"His divine power has given us everything needed for life and godliness, through the knowledge of him who called us by his own glory and excellence."
~ 2 Peter 1:3

With a greater understanding of mental health in recent years, many have become aware of the benefits of therapy in general. But how does someone know if therapy is right for them - individually or for their marriage? Especially for a person who believes that Jesus Christ is their hope and their source, how should they view and approach therapy?

We welcome Vonda Tiede, LMFT into an honest conversation to discover the purpose of therapy as a resource for greater life and wholeness. You'll get a unique glimpse into the mind of a therapist, not to mention some on-the-spot, unrehearsed thoughts from Pat (the only non-therapist in the conversation) about the challenging yet fruitful realities of going to therapy. 

Vonda Tiede is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist who cares about mental health and ministry. Her office is in Maple Grove, MN where she sees individuals, couples and families. Her professional education includes degrees from Crown College, the University of Minnesota and St. Mary's University. Her favorite days include her family, life group and friends, holding space for clients, cooking, garage sale hunting, singing and playing piano, spreadsheets, designing spaces, bonfires, and board games.

Chapters
0:00: Introduction
5:03: Highs & Hards
14:53: Lightning Round: Inside a therapist's mind
22:05: How do I know if I need therapy?
29:33: Why would a Christian need therapy if they have Jesus?
36:33: Should a Christian only go to a Christian therapist?
44:44: What should someone look for in a therapist? What are the red flags?
51:32: Pat's honest thoughts about therapy 😅
57:06: Challenge By Choice

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Music: "You're Not Alone" by Marie Miller. Used with permission.