{"product_id":"lies-my-therapist-told-me-why-christians-should-aim-for-more-than-just-treating-symptoms-isbn-9780063416734","title":"Lies My Therapist Told Me: Why Christians Should Aim for More Than Just Treating Symptoms","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"Few books combine theological precision with practical wisdom as skillfully as \u003ci\u003eLies My Therapist Told Me\u003c\/i\u003e.\" — Jonny Ardavanis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dr. Gifford is an incredible resource.\" — Allie Beth Stuckey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom beloved Christian counselor, professor, and podcaster Greg Gifford comes a bold and balanced critique of the mental health establishment.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eToo many people are caught in a vicious cycle of visiting every doctor, psychiatrist, psychologist, and therapist in their area only to find frustrating labels and numbing medications at the end of each path. Rather than eradicating anxiety in the same way vaccines conquered smallpox, the mental health establishment has seen the number of diagnoses and prescriptions skyrocket on its watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHow did we get here? And does Christianity have any answers for this mental health crisis?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIn \u003ci\u003eLies My Therapist Told Me\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Greg Gifford delivers the definitive Christian critique of secular psychiatry and psychology. He shows how mental health culture spreads beliefs that misinform our understanding of ourselves and our issues, and he debunks popular myths such as:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe feel and act the way we do because the body keeps the scores of trauma\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAddiction is a disease\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIf you improve your brain health, your mind will follow\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMedications can heal your mind\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEvery abnormal or sinful behavior is caused by a mental disorder\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eThese ideas, though common, are ultimately unhelpful because they are based on unbiblical assumptions. Gifford brings clarity where secular therapy has created confusion, and offers hope even for those struggling with the hard cases. Through deep research, biblical teaching, and the inspiring stories of real counselees, he shows why we can’t blame the past—or even a diagnosis—for our bad behavior, and why our society’s growing unhappiness is not primarily a medical issue.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWith a foreword by Todd Friel of \u003ci\u003eWretched Radio\u003c\/i\u003e, this book is a must-read for counselors and counselees alike. You can read all the mental health research in the world, but you still won’t learn God’s answers for winning the battles in your mind. \u003ci\u003eLies My Therapist Told Me \u003c\/i\u003eis a powerful, cutting-edge argument that the supernatural wisdom of the Bible is truly enough for every need.\u003c\/p\u003e | \u003cp\u003e\"People visit therapists because they want change, but below the surface are important questions about definitions of problems and methods of effecting change. With competence and compassion, Greg Gifford skillfully identifies distinctions between solutions offered by various therapeutic methods and the answers in the Bible. Whether or not you come to this discussion with faith, you should consider the important comparisons found in this book. Modern psychiatry can seem mysterious. Having the curtain lifted will help you understand the nature of the problem so that you can move towards the best solutions.\" — \u003cb\u003eJohn Crotts\u003c\/b\u003e, Pastor of Faith Bible Church, Sharpsburg, GA; author of \u003ci\u003eHope: Living Confidently in God\u003c\/i\u003e; host of the \u003ci\u003eIntegrated \u003c\/i\u003epractical theology podcast\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“We live in a day that talks incessantly about ‘mental health’ and ‘mental illness’ while still not understanding these issues clearly or deeply. Greg Gifford writes with clarity, compassion, and depth as he points the way back to real hope and help. And thankfully, Greg doesn’t just write about the people who’ve been trapped in this secular model; he writes to them with a pastor’s heart that longs for them to experience something better. This book is not simply about what he’s against. It’s a biblical foundation and framework for something he believes can transform your life. Buy it. Read it. Give it away to others.” — \u003cb\u003eBrad Bigney\u003c\/b\u003e, Pastor of Grace Fellowship Church, Florence, KY; author of \u003ci\u003eGospel Treason: Betraying the Gospel with Hidden Idols\u003c\/i\u003e; host of the \u003ci\u003eThrive \u003c\/i\u003emarriage and parenting podcast\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Dr. Gifford is an incredible resource.\" — \u003cb\u003eAllie Beth Stuckey\u003c\/b\u003e, host of the \u003ci\u003eRelatable \u003c\/i\u003epodcast and \u003ci\u003eNew York Times \u003c\/i\u003ebestselling author of \u003ci\u003eToxic Empathy\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“This book explains how therapy has often become a substitute for biblical teaching about sin, repentance, and the renewing of the mind. Rather than experiencing the power of the Holy Spirit, Christians today frequently rely on humanistic solutions that offer no real help for the soul. Be prepared to take a deep dive into some controversial issues that relate to the distinction between the mind and the brain and how our reliance on drugs can at best cure only the symptoms of a deeper malady.” — \u003cb\u003eErwin W. Lutzer\u003c\/b\u003e, Pastor Emeritus of Moody Church, Chicago, and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Eclipse of God: Our Nation's Disastrous Search for a More Inclusive Deity (and What We Must Do About It)\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLies My Therapist Told Me\u003c\/i\u003e is more than just a book; it is a thoroughly biblical masterpiece and a must-read for anyone seeking clarity and God-glorifying sanity in a world gone mad.\" — \u003cb\u003eEmeal (E.Z.) Zwayne\u003c\/b\u003e, President of Living Waters and author of \u003ci\u003eFight Like a Man: A Bold, Biblical Battle Plan for Personal Purity\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"The problem with most therapy? It treats sin like sickness, and rebellion like a diagnosis. In \u003ci\u003eLies My Therapist Told Me\u003c\/i\u003e, Dr. Greg Gifford offers a compelling biblical perspective, challenging secular psychiatry's empty promises.\" — \u003cb\u003eVirgil Walker\u003c\/b\u003e, Teaching Pastor at Redeemer Bible Church, Gilbert, AZ; co-host of the \u003ci\u003eJust Thinking \u003c\/i\u003epodcast\u003ci\u003e;\u003c\/i\u003e and co-author of \u003ci\u003eWhy Are You Afraid?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Spiritual infirmities cannot be cured with psychotropic drugs. The guilt and dysfunction with which sin has marred the human soul is not fundamentally a medical issue. Those are truths which the atheistic, materialistic worldview that now dominates our culture cannot comprehend. Dr. Greg Gifford unpacks these truths in careful detail, with extraordinary clarity, and biblical insight in \u003ci\u003eLies My Therapist Told Me\u003c\/i\u003e. This is an extremely helpful answer to the so-called 'mental health epidemic.' I highly recommend it.\" — \u003cb\u003ePhil Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e, Executive Director of Grace to You\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This well-researched book makes an important contribution to the biblical counseling movement. Greg Gifford seeks to help Christian counselors correctly identify the spiritual issues behind their counselees’ struggles along with biblical solutions. I highly recommend this book and plan to commend it to my students.\" — \u003cb\u003eJim Newheiser\u003c\/b\u003e, Professor of Christian Counseling and Pastoral Theology, Reformed Theological Seminary, Charlotte; Executive Director of The Institute for Biblical Counseling and Discipleship\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003e\"Lies My Therapist Told Me\u003c\/i\u003e will be the definitive book on the problems with secular psychology. Greg Gifford not only exposes the barren wasteland of secular therapy, but he also provides the cure. He points to Jesus Christ and His sacred Word as the rich soil out of which all faithful counseling grows.\" — \u003cb\u003eHeath Lambert\u003c\/b\u003e, Senior Pastor of First Baptist Church Jacksonville, and author of \u003ci\u003eThe Great Love of God: Encountering God’s Heart for a Hostile World\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"In this age of science and medical intervention, there is much confusion in the culture, and unfortunately in the Church, on the topic known as 'mental illness.' Dr. Gifford offers much-needed wisdom on the topic. His thoughts are well-balanced to the truth of Scripture and the issues of science. This book is a must-read to better understand being human, both body and soul.\" — \u003cb\u003eLee Edmonds\u003c\/b\u003e, MD; Associate Clinical Professor of Medicine at Columbia University College of Physicians \u0026amp; Surgeons (Retired); Chief of Pulmonary \u0026amp; Sleep Medicine, Bassett Healthcare (Retired)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"While certain issues can stem from the brain, Gifford—with wit, clarity, and pastoral care—reminds us that Christians can renew their mind, be transformed, and have true freedom instead of being enslaved to sin just as the Bible commands. In an age of mental health and therapy, this is a must-read for Christian discernment.\" — \u003cb\u003eAbner Chou\u003c\/b\u003e, President of The Master’s University and Seminary, and author of \u003ci\u003eWonderful Things from Your Law: A Daily Devotional\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e“Gifford cuts through the confusion raging over the mind and brain while demonstrating how the treasures of wisdom and knowledge found in our Lord Jesus Christ are sufficient and strong to rescue us from deep and dark affliction. \u003ci\u003eLies My Therapist Told Me\u003c\/i\u003e will grow your discernment in a confusing world. This book will be helpful, and we need a hundred more like it!” — \u003cb\u003eT. Dale Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e,\u003cb\u003e Jr.\u003c\/b\u003e, Executive Director of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC); Professor of Biblical Counseling at Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary; co-host of the \u003ci\u003eTransformed \u003c\/i\u003eTV series; and host of the \u003ci\u003eTruth in Love\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLies My Therapist Told Me\u003c\/i\u003e offers a bold and thought-provoking critique of the secular mental health paradigm. It’s incredibly helpful and will undoubtedly be a great resource for many. The world may have limits on what it can heal, but Jesus has none.\" — \u003cb\u003eShelbi Cullen\u003c\/b\u003e, Assistant Professor of Biblical Counseling and Women's Ministries at The Master’s University; co-host of the \u003ci\u003eWomen’s Hope\u003c\/i\u003e podcast\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Our society is more secular than previous generations, and believers must be armed with biblical wisdom to counsel our family and friends on the issues of life, especially as they pertain to the inner man. \u003ci\u003eLies My Therapist Told Me\u003c\/i\u003e helps guide Christians on that path.\" — \u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eTruthScript\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"\u003ci\u003eLies My Therapist Told Me\u003c\/i\u003e is a worthwhile, thoughtful read, even for Christians who land in a different place than Gifford does.\" — \u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Gospel Coalition\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Broadside Books","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48588017959141,"sku":"NP9780063416734","price":32.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1842\/7735\/files\/9780063416734.jpg?v=1773960546","url":"https:\/\/k12savings.com\/es\/products\/lies-my-therapist-told-me-why-christians-should-aim-for-more-than-just-treating-symptoms-isbn-9780063416734","provider":"K12savings","version":"1.0","type":"link"}