EPISODE · Mar 2, 2025 · 31 MIN
Episode 70: Assumptions
from The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ Followers · host joshua knabb
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In the 70th episode, Dr. Knabb explores assumptions, including the negative "If...then..." thoughts that can lead to psychological struggles. First, he explores a cognitive behavioral understanding of assumptions, including the role they play in mental suffering. Then, Dr. Knabb covers a Christian perspective, discussing the role that God's promises, found in the Bible, can play in responding to negative assumptions. To conclude, Dr. Knabb offers a short meditative practice to shift from unhelpful assumptions that keep us stuck to the promises of God.
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