Battlefield Theologian From Counseling to Church Hurt: Honest Answers for the Church Today with Darrell Harrison
Aug 25, 2025
Darrell Harrison, a biblical counselor and host of the Just Thinking Podcast, dives into pressing questions from 5 Bridges Church. He compares biblical counseling with traditional methods, emphasizing the sufficiency of Scripture. They tackle the nuances of conviction versus condemnation and offer guidance on healing from church hurt. Harrison also addresses self-perception issues, encouraging listeners to see themselves through God's lens. Additionally, he provides insights into teenage dating and essential parenting challenges, advocating for biblical principles in all aspects.
AI Snips
Chapters
Books
Transcript
Episode notes
Scripture As Counseling Standard
- Darrell distinguishes 'biblical counseling' as holding Scripture alone sufficient and 'Christian counseling' as integrating secular ideas.
- He argues the church's counseling should be Scripture-centered, not integrationist.
Rely On The Spirit And Seek Training
- Every believer is competent to counsel because the Holy Spirit gives wisdom, but training sharpens skill.
- Ask God for wisdom first and seek spiritually mature, trained biblical counselors when needed.
Expect Root Work, Not Quick Fixes
- Don't expect a quick checklist fix from biblical counseling; go to a counselor because you cannot course-correct alone.
- A wise biblical counselor first listens and seeks the root cause to guide repentance and growth.
