On this episode, Justin Daugherty interviews Johanna Pressley about her book on biblical counseling and autism in children. Johanna shares her personal journey of navigating autism within her family and the lack of resources available, leading her to write a book that creatively applies Scripture to the challenges faced by families with autistic children. The conversation explores how to interpret children's behavior through a biblical lens, the importance of understanding the nuances of behavior, and the hope that Scripture provides for lasting change. Johanna also discusses practical tools for teaching children with autism and shares hope-filled stories of change.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Biblical Counseling and Autism

01:46 The Journey to Writing the Book

04:43 Understanding Children's Behavior through Scripture

07:53 Interpreting Behavior: Bad vs. Broken vs. Beloved

11:33 Creative Tools for Teaching Scripture

14:51 Stories of Hope-Filled Change