Part two of a model of human functioning which suggests that our core spiritual-psychological diagnosis is idolatry, that is, looking for solace from the pain of broken relationships with the wrong rescuers.

Ep. 11: Humans!: A Model, Part 1

Apr 30th, 2016 1h 39m

An introduction to a model of human functioning that makes heavyuse of the words covenant, love, and the pretentious phrase"relational domain." This is part one a two-part MANIFESTO.

Ep. 10: What's a Theoretical Orientation?

Jan 30th, 2016 30m 27s

Theory is what guides counseling, but how do secular theories jive with the Christian view of personhood? And what is the Christian view of personhood? And what does all of this have to do with Fiestaware?

Ep. 9: Counselor Competencies

Jan 15th, 2016 25m 15s

Hey therapists: The American Counseling Association thinks you should know a few things about religion.

Ep. 8: Christmas Bonus (Me Reading You the Newspaper)

Dec 26th, 2015 8m 38s

Where I read you someone else's op-ed on the Incarnation using a poor mic in the family bathroom. Still, seemed worth it.

Ep. 7: May Licensed Therapists Talk God?

Dec 20th, 2015 25m 45s

The old answer was "No. Please, we're modern people here." The new answer is "yes", or even, "Yes, or else! "

Ep. 6: The Two Book Theory

Dec 8th, 2015 17m 55s

The old, trusty Two Book theory of knowledge gives us a helping hand in navigating the border country.

Ep. 5: Exploring the Border Country

Nov 30th, 2015 13m 57s

The border country is where citizens of two countries can meet to exchange ideas, but watch out for the land mines.

Ep. 4: What's in a Name?

Nov 19th, 2015 23m 47s

How a literal shot put became the name of a theology/psychology podcast.

Ep. 3: The Problem of Reductionism

Nov 5th, 2015 18m 7s

The third introductory fly-over of the show. Why reducing human experience to just a couple of explanatory models in sadly limiting. Don't be a reductionist, be a maximalist!