The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ Followers
My name is Dr. Joshua Knabb. I’m a board-certified clinical psychologist and 21st century Christ follower. Early in life, I experienced overwhelming psychological suffering, which led me down a path of wandering away from the Christian faith in my adolescent years, reminiscent of the Lost Son in Luke’s Gospel, returning to my Christian heritage in my early 20s, my own psychotherapy in my mid-20s, and, ultimately, a life committed to understanding and pursuing psychological and spiritual health as I now head into the middle years of my life. Please join me as we devote each week to better understanding secular and Christian perspectives on mental health and the intersection between psychology and Christianity, then engage in a 10-minute practice to conclude each episode, drawing upon Christian meditation, prayer, and contemplation. Above all else, my aim in this podcast is to journey with fellow Christ followers, as well as those who are curious about the rich heritage of Christian psychological and spiritual insights into the human condition, doing so with humility and curiosity as we strive to cultivate Christlikeness in all we do.
For more information, please visit me at my website: joshuaknabb.com.
The information in this podcast is intended to be educational and in no way a form of, or substitute for, professional counseling or psychotherapy. If you are in crisis or suicidal, please call 9-1-1, go to the local emergency room, or call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 800-273-8255. If you need a Christian mental health professional, referral networks can be found at the American Association of Christian Counselors (connect.aacc.net) or Christian Association for Psychological Studies (caps.net/online-directory) websites.
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- Update frequency
- every 13 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 76
- Years Active
- 2022 - 2025
Episode 76: Self-Transcendence
References
APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Self-transcendence. https://dictionary.apa/org/self-transendence
Arslan, G., Kabasakal, Z., & Taş, B. (2024). Childhood psychological maltreatment, mind…
Episode 75: Envy
References
APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Envy. https://dictionary.apa.org/envy
APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Jealousy. https://dictionary.apa.org/jealousy
APA Dictionary of Psychology. (…
Episode 74: Depressive Rumination
References
APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Rumination. https://dictionary.apa.org/rumination
Ball, J. (2016). A treatise of divine meditation. Puritan Publications.
Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). …
Episode 73: Mantras
References
APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Mantra. https://dictionary.apa.org/mantra
Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and…
Episode 72: Shattered Worldviews
References
American Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). Author.
APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Trauma. https://dictionar…
Episode 71: Thinking About Thinking
References
APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Metacognition. https://dictionary.apa.org/metacognition
Herbert, J., & Forman, E. (2011). The evolution of cognitive behavior therapy: The rise of psych…
Episode 70: Assumptions
References
APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Assumption. https://dictionary.apa.org/assumption
Ball, J. (2016). A treatise of divine meditation. Puritan Publications.
Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). …
Episode 69: Intrusive Thoughts
References
APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Intrusive thoughts. https://dictionary.apa.org/intrusive-thoughts
Ashton, S. M., Sambeth, A., & Quaedflieg, C. W. (2023). A mindful approach to controll…
Episode 68: The Fruit of the Spirit
References
Beasley-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 …
Episode 67: Positive Thinking
References
Barclay, 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 sc…
Episode 66: Purpose in Life
References
APA 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-health
Beeke, J…
Episode 65: Collaborative Problem Solving
References
Ablon, 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 understa…
Episode 64: Empathy
References
APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Empathy. https://dictionary.apa.org/empathy
Cuff, B. M., Brown, S. J., Taylor, L., & Howat, D. J. (2016). Empathy: A review of the concept. Emotion Revi…
Episode 63: Gentleness
References
Contemplative Outreach. (n.d.). Centering prayer. https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/04/method_cp_eng-2016-06_0.pdf
Frenette, D. (2012). The path of centering pray…
Episode 62: Emptiness
References
Cambridge Dictionary. (n.d.). Emptiness. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/emptiness
D’Agostino, A., Pepi, R., Monti, M. R., & Starcevic, V. (2020). The feeling of empti…
Episode 61: Unconditional Self-Acceptance
References
Cândea, 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…
Episode 60: Everyday Mental Health
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Babyak, 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…
Episode 59: Patience
References
Barclay, 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 Wi…
Episode 58: Contrast Avoidance
References
Abernethy, 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). Christia…
Episode 57: Transitional Characters
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