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    <description>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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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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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>References</p><p>Beasley-Topliffe, K. (Ed.). (2003). <i>The upper room dictionary of Christian spiritual formation</i>. Upper Room Books.</p><p>Dornyei, Z. (2022). <i>The psychology of the fruit of the Spirit: The biblical portrayal of the Christlike character and its development</i>. Zondervan Academic.</p><p>Kenneson, P. (1999). <i>Life on the vine: Cultivating the fruit of the Spirit in Christian community</i>. InterVarsity Press.</p><p>Knabb, J. (2021). <i>Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients</i>. InterVarsity Press.</p><p>Lv, J., Liu, Q., Zeng, X., Oei, T. P., Liu, Y., Xu, K., & Liu, J. (2020). The effect of four Immeasurables meditations on depressive symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. <i>Clinical Psychology Review</i>, <i>76</i>, 101814.</p><p>Petrovic, J., Mettler, J., Cho, S., & Heath, N. L. (2024). The effects of loving-kindness interventions on positive and negative mental health outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. <i>Clinical Psychology Review</i>, 102433.</p><p>Vazquez, V., Knabb, J., Lee-Johnson, C., & Hayes, K. (2022). <i>Healing conversations on race: Four key practices from Scripture and psychology</i>. IVP Academic.</p><p>Vazquez, V., Knabb, J., Lima, A., Manhas, A., Soto Santana, D., Senger, S., & Sweet, K. (2024). Lectio divina for race-based traumatic stress among Black Christians. <i>Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 43</i>, 170-188.</p><p>Wallace, B. (1999). <i>The four immeasurables: Cultivating a boundless heart</i>. Snow Lion Publications.</p><p>Wright, C. (2017). <i>Cultivating the fruit of the Spirit: Growing in Christlikeness</i>. InterVarsity Press.</p><p>Zeng, X., Chio, F. H., Oei, T. P., Leung, F. Y., & Liu, X. (2017). A systematic review of associations between amount of meditation practice and outcomes in interventions using the four immeasurables meditations. <i>Frontiers in Psychology</i>, <i>8</i>, 141.</p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>References</p><p>APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). <i>Empathy</i>. <a href="https://dictionary.apa.org/empathy">https://dictionary.apa.org/empathy</a></p><p>Cuff, B. M., Brown, S. J., Taylor, L., & Howat, D. J. (2016). Empathy: A review of the concept. <i>Emotion Review</i>, <i>8</i>(2), 144-153.</p><p>Klimecki, O. M. (2019). The role of empathy and compassion in conflict resolution. <i>Emotion Review</i>, <i>11</i>(4), 310-325.</p><p>Knabb, J. (2021). <i>Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients</i>. InterVarsity Press.</p><p>Kohut, H. (2009). <i>How does analysis cure?</i> University of Chicago Press.</p><p>Lapsley, J. (2011). Empathy. In A. Verhey, J. Lapsley, J. Green, & R. Miles (Eds.), <i>Dictionary of Scripture and ethics</i> (pp. 272-273). Baker Academic.</p><p>Luberto, C. M., Shinday, N., Song, R., Philpotts, L. L., Park, E. R., Fricchione, G. L., & Yeh, G. Y. (2018). A systematic review and meta-analysis of the effects of meditation on empathy, compassion, and prosocial behaviors. <i>Mindfulness</i>, <i>9</i>, 708-724.</p><p>Singer, T., & Klimecki, O. M. (2014). Empathy and compassion. <i>Current Biology</i>, <i>24</i>(18), R875-R878.</p><p>Talbot, J. (2013). <i>The Jesus prayer: A cry for mercy, a path of renewal.</i> InterVarsity Press.</p><p>Teding van Berkhout, E., & Malouff, J. M. (2016). The efficacy of empathy training: A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. <i>Journal of Counseling Psychology</i>, <i>63</i>(1), 32.</p><p>Thomas Nelson Bibles. (2018). <i>Empathy</i>. <a href="https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/blog/four-bible-passages-that-leave-no-doubt-importance-empathy/">https://www.thomasnelsonbibles.com/blog/four-bible-passages-that-leave-no-doubt-importance-empathy/</a></p><p>Yin, Y., & Wang, Y. (2023). Is empathy associated with more prosocial behaviour? A meta‐analysis. <i>Asian Journal of Social Psychology</i>, <i>26</i>(1), 3-22.</p>
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      <description><![CDATA[<p>References</p><p>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). <i>Journal of Psychopathology and Behavioral Assessment</i>, <i>29</i>, 177-190.</p><p>Horton, M. (2014). <i>Ordinary: Sustainable faith in a radical, restless world</i>. Zondervan.</p><p>Knabb, J. (2021). <i>Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients</i>. InterVarsity Press.</p><p>Lawrence, B. (2015). <i>The practice of the presence of God</i>. ICS Publications.</p><p>Rendall Risner, V. (2016). <i>What does it really mean to be #blessed? </i></p><p><a href="https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-does-it-really-mean-to-be-blessed">https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/what-does-it-really-mean-to-be-blessed</a></p><p>Siegel, R. (2022). <i>The extraordinary gift of being ordinary: Finding happiness right where you are</i>. The Guilford Press.</p>
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      <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>References</p><p>APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). <i>Shame</i>. <a href="https://dictionary.apa.org/shame">https://dictionary.apa.org/shame</a></p><p>Bonhoeffer, D. (1955). <i>Ethics.</i> Touchstone.</p><p>Bonhoeffer, D. (1959). <i>Creation and fall.</i> Touchstone.</p><p>Ceclan, A. A., & Nechita, D. M. (2021). The effects of self‐compassion components on shame‐proneness in individuals with depression: An exploratory study. <i>Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy</i>, <i>28</i>(5), 1103-1110.</p><p>Cohen, T., Wolf, S., Panter, A., & Insko, C. (2011). Introducing the GASP scale: A new measure of guilt and shame proneness. <i>Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 100</i>, 947-966.</p><p>Gilbert, P. (1998). What is shame? Some core issues and controversies. In P. Gilbert & B. Andrews (Eds.), <i>Shame: Interpersonal behavior, psychopathology, and culture</i> (pp. 3-38). Oxford University Press.</p><p>Gilbert, P., & Irons, C. (2009). Shame, self-criticism, and self-compassion in adolescence. In N. Allen & L. Sheeber (Eds.), <i>Adolescent emotional development and the emergence of depressive disorders</i> (pp. 195-214). Cambridge University Press.</p><p>Knabb, J. (2018). <i>The compassion-based workbook for Christian clients: Finding freedom from shame and negative self-judgments</i>. Routledge.</p><p>Knabb, J. (2021). <i>Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients</i>. InterVarsity Press.</p><p>MacBeth, A., & Gumley, A. (2012). Exploring compassion: A meta-analysis of the association between self-compassion and psychopathology. <i>Clinical Psychology Review</i>, <i>32</i>(6), 545-552.</p><p>Neff, K. D. (2016). The self-compassion scale is a valid and theoretically coherent measure of self-compassion. <i>Mindfulness</i>, <i>7</i>, 264-274.</p><p>Nelson’s Illustrated Bible Dictionary. (2014). <i>Shame</i>. Thomas Nelson.</p><p>Reilly, E. B., & Stuyvenberg, C. L. (2022). A meta-analysis of loving-kindness meditations on self-compassion. <i>Mindfulness</i>, 1-12.</p><p>Scheel, C. N., Eisenbarth, H., & Rentzsch, K. (2020). Assessment of different dimensions of shame proneness: Validation of the SHAME. <i>Assessment</i>, <i>27</i>(8), 1699-1717.</p><p>Tangney, J., Wagner, P., & Gramzow, R. (1992). Proneness to shame, proneness to guilt, and psychopathology. <i>Journal of Abnormal Psychology, 101</i>, 469-478.</p><p>Vazquez, V., Knabb, J., Lee-Johnson, C., & Hays, K. (2023). <i>Healing conversations on race: Four key practices from Scripture and psychology</i>. IVP Academic.</p>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 30 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>In this 35th episode, Dr. Knabb explores God representations, including the God concept (our &quot;head&quot; knowledge about God) and God image (our &quot;heart&quot; knowledge about God) within the secular psychology of religion literature. Then, he discusses ways to close this gap so that Christians&apos; head and heart are working together to relate to God and others with greater authenticity and intimacy. To conclude, Dr. Knabb offers a short exercise, based on lectio divina (Latin for &quot;divine reading&quot;), to help 21st century Christ followers experience, on a deeper, more intimate level, God&apos;s loving goodness.</itunes:summary>
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      <itunes:title>Episode 34: Boredom</itunes:title>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 9 Apr 2023 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:title>Episode 33: Grace</itunes:title>
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      <itunes:summary>In the 33rd episode, Dr. Knabb explores an often overlooked concept in secular psychology: grace. Specifically, he discusses newer research on the topic, from both psychological and spiritual perspectives, including how grace relates to mental health for 21st century Christ followers. He also presents a Christian view of the topic, offering perspectives from Scripture and classic Christian spiritual writings. Dr. Knabb concludes by guiding listeners through lectio divina, or divine reading, to maintain an awareness of God&apos;s grace, which is already present in the life of the believer.</itunes:summary>
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      <title>Episode 32: Decentering</title>
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      <itunes:summary>In this episode, Dr. Knabb explores worship and awe in psychological and spiritual health, beginning by covering recent research and writings in secular psychology on awe. Then, he turns to a Christian understanding of worship and awe for 21st century Christ followers, before concluding with a short practice, anchored to a classic Christian spiritual writing, for cultivating a state of worshipfulness and awe before a perfect, benevolent God.</itunes:summary>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 15 Jan 2023 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 11 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 4 Dec 2022 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 27 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 20 Nov 2022 08:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <pubDate>Sun, 9 Oct 2022 07:00:00 +0000</pubDate>
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      <itunes:summary>In Episode 4, Dr. Knabb tackles the topic of uncertainty, including the struggle humans have with the ambiguities of life, how our unwillingness to accept uncertainty can be linked to worry and anxiety, and what the secular clinical psychology literature has to say about the topic. A biblical view of uncertainty, worry, and anxiety is also covered, including the role that surrendering to God&apos;s providence in the midst of a yet-to-be-determined future can play in psychological and spiritual health in the Christian life. To conclude, a meditative exercise is offered, drawing upon a classic Christian spiritual writing, to help Christians begin to accept the unknowns of life because God cares for us and is guiding all of life, from the mundane to the significant.</itunes:summary>
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