The Self-Esteem Movement Exposed and Refuted by Brian Schwertley (Free MP3)

Humanism and psychology are demonic lies! A powerful look at why the modern church (even many, if not most, Evangelical and Reformed churches) have fallen away from Scripture regarding biblical counseling and the Bible's view of love -- and have adopted humanism, psychology, and psychiatry in the place of God's holy Word and law. This sermon demonstrates how this can be seen in the emphasis on emotions and feelings above what Scripture teaches about loving God and His law. The fruit of these errors, based on humanist psychobabble and not the Bible, can been seen in high divorce rates, Hollywood views of love, confused parents and children, educational anarchy, and antinomianism in the church (including effeminate sermonettes in the place of powerful bible-based sermons, man-made hymns in the place of the Psalms of the Bible, etc.). James Dobson of Focus on the Family, Sigmund Freud, Carl Rogers, Abraham Maslow, Bruce Narramore, Norman Vincent Peale, and other purveyors of this unbiblical, pagan, psychological nonsense are all mentioned in this message -- and their false teachings are refuted by the touchstone of Scripture.

"Psychology prides itself on being a science, it is not, it is a occult religion." - Dr. Richard Ganz (former clinical psychologist, now a Reformed Pastor, church planter, seminary president and professor, biblical counselor, etc.) as cited from the free MP3, Self-Esteem: Myth or Marvel.

Self-Esteem: Myth or Marvel by Dr. Richard Ganz (Free MP3. Exceptionally useful!)

"The stampede to embrace the doctrines of secular psychology may be the most serious threat to the life of the church today." - Dr. John MacArthur, THE PSYCHOLOGY EPIDEMIC AND ITS CURE (FREE PDF)

Dr. Richard Ganz Testimony 1 of 2 (from clinical psychologist, to Reformed Presbyterian Pastor, church planter, seminary president and professor, biblical counselor, etc.) by Richard Ganz (Free MP3)

Dr. Richard Ganz Testimony 2 of 2 by Richard Ganz (Free MP3)

Why Psychology & Psychiatry Are Anti-Christian (Free Christian Resources)

Secular Psychology and "Christian" Psychology Versus Biblical Counseling (FREE MP3s, Books and Articles)

"Christian psychology" as the expression is used today is an oxymoron. The word psychology no longer speaks of studying the soul. Instead it describes a diverse menagerie of therapies and theories that are fundamentally humanistic. The presuppositions and most of the doctrine of psychology cannot be successfully integrated with Christian truth. In addition, the infusion of psychology into the teaching of the church has blurred the line between behavior modification and sanctification. The path to wholeness is the path of spiritual sanctification. It is foolish to exchange the Wonderful Counselor, the spring of living water, for the sensual wisdom of earth and the stagnant water of behaviorism. The Lord Jesus reacted in a perfect and holy way to every temptation, trial, and trauma in life -- the most severe ones that any human life could ever suffer. It should be clear that perfect victory over all life's troubles must be the result of being like Christ. No "soul worker" can lift another above the level of spiritual maturity he is on. So the supreme qualification for psychologists would be Christlikeness. If one is a truly Christian psychologist, he must do soul work in the realm of the deep things of the Word and the Spirit and not be following around in the shallows of behavior modification. Why should a believer choose to do behavior modification when he has the tools for spiritual transformation? This would be like a surgeon wreaking havoc with a butter knife instead of using a scalpel. The most skilled counselor is the one who most carefully, prayerfully, and faithfully applies the divine spiritual resources to the process of sanctification, shaping another into the image of Jesus Christ. - John MacArthur, THE PSYCHOLOGY EPIDEMIC AND ITS CURE

PsychoBabble: The Failure of Modern Psychology and the Biblical Alternative by Dr. Richard Ganz (16 Free MP3s)

'Why is it many evangelical preachers shout from the pulpit about God's power, but then shuffle their emotionally troubled members off to the closest therapist? Both church leaders and lay persons seem to believe that the psychological 'experts' have the answers for the wounded hearts and souls of God's people. And when churches do offer counseling, it often is tinged with the secular psychology and psychotherapy that have infiltrated the church. Psychobabble explains the dichotomy between secular and Biblical counseling and shows the danger of incorporating secular techniques into a Christian approach. This book will arm believers looking for Scriptural answers to the hurts of a broken world. As anti-Christian bias becomes increasingly pervasive in secular psychology, the church must look to the true source of all healing. This book will point the way.' (Back cover). "Dr. Ganz threads through all the sticky issues as he confronts the psychological demigods of the Christian integrationists' pantheon and exposes their feet of clay. For those who have wondered whether the integration of secular psychotherapy with the revelation of God in the Bible is possible--here is your answer." - Dr. Jay Adams, professor, Westminster Theological Seminary

Pastor's Calling, Ministers, Puritans, Psychology, Preaching, Preachers, Communication Prayer, Self Esteem (Wild Boar News #4) by Dr. Matthew McMahon (Free MP3)

Psychology Debunked: Revealing the Overcoming Life (Paperback on Amazon.com)

Former mental health professional and former psychotherapist Lisa Bazler and her husband Ryan sound an alarm to help seekers, exposing the true nature of psychology and its impact on the church. Readers discover shocking truths about psychotherapy, 12-step programs, Christian psychology and psychiatric medications. Readers also learn how the beliefs and practices of modern psychology differ from those of biblical Christianity. The Bazlers offer clear, easy-to-understand, biblical advice on how to overcome depression, anxiety, hyperactivity, addiction, family dysfunction, and other common problems of living. Psychology Debunked -- the truth behind psychotherapy, mental health, depression, anxiety, ADD, ADHD, bipolar, self-esteem, Christian counseling, 12-step programs, support groups, psychiatric medications (Prozac, Ritalin, Paxil, Zoloft, Xanax, Klonopin, Ativan, Dexedrine, Adderall, Effexor, Luvox, Elavil, Pamelor, Valium, Dalmane, lithium, Depakote, Haldol, Risperdal, Navane, Clozaril, Zyprexa, etc.), disorders, addictions, diseases and illnesses.