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

Episode 67: Positive Thinking

Episode Summary

In this 67th episode, Dr. Knabb explores the role that positive thinking can have in mental and spiritual health, discussing views on positive thinking from secular psychology and Christianity. For Christians, the gospel message, or good news, means that we can think positively about ourselves, the world, and the future, knowing that we've been reconciled to God, who has a plan for us. To conclude, a short meditative exercise is offered to help Christians shift from negative to positive thinking.

Episode Notes

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