1. Introducing the Chris Moles series

Chris Moles is seen as an expert in domestic abuse by the biblical counseling movement. But does his teaching line up with Scripture? I believe Chris teaches some good things about domestic abuse, but I have serious concerns as well. This series will set out both my praise and my concerns. The biblical counseling movement… Continue reading 1. Introducing the Chris Moles series

What does Dallas Theological Seminary say about Divorce and Redemption in Cases of Spousal Abuse? (continued)

Here is the rest of my critique of the DTS panel discussion on divorce for domestic abuse. I hope you find it helpful. [You can find the earlier part of my critique here.] We are picking up the video at the 16:14 mark. Darrell Bock: Okay, well we’re now to the last section of the video… Continue reading What does Dallas Theological Seminary say about Divorce and Redemption in Cases of Spousal Abuse? (continued)

What does Dallas Theological Seminary say about Divorce and Redemption in Cases of Spousal Abuse?

What Does The Bible Say about Divorce and Redemption in Cases of Spousal Abuse? is Part Two of the Dallas Theological Seminary video podcast series on domestic abuse. DTS created the series as a basic introduction to the larger topic of domestic abuse for students and alumni, as well any one else who might find it useful.  [Here is my… Continue reading What does Dallas Theological Seminary say about Divorce and Redemption in Cases of Spousal Abuse?

A fundamental misdiagnosis of the abuser’s problem? — an example from Dallas Theological Seminary

Spousal Abuse: A Christian Response to Abusive Relationships is a video podcast made by Dallas Theological Seminary. Readers may remember that John Dyer gave us the link to this video when he was responding to our Review of “Sexual Issues” – A Really Bad Book for Pastoral Training. The video is part one of a two-part series which is meant… Continue reading A fundamental misdiagnosis of the abuser’s problem? — an example from Dallas Theological Seminary

Sexual Issues: A Short-Term Model for Promoting Abuse in the Church

UPDATE Sept 2021: I have come to believe that Jeff Crippen does not practise what he preaches. He vilely persecuted an abuse victim and spiritually abused many other people in the Tillamook congregation. Go here to read the evidence. Jeff has not gone to the people that he spiritually and emotionally abused. He has not apologised to them,… Continue reading Sexual Issues: A Short-Term Model for Promoting Abuse in the Church

We were right! Dallas Theological Seminary has been using “Sexual Issues” in their BC101 Class

UPDATE Sept 2021: I have come to believe that Jeff Crippen does not practise what he preaches. He vilely persecuted an abuse victim and spiritually abused many other people in the Tillamook congregation. Go here to read the evidence. Jeff has not gone to the people that he spiritually and emotionally abused. He has not apologised to them,… Continue reading We were right! Dallas Theological Seminary has been using “Sexual Issues” in their BC101 Class

Review of “Sexual Issues” – A Really Bad Book for Pastoral Training

ACFJ received the following input from Dallas Theological Seminary today. We will put their comment here at the head of this post which originally maintained that the book reviewed here is being used at DTS in pastoral counseling classes. John Dyer of DTS informs us that this is not correct: Dallas Theological Seminary (DTS) would… Continue reading Review of “Sexual Issues” – A Really Bad Book for Pastoral Training