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EPISODE · Mar 12, 2023 · 48 MIN

Episode 29: Worship and Awe

from The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ Followers · host Joshua Knabb

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In this episode, Dr. Knabb explores worship and awe in psychological and spiritual health, beginning by covering recent research and writings in secular psychology on awe. Then, he turns to a Christian understanding of worship and awe for 21st century Christ followers, before concluding with a short practice, anchored to a classic Christian spiritual writing, for cultivating a state of worshipfulness and awe before a perfect, benevolent God.

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