A Word from Bob
What follows is a Twitter/X thread on biblical counseling and neuroscience.
A Thread on Biblical Counseling & Neuroscience: Soul Physicians of Embodied-Souls. In biblical counseling these are controversial issues, though they need not be. Here’s an invitation for mutually respectful discussions on: #BiblicalCounseling #Neuroscience #Embodied-Souls 1/
In a recent thread, Sean Perron posted on neuroscience and biblical counseling. In one tweet, he stated: “If there is any suffering in this life, the Bible provides all the wisdom needed to address it. Neither Joseph, Job, David, Jesus, or Paul practiced breathing techniques, yoga, grounding exercises, EMDR, or micro-current neurofeedback. They had a much greater hope.” 2/
Initial Reflections: Sean’s post prompted some initial reflections. 1. Since neuroscience did not exist in the ANE, we’d agree that they did not practice modern neuroscience. 2. However, Jesus, Paul, Jeremiah, Elijah, the disciples, etc., practice embodied-soul spiritual disciplines such as fasting, rest, solitude, etc., along with healthy embodied habits such as sleep, nourishment/food/diet, exercise, disciplining the body, etc. 3/
Further Reflections: 3. Jesus cared for the physical needs of people (His concern and feeding of the 5,000) and He healed people physically. 4. Paul used the medical wisdom of his
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