{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The Overflow","title":"The Idol of Therapy","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2826,"description":"Brandon and Susan tackle a culturally sensitive topic—the idol of therapy. As a licensed counselor herself, Susan affirms the value of counseling while challenging the modern tendency to elevate therapy above Scripture and the work of the Holy Spirit. Together they examine how psychology, when separated from a biblical worldview, can offer conflicting theories and misplaced hope.\nThe conversation walks through the history of psychological thought, the limits of human-centered solutions, and why Christ—not counseling—must remain the ultimate source of healing. They discuss the importance of biblical counseling, the danger of treating therapy as a savior, and the foundational truth that our deepest problems are spiritual in nature. Ultimately, they call listeners to place therapy in its proper role—as a tool, not an idol—and to seek freedom and transformation first in Jesus.\n\nQUESTIONS:\nHave you ever been tempted to rely more on therapy or human advice than on Scripture and prayer?\nWhen facing emotional or relational struggles, where do you turn first—for counsel, comfort, and direction?\nHow do you discern whether the guidance you receive is rooted in biblical truth or cultural theory?\nIn what areas of your life might you need to invite God to be your primary Counselor again?\nREAD MORE:\nThe heart problem at the root of human brokenness (Romans 3:23; Psalm 51:1–5)\nJesus as the ultimate source of wisdom and healing (Isaiah 9:6; John 14:26)\nThe limits of human wisdom apart from God (Proverbs 3:5–7; Colossians 2:8)\nTrue freedom found in Christ alone (Galatians 5:1; John 8:36)\nThe role of Scripture in soul care and transformation (2 Timothy 3:16–17; Psalm 19:7–9)","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/eTmMKc-Y_5S7FsXZdcsTWBKoA5-k3EJsU_eTDeSZWwU/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9iNzY4/MGQ5ZWMyZDEzYmRl/ZThmZDk0NjhkODU4/ZmM2My5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}