S8 E4 | The Truth About Narcissism and Borderline Personality Disorder

Therapy and Theology

Proverbs 31 Ministries

Mental Health, Therapy, Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Theology

4.9 • 1.5K Ratings

🗓️ 24 April 2025

⏱️ 36 minutes

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Summary

While we don't want to put labels on people, it is important to be aware of certain patterns of behavior. Because the more awareness we have, the better we'll be able to navigate situations we find ourselves in.

In this episode, you will learn:

The characteristics, signs, and symptoms of narcissism and borderline personality disorder.
How to draw boundaries and protect yourself from dysfunctional or even dangerous relationships.
The truth behind the age-old question, "Can people really change?"

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Want More on This Topic?

Listen to "Narcissism ... What It Is and What It Isn’t."
Listen to "Good Boundaries Lead to Better Relationships."
Listen to Season 4 of Therapy & Theology called "Boundaries Boot Camp" with Jim Cress. Start by listening to "Here Is Your Permission To Set Boundaries."
Watch "Realities of Life With a Narcissist."
Read Good Boundaries and Goodbyes by Lysa TerKeurst.

Transcript

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0:00.0	This season of Therapy and Theology is brought to you by Compassion International.
0:07.6	Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today's world are facing,
0:13.6	all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors.
0:18.2	Visit Compassion.com backslash proverbs 31 or click the link in our show notes to choose a child to sponsor today.
0:26.0	As an added bonus, when you become a sponsor,
0:29.3	Compassion will send you a copy of our study guide called Proverbs,
0:32.9	the beginning of all wisdom.
0:35.4	Now on to today's episode of Therapy and Theology.
0:46.2	Hi, friends. Welcome back to the Therapy and Theology podcast by Proverbs 31 Ministries,
0:51.1	where we help you work through what you walk through. I'm your host Shea Hill, and I'm so excited for you to hear another great conversation from
0:58.0	Lisa, Jim, and Joel.
0:59.9	Remember, each episode of this season is going to help you get out of any dysfunctional dances
1:04.3	and be bravely honest about what you may be experiencing behind closed doors.
1:09.0	Today, they're going to talk about narcissism, which we have covered on the podcast before,
1:12.9	but it's been a couple years and you guys had so many great questions, so we had to circle
1:16.7	back to it.
1:17.6	They're also going to cover borderline personality disorder.
1:21.0	Before we jump in, I want to let you know about two things.
1:23.8	First, we want to hear from you guys, our listeners. By clicking the link in our show notes, you can submit a question or even a voice memo for Lisa Jim and Joel to listen to.
1:32.9	Your question could be answered on a future episode, so make sure you check it out.
1:36.7	Secondly, download a free resource by Lisa titled Trust is a Track Record,
1:41.2	five scriptural truths to remember God's faithfulness.
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