4 - The Diabolical Trinity: Interview with Mark Gregory Karris, Ph.D.

Send us a textIn this episode, I talk with Dr. Mark Gregory Karris, Ph.D., about his book The Diabolical Trinity: Healing Religious Trauma from a Wrathful God, Tormenting Hell, and a Sinful Self. In his book, Dr. Karris explores the profound impact of religious trauma and offers a path to healing from the damaging effects of fear-based religious teachings. He delves into the psychological wounds inflicted by the concepts of a wrathful God, eternal damnation, and inherent sinfulness, providing insights and therapeutic strategies to help individuals reclaim their spiritual and emotional well-being.Dr. Karris is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who specializes in helping individuals, couples, and families experience healing and wholeness. He offers a holistic, integrative, and experiential approach, drawing from various therapeutic methods, including psychodynamic therapy, internal family systems, and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). With extensive training in EFT, Dr. Karris helps couples connect on a deeply emotional level to create lasting and meaningful relationships. His compassionate and personalized approach ensures that therapy is tailored to meet each client's unique needs, fostering a safe and supportive environment for growth and transformation.A few of his other books:Religious Refugees: (De)Constructing Toward Spiritual and Emotional HealingDivine Echoes: Reconciling Prayer With the Uncrontrolling Love of GodSeason of Heartbreak: Healing for the Heart, Brain, and SoulWays to connect:WebsiteInstagram*Note: You'll hear me say that the book was released this year. This epidode was recorded in October 2023, so at the time of recording it had only been out for a few months. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit bpags2.substack.com