This series is on identity and we talk about what the pioneer of psychoanalytic (Sigmund Freud) thought about you.... and then we breakdown what God says about you.

And oh ya... We ripped off Shakespeare.

Since Sigmund Freud, Shakespeare and God are all mentioned; we want to assure you that mentioning all three of these does not meet the criteria for Bipolar-1.

However if you tune in you might just here why the DSM 6 should consider it.

Much Ado About Self

Dr. Hall and Nick talk about talking and exploring the secular virtue of communication and the biblical presentation of speaking to our fellow man.

Excuse Me! Come Again?

PTSD

Psy-COVID: A Look at the Psychological Repercussions of the COVID-19 Pandemic from a biblical worldview

Psy-COVID Part 1

In this part 2 we talk about the ways Sigmund Freud attempted to describe humanity and what he thought about people. We also break down what God says humanity is according to biblical revelation and just how important proper identity is.

Much Ado About Self- Part 2

In this episode we talk about the ways Sigmund Freud attempted to describe humanity and what he thought about people. We also break down what God says humanity is according to biblical revelation and just how important proper identity is.

Much Ado About Self - Part 1

In this episode, part 2 of our Mass Shooters series. We dive into the depth of the Psychological nature of a mass shooter and find out what's really going on behind the motive to kill.

The Psychology Of Mass Shooters Part 2

Nick Thomas and Dr. Robyn hall speak on the concept of emotional baggage, what it is and what to do with it. These two dive in deep in a very humorous and serious way by telling personal stories of struggle and the things they have brought into the Kingdom of God and how God is sanctifying them through it.

Emotional Baggage

In this part 1 episode of (See above title), Dr. R037n Hall and N136 Thomas speak to a very and let me tell you that things are while something fishy is on the the criteria.....enjoy the show....

Anxiety Part 1

Dr. Hall and Nick Thomas this week are talking addiction of all kinds. They describe the clinical side of things and the worldview that is attached to the notion of once an addict always an addict and the biblical side of things on how addiction is sin(specifically idolatry) that needs to be repented of.

Addiction

Excuse me! Come Again? Part 2

Excuse me! Come again? Part 1

Dr. Hall and Nick discuss the topic of PTSD, what it is, what it is not and how Christians should look at PTSD in a world full of opinions. This is a topic that is near and dear to both hosts for different reasons.

PTSD Part 1

Dr. Hall and Nick continue their discussion on PTSD, revealing symptoms and providing deeper insight with biblical application.

PTSD Part 2

In this episode, Robyn and Nick dive into the depths of depression and describe what it is according to clinical psychology. They also parallel this topic with the biblical presentation of the crush spirit and how this is the biblical way of describing the desire to live no more and total inability to delight in your Creator.

Depression and the Crushed Spirit

This was a highly requested topic and we hope you all enjoy. Todays episode is on ADHD with specifics to what it is and isn't. We also discuss how the Christian should think about it, our concerns over medication and the trend of this diagnosis.

ADHD

Stanley Milgram was a social psychologist known for his extremely controversial and now considered unethical experiments conducted in the 60's and 70's. 

Nick and Robyn dive into his experiments which are centered around on the topic of obedience to authority and explain why they are unethical, what the experiments actually showed us and how we should think about such findings as Christians.

Obedience to Authority: The Stanley Milgram Experiments

Nick and Robyn continue interview each other with Nick in the hot seat this time. Robyn asks Nick what compelled him to study psychotherapy and want to become an elder of a church. Nick then touches on some very personal aspects of his life involving fears and doubts.

ACD Interviews Part 2: Nick Thomas

Nick and Robyn in light of pride month, talk about marketing and the psychology around it. A wide range of topics are discussed in this episode such as tv shows, commercials and yes, even Pro Wrestling and how all of this plays into the day to day of the common consumer.

Psychology Of Marketing

Nick and Robyn start there series on The Gloria Tapes a Documentary series on a series of Psychotherapeutic approaches (3 to be exact) that were given to one patient. A woman named Gloria. This was done in 1965 and has been widely viewed by the behavioral and mental health field of study.

Nick and Robyn go over part two in the series that shows Dr. Frederick Perls using his approach on Gloria called Gestalt Therapy and at the time (and still is...) a highly controversial approach to use therapeutically. You will certainly see what we are talking about.

The Gloria Tapes Part 1-Gestalt Therapy

Nick and Robyn continue there series of the infamous Gloria Tapes. Today they set focus on Car Rogers "Client Centered Therapy" and have a thing or two to say in dissatisfaction in regards to his worldview and the nature of his counseling approach.

The Gloria Tapes Part 2-Client Centered Therapy

In light of Black Friday and the current holiday season, Nick and Robyn talk about something we all need and deal with on a day to day basis and that is MONEY!!! With special guest Sherry Staggs who owns her very own financial consulting business, Sherry gives very deep insight on a biblical approach to being a good steward and tells us some of the psychological consequences people undertake when a mismanagement of money happens.

If you would like to contact Sherry for your consulting needs, please visit her at www.staggsconsulting.com

Money! Money! Money! Insight to Financial Stewardship

In this 3 part series, Nick and Robyn discuss the psychology of spiritual warfare, by first talking about the realities of this very real phenomenon, the attributes of Satan and how this plays a role in the our everyday lives.

Spiritual Warfare Part 1

Nick and Robyn continue their series on Spiritual Warfare and the kinds of things that happened to the mind under such circumstances. In this episode they briefly describe some of the attributes of Satan and Nick Shares a personal story of how he perceived Satan attacking when ministering to the homeless and addicted population in Phoenix, Arizona

Spiritual Warfare Part 2

In this 3rd and final episode of Spiritual Warfare, Nick and Robyn go over some more basic fundamentals of spiritual attacks and also talk about some common errors people make regarding physiological realities being attributed solely to spiritual warfare one of those things being Sleep Paralysis.

Spiritual Warfare Part 3

Nick and Robyn talk about OCD in this episode and set up some foundational truths to know when considering this disorder. You may notice though that they actually never addressed the topic, so don't obsess OKAY, there may just be a reason for that. 
Guess you will just have to listen to find out why.

What is OCD? Part 1

Nick and Robyn dive deeper in the subject of OCD in this part two episode. They define criterion from the DSM and explain from a christian perspective how Christ is the ultimate remedy and solution. They both share some personal stories that involved major scruples which at some times led to them to high anxiety

What is OCD? Part 2

Dr. James white joins Nick and Robyn to talk about the very serious topic of grieving and being a minister in the midst of (not only your own grief)but others as well. Dr. White gives us a series of stories about how hard it was to be a hospital chaplain in a secular world and discusses how he came to write his #2 best selling book "Grieving, Your Path Back to Peace."

Grieving and Ministry With Dr. James White

This episode is a highly requested topic that we hope you enjoy. Nick and Robyn talk about honoring dishonorable parents, the types of tension that can be created in the immediate and extended families, generational curses and more.

Honoring Dishonorable Parents

Very important topic! Nick and Robyn talk about self love from the biblical aspect to the complete and under destruction of the worlds definition of self love. In our society, how has self love completely discounted our neighbor and how has the love of God taken a backseat in our pursuit of pleasure, happiness and self indulgence?

Should you love yourself?

The great debate that has been argued for thousands of years has come to A Couch Divided. Nature vs. Nurture is not an easy topic to tackle but, Nick and Robyn indeed attempt. Where does human responsibility begin and end? What have the sociologist and psychologist of the past theorized on this matter vs. what the bible has described this to be?

A Great Debate: Nature vs. Nurture

Exciting podcast about the future of A Couch Divided. We hope you guys will love it, plus Nick and Robyn discuss a year in review about their lives and how far the grace and mercy of Christ has brought them as they chronicle their personal sanctification.

How are you doing Nick and Robyn?

Nick and Robyn talk about dissociative identity disorder (D.I.D.), They go through the criteria and the implications of this strange phenomenon that seems to pop every once in a while. Is there any hope for people with this disorder? Is there a purpose in dissociating at all?

Dissociative Identity Disorder

"Your mom" - Sigmund Freud. 

This week, Nick and Robyn take a deep dive into vast pool that is parenting styles. What makes a good parent? Come hang out on the couch with us while we try to summarize the current psychological thought on the matter and as always, attempt to leave you with a good idea of what God says about it all!

Parenting Styles

Uh ohhh the big "L" word. Nick and Robyn talk about love from a biblical point of view and chronicle history to see love in many different shapes and understandings. Is there such a thing as love at first site? What about love languages? These are just some of the things Nick and Robyn go over in this post Valentines Day episode.

Falling In Love

Nick and Robyn talk about a classic experience that all humans have had and continue to have. What is anger? Is there any need for it? Is all anger sin? Take a listen and find out.

Psychology of anger

Nick and Robyn talk about the proper term of descronsuction and how its used today. They speak of the heresy of descunstrtion but also remind everybody how deconstructing might be necessary if you already have bad theology.

Deconstructing Christianity?

That it we are breaking up!!! It's been fun but please dont blame yourself, its us not you.

okay...we are not really breaking up but we are talking about break ups and specifically our interrelationships. 

Do Christians break up? How should we think about breaking up? How do you go about it when you do?

The Psychology Breaking Up

Hey Guys, Please enjoy this special episode of On the Couch that we are releasing across all platforms! ACD has some exciting updates and is closing out the first part of Season 4! We will be back for part 2 starting September 5th, and for those of you who are Patreon supports, you will have early access beginning August 1st! We have some really awesome episodes to record over the summer break- make sure and listen to this episode to hear the details about that. You might be asking, "But what will I do over the summer with no new episodes?" Well, don't fret! While ACD is breaking for the summer, we will continue to release episodes of On the Couch for our Patrons, so if you guys really get to missing us, head on over to Patreon.com/acouchdivided and become a supporter! We greatly appreciate you all and can't wait to be back this fall!

A Special On the Couch

We're Back!!!! And we missed, you guys! The couch has been cold without you and we can't wait to launch all of us full throttle into this "Part Two" of Season 4. We have some truly neat episodes to share with y'all over the next few months starting with our 3 Episode Series on the Psychology of Hypnosis! We lay out a pretty cool foundation in part one, check it out 😉

The Psychology of Hypnosis

Hey Guys! 

We're back with Part 2 of our series on the Psychology of Hypnosis! We hope you enjoyed Part 1 and learning all about the history of hypnosis and some of the "fields" major players. 

In Part 2 we cover the Neurobiology involved in Hypnosis and talk about some of the major research studies that have been done in the area. 

For those of you not on Patreon, we will be back next week with the third and final installation of the series, so stay tuned! And all of you lucky patrons have access to all 3 parts right now! We love you guys and hope you enjoy!

The Psychology of Hypnosis Part 2

Nick and Robyn discuss the "so what should Christians think about all this hypnosis stuff?"

The Psychology of Hypnosis Part 3

Welcome to "A Couch Divided Podcast" where secular psychology meets a Christian worldview. Hosted by Dr. Robyn Hall, PsyD (Doctor of Clinical Psychology) and Nick Thomas (Nouthetic Counselor and Behavioral Health student), this podcast aims to provide a useful, Christ-centered discourse on 'all things' mental health-related.

A Couch Divided Podcast

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