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

• Episode 69: Intrusive Thoughts

  ReferencesAPA Dictionary of Psychology. (n.d.). Intrusive thoughts. https://dictionary.apa.org/intrusive-thoughtsAshton, S. M., Sambeth, A., & Quaedflieg, C. W. (2023). A mindful approach to controlling intrusive thoughts. Scientific Reports, 13(1), 10966.Berry, L. M., May, J., Andrade, J., & Kavanagh, D. (2010). Emotional and behavioral reaction to intrusive thoughts. Assessment, 17(1), 126-137.Clark, D. A., & Radomsky, A. S. (2014). Introduction: A global perspective on unwanted intrusive thoughts. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, 3(3), 265-268.Coniaris, A. (2004). Confronting and controlling thoughts: According to the fathers of the Philokalia. Light and Life Publishing, Co.Goodwin, T. (1999). The vanity of thoughts. Chapel Library.Harmless, W. (2004). Desert Christians: An introduction to the literature of early monasticism. Oxford University Press.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Parkinson, L., & Rachman, S. (1981). Part II. The nature of intrusive thoughts. Advances in Behaviour Research and Therapy, 3(3), 101-110.Rachman, S. (2014). Global intrusive thoughts: A commentary. Journal of Obsessive-Compulsive and Related Disorders, 3(3), 300-302.

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• Episode 68: The Fruit of the Spirit

  ReferencesBeasley-Topliffe, K. (Ed.). (2003). The upper room dictionary of Christian spiritual formation. Upper Room Books.Dornyei, Z. (2022). The psychology of the fruit of the Spirit: The biblical portrayal of the Christlike character and its development. Zondervan Academic.Kenneson, P. (1999). Life on the vine: Cultivating the fruit of the Spirit in Christian community. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Lv, J., Liu, Q., Zeng, X., Oei, T. P., Liu, Y., Xu, K., & Liu, J. (2020). The effect of four Immeasurables meditations on depressive symptoms: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review, 76, 101814.Petrovic, J., Mettler, J., Cho, S., & Heath, N. L. (2024). The effects of loving-kindness interventions on positive and negative mental health outcomes: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Clinical Psychology Review, 102433.Vazquez, V., Knabb, J., Lee-Johnson, C., & Hayes, K. (2022). Healing conversations on race: Four key practices from Scripture and psychology. IVP Academic.Vazquez, V., Knabb, J., Lima, A., Manhas, A., Soto Santana, D., Senger, S., & Sweet, K. (2024). Lectio divina for race-based traumatic stress among Black Christians. Journal of Psychology and Christianity, 43, 170-188.Wallace, B. (1999). The four immeasurables: Cultivating a boundless heart. Snow Lion Publications.Wright, C. (2017). Cultivating the fruit of the Spirit: Growing in Christlikeness. InterVarsity Press.Zeng, X., Chio, F. H., Oei, T. P., Leung, F. Y., & Liu, X. (2017). A systematic review of associations between amount of meditation practice and outcomes in interventions using the four immeasurables meditations. Frontiers in Psychology, 8, 141.

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• Episode 67: Positive Thinking

  ReferencesBarclay, W. (1974). New Testament words. Westminster John Knox Press.Bekhet, A. K., & Zauszniewski, J. A. (2013). Measuring use of positive thinking skills: Psychometric testing of a new scale. Western Journal of Nursing Research, 35(8), 1074-1093.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Lightsey, Jr., O. R., & Boyraz, G. (2011). Do positive thinking and meaning mediate the positive affect—life satisfaction relationship? Canadian Journal of Behavioural Science, 43(3), 203.Macleod, A. K., & Moore, R. (2000). Positive thinking revisited: Positive cognitions, well‐being and mental health. Clinical Psychology & Psychotherapy: An International Journal of Theory & Practice, 7(1), 1-10.Mothersill, K. (2016). Enhancing positivity in cognitive behavioural therapy. Canadian Psychology, 57(1), 1.Neenan, M., & Dryden, W. (2004). Cognitive therapy: 100 key points and techniques. Routledge.Safari, S., & Akbari, B. (2018). The effectiveness of positive thinking training on psychological well-being and quality of life in the elderly. Avicenna Journal of Neuro Psycho Physiology, 5(3), 113-122.Scheier, M. F., & Carver, C. S. (1993). On the power of positive thinking: The benefits of being optimistic. Current Directions in Psychological Science, 2(1), 26-30.

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• Episode 66: Purpose in Life

  ReferencesAPA Blogs. (2023). Purpose in life can lead to less stress, better mental well-being. https://www.psychiatry.org/news-room/apa-blogs/purpose-in-life-less-stress-better-mental-healthBeeke, J., & Jones, M. (2012). A Puritan theology: Doctrine for life. Reformed Heritage Books.Kapic, K. (2015). How to cultivate communion with God. https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/article/how-to-cultivate-communion-with-god/Kashdan, T. B., & McKnight, P. E. (2009). Origins of purpose in life: Refining our understanding of a life well lived. Psihologijske Teme, 18(2), 303–316.Kashdan, T. B., Goodman, F. R., McKnight, P. E., Brown, B., & Rum, R. (2024). Purpose in life: A resolution on the definition, conceptual model, and optimal measurement. American Psychologist, 79(6), 838-853.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Knabb, J. J., & Wang, K. T. (2021). The Communion With God Scale: Shifting from an etic to emic perspective to assess fellowshipping with the Triune God. Psychology of Religion and Spirituality, 13(1), 67-80.Knabb, J., Vazquez, V., Pate, R., Garzon, F., & Wang, K. (2019b). Christian meditation for trauma-based rumination: A four-week program. Unpublished manual.Lawrence, B. (2015). The practice of the presence of God (S. Sciurba, Trans.). ICS Publications.McKnight, P. E., & Kashdan, T. B. (2009). Purpose in life as a system that creates and sustains health and well-being: An integrative, testable theory. Review of General Psychology, 13(3), 242–251.Owen, J. (2007). Communion with the Triune God. Crossway Books.Packer, J. (1990). A quest for Godliness: The Puritan vision of the Christian life. Crossway Books.Parnell, J. (2012). Communion with God: What, why, and how? https://www.desiringgod.org/articles/communion-with-god-what-why-howPinquart, M. (2002). Creating and maintaining purpose in life in old age: A meta-analysis. Ageing International, 27(2), 90-114.Reker, G. T., Peacock, E. J., & Wong, P. T. (1987). Meaning and purpose in life and well-being: A life-span perspective. Journal of Gerontology, 42(1), 44-49.Scheier, M. F., Wrosch, C., Baum, A., Cohen, S., Martire, L. M., Matthews, K. A., & Zdaniuk, B. (2006). The life engagement test: Assessing purpose in life. Journal of Behavioral Medicine, 29, 291-298.

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• Episode 65: Collaborative Problem Solving

  ReferencesAblon, J. S. (2018). Changeable: How collaborative problem solving changes lives at home, at school, and at work. Penguin.Greene, R. (2005). The explosive child: A new approach for understanding and parenting easily frustrated, chronically inflexible children. HarperCollins.Greene, R., & Ablon, J. S. (2006). Treating explosive kids: The collaborative problem-solving approach. Guilford Press.Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.Watson, T. (2017). The beatitudes. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.

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