EPISODE · Feb 2, 2025 · 35 MIN
Episode 69: Intrusive Thoughts
from The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ Followers · host joshua knabb
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In the 69th episode, Dr. Knabb explores the topic of unwanted intrusive thoughts, doing so by discussing both a secular psychological understanding, via theory and research, and Christian perspective. Dr. Knabb concludes by offering a short exercise, the Jesus Prayer, for 21st century Christ followers to respond to unwanted intrusive thoughts from within the millennia-old Christian tradition.
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