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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Dating as Christians isn't always easy, from long distance to temptation, boundaries, and even seeing marriage differently, we faced real challenges. In this episode, we share our Christian couple testimony and open up about our honest Christian dating struggles, including what it looked like to date with purpose as a Christian.

Whether you're navigating a Christian long-distance relationship, wondering how to date as a Christian couple, or just want to know what Christian dating is really like, this video is for you. We also talk about Christian relationship boundaries, how we worked through Christian dating temptations, and how we tried to honour God in our relationship every step of the way.

Link to the pre-marriage course that was mentioned - https://htb.org/premarriage-online

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
2:34 Long Distance
20:05 Temptation
29:28 Differences in Interests
40:11 How We Saw Marriage Growing Up
49:15 Q&A

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❄️ Is freezing your body after death real? Can science bring people back to life? In this episode, we dive into the growing idea of body freezing after death—also known as cryonics—and examine both the secular and Christian perspectives behind it. Some believe that if we freeze the body, future science might one day revive it. But can frozen bodies come back to life? Does freezing your body work after death? And why are people choosing to freeze their bodies in the first place?
From a secular view, this is seen as a way to escape death, especially by those who don’t believe in an afterlife. It’s also tied to transhumanism, a movement that views death as a technical problem, not a final reality. But what is transhumanism? More importantly, what is the Christian view on transhumanism?
We explore the hope science offers versus the Christian view on cryonics, the Christian view on body freezing, and ultimately, what the Bible says about life, death, and the resurrection. We also discuss how the soul, not just the body, matters most and why our ultimate hope isn’t in technology but in eternal life through Christ. For believers, God, not science, controls life, death, and the resurrection.

Timestamps:
00:00 Intro
3:57 What is Body Freezing (Cryonics)

SECULAR PERSPECTIVE ON BODY FREEZING
8:50 Can Body Freezing Help Us Escape Death?
13:42 The Scientific Optimism Behind Body Freezing
23:52 Why Transhumanists Are Choosing to Freeze Themselves
29:44 Some See Body Freezing as a Way to Preserve Their Legacy

CHRISTIAN PERSPECTIVE ON BODY FREEZING
37:46 Christians Believe Death Is Not the End
38:40 For Christians, the Soul’s Eternity Trumps Physical Survival
43:29 Christians Believe Only God Controls the Resurrection
47:45 Christians Believe God Is Sovereign Over Life and Death
53:28 For Christians, True Hope Lies in Eternal Life Through Christ

OUR PERSPECTIVE ON BODY FREEZING
59:08 Chris Persepctive on Body Freezing
1:00:39 Kaylah's Persepctive on Body Freezing

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