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 16: Depression
References
APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Sadness. https://dictionary.apa.org/sadness
American Psychiatric Association. (2013). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed.). A…
Episode 15: Stress
References
American Psychological Association. (2014). Stress in America: Paying with our health. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2014/stress-report.pdf
Ano, G., & Vasconcelles, E. (2005…
Episode 14: Compassion
References
Germer, C. (2009). The mindful path to self-compassion: Freeing yourself from destructive thoughts and emotions. The Guilford Press.
Gilbert, P. (2010). Compassion focused therapy: Distincti…
Episode 13: Attachment
References
Bartholomew, 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, …
Episode 12: Worldview
References
Erickson, M. (2013). Christian theology (3rd ed.). Baker Academic.
Gallagher, T. (2008). Meditation and contemplation: An Ignatian guide to praying with Scripture. The Crossroad Publishing C…
Episode 11: Detachment
References
Bangley, 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 …
Episode 10: Gratitude
References
Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books
Crouch, T. A., Verdi, E. K., & Erickson, T. M. (2020). Gratitude is positively associated wi…
Episode 9: Perfectionism
References
Anderson, 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 …
Episode 8: Contentment
References
Burroughs, 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. Ro…
Episode 7: Values
References
Barrett, 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.
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Episode 6: Avoidance
References
Brueggemann, 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 o…
Episode 5: Silence
References
Bill, 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 …
Episode 4: Uncertainty
References
Barclay, W. (1974). New testament words. Westminster John Knox Press.
Beasley-Topliffe, K. (Ed.). (2003). Providence. Upper Room Books.
Colombiere, C. (1980). Trustful surrender to divine pro…
Episode 3: Mind Wandering
References
Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books
Giannandrea, A., Simione, L., & Pescatori, B. (2019). Effects of the mindfulness-based stress…
Episode 2: Negative Thinking
References
Ehring, T., & Watkins, E. (2008). Repetitive negative thinking as a transdiagnostic process. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy, 1, 192-205.
Ehring, T., Zetsche, U., Weidacker, K., W…
Episode 1: Introduction
References
Hayes, S. (2022). The most important skill set in mental health. https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/get-out-your-mind/202208/the-most-important-skill-set-in-mental-health
Johnson, E. (E…