The Deliverance Dialogues
Perspectives on Mental Illness and Demonic Influence
- Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
- Publisher: Wipf and Stock
- Published: 2026
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Publisher's Description
The Deliverance Dialogues confronts one of the most urgent and misunderstood questions facing the church today: When is it mental illness, and when is it demonic influence? In an age marked by rising anxiety, trauma, addiction, and renewed fascination with the occult, pastors and counselors often find themselves navigating complex spiritual and psychological terrain. Too often, the church has either over-spiritualized mental health struggles or dismissed the reality of spiritual warfare altogether. This book refuses both extremes. Drawing from biblical theology, church history, clinical research, and real-life ministry encounters, Robbie Willis offers a thoughtful, balanced, and deeply pastoral approach to discernment, deliverance, and discipleship. With clarity and compassion, he equips leaders to distinguish between psychological distress and spiritual oppression—while grounding every step of healing in the cleansing, restoring power of Jesus Christ. This is not a sensational manual on exorcism. It is a call to courage, wisdom, and collaboration. This conversation is for church leaders who long to see people not only delivered—but made whole.
Endorsements (6)
“Dr. Rob Willis has provided an excellent resource for pastors and ministry leaders. This text will not only fit nicely on the pastor’s shelf of practical books, it will also serve as a window through which the biblical worldview is recaptured for modern leaders.”
“The challenge of distinguishing between mental health conditions and demonization is a pressing issue that needs more thoughtful attention. . . . There is a significant gap in effective teaching on this subject, and an urgent need to equip leaders to navigate these complexities.”
“. . . [A] very good book with both biblical/theological depth and balance and sound psychological perspectives, as well as some relevant church history and a good review of the literature on deliverance and exorcism. . . . One of the best I have read in this area of deliverance.”
“This much-needed, practical guide tackles issues the church has too often evaded, providing ministry leaders with a valuable resource to help those who have felt there was no help.”
“The call to ministry is not solely to impact the lives of people but also to engage the unseen world. This book is a practical resource that helps pastors and ministry leaders navigate the two worlds.”
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