The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ Followers
Joshua Knabb 82 episodes Nov 1, 2026
Hosted by Dr. Joshua Knabb, a board-certified clinical psychologist and Christian, this podcast explores mental health through both secular and Christian perspectives. Each episode examines the intersection of psychology and Christianity while drawing on the host’s personal and professional experience. Episodes typically conclude with a 10-minute practice using Christian meditation, prayer, and contemplation. The show is intended for fellow Christians and anyone curious about Christian psychological and spiritual insights into the human condition.
Episodes
Episode 84: Fear of Missing Out
References Burroughs, J. (2018). The rare jewel of Christian contentment: Abridged and in modern English. Rob Summers.Cordaro, D. T., Brackett, M., Glass, L., & Anderson, C. L. (2016). Contentment: Perceived completeness across cultures and traditions. Review of General Psychology, 20(3), 221-235. Gupta, M., & Sharma, A. (2021). Fear of missing out: A brief overview of origin, th
Episode 83: Existential Anxiety
ReferencesGoheen, M. W., & Bartholomew, C. G. (2020). The true story of the whole world: Finding your place in the biblical drama. Brazos Press.Heidenreich, T., Noyon, A., Worrell, M., & Menzies, R. (2021). Existential approaches and cognitive behavior therapy: Challenges and potential. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy, 14(1), 209-234.Knabb, J. J., Frederick, T. V., & Cumming
Episode 82: The Four Immeasurables
ReferencesDörnyei, Z. (2022). The psychology of the fruit of the Spirit: The biblical portrayal of the Christlike character and its development. Zondervan Academic.Knabb, J. J., & Wang, K. T. (2021). The Communion With God Scale: Shifting from an etic to emic perspective to assess fellowshipping with the Triune God. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 13(1), 67-80.Knabb, J., Purrington, S
Episode 81: Savoring
References
Ball, J. (2016). A treatise of divine meditation. Puritan Publications.
Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books.
Bryant, F. B. (2021). Current progress and future directions for theory and research on savoring. Frontiers in Psychology, 12, 771698.
Chadwick, E. D., Jose, P. E., & Bryant, F. B. (2021). Styles of everyday savoring di
Episode 80: Failure
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Fear of failure. https://dictionary.apa.org/fear-of-failureCarlson, R. W., & Fishbach, A. (2024). Learning from failure. Motivation Science, 10(3), 160–170.Eskreis-Winkler, L., & Fishbach, A. (2022). You think failure is hard? So is learning from it. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 17(6), 1511-1524.Holman Bible Dictionary. (2004). Providence.
Episode 79: Spiritual Avoidance
ReferencesAschenbrenner, G. (2007). Examen. British Province of the Society of Jesus.Cashwell, C. S., Bentley, P. B., & Yarborough, J. P. (2007). The only way out is through: The peril of spiritual bypass. Counseling and Values, 51(2), 139-148.Colombiere, C. (1980). Trustful surrender to divine providence: The secret of peace and happiness. Tan Books.Fox, J., Cashwell, C. S., & Picciotto, G. (2017
Episode 78: Stillness
ReferencesAlvarez-Perez, Y., Rivero-Santana, A., Perestelo-Perez, L., Duarte-Diaz, A., Ramos-Garcia, V., Toledo-Chavarri, A., & Serrano-Aguilar, P. (2022). Effectiveness of mantra-based meditation on mental health: A systematic review and meta-analysis. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 19(6), 3380.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four
Episode 77: Loneliness
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Loneliness. https://dictionary.apa.org/lonelinessCurtis, A., Luchetti, M., Prendergast, C., Ahern, E., Creaven, A. M., Kirwan, E. M., & O’Súilleabháin, P. S. (2025). Adverse childhood experiences and loneliness: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Social Science & Medicine, 370, 117860.Jiang, D., Kwok, J. Y. Y., Yeung, D. Y. L., Tang, V. F. Y., Ch
Episode 76: Self-Transcendence
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Self-transcendence. https://dictionary.apa/org/self-transendenceArslan, G., Kabasakal, Z., & Taş, B. (2024). Childhood psychological maltreatment, mindful awareness, self-transcendence, and mental well-being in emerging adults. Emerging Adulthood, 12(1), 18-28.Dambrun, M., Hanley, A., Garland, E., De Oliveira, P., Stinus, C., Pellerin, N., & Juneau,
Episode 75: Envy
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Envy. https://dictionary.apa.org/envyAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Jealousy. https://dictionary.apa.org/jealousyAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Well-being. https://dictionary.apa.org/well-beingCordaro, D. T., Brackett, M., Glass, L., & Anderson, C. L. (2016). Contentment: Perceived completeness across cultures and traditions. Review of
Episode 74: Depressive Rumination
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Rumination. https://dictionary.apa.org/ruminationBall, J. (2016). A treatise of divine meditation. Puritan Publications.Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books.Erickson, M. (2013). Christian theology: An introduction (3rd ed.). Baker Academic.Hjemdal, O., Solem, S., Hagen, R., Kennair, L. E. O.
Episode 73: Mantras
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Mantra. https://dictionary.apa.org/mantraKnabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J. J., & Vazquez, V. E. (2018). A randomized controlled trial of a 2-week internet-based contemplative prayer program for Christians with daily stress. Spirituality
Episode 72: Shattered Worldviews
ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). Author. APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Trauma. https://dictionary.apa.org/traumaAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Worldview. https://dictionary.apa.org/weltanschauungJanoff-Bulman, R. (1992). Shattered assumptions: Towards a new psychology of trauma. The Free P
Episode 71: Thinking About Thinking
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Metacognition. https://dictionary.apa.org/metacognitionHerbert, J., & Forman, E. (2011). The evolution of cognitive behavior therapy: The rise of psychological acceptance and mindfulness. In J. Herbert & E. Forman (Eds.), Acceptance and mindfulness in cognitive behavior therapy: Understanding and applying the new theories (pp. 3-25). John Wiley & Son
Episode 70: Assumptions
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Assumption. https://dictionary.apa.org/assumptionBall, J. (2016). A treatise of divine meditation. Puritan Publications.Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books.Beeke, J., & La Belle, J. (2010). Living by God’s promises. Reformation Heritage Books.Beck, J. (1995). Cognitive therapy: Basics and b
Episode 69: Intrusive Thoughts
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Intrusive thoughts. https://dictionary.apa.org/intrusive-thoughtsAshton, S. M., Sambeth, A., & Quaedflieg, C. W. (2023). A mindful approach to controlling intrusive thoughts. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 10966.Berry, L. M., May, J., Andrade, J., & Kavanagh, D. (2010). Emotional and behavioral reaction to intrusive thoughts. Assessment, 17(1), 126-137.C
Episode 68: The Fruit of the Spirit
ReferencesBeasley-Topliffe, K. (Ed.). (2003). The upper room dictionary of Christian spiritual formation. Upper Room Books.Dornyei, Z. (2022). The psychology of the fruit of the Spirit: The biblical portrayal of the Christlike character and its development. Zondervan Academic.Kenneson, P. (1999). Life on the vine: Cultivating the fruit of the Spirit in Christian community. InterVarsity Press.Knabb
Episode 67: Positive Thinking
ReferencesBarclay, W. (1974). New Testament words. Westminster John Knox Press.Bekhet, A. K., & Zauszniewski, J. A. (2013). Measuring use of positive thinking skills: Psychometric testing of a new scale. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 35(8), 1074-1093.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Lig
Episode 66: Purpose in Life
ReferencesAPA Blogs. (2023). Purpose in life can lead to less stress, better mental well-being. https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/purpose-in-life-less-stress-better-mental-healthBeeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformed Heritage Books.Kapic, K. (2015). How to cultivate communion with God. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-to-cultivate-
Episode 65: Collaborative Problem Solving
ReferencesAblon, J. S. (2018). Changeable: How collaborative problem solving changes lives at home, at school, and at work. Penguin.Greene, R. (2005). The explosive child: A new approach for understanding and parenting easily frustrated, chronically inflexible children. HarperCollins.Greene, R., & Ablon, J. S. (2006). Treating explosive kids: The collaborative problem-solving approach. Guilford Pr
Episode 64: Empathy
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Empathy. https://dictionary.apa.org/empathyCuff, B. M., Brown, S. J., Taylor, L., & Howat, D. J. (2016). Empathy: A review of the concept. Emotion Review, 8(2), 144-153.Klimecki, O. M. (2019). The role of empathy and compassion in conflict resolution. Emotion Review, 11(4), 310-325.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-s
Episode 63: Gentleness
ReferencesContemplative Outreach. (n.d.). Centering prayer. https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/method_cp_eng-2016-06_0.pdfFrenette, D. (2012). The path of centering prayer: Deepening your experience of God. Sounds True, Inc.Gu, X., Luo, W., Zhao, X., Chen, Y., Zheng, Y., Zhou, J., & Li, R. (2022). The effects of loving‐kindness and compassion meditation on life satisf
Episode 62: Emptiness
ReferencesCambridge Dictionary. (n.d.). Emptiness. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/emptinessD’Agostino, A., Pepi, R., Monti, M. R., & Starcevic, V. (2020). The feeling of emptiness: A review of a complex subjective experience. Harvard Review of Psychiatry, 28(5), 287-295.Hudson, C. C., Ferguson, I., Fan, K., Björgvinsson, T., & Beard, C. (2024). A general inductive approach
Episode 61: Unconditional Self-Acceptance
ReferencesCândea, D. M., & Szentagotai-Tătar, A. (2018). Shame-proneness, guilt-proneness and anxiety symptoms: A meta-analysis. Journal of Anxiety Disorders, 58, 78-106.Ellis, A. (2005). The myth of self-esteem: How rational emotive behavior therapy can change your life forever. Prometheus Books.Holman Bible Dictionary. (2004). Grace. B&H Publishing Group. Kindle Edition.Kempis, T. (1955). The im
Episode 60: Everyday Mental Health
ReferencesBabyak, M., Blumenthal, J. A., Herman, S., Khatri, P., Doraiswamy, M., Moore, K., & Krishnan, K. R. (2000). Exercise treatment for major depression: Maintenance of therapeutic benefit at 10 months. Psychosomatic Medicine, 62(5), 633-638.Kazdin, A. E. (2024). Interventions in everyday life to improve mental health and reduce symptoms of psychiatric disorders. American Psychologist, 79(2),
Episode 59: Patience
ReferencesBarclay, W. (1974). New Testament words. Presbyterian Publishing Corporation.Chryssavgis, J. (2008). In the heart of the desert: The spirituality of the desert fathers and mothers. World Wisdom, Inc.Hashemi, R., Moustafa, A. A., Rahmati Kankat, L., & Valikhani, A. (2018). Mindfulness and suicide ideation in Iranian cardiovascular patients: Testing the mediating role of patience. Psycholo
Episode 58: Contrast Avoidance
ReferencesAbernethy, A. (2022). Savoring scripture: A six-step guide to studying the Bible. InterVarsity Press.Guigo II. (2019). The ladder of monks. Independent publishing.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.LaFreniere, L. S., & Newman, M. G. (2023). Reducing contrast avoidance in GAD by savorin
Episode 57: Transitional Characters
ReferencesBoullier, M., & Blair, M. (2018). Adverse childhood experiences. Paediatrics and Child Health, 28(3), 132-137.Broderick, C. (1992). Marriage and the family (3rd ed.). Prentice Hall.Earle, M. (2011). Celtic Christian spirituality: Essential writings—annotated & explained. SkyLight Paths Publishing.Earle, M., & Maddox, S. (2004). Holy companions: Spiritual practices from the Celtic saints
Episode 56: Spiritual Struggles
ReferencesDworsky, C. K. O., Pargament, K. I., Gibbel, M. R., Faigin, C. A., Haugen, M. R. G., Desai, K. M., & Warner, H. L. (2013). Winding road: Preliminary support for a spiritually integrated intervention addressing college students’ spiritual struggles. In Research in the Social Scientific Study of Religion, 24, 309-339.Exline, J. J., Pargament, K. I., Grubbs, J. B., & Yali, A. M. (2014). The
Episode 55: Attention
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Attention. https://dictionary.apa.org/attentionBishop, S. R., Lau, M., Shapiro, S., Carlson, L., Anderson, N. D., Carmody, J., & Devins, G. (2004). Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 11(3), 230-241.Knabb, J., & Bates, M. (2020). “Holy desire” within the “Cloud of Unknowing”: The psychological co
Episode 54: Cognitive Distortions
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.a). Cognitive distortion. https://dictionary.apa.org/cognitive-distortionAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.b). Overgeneralization. https://dictionary.apa.org/overgeneralizationAPA Division 12. (n.d.). Treatments. https://div12.org/treatments/Goodwin, T. (2015). The vanity of thoughts. Chapel Library.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical pr
Episode 53: Forgiveness
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Forgiveness. https://dictionary.apa.org/forgivenessBeeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books.Davis, J. C. (2001). Pardoning Puritanism: Community, character, and forgiveness in the work of Richard Baxter. Journal of Religious Ethics, 29(2), 283-306.Gao, F., Li, Y., & Bai, X. (2022). Forgiveness a
Episode 52: The Ordinary Life
ReferencesFeldman, G., Hayes, A., Kumar, S., Greeson, J., & Laurenceau, J. P. (2007). Mindfulness and emotion regulation: The development and initial validation of the Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised (CAMS-R). Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment, 29, 177-190.Horton, M. (2014). Ordinary: Sustainable faith in a radical, restless world. Zondervan.Knabb, J. (2021). C
Episode 51: Shame
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Shame. https://dictionary.apa.org/shameBonhoeffer, D. (1955). Ethics. Touchstone.Bonhoeffer, D. (1959). Creation and fall. Touchstone.Ceclan, A. A., & Nechita, D. M. (2021). The effects of self‐compassion components on shame‐proneness in individuals with depression: An exploratory study. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy, 28(5), 1103-1110.Cohen, T.
Episode 50: Contempt
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Contempt. https://dictionary.apa.org/contemptBarclay, W. (1974). New Testament words. SCM Press.King James Dictionary. (n.d.). Contempt. https://av1611.com/kjbp/kjv-dictionary/contempt.htmlKnabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Salsberg, S. (1995). Lov
Episode 49: Hope
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Hope. https://dictionary.apa.org/hopeBarclay, W. (1974). New Testament words. SCM Press.Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books.Corn, B. W., Feldman, D. B., & Wexler, I. (2020). The science of hope. The Lancet Oncology, 21(9), e452-e459.Favale, D., Nacci, M., Bellomo, A., Torales, J., Castaldel
Episode 48: The Observing Self
ReferencesConiaris, A. (1998). Philokalia. The Bible of orthodox spirituality. Light & Life Publishing Company.Goodwin, R. (1999). Give us this day: The story of prayer. Lindisfarne Books.Harmless, W. (2004). Desert Christians: An introduction to the literature of early monasticism. Oxford University Press.Harris, R. (2019). ACT made simple: An easy-to-read primer on acceptance and commitment ther
Episode 47: Resilience
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Resilience. https://dictionary.apa.org/resilienceBarclay, W. (1974). New Testament words. Westminster John Knox Press.Galante, J., Dufour, G., Vainre, M., Wagner, A. P., Stochl, J., Benton, A., & Jones, P. B. (2018). A mindfulness-based intervention to increase resilience to stress in university students (the Mindful Student Study): A pragmatic rando
Episode 46: Compulsivity
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Compulsion. https://dictionary.apa.org/compulsionBorgogna, N. C., Garos, S., Meyer, C. L., Trussell, M. R., & Kraus, S. W. (2022). A review of behavioral interventions for compulsive sexual behavior disorder. Current Addiction Reports, 9(3), 99-108.Bowen, S., Chawla, N., & Marlatt, G. (2010). Mindfulness-based relapse prevention for addictive behavio
Episode 45: Humility
ReferencesBollinger, R. A., & Hill, P. C. (2012). Humility. In T. G. Plante (Ed.), Religion, spirituality, and positive psychology: Understanding the psychological fruits of faith (pp. 31–47). Praeger.Davis, D. E., Worthington Jr, E. L., & Hook, J. N. (2010). Humility: Review of measurement strategies and conceptualization as personality judgment. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 5(4), 243-252.
Episode 44: Kindness
ReferencesBaker Illustrated Bible Dictionary. (2013). Kindness. Baker Publishing Group.Curry, O. S., Rowland, L. A., Van Lissa, C. J., Zlotowitz, S., McAlaney, J., & Whitehouse, H. (2018). Happy to help? A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of performing acts of kindness on the well-being of the actor. Journal of Experimental Social Psychology, 76, 320-329.Holman Bible Dictionary.
Episode 43: Interpersonal Mindfulness
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Mindfulness. https://dictionary.apa.org/mindfulnessBishop, S. R., Lau, M., Shapiro, S., Carlson, L., Anderson, N. D., Carmody, J., & Devins, G. (2004). Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 11(3), 230.Brother Lawrence. (2015). The practice of the presence of God. ICS Publications.de Sales, F. (2011
Episode 42: Mindset
ReferencesBurnette, J. L., Knouse, L. E., Vavra, D. T., O'Boyle, E., & Brooks, M. A. (2020). Growth mindsets and psychological distress: A meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review, 77, 101816.Burnette, J. L., Billingsley, J., Banks, G. C., Knouse, L. E., Hoyt, C. L., Pollack, J. M., & Simon, S. (2022). A systematic review and meta-analysis of growth mindset interventions: For whom, how, and why m
Episode 41: Grit
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Grit. https://dictionary.apa.org/gritBarclay, W. (1974). New Testament words. Presbyterian Publishing Corporation.Duckworth, A. L., & Quinn, P. D. (2009). Development and validation of the Short Grit Scale (GRIT–S). Journal of Personality Assessment, 91(2), 166-174.Duckworth, A. L., Peterson, C., Matthews, M. D., & Kelly, D. R. (2007). Grit: Persever
Episode 40: Psychological Flexibility
ReferencesBurroughs, J. (2010). Heavenly-mindedness recommended: In a discourse on Colossians 3:2.Gale ECCO.Burroughs, J. (2014). A treatise on earthly-mindedness. GLH Publishing.Feldman, G., Hayes, A., Kumar, S., Greeson, J., & Laurenceau, J. P. (2007). Mindfulness and emotion regulation: The development and initial validation of the Cognitive and Affective Mindfulness Scale-Revised (CAMS-R). Jou
Episode 39: Openness to the Future
ReferencesBeeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books.Bible Study Tools. (n.d.). Faith. https://www.biblestudytools.com/lexicons/greek/nas/pistis.htmlBotella, C., Molinari, G., Fernandez-Alvarez, J., Guillen, V., Garcia-Palacios, A., Banos, R., & Tomas, J. (2018). Development and validation of the openness to the future scale: A prospective prot
Episode 38: The Breath
ReferencesCrane, R. (2008). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy. Routledge.Edwards, S. D. (2008). Breath psychology: Fundamentals and applications. Psychology and Developing Societies, 20(2), 131-164.Knabb, J. (2016). Faith-based ACT for Christian clients: An integrative treatment approach. Routledge.Knabb, J. (2018). The compassion-based workbook for Christian clients: Finding freedom from shame
Episode 37: Doing Versus Being
ReferencesCarroll, J. (2012). Luke: A commentary. Westminster John Knox Press.Cutler, D. (2003). Western mysticism: Augustine, Gregory and Bernard on contemplation and the contemplative life. Dover Publications, Inc.Ewais, T. (2021). Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and depression. In C. Martin (Ed.), The neuroscience of depression (pp. 413-421). Academic Press.Frenette, D. (2012). The path of
Episode 36: Well-Being
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Well-being. https://dictionary.apa.org/well-beingBible Hub. (n.d.). Eirene. https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_1515.htmBormann, J. E., Thorp, S. R., Wetherell, J. L., Golshan, S., & Lang, A. J. (2013). Meditation-based mantram intervention for veterans with posttraumatic stress disorder: A randomized trial. Psychological Trauma: Theory, Research, Pra
Episode 35: God Representations
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Image. https://dictionary.apa.org/imageBeck, J. (2011). Cognitive therapy for challenging problems: What to do when the basics don’t work. The Guilford Press.Benner, D. (2010). Opening to God: Lectio divina and life as prayer. InterVarsity Press.Davis, E., Moriarty, G., & Mauch, J. (2013). God images and God concepts: Definitions, development, and dy
Episode 34: Boredom
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Boredom. https://dictionary.apa.org/boredomCassian, J. (1997). The conferences. Paulist Press.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Koball, A. M., Meers, M. R., Storfer-Isser, A., Domoff, S. E., & Musher-Eizenman, D. R. (2012). Eating when bored: Revi
Episode 33: Grace
ReferencesBarclay, W. (1974). New testament words. Presbyterian Publishing Corporation.Bufford, R., Sisemore, T., & Blackburn, A. (2017). Dimensions of grace: Factor analysis of three grace scales. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 9, 56-69.Bufford, R., McMinn, M., Moody, J., & Geczy-Haskins, L. (2018) The effects of grace interventions in church communities.The Journal of Positive Psycholo
Episode 32: Decentering
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Decentering. https://dictionary.apa.org/decenteringBarclay, W. (1974). New testament words. Presbyterian Publishing Corporation.Bernstein, A., Hadash, Y., Lichtash, Y., Tanay, G., Shepherd, K., & Fresco, D. (2015). Decentering and related constructs: A critical review and metacognitive processes model. Perspectives on Psychological Science, 10, 599-6
Episode 31: Meaning Making
ReferencesBarclay, W. (1974). New testament words. Presbyterian Publishing Corporation.Hall, M., & Hill, P. (2019). Meaning-making, suffering, and religion: A worldview conception. Mental Health, Religion & Culture, 22, 467-479.Hall, M., Shannonhouse, L., Aten, J., McMartin, J., & Silverman, E. (2017). Religion-specific resources for meaning-making from suffering: Defining the territory. Mental He
Episode 30: Narcissism
ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). American Psychiatric Publishing.APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Narcissism. https://dictionary.apa.org/narcissismBangley, B. (Ed.). (2006). The cloud of unknowing: Contemporary English edition. Paraclete Press.Casale, S. (2022). Psychological distress profiles of young adults
Episode 29: Worship and Awe
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Awe. https://dictionary.apa.org/aweAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Worship. https://dictionary.apa.org/worshipBangley, B. (Ed.). (2006). The cloud of unknowing: Contemporary English edition. Paraclete Press.Block, D. (2014). For the glory of God: Recovering a biblical theology of worship. Baker Academic.Chirico, A., & Gaggioli, A. (2021). The p
Episode 28: Joy
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Joy. https://dictionary.apa.org/joyCasioppo, D. (2020). The cultivation of joy: Practices from the Buddhist tradition, positive psychology, and yogic philosophy. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 15, 67-73.Evangelical Dictionary of Theology. (2001). Delight. Baker Academic.Holman Bible Dictionary. (2004). Joy. Holman Bible Publishing.Howe, J. (2012
Episode 27: Surrender
ReferencesClements, A. D., & Ermakova, A. V. (2012). Surrender to God and stress: A possible link between religiosity and health. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 4(2), 93–107. Cole, B. S., & Pargament, K. I. (1999). Spiritual surrender: A paradoxical path to control. In W. R. Miller (Ed.), Integrating spirituality into treatment: Resources for practitioners (pp. 179–198). American Psychol
Episode 26: Anxiety
ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Author.APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Anxiety. https://dictionary.apa.org/anxietyBarclay, W. (1974). New Testament words. Westminster Press.Bruce, S., Yonkers, K., Otto, M., Eisen, J., Weisberg, R., Pagano, M., Shea, M., & Keller, M. (2005). Influence of psychiatric comorbidi
Episode 25: Relationship Distress
ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Author.American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Relationship. https://dictionary.apa.org/relationshipBaldwin, M. (1992). Relational schemas and the processing of social information. Psychological Bulletin, 112, 461-484.Beasley-Topliffe, K. (Ed.). (2003). The upper room dictionary
Episode 24: Optimism
ReferencesAlarcon, G., Bowling, N., & Khazon, S. (2013). Great expectations: A meta-analytic examination of optimism and hope. Personality and Individual Differences, 54, 821-827.American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Author.American Psychological Association. (n.d.). Optimism. https://dictionary.apa.org/optimismBarclay, W. (1974)
Episode 23: Internet Addiction
ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Author.Ball, J. (2016). A treatise of divine meditation. Puritan Publications.Barclay, W. (1974). New Testament words. SCM Press Ltd.Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books.Bowen, S., Chawla, N., & Marlatt, G. (2010). Mindfuln
Episode 22: Anger
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Anger. https://dictionary.apa.org/angerBarclay, W. (1974). New Testament words. SCM Press Ltd.Berkowitz, L., & Harmon-Jones, E. (2004). Toward an understanding of the determinants of anger. Emotion, 4, 107-130.Kessler, R., Coccaro, E., Faza, M., Jaeger, S. Jin, R., & Walters, E. (2006). The prevalence and correlates of DSM-IV Intermittent Explosive D
Episode 21: Emotions
References\APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Emotion. https://dictionary.apa.org/emotionsBorgman, B. (2009). Feelings and faith: Cultivating Godly emotions in the Christian life. Crossway Books.Cosby, B. (2012). Suffering and sovereignty: John Flavel and the Puritans on afflictive providence. Reformation Heritage Books.Elliott, M. (2006). Faithful feelings: Rethinking emotion in the New Testam
Episode 20: Mentalization
ReferencesAival-Naveh, E., Rothschild-Yakar, L., & Kurman, J. (2019). Keeping culture in mind: A systematic review and initial conceptualization of mentalizing from a cross-cultural perspective. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 26(4), 1-25.Allen, J. (2008). Mentalizing as a conceptual bridge from psychodynamic to cognitive-behavioral therapies. European Psychotherapy, 8, 103-121.Allen, J
Episode 19: Endurance
ReferencesBarclay, W. (2000). New testament words. Westminster John Knox Press.Bishop, S., Lau, M., Shapiro, S., Carlson, L., Anderson, N., Carmody, J., Segal, Z., Abbey, S., Speca, M., Velting, D., & Devins, G. (2004). Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 11, 230-241.Chryssavgis, J. (2008). In the heart of the desert: The spirituality of the d
Episode 18: The Present Moment
ReferencesBishop, S., Lau, M., Shapiro, S., Carlson, L., Anderson, N., Carmody, J., Segal, Z., Abbey, S., Speca, M., Velting, D., & Devins, G. (2004). Mindfulness: A proposed operational definition. Clinical Psychology: Science and Practice, 11, 230-241.Feldman, G., Hayes, A., Kumar, S., Greeson, J., & Laurenceau, J. (2007). Mindfulness and emotion regulation: The development and initial validatio
Episode 17: Trauma
ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Author.Ball, J. (2016). A treatise of divine meditation. Puritan Publications.Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books.Beeke, J., & La Belle, J. (2010). Living by God’s promises. Reformation Heritage Books.Byfield, N. (2013). T
Episode 16: Depression
ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Sadness. https://dictionary.apa.org/sadnessAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). Author.Cook, C. (2011). The Philokalia and mental wellbeing. James Clarke and Co.Horwitz, A., & Wakefield, J. (2007). The loss of sadness: How psychiatry transformed normal sorrow into depressive disord
Episode 15: Stress
ReferencesAmerican Psychological Association. (2014). Stress in America: Paying with our health. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2014/stress-report.pdfAno, G., & Vasconcelles, E. (2005). Religious coping and psychological adjustment to stress: A meta-analysis. Journal of Clinical Psychology, 61, 461-480.APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Stress. https://dictionary.apa.org/stressC
Episode 14: Compassion
ReferencesGermer, C. (2009). The mindful path to self-compassion: Freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions. The Guilford Press.Gilbert, P. (2010). Compassion focused therapy: Distinctive features. Routledge.Kirby, J. (2016). Compassion interventions: The programmes, the evidence, and implications for research and practice. Psychology and Psychotherapy: Theory, Research and Practice.
Episode 13: Attachment
ReferencesBartholomew, K., & Horowitz, L. (1991). Attachment styles among young adults: A test of a four-category model. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 61, 226-244.Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books.Bretherton, I. (1985). Attachment theory: Retrospect and prospect. Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Developme
Episode 12: Worldview
ReferencesErickson, M. (2013). Christian theology (3rd ed.). Baker Academic.Gallagher, T. (2008). Meditation and contemplation: An Ignatian guide to praying with Scripture. The Crossroad Publishing Company.Henriques, G. (2019). Toward a metaphysical empirical psychology. In T. Teo (Ed.), Palgrave studies in the theory and history of psychology (pp. 209-238). Switzerland: Springer Nature.Jackson, A
Episode 11: Detachment
ReferencesBangley, B. (Ed.). (2006). The cloud of unknowing: Contemporary English edition. Paraclete Press.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., Wang, K., & Bates, T. (2018). ‘Unknowing’ in the 21st century: Humble detachment for Christians with repetitive negative thinking.
Episode 10: Gratitude
ReferencesBeeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage BooksCrouch, T. A., Verdi, E. K., & Erickson, T. M. (2020). Gratitude is positively associated with quality of life in multiple sclerosis. Rehabilitation Psychology, 65(3), 231–238. Dickens, L. (2017). Using gratitude to promote positive change: A series of meta-analyses investigating the effectiv
Episode 9: Perfectionism
ReferencesAnderson, N., Miller, R., & Travis, P. (2003). When trying harder isn’t enough: Breaking the bondage of legalism. Harvest House Publishers.Bieling, P., Israeli, A., & Antony, M. (2004). Is perfectionism good, bad, or both? Examining models of the perfectionism construct. Personality and Individual Differences, 36, 1373-1385.Damian, L., Stoeber, J., Negru, O., & Baban, A. (2013). On the d
Episode 8: Contentment
ReferencesBurroughs, J. (2013). Contentment, prosperity, and God’s glory. Reformation Heritage Books. Burroughs, J. (2018). The rare jewel of Christian contentment: Abridged and in modern English. Rob Summers. Cordaro, D., Brackett, M., Glass, L., & Anderson, C. (2016). Contentment: Perceived completeness across cultures and traditions. Review of General Psychology, 20, 221-235.Holman Illustrated
Episode 7: Values
ReferencesBarrett, K., O’Connor, M., & McHugh, L. (2019). A systematic review of values-based psychometric tools within acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT). The Psychological Record, 69, 457-485.Bonhoeffer, D. (2012). The cost of discipleship. Touchstone.Beasley-Topliffe, K. (Ed.). (2003). Virtues. Upper Room Books.Harmless, W. (2008). Mystics. Oxford University Press.Harris, R. (2019). ACT ma
Episode 6: Avoidance
ReferencesBrueggemann, W. (1984). The message of the Psalms: A theological commentary. Augsburg Publishing House.Gamez, W., Chmielewski, M., Kotov, R., Ruggero, C., & Watson, D. (2011). Development of a measure of experiential avoidance: The Multidimensional Experiential Avoidance Questionnaire. Psychological Assessment, 23, 692-713.Hall, D. (1986). God & human suffering: An exercise in the theolo
Episode 5: Silence
ReferencesBill, J. (2005). Holy silence: The gift of Quaker spirituality (2nd ed.). William B. Eerdmans Publishing Company.Chryssavgis, J. (2008). In the heart of the desert: The spirituality of the desert fathers and mothers. World Wisdom, Inc.Kelly, T. (1992). A testament of devotion. HarperCollins.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for th
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