032 - The Counseling Chair w/ Rickie Jacobs: Where Faith Meets Healing

Rickie Jacobs went from seminary to the therapist's chair and hasn't looked back. In this conversation, we dig into why we wait so long to ask for help, what addiction really is, and what it looks like when faith and counseling meet.(0:00) Introduction to Rickie Jacobs(5:52) The Transition from Seminary to Counseling(15:08) Understanding the Need for Therapy(21:22) The Role of a Therapist: Tools for Self-Discovery(23:45) Understanding Sin and Brokenness(29:03) The Role of Therapy in Healing(31:29) Faith and Counseling: A Unique Intersection(34:20) Maintaining Peace Amidst Heavy Burdens(35:20) Integrating Faith in Secular Counseling(43:44) Encouraging a Wild and Adventurous Faith(46:55) Recognizing Signs for Seeking Help(49:14) Taking the First Step Towards Therapy