Why is everyone so angry? There are many answers to this question, but the best is offered by the apostle James.

Today, we talk about self control. We define it and share why it’s important. We note that, if you’re 95% in control, the other 5% will rule you. We talk about the different types of psychology, explaining the problem with materialism. We share why you should never give unsolicited advice, note that people change their minds, and urge you to ask yourself what’s fighting you for control. We note the relative unimportance of control of others and discuss the proper role of feelings.

“There is no good thing that comes from my lack of self-control.” DMH

- Dr. Matt Hook

This week on Shepherd & the Shrink:

●      The problem with materialistic psychology

●      What is phenomenology?

●      Why you shouldn’t give unsolicited advice

●      The meaning of self-control

●      Why you shouldn’t let your feelings rule you

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Love is easy to talk about, but it’s much harder to live. In this episode, we talk about what it means to love your enemy and how to lay down your life for someone else on this side of death.

Today, we talk about marriage. We discuss why marriage is so hard, note the importance of communication, and explain why relationships shouldn’t be competitive. We talk about why the key to a successful marriage is striving to outdo each other in acts of love and service, instead of focusing on what you get out of the relationship. We talk about what it means to lay down your life for others in a world where it’s rare to need to do so literally. We note the power of just being there for someone, and we talk about what it means to say, “Love never fails.”

“If your love’s gonna be complete, it can’t be just for the people who adore you.”

- Dr. Marty Fletcher

This week on Shepherd & the Shrink:

●      Why marriage is hard

●      The importance of communication

●      Why relationships aren’t a power struggle

●      What it means to lay your life down for someone

●      The meaning of acedia

Resources mentioned

●      Overcome Anxiety and Defeat Your Loneliness

●      Shepherd and the Shrink Patreon

Bringing Mental Health and Spirituality Together

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As human beings, we lose all the time. The fact is, we can’t rely on ourselves to succeed. That’s why we need to surrender to the only one who won’t let us down: God. But what does this mean?

Today, we talk about surrender. We explore the idea that life is loss, and that learning to live is learning to lose well. We note Jesus’ statement that you can only find your life through losing it, and we explain why we can look to Jesus for an example of surrender. We also share some Old Testament examples, noting that real faith is not fully based on whether or not it will work out for us.

“We’re so afraid of our surrender. We run away and do our own thing. But that’s exactly what Jesus never did.”

- Dr. Matt Hook

This week on Shepherd & the Shrink:

●      What does it mean to surrender to God?

●      Learning how to lose well

●      What is winning?

●      FInding your life through losing it

●      Why didn’t Jesus run away?

●      Why it’s okay to be devastated

●      Surrendering the small things

●      Examples of surrender 

Bringing Mental Health and Spirituality Together 

Thanks for tuning into this week’s episode of Shepherd & the Shrink Podcast with your hosts Dr. Matt Hook and Dr. Martin Fletcher, the show where theology meets psychology. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe and leave a review wherever you get your podcasts.

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