Posts Tagged ‘Phil Monroe’
By jasonmaddox On May 16th, 2014
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is believed to affect over 2.3 million American veterans of the Iraq and Afghanistan wars alone, adding to an estimated total of 24.4 million Americans thought…
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By jasonmaddox On November 12th, 2013
I came across an old post on Christian Counselor Phil Monroe’s blog today that showed just how little has changed in the way the church handles serious mental illness. It…
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By jasonmaddox On September 19th, 2013
Sometimes when I speak about the number of Christians who believe that mental illness is either less significant of an issue than a physical health issue or brought on by…
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By jasonmaddox On September 11th, 2013
Allegations of abuse of power within the church happen much more than we would like. We would all like to think all churches are perfect sanctuaries where all are safe.…
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By jasonmaddox On July 25th, 2013
As spiritual abuse continues to make headlines, with the latest being allegations against a well-known international ministry, we often focus on the individual’s directly responsible, and with good reason. But,…
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By jasonmaddox On June 24th, 2013
We see abuse of power everywhere. In the recent news, there have been religious authority figures using their power to commit and cover up sexual and spiritual abuse, political figures…
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By jasonmaddox On June 10th, 2013
Christian counselors know better than almost anyone else about the failings of the church, especially in the area of mental health and/or abuse. Of course, we often don’t hear the…
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By jasonmaddox On May 14th, 2013
In a recent blog post for Biblical Seminary’s Faculty Blog, Phil Monroe shared an anecdote from a meeting with a couple Christian prosecutors from at least five different states. Not…
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By jasonmaddox On March 19th, 2013
Sexual abuse can happen to anyone, and the constant news stories about assaults, rapes, and all other kinds of sexual violence are enough to remind many that anyone they know…
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By jasonmaddox On March 13th, 2013
When you are young, you go to the doctor for vomiting, fevers, and similar, objectively observable ailments, but as you get older pain becomes a serious, sometimes unwavering issue. Every…
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