The Westminster Podcast Pastoral Counseling & Sexuality w/ Dr. Alfred Poirier
May 12, 2025
In this engaging discussion, Dr. Alfred Poirier, a Reverend and educator in pastoral counseling, dives into the evolving challenges faced by pastors regarding sexuality and mental well-being. He explores the necessity of blending Scripture with contemporary issues, emphasizing the role of biblical teachings in modern pastoral care. Highlights include addressing sexual offenses within the church, fostering supportive communities, and the importance of seeking expert guidance for church leaders. Poirier's insights illuminate the path for effective ministry in today's complex landscape.
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Pastoral Counseling Is Ancient Tradition
- Pastoral counseling has always been a core pastoral duty, inseparable from preaching and teaching.
- Today, pastors often neglect counseling due to cultural shifts and loss of tradition.
Church Abdicated Counseling Role
- The rise of secularism and professional counseling in the 19th century led churches to abdicate their counseling role.
- Many pastors now see counseling as outside their scope, contributing to a divide between church and modern human sciences.
Authority Vacuum in Counseling
- The rejection of Scripture's authority in counseling left secular scientism as the default authority.
- Humans inherently seek an authority to define truth, often choosing science over the Bible today.
