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

• Episode 76: Self-Transcendence

  ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Self-transcendence. https://dictionary.apa/org/self-transendenceArslan, G., Kabasakal, Z., & Taş, B. (2024). Childhood psychological maltreatment, mindful awareness, self-transcendence, and mental well-being in emerging adults. Emerging Adulthood, 12(1), 18-28.Dambrun, M., Hanley, A., Garland, E., De Oliveira, P., Stinus, C., Pellerin, N., & Juneau, C. (2024). The effect of a short mindfulness meditation practice on positive mental health: Self-transcendence as a mediating process. International Journal of Wellbeing, 14(3), 1-22.Garcia-Romeu, A. (2010). Self-transcendence as a measurable transpersonal construct. Journal of Transpersonal Psychology, 42(1), 26.Johnston, W. (Ed.). (1973). The cloud of unknowing and the book of privy counseling. Image.Kitson, A., Chirico, A., Gaggioli, A., & Riecke, B. E. (2020). A review on research and evaluation methods for investigating self-transcendence. Frontiers in Psychology, 11, 547687.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. IVP Academic.Knabb, J., & Bates, M. (2020). “Holy desire” within the “Cloud of Unknowing”: The psychological contributions of medieval apophatic contemplation to Christian mental health in the 21st century. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 39, 24-39.Levenson, M. R., Jennings, P. A., Aldwin, C. M., & Shiraishi, R. W. (2005). Self-transcendence: Conceptualization and measurement. The International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 60(2), 127-143.Merton, T. (1961). New seeds of contemplation. Abbey of Gethsemani, Inc.

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• Episode 75: Envy

  ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Envy. https://dictionary.apa.org/envyAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Jealousy. https://dictionary.apa.org/jealousyAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Well-being. https://dictionary.apa.org/well-beingCordaro, D. T., Brackett, M., Glass, L., & Anderson, C. L. (2016). Contentment: Perceived completeness across cultures and traditions. Review of General Psychology, 20(3), 221-235.Crusius, J., Gonzalez, M. F., Lange, J., & Cohen-Charash, Y. (2020). Envy: An adversarial review and comparison of two competing views. Emotion Review, 12(1), 3-21.Emmons, R. A., & Crumpler, C. A. (2000). Gratitude as a human strength: Appraising the evidence. Journal of Social and Clinical Psychology, 19(1), 56-69.Holman Bible Dictonary. (2004). Envy. Holman Bible Publishers.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. IVP Academic.Mao, Y., Zhao, J., Xu, Y., & Xiang, Y. (2021). How gratitude inhibits envy: From the perspective of positive psychology. PsyCh Journal, 10(3), 384-392.Meier, A., & Johnson, B. K. (2022). Social comparison and envy on social media: A critical review. Current Opinion in Psychology, 45, 101302.Mujcic, R., & Oswald, A. J. (2018). Is envy harmful to a society's psychological health and wellbeing? A longitudinal study of 18,000 adults. Social Science & Medicine, 198, 103-111.Rash, J. A., Matsuba, M. K., & Prkachin, K. M. (2011). Gratitude and well‐being: Who benefits the most from a gratitude intervention? Applied Psychology: Health and Well‐Being, 3(3), 350-369.Roberts, R. (2004). The blessings of gratitude. In R. Emmons & M. McCullough (Eds.), The psychology of gratitude (pp. 58-80). Oxford University Press.The Upper Room Dictionary of Christian Spiritual Formation. (2003). Seven deadly sins. Upper Room Books.

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• Episode 74: Depressive Rumination

  ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Rumination. https://dictionary.apa.org/ruminationBall, J. (2016). A treatise of divine meditation. Puritan Publications.Beeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformation Heritage Books.Erickson, M. (2013). Christian theology: An introduction (3rd ed.). Baker Academic.Hjemdal, O., Solem, S., Hagen, R., Kennair, L. E. O., Nordahl, H. M., & Wells, A. (2019). A randomized controlled trial of metacognitive therapy for depression: Analysis of 1-year follow-up. Frontiers in Psychology, 10, 1842.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., Garzon, F., Ford, K., Wang, K., Conner, K., Warren, S., & Weston, D. (2020). Christian meditation for repetitive negative thinking: A multi-site randomized trial examining the effects of a four-week preventative program. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 7, 34-50.Papageorgiou, C., & Wells, A. (2003). An empirical test of a clinical metacognitive model of rumination and depression. Cognitive Therapy and Research, 27, 261-273. Wells, A. (2009). Metacognitive therapy for anxiety and depression. The Guilford Press. Wolters, A. (2005). Creation regained: Biblical basics for a reformational worldview. Eerdmans.

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• Episode 73: Mantras

  ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Mantra. https://dictionary.apa.org/mantraKnabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J. J., & Vazquez, V. E. (2018). A randomized controlled trial of a 2-week internet-based contemplative prayer program for Christians with daily stress. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 5(1), 37-53. https://doi.org/10.1037/scp0000154Oman, D. (2024). What is a mantra? Guidance for practitioners, researchers, and editors. American Psychologist. Advance online publication. https://doi.org/10.1037/amp0001368The Way of the Pilgrim. (2017). Magdalene Press.

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• Episode 72: Shattered Worldviews

  ReferencesAmerican Psychiatric Association. (2022). Diagnostic and statistical manual of mental disorders (5th ed., text rev.). Author. APA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Trauma. https://dictionary.apa.org/traumaAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Worldview. https://dictionary.apa.org/weltanschauungJanoff-Bulman, R. (1992). Shattered assumptions: Towards a new psychology of trauma. The Free Press.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J. (2025). The Christian trauma survivor’s workbook: A skills-based approach for psychological and spiritual healing [Manuscript in preparation]. College of Behavioral and Social Sciences, California Baptist University.Knabb, J. J., Wang, K. T., Hall, M. E. L., & Vazquez, V. E. (2025). The Christian Worldview Scale: An emic measure for assessing a comprehensive view of life within the Christian tradition. Spirituality in Clinical Practice, 12(1), 1–19.Packer, J. (2009). Rediscovering holiness: Know the fullness of life with God. Regal.

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