Let’s name the tension: in some Christian circles, therapy still carries a whisper of shame. As if needing help means your faith isn’t strong enough. I’ve heard it. I’ve felt it. And I want to challenge it.

Therapy isn’t a detour from faith—it’s often the vehicle God uses to bring healing. Scripture is full of moments where people needed help beyond prayer alone. Moses had Jethro. David had Nathan. Paul had Barnabas. Jesus Himself invited others into His grief at Gethsemane. Seeking support isn’t weakness—it’s wisdom.

I’ve not only seen therapy unlock breakthroughs—I’ve experienced it. I’ve been blessed to sit across from a counselor who helped me navigate some deeply challenging seasons. In that quiet office, I found space to unravel, reflect, and rebuild. It wasn’t a substitute for prayer—it was a companion to it. Therapy gave me language for wounds I had long spiritualized but never truly processed. It helped me name the weight I was carrying and offered tools to lay it down.

As a coach and pastor, I’ve sat with leaders who’ve poured out their hearts in ministry but never learned how to pour back into their own soul. They quote verses about peace while battling panic. They preach grace while hiding guilt. And they wonder why the weight won’t lift.

Here’s the truth: therapy doesn’t replace faith. It partners with it. It creates space for transformation—not just behavior change, but heart renewal.

So if you’re tired, tangled, or quietly unraveling, hear me: asking for help is not a failure of faith. It’s a step toward freedom. And if you’re a leader, it might be the most courageous sermon you’ll ever preach—without a pulpit.

Faith isn’t proven by how long you hold it together. It’s revealed in how willing you are to be held.

Thanks for stopping by the fire,

Coach Dennis