Truth in Love TIL 507: Discerning Types of Integration (feat. Marshall Adkins)
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Mar 10, 2025 Marshall Adkins, an assistant professor of biblical counseling, dives into the nuances of Christian integration versus traditional biblical counseling. He highlights various approaches to counseling, emphasizing the blend of psychology and theology. The conversation also addresses the importance of discerning syncretism while ensuring that Scripture remains central in counseling practices. Adkins warns against secular influences and encourages reliance on biblical wisdom to tackle modern challenges, ultimately aiming to transform lives through Christ's teachings.
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Christian Integration vs. Biblical Counseling
- Christian integration views the Bible as authoritative but insufficient for a complete counseling model.
- It supplements biblical truth with modern psychology theories, seeking a blended approach to soul care.
Spectrum of Integration
- Not all Christian integration is the same; it exists on a spectrum.
- Understanding these distinctions helps evaluate various integration approaches.
Types of Integration
- Integrationists categorize their approaches into technical, common factors, theoretical, and assimilative.
- These approaches differ in how they select techniques and blend theories.
