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About the Episode
In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jeremy Pierre about the topic of perfectionism. Some of the questions addressed in this interview are:
• What is meant by the term “perfectionism?”
• How might perfectionism manifest in a person’s life?
• What are some of the physical, relational, emotional, and spiritual impacts of perfectionism in our lives?
• How does the gospel of Jesus Christ minister to those whose perfectionistic ideals have driven them to total exhaustion?
• How is perfectionism a reflection of impatience towards God?
• If someone has experienced a bent toward perfectionism for most of their lives, what might the change process look like for them?
• If there is someone listening to this conversation who wants to help a friend or family member who’s struggling with this kind of thinking, what are some meaningful ways they could offer support and encouragement?
• What role does the local church play in helping those who desire to break free from the bondage of perfectionism?
About the Guest
Dr. Jeremy Pierre (PhD) is Dean of The Billy Graham School of Missions, Evangelism, & Ministry as well as Professor of Biblical Counseling at The Southern Baptist Theological Seminary. He has authored several books, including The Dynamic Heart in Daily Life (2016), The Pastor and Counseling (2015), When Home Hurts: Responding Wisely to Domestic Abuse in Your Church (2021), and the children’s storybook Bible, God With Us: A Journey Home. He also serves as a staff pastor at Clifton Baptist Church in Louisville, Kentucky. He is married to Sarah, and together they’re busy raising five children.
