Improving Life Through The Lens Of Scripture | Unpacking The Power Of Biblical Counseling
Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
4.4 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 10 October 2023
⏱️ 38 minutes
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Summary
How is counseling offered from a Christian perspective? Providing Biblical guidance is how Dr. Greg E. Gifford approaches counseling – and he has impacted many lives doing it. In this episode, he joins us to discuss his perspective on marriage, depression, anxiety, self-improvement, and more…
Dr. Gifford is an Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling at The Master's University, a certified counselor with the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors, and an ordained pastor. He is also the author of two books: Heart and Habits and Helping Your Family Through PTSD.
With a passion for interpreting situations Biblically, Dr. Gifford researches habits' influence on desires and Post-traumatic Stress Disorder. What makes his spiritual outlook so unique and helpful for others? Click play now to find out!
Jump in to hear more about:
- The life problems that Biblical Counseling can help solve.
- How Biblical Counseling can help you understand the "heart" of the things that you do.
- The different stages of Biblical Counseling.
To learn more about Dr. Gifford and his work, click here now!
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Transcript
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| 0:29.0 | Become the geniuses. |
| 0:30.0 | This is the Finding Genius Podcast. |
| 0:33.0 | The Richard Jacobs. |
| 0:36.0 | Hello, this is Richard Jacobs with the Finding Genius Podcast. |
| 0:41.0 | My guest today is Dr. Greg Gifford. |
| 0:43.0 | He's an assistant professor of biblical counseling at the Masters University. |
| 0:47.0 | He got a PhD in biblical counseling from Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary. |
| 0:51.0 | A Master of Arts in biblical counseling from the Masters University. |
| 0:55.0 | And a BA in Pastoral Ministry from Baptist Bible College. |
| 0:58.0 | He's worked both as a full-time biblical counselor. |
| 1:01.0 | And an associate pastor before joining the TMU faculty. |
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