Josh Spurlock

Josh Spurlock MA, LPC, CST, has a BA in Biblical Languages and a Masters in Counseling. He is a licensed professional counselor (LPC), holding licenses in Missouri, Colorado, and Florida. He is also a certified sex therapist (CST), Level 2 AEDP therapist, and an ordained minister. He is an advanced practice clinician, with over 10,000 hours of clinical experience. He specializes in marriage counseling, sex therapy, family counseling, and works with executives, pastors, business owners, and ministry leaders.

Strengthening Faith in Crisis: A Guide for Pastors and Church Staff

Facing a crisis like a church leader’s moral failure can shake the foundations of your faith. As a pastor or church staff member, it’s vital to maintain and strengthen your personal relationship with God.

The Good Life: How Faith, Friends, and Finances Boost Happiness

In a world often obsessed with achievement and material success, it’s refreshing to remember that the keys to a good life are surprisingly accessible. Faith, friendships, and financial stability lay the groundwork for happiness and health.

Pastors’ Guide: Trauma-Informed Crisis Stabilization

Pastors are often called upon for crisis stabilization and debriefing. This guide aims to equip pastors with trauma-informed strategies to assist individuals effectively, even within a limited timeframe.

Navigating Grief: Faith, Science, and the Road to Healing

Here’s the thing: grief isn’t something to just get over; it’s something we move through. And guess what? You don’t have to do it alone.

How Gnosticism Shaped Early Christian Beliefs

In the early Christian church, Gnosticism posed a significant theological challenge. Many Gnostic ideas conflicted with the foundational teachings of Christianity, particularly the belief in the goodness of creation, the incarnation of Jesus, and the bodily resurrection.

The Church: Leading in Mental and Relational Health

The Church has always played a central role in addressing human suffering, embodying the compassion and healing ministry of Christ. Today, the scientific study of...

The Emotional Dance of Romantic Love: Building Trust and Intimacy

Romantic love is a profound emotional bond where we place our trust in another person, believing they will be there for us and care about our experiences in life. This includes our hopes, dreams, fears, insecurities, and pain.

Secondary Trauma in Pastors: Self-Care for Sustained Well-Being

Even when a pastor is not directly involved in a crisis, pastors and church leaders experience secondary trauma from carrying the emotional weight with those who are.

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