In this 36th episode, Dr. Knabb explores mental and spiritual well-being in both secular psychology and Christianity. First, he discusses both short-term (hedonic) and long-term (eudaimonic) well-being, along with a spiritual type of well being, in the secular psychology literature. Then, he explores a parallel concept, peace, in Christianity. To conclude, he offers a short practice, centering prayer, to help Christians practice God's presence and a greater awareness of God's peace, because Christians are a dwelling place for the Holy Spirit.
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Bible Hub. (n.d.). Eirene. https://biblehub.com/greek/strongs_1515.htm
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Contemplative Outreach. (n.d.). Centering prayer. https://www.contemplativeoutreach.org/centering-prayer-method/
Galante, J., Bekkers, M. J., Mitchell, C., & Gallacher, J. (2016). Loving‐kindness meditation effects on well‐being and altruism: A mixed‐methods online RCT. Applied Psychology: Health and Well‐Being, 8(3), 322-350.
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 randomised controlled trial. The Lancet Public Health, 3(2), e72-e81.
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Holman Bible Dictionary. (2004). Peace. Holman Bible Publishers.
Joshanloo, M., Jovanović, V., & Park, J. (2021). Differential relationships of hedonic and eudaimonic well‐being with self‐control and long‐term orientation. Japanese Psychological Research, 63(1), 47-57.
Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.
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