Kindled Podcast | Truth and Grace, Boldly The Mental Health Crisis (And Why Therapy Isn't Helping) - Dr. Greg Gifford on Kindled Podcast
Jun 18, 2025
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Greg Gifford, a counseling pastor and author of 'Lies My Therapist Told Me', critiques the secular mental health movement. He argues that despite widespread therapy, people remain mentally unwell due to misconceptions pushed by the industry. Dr. Gifford highlights the need to distinguish between brain issues and matters of the mind, advocating for a faith-integrated approach. He shares personal insights on the role of biblical truths in overcoming mental struggles, addiction, and the importance of nurturing children’s faith.
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Mind-Brain Distinction Crucial
- The mind and brain are distinct; the mind is immaterial and the seat of cognition according to the Bible.
- Medicalizing the mind as if it were a brain issue leads to confusion in diagnosis and treatment.
Mislabeling Mental Struggles
- Anxiety and depression exist but are not illnesses of the mind, they're mislabeled and medicalized.
- Biblical understanding offers real paths for transformation beyond symptom management.
Mental Health Industrial Complex
- Mental health diagnosis often serves insurance billing more than actual medical verification.
- Diagnoses like ADHD often rely on arbitrary factors, feeding into an expanding mental health industrial complex.
