism #epithymia
Justin Greenfield is a speaker and spiritual director, coaching churches and individuals to more redemptively address LGBTQ+ topics. I invited him onto my channel to share his story, which serves as a decent case study in the common roots of developing same-sex attraction. We also tie in poignant commentary on recent research.
#JustinGreenfield #SSA #LGBTQ #exGay #ExLGBT #Changed #Enmeshment #Forgiveness
The culture war is actually a battle between masculine and feminine virtues. Instead of the masculine and feminine ruling together in harmony, one seeks to dominate the other. And though the feminine virtues may be considered the "soft virtues" like love, compassion, and safety, what we're seeing highlighted with the "woke revolution" and the current Lindsay Clancy case is just how dangerous the corrupted feminine is.
#LindsayClancyTrial #Femininity #WokeRevolution #Progressivism #GenderWar #Injustice #Abortion #Infanticide
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
