In the 83rd episode, Dr. Knabb explores the topic of existential anxiety from both secular psychological and Christian perspectives. In particular, existential anxiety is a unique type of anxiety that relates to the ultimate concerns of death, meaninglessness, isolation, and freedom. Dr. Knabb covers secular research on the topic, secular interventions, and a Christian understanding of the problem of and solution to existential anxiety. At the conclusion of the episode, Dr. Knabb offers a short meditative practice to turn from existential anxiety to God's providential care.
References
Goheen, M. W., & Bartholomew, C. G. (2020). The true story of the whole world: Finding your place in the biblical drama. Brazos Press.
Heidenreich, T., Noyon, A., Worrell, M., & Menzies, R. (2021). Existential approaches and cognitive behavior therapy: Challenges and potential. International Journal of Cognitive Therapy, 14(1), 209-234.
Knabb, J. J., Frederick, T. V., & Cumming III, G. (2017). Surrendering to god’s providence: A three-part study on providence-focused therapy for recurrent worry (PFT-RW). Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 9(2), 180-196.
van Bruggen, V., Vos, J., Westerhof, G., Bohlmeijer, E., & Glas, G. (2015). Systematic review of existential anxiety instruments. Journal of Humanistic Psychology, 55(2), 173-201.