Episode 9 - Dr. Daniel Berger - The Schizophrenic Unicorn

Episode #9 Show Notes

Host: Dr. Warren Lamb

Guest: Dr. Daniel Berger, II

Topic: The Schizophrenic Unicorn

 

Summary

In this episode of The Soul Care Podcast, Dr. Berger discusses his newest book, "The Schizophrenic Unicorn," which seeks to help explain the phenomenon commonly called "schizophrenia" and does so from both a clinical and a biblical perspective. He addresses common diagnoses such as major depression disorder, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder from a biblical perspective. Dr. Berger's exemplary scholarship and dynamic approach to examining and discussing mental health diagnoses in our times make this a unique opportunity to hear him discuss these important matters with Dr. Lamb in a comfortable, understandable, and friendly manner. 

 

Takeaways

• A strong biblical foundation is essential in authentic biblical soul care.
• Authentic biblical soul care emphasizes wisdom and truth, recognizing the inseparable connection between the two.
• There are key distinctions between authentic biblical soul care and other approaches to mental health and counseling, including differences in philosophy, theology, and anthropology.
• Common diagnoses such as depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and borderline personality disorder can be effectively addressed from a biblical perspective. Sleep deprivation and insomnia are common factors in mental health issues.
• Secularism has influenced the field of mental health, but there is a growing movement towards a biblical understanding of soul care.
• There is a need for more dialogue and collaboration within the biblical counseling community.
• The future of biblical soul care lies in equipping and training others to provide hope and help to those in need.
• True repentance involves taking full responsibility for one's actions without seeking anything in return, including forgiveness.
• There are resources, counseling ministries, and organizations available for individuals and families seeking help.

Scripture Mentioned

Proverbs 19:20

Proverbs 1:8

Ephesians 6:4

Titus 2: 3, 11-12

Proverbs 4:3 (ff)

Proverbs 23:29-34

Philippians 4:1-3

James 1:2-3

 

Additional Resources

• Dr. Berger’s Website Dr Daniel Berger

 

RECOMMENDED BOOKS (A few of our favorites from Dr. Berger’s titles)

• The Schizophrenic Unicorn: Understanding the Diagnosis of Schizophrenia, The Centrality of Sleep, the Biopsychosocial Diagnostic Model of Mental ... a Practical and Proven Alternative Approach
• Suicidal Ideation: A Biblical Perspective for Counselors
• Saving Abnormal: The Disorder of Psychiatric Genetics
• Rethinking Depression: Not a Sickness, Not a Sin
• The Chemical Imbalance Delusion
• The Truth About ADHD

 

BLOG

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