EPISODE · Feb 26, 2023 · 43 MIN
Episode 27: Surrender
from The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ Followers · host Joshua Knabb
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In the 27th episode, Dr. Knabb explores the topic of surrender, which is currently popular in the secular psychology literature as a form of coping. In addition, he discusses surrender, or abandonment, in the context of the Christian life, offering perspectives from Scripture and classic Christian spiritual writings. To conclude, he offers a short practice for Christians to cultivate an attitude and posture of surrender before God.
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