Can Christians Use Psychology Without Losing Their Faith? | EP25

The Balanced Believers's Podcast

In this episode, we tackle the big question: Can psychology and Christianity coexist, or do they clash? We dive into the Christian view on psychology and explore whether it’s possible to use psychology for emotional healing without compromising biblical values. Is psychology truly biblical, or does it conflict with Christianity? And can science and faith coexist in practices like Christian counselling vs secular therapy? Some Christians believe psychology offers powerful tools for healing, but there are concerns, too. Many wonder if it focuses too much on self, potentially replacing Scripture or taking away from the importance of spiritual growth. But could it actually support faith-based mental health by helping people understand themselves and their emotions better?
Can psychology and Christianity work together in a way that stays true to Scripture? Is Christian therapy a way forward, or does it risk being unbiblical? As we discuss the Christian response to trauma therapy, we ask whether psychology can be a helpful tool in the church or if it should be avoided entirely in favour of spiritual solutions. Join us as we explore how these two worlds might intersect — or where they might stand apart.
Books mentioned in this episode (P.S. We don’t earn commission from the sales):
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Christian-Counseling-Comprehensive-Gary-Collins/dp/1418503290 by Gary R. Collins
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Basic-Principles-Biblical-Counselling-Counseling/dp/0310225604 by Larry Crabb

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
3:10 Definition of Psychology
Christians Who Support Psychology
4:09 Psychology Supports Emotional Healing in the Church
9:00 Psychology Doesn’t Replace the Bible — It Can Help
9:51 Emotional Struggles in Scripture: Elijah, David, and Job
12:14 Psychology and Faith Can Work Together
17:20 The History of Christians Using Psychology Biblically
21:32 Understanding Psychology Can Help Christians Become Compassionate
Christians Who Reject Psychology
25:57 Psychology is Built on Worldviews That Oppose God
32:02 Psychology Promotes Self Over God
33:28 Psychology Can Undermine Sin and Personal Responsibility
38:44 Can Psychology Fix a Spiritual Issue?
42:33 Some Christians Fear Psychology Replacing the Bible
Our Perspective on this Matter
44:58 Kaylah’s Perspective on This matter
51:26 Chris’ Perspective on This matter
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Chapters

1. Intro (00:00:00)

2. Definition of Psychology (00:03:10)

3. Psychology Supports Emotional Healing in the Church (00:04:09)

4. Psychology Doesn’t Replace the Bible — It Can Help (00:09:00)

5. Emotional Struggles in Scripture: Elijah, David, and Job (00:09:51)

6. Psychology and Faith Can Work Together (00:12:14)

7. The History of Christians Using Psychology Biblically (00:17:20)

8. Understanding Psychology Can Help Christians Become Compassionate (00:21:32)

9. Psychology is Built on Worldviews That Oppose God (00:25:57)

10. Psychology Promotes Self Over God (00:32:02)

11. Psychology Can Undermine Sin and Personal Responsibility (00:33:28)

12. Can Psychology Fix a Spiritual Issue? (00:38:44)

13. Some Christians Fear Psychology Replacing the Bible (00:42:33)

14. Kaylah’s Perspective on This matter (00:44:58)

15. Chris’ Perspective on This matter (00:51:26)