How a Psychologist and a Theologian Disagree on Reading the Bible — Together
From Theology Lab: Courage & Curiosity for Everyday Faith by Scott Rice
February 19, 2026 · 32 min · Season 7 · Episode 12
About this episode
Scott Rice and Dr. Paul Domigan discuss differing approaches to reading the Bible and how these differences can foster growth in understanding and friendship.
In this Theology Lab episode Scott is joined by clinical psychologist and a teacher at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, Dr. Paul Domigan, for a conversation about what to do when you encounter tensions or apparent contradictions within the Bible. Scott and Paul bring out features of a previous conversation where realized how differently they address questions like this, what lies behind their different approaches, and how they find engaging these differences not to be threats but opportunities for growth in their friendship and understanding how to read the Bible. Conversations like these try to capture what Theology Lab is about in pursuit of a faith characterized by curiosity, courage and compassion. More Theology Lab episodes coming out soon, including from our Deliver Us From Evil series and Scripture & Tradition series. Theology Lab's website: www.theologylab.org Music Copyright code: US9BWVXXM3PYATAZ Highrock Media License Number - uB6aGE
People in this episode
Host: Scott Rice
Guest: Dr. Paul Domigan
Topics covered
- Bible interpretation
- psychology
- theology
- faith
- friendship
- curiosity
- growth
Keywords
- Bible
- psychologist
- theologian
- interpretation
- faith
- curiosity
- tensions
- contradictions
- growth
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary, Theology Lab, Highrock Media
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