The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ Followers

Episode 45: Humility

Episode Summary

In the 45th episode, Dr. Knabb discusses humility, including what the secular psychology literature has to say, theory- and research-wise, along with a Christian understanding of humility, comparing and contrasting the two. To conclude the episode, Dr. Knabb leads listeners through a short practice, drawing upon a Medieval Christian spiritual writing, to help 21st century Christ followers cultivate and maintain Christlike humility.

Episode Notes

References

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