Hour 1: On Satan, Demons and Psychiatry

Throughout the ages, there have been many misconceptions about mental illness –a lack of understanding and knowledge about serious illness, even among Christians. Today our guest, a Christian and a psychiatrist, will share accounts from the Old and New Testament, showing that: Serious mental illness - severe depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia - was likely present and relatively common in biblical times, displaying symptoms and issues similar to what we’re familiar with in the present day. He will also share why some instances of demon-possession and exorcisms as described in the Bible could be better explained as untreated mental illness. Join us for a fascinating conversation.