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Brian A. Mesimer, Ph.D., LPC, is an assistant professor of counseling at Richmont Graduate University and a counselor in private practice. He and his wife live in Columbia, SC.
Brian MesimerFeaturedCultureCurrent Politicshealth
In a recent essay, Matt Yglesias attempted to explain the curious but well-documented phenomenon of why younger progressive minded teens are consistently more depressed than their conservative counterparts.
Brian MesimerFeatured
In his book Attached to God, Krispin Mayfield tells the story of how Mr. Rogers, the patron saint of unconditional positive regard, questioned his own standing before God on his deathbed.[1] Alluding to Matthew 25, Mr. Rogers asked his wife […]
Brian MesimerFeatured
To sustain itself liberalism must receive moral content from outside itself. In the absence of such content, it will fracture and break.
Brian MesimerEvangelicalism
Patterson's counsel to abused women betrays an alarming lack of concern for the victims as well as an incorrect understanding of church discipline.
Brian MesimerEvangelicalism
I’m pleased to publish this guest essay from Brian Mesimer. The door closes as your next appointment walks in and sits in the chair across from you. Putting his head in his hands, Rick lets out a mournful sigh. After […]
Brian MesimerFamilyFeatured
Remote infidelity is an emerging problem affecting many American relationships. Dealing with it effectively will likely require radical action.
Brian MesimerEvangelicalismCurrent Politics
The five stages of grief is a surprisingly useful model for understanding evangelical reactions to the 2016 presidential elections.