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EPISODE · Sep 28, 2025 · 29 MIN

Episode 77: Loneliness

from The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ Followers · host joshua knabb

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In this 77th episode, Dr. Knabb explores loneliness from both a secular psychological and Christian perspective. First, he offers a psychological perspective on loneliness to better understand its causes and effects from a mental health viewpoint. Then, Dr. Knabb discusses a biblical view of the topic, drawing from Scripture and the 20th century Christian missionary Frank Laubach's "game with minutes." To conclude, he presents a short practice to recognize God's loving presence throughout the day to love like Jesus loves.

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