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EPISODE · Aug 6, 2023 · 37 MIN

Episode 44: Kindness

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

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In the 44th episode, Dr. Knabb explores the topic of kindness, which has been written about in detail in both secular psychology and Christianity. To start, a secular psychological view is presented, including theory and research, then a Christian understanding of kindness is offered. To conclude, a short practice, drawing upon the Jesus Prayer, is offered to help Christians cultivate and maintain kindness in order to be more like Jesus Christ.

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