S2, E6: “Pop Psychology vs. God”

🧐 Pop psychology is everywhere—but how do we discern what aligns with God’s truth? In this episode, Mia Burke, Andrea Bufkin, and guest Melody Worsham explore the rise of pop psychology culture, social media therapy language, healing trends, accountability, and how psychology and faith can work together without replacing God. Together, they unpack the difference between psychology and pop psychology, discuss biblical examples of emotional and relational healing, and ask an important question: Are we seeking transformation…or just validation? This conversation is honest, practical, and rooted in the hope of real healing through God’s truth. Show Notes References Kris Reece (https://www.google.com/search?q=Kris+...) Facebook post (  / reecekris  ) Yes, There’s Mental Illness in the Church: And It’s Ok to Talk About It (https://www.bibleandpopculture.com/bl...) | Melody’s article on B+PC Psychology, Theology, and Christian Counseling (https://www.amazon.com/Psychology-The...) | Mark R. McMen Cedarville University article Psychology Through the Biblical Worldview (https://www.cedarville.edu/news/2023/...) Scriptures 1 Kings 18 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...) - Elijah- slaying of priests of Ba’al John 18:10-11 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...) - Peter- slicing the ear off the servant  Acts 22:4 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...) - Paul- pursuit of martyrdom of followers of the way Romans 7:22 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...) - Delight in my innermost being Col 3:2 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...) - Set your minds on things above Isaiah 53:4-5 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...) - He took up our pain… Luke 5:18-25 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...) - Friends’ faith who healed him Judges (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...) 13-16- Samson 2 Samuel 11 (https://www.biblegateway.com/passage/...) - David’s adultery Our Socials and Sites You can find Melody (  / lilbitesofharmony  ) @ Check out our socials + sites (https://blinq.me/HHp3f0ZoizQV?bs=db) Join the newsletter (https://bibleandpopculture.substack.c...) Purchase books + study guide (https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0G2TPFQ2Z?...) Get full access to Bible+Pop Culture | Also Called at bibleandpopculture.substack.com/subscribe (https://bibleandpopculture.substack.c...)