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Comment on Counseling Theory Matters: Understanding and Evaluating Polyvagal Theory by When Hopes Go Astray – Wes Bredenhof

by When Hopes Go Astray - Wes Bredenhof | Jun 18, 2023 | Gospel Mercies | 0 |

[…] For a more detailed Christian critique of PVT, see “Counseling Theory Matters: Understanding and Evaluating Polyvagal Theory,” by Kyle […]

Counseling Theory Matters: Understanding and Evaluating Polyvagal Theory

by Kyle Gangel | Mar 8, 2023 | Gospel Mercies | 0 |

Counseling theory matters. This is comically illustrated in the 90s sitcom Frasier. The Cheers spinoff features Kelsey Grammar playing the role of Dr. Frasier Crane, a psychologist by training and host of a radio talk show where listeners are invited to call in and receive counsel over the air. In one episode, Frasier falls ill. … Continue reading Counseling Theory Matters: Understanding and Evaluating Polyvagal Theory

Comment on Who Shall Ascend?: Counseling Pride from Psalm 24 by Tara

by Tara | Nov 1, 2022 | Gospel Mercies | 0 |

Thank you Tyler! This is so helpful! Pride and self reliance is always the center of our sin against the LORD. I have appreciated so much the helpful insights Hamilton gives and especially some of those correlations like those of noticing mountains throughout Scripture. Your analogy of “just being a little further along but no where near the summit” is a great perspective. One might think being humbled is defeating but really it’s just the opposite. It’s the reorientation we need each day to worship God as Holy and high and lifted up.

Who Shall Ascend?: Counseling Pride from Psalm 24

by Tyler Shores | Nov 1, 2022 | Gospel Mercies | 0 |

Psalm 24 is an incredibly useful passage to turn to when counseling issues related to pride. Specifically, Psalm 24:3-6 confronts and corrects those hearts tempted to be self-righteous.

Jesus & Cancel Culture

by Tyler Shores | Oct 20, 2022 | Gospel Mercies | 0 |

Jesus comforts Peter to continue to make disciples despite personal failure.

Mary Took God at His Word

by Kyle Gangel | Dec 15, 2021 | Gospel Mercies | 0 |

We might even say with Mary, “I am the servant of the Lord; let it be to me according to your word.”

How God’s Grace Shapes Our Counsel

by Kyle Gangel | Mar 17, 2021 | Gospel Mercies | 0 |

A friend recently shared the story of his young daughter looking at her mom and saying: “You are the best mom in the world! *Long Pause* But that could change.” This exchange reminded me of our impulse to downplay God’s grace in fear of giving those we counsel a license to sin—God loves you … … Continue reading How God’s Grace Shapes Our Counsel