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Ancient Pastoral Wisdom for a Therapeutic Age

June 11th, 2024 | 19 min read

By Michael Gembola

Some time ago a widely publicized comment online said something like this: we don’t need trauma counselors, we need BIBLICAL counselors. The comment was nonsensical and merited the criticism it received. Counselors who try to do their work within a biblical framework and focus on trauma care aren’t pursuing opposing goals.

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Michael Gembola

Michael Gembola is an ordained minister (PCA) and licensed professional counselor. He is executive director of Blue Ridge Christian Counseling in Southwest Virginia and has taught counseling courses at several seminaries. His most recent book is Anxious about Decisions: Finding Freedom in the Peace of God (New Growth, 2022).