Integrating Faith and Psychology: W/ Jacob from Archangel Catholic
Release Date: 10/02/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode of Desert Wanderers, we are joined by Jacob Frasier from Archangel Catholic, a therapy clinic dedicated to integrating faith and mental health. Jacob shares his personal faith journey and how it has influenced his work in counseling. He discusses the importance of understanding the difference between perfection and excellence, the role of virtues like temperance and humility in our daily lives, and how therapy can help individuals navigate their mental and spiritual well-being.
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Archangel Catholic https://www.archangelcatholic.com
Salt and Light Radio https://www.saltandlightradio.com
Boundaries by Dr. Henry Cloud https://www.amazon.com/Boundaries-When-Take-Control-Your/dp/0310247454
Exodus 90 https://exodus90.com
Newman Center https://www.wsucatholic.org
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Chapters:
(00:00) Desert Wanderers Intro
(00:44) Today is the feast of the Archangels
(01:54) Jacob's Fatih Background
(07:47) Perfection versus Excellence
(11:19)Faith and Therapy
(13:14) Therapy without faith can lead to stagnation,
(15:58) How do you help people see their identity in God
(20:11) What virtues does our world need today?
(24:06) What do healthy coping mechanisms look?
(30:01) Let's Dive into Humility
(35:00) How much of our behavior is nature and how much is nurture
(40:48) Today is the feast day of the archangels. What Makes Archangel Catholic Different
(43:55) Do you ever feel like you have to set a boundary between therapy and spiritual advisement
(51:32) Some questions to ask a counselor or a therapist about faith issues
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