In this 12th episode, Dr. Knabb tackles an extremely important topic in the Christian life: worldview. Specifically, he explores a secular psychology definition of worldview, along with worldview ingredients and implications for mental health. Then, Dr. Knabb touches on a biblical understanding of the salience of worldview, before discussing the relevance of a biblical worldview for 21st century Christ followers as they pursue psychological and spiritual health. To conclude, he offers a 10-minute practice to maintain a biblical worldview in the midst of uncertainty in a fallen, and often secular and post-Christian, world.
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