A viewer sent me a question about my previous video about same-sex attraction and obsessive-compulsive disorder, in which I mentioned that people can have both same-sex attraction and HOCD (Homosexuality OCD), also called SO OCD (Sexual Orientation OCD). The person was confused because all of the experts on HOCD define HOCD as being obsessed with the idea of "being gay" without actually being gay. This whole question brings up how problematic the very idea of "sexual orientation" is. Let's get into it! #HOCD #SSA #SOOCD #samesexattraction #sexualorientation #LGBT #homosexuality For more: My discussion with fellow therapist Michael Gasparro on the relationship between same-sex attraction and OCD: https://youtu.be/i6e8vjjGdTY My interview with therapist Robert Vazzo about fetishes: https://youtu.be/OnRY2Sw0wY0 Why I use general revelation and Natural Law to explain sexuality and do counseling: https://youtu.be/VaVH7D7Ik5w Understanding sexual attraction: https://youtu.be/5Ru8fiHthDk Understanding desire, sensuality, and lust: https://youtu.be/gIUqCUEmE8A Applying John Paul II's book Love & Responsibility to Homosexuality: https://youtu.be/Mu3oyW8bINE For an example of what I'm referring to when Christopher Yuan talks about homosexuality as being "how you are, not what you are," see https://youtu.be/3jOm9znpCaw at the 24:26 mark. Thank you for watching! Don't forget to Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe! Follow me on Rumble! https://rumble.com/c/c-407585 Find me on Locals! https://psychobible.locals.com/ Follow me on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@PsychoBible:d Follow me on Facebook, Gab, and MeWe. Look for PsychoBible! Join my email list by contacting me at mr.andrew.rod@protonmail.com. My local counseling practice: www.integritychristiancounseling.care. God bless! -Andrew Rodriguez ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZWqgapIDsNU

October 27th-29th, 2023, I was in Poland for the 9th annual IFTCC Conference as a speaker! The International Foundation (formerly Federation) for Therapeutic and Counselling Choice was founded by Mike Davidson from Core Issues Trust in the UK to be a hub of cross-disciplinary approaches to issues of sexuality and gender coming from a Judeo-Christian worldview. This year--my first ever--we had over 200 delegates from 32 nations! I share my highlights and an exhortation to the church in America based on my plenary presentation on the self-state model I use with my clients. #IFTCC #XOutLoud #Changed #homosexuality #genderidentity #lgbt #samesexattraction #SAFETherapy #ReintegrativeTherapy #sexuality More on IFTCC: Website: iftcc.org Check out IFTCC Learning to get trained up! https://learning.iftcc.org/ IFTCC significantly subsidizes the costs for conference attendees. Please consider donating at https://iftcc.org/donate/ Core Issues Trust (Mike Davidson's main ministry): https://core-issues.org/ X-Out-Loud's site: https://xoutloud.com/ To support Wayne Blakely's documentary, Freedom, combating the myths about "conversion therapy," donate here: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=3LFL56T9U5GSG For more videos on these topics: Restoring our Vision for Sexuality: https://youtu.be/lq18UGGMbHs Polyvagal Theory Validates Nicolosi's Self-State Model and Reintegrative Therapy: https://youtu.be/jA9QuFlYd_c Applying John Paul II's "Love and Responsibility" to Homosexuality: https://youtu.be/Mu3oyW8bINE 5 Streams in the Church regarding LGBTQ and 5 Types of Counseling: https://youtu.be/noCsp2e2O8w The Truth about Ex-Gay Ministry - Attending the Restored Hope Network Conference: https://youtu.be/kft1vFGMtfM The Truth about "C0nversion Therapy" - Attending the Alliance for Therapeutic Choice Conference: https://youtu.be/6_MzVzEiCFg Wisdom from Ex-Gay Veterans playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLAyCJnSE2gfqorlLL_zcNJzu5COCpuEx2 Timestamps: 00:48 My Mike Davidson story. 04:17 IFTCC background. 05:53 Who was at the conference. 10:50 Flag parade opening ceremony. 13:55 Wayne Blakely's documentary. 14:47 America's burden and the globalist LGBT agenda. 18:25 My two presentations. 20:42 Recapping my self-state presentation. 29:25 Exhorting the church to assertion. 31:31 Fight reaction. 34:25 Flight reaction. 36:22 Fawn reaction and the false self (Side B). 38:14 Double-bind and shame. 40:04 A diamond illustration for the sexually shamed. 43:14 Gray zone and flop reaction. 44:58 Acting out and the call to integrity. 46:00 Grief. 47:09 Double-looping with others. 48:40 Final thought. Thank you for watching! Don't forget to Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe! Follow me on Rumble! https://rumble.com/c/c-407585 Find me on Locals! https://psychobible.locals.com/ Follow me on Odysee: https://odysee.com/@PsychoBible:d Follow me on Facebook, Gab, and MeWe. Look for PsychoBible! Join my email list by contacting me at mr.andrew.rod@protonmail.com. My local counseling practice: www.integritychristiancounseling.care. God bless! -Andrew Rodriguez ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZZdEK90rHnU

My symbolic analysis of Annihilation (2018) from a Christian psychology perspective. Annihilation is directed by Alex Garland, based on the book by Jeff VanderMeer, starring Natalie Portman, with Oscar Isaac, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Gina Rodriguez, Tessa Thompson, and Tuva Novotny. I found some symbolic patterns in the film reveal truths about ultimate meaning and even gender, as the story seems to be a distortion or inversion of the Genesis account of Creation and the Garden of Eden. It supports my thesis that focus on self and exclusion of God as the highest value leads to nihilism and self-destruction. #Annihilation #Symbolism #FilmAnalysis All footage and content from other parties and copyrighted material are used for commentary and fall under fair use. Please join me in discussing these ideas in the Comment section. If you like this video, please hit that Like button, Share, and Subscribe! If you would like to support my work, you can send a donation to mr.andrew.rod@gmail.com via Google Pay or PayPal or PO Box 1364, Pottstown, PA 19464. God bless! -Andrew ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ct6SofFBI2M

Commentary on Jordan Peterson's recent video explaining more in-depth his answer to "Do you believe in God?" I also connect it to an article about pastor Francis Chan, exhorting the Church to stop apologizing for God to the culture. #JordanPeterson #BeliefinGod #FrancisChan My apologies for the audio problems near the end. I forgot to unplug my headphones after taking them off, and the mic on the headphones must have been knocking against the desk. Jordan Peterson's video, Who Dares Say He Believes in God? https://youtu.be/MnUfXYGtT5Q Christian Post article about Francis Chan: https://www.christianpost.com/news/francis-chan-church-must-stop-apologizing-for-what-god-says-is-right-and-wrong-in-politically-correct-culture.html?fbclid=IwAR1z2m9MxCkCu8cU96_1a9kcXZy-KIZUX5HuD9wLITzsp7iutXb08FfEOkM Please engage in the comments. Hit those Like and Subscribe buttons! God bless, -Andrew ... https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_4gC1OqGPKE