Biblical Counseling and Mental Disorder Diagnosis: A Discussion with Dr. Jenn Chen and Dr. Ernie Baker

In this episode of the Shepherd Press Podcast, host Anthony Russo is joined by Dr. Jen Chen and Dr. Ernie Baker for a thought-provoking panel discussion. They delve into Dr. Chen's new book, 'Biblical Counseling and Mental Disorder Diagnosis,' the DSM, and the tension between the secular and biblical counseling worlds. Dr. Chen and Dr. Baker discuss the misconceptions and challenges surrounding mental disorder diagnoses, like mental health labels. The conversation explores the sufficiency of scripture in addressing mental health struggles and the potential pitfalls of integrating secular psychological terms and methods into biblical counseling. Listeners are encouraged to re-evaluate their understanding of mental health diagnoses using Scripture-based standards. 00:23 Meet the Panel: Dr. Jen Chen and Dr. Ernie Baker01:02 Introduction to the book 'Biblical Counseling and Mental Disorder Diagnosis'02:37 Understanding the DSM and Its Implications05:34 Biblical Counseling vs. Secular Psychology08:14 The Impact of Mental Health Labels14:12 Cultural Influence on Psychiatric Diagnoses20:09 Encouragement for Pastors and Counselors34:25 Conclusion and Next Episode TeaserFollow Shepherd Press on social media for more insights:Facebook: @shepherdpressInstagram: @shepherdpressincGrab a copy of 'Biblical Counseling and Mental Disorder Diagnosis': https://www.shepherdpress.com/products/biblical-counseling-and-mental-disorder-diagnosis/