Jen Wilkin, JT English, and Kyle Worley have a conversation about how therapeutic language has invaded the church.
Questions Covered in This Episode:
- Has therapeutic language invaded the church?
- What are the root theological issues at play in therapeutic language and the church?
- What do we mean by therapy language?
- What is the history that got us here?
- How should the Christian enter into therapeutic practices?
- How does this show up in lament?
- How does this affect Bible reading?
- Where else has therapeutic language invaded the church?
- What is underemphasized in the church?
- Why does this need to be addressed?
- What is one step for someone who wants to engage faithfully with therapeutic language?
Resources Mentioned in this Episode:
- Matthew 22:37, Philippians 4:4-9
- “The Triumph of the Therapeutic” by Philip Rieff
- “The Rise and Triumph of the Modern Self” By Carl Trueman
- “Daring Greatly’ by Brené Brown
- Confronting Christianity
- “Bad Therapy” by Abigail Shrier
- “Formed for Fellowship” by Kyle Worley
- Deep Discipleship Program
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