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Ep 1261 | Lies Your Therapist Tells You | Greg Gifford

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Oct 31, 2025
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Dr. Greg Gifford
In this engaging conversation, Dr. Greg Gifford, a biblical counselor and professor, challenges common misconceptions in secular psychology surrounding depression and ADHD. He emphasizes the distinction between the mind and brain, arguing that self-focused therapy may worsen issues. Greg advises relying on Scripture for true healing and explains how cultural influences shape perceptions of mental illness. He also critiques symptom-based diagnostics and advocates for seeking trained biblical counselors to navigate mental health issues.
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INSIGHT

Mind Versus Brain Distinction

  • The Bible distinguishes an immaterial mind from the physical brain and calls for renewing the mind, not the brain.
  • This distinction changes how Christians should interpret and treat depression, anxiety, and other mental struggles.
ANECDOTE

Sign Language Example About Brain Damage

  • Dr. Gifford described a man using sign language to highlight how brain injuries affect expression, not causation, of the mind.
  • He concluded that dementia removes the brain's filter but the immaterial mind remains the source of thought.
ADVICE

Verify Medical Evidence Before Diagnoses

  • Before accepting medical labels for mental struggles, check for physiological tests and evidence.
  • Ask whether diagnoses rely on objective medical scans or only symptom descriptions from interviews.
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