Psychology and Human Flourishing | Pamela Ebstyne King

Greg Cootsona talks with psychologist Pamela Ebstyne King on her new book, co-authored with Justin Barrett, Thriving with Stone Age Minds: Evolutionary Psychology, Christian Faith, and the Quest for Human Flourishing (IVP Academic, 2021). They cover topics ranging from King's concept of "the reciprocating self" to the ways Christians can constructively engage with evolutionary psychology. Greg and Pamela end with theological reflections on human flourishing.Pamela Ebstyne King is the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science and PhD Program Chair in Psychological Science (Non-clinical) at Fuller Theological Seminary. She is the author of numerous books, including The Reciprocating Self: Human Development in Theological Perspective (IVP Academic, 2005).As always we invite you to leave us a rating on your favorite podcast app or send us a comment at [email protected]: music by Micah Behr, audio engineering by Andy Johnson, graphic design by Madeline Ramsey.Send us Fan MailCONNECT WITH USSubscribe to The UpWords Podcast wherever you listen to podcasts and visit slbf.org/studio to learn more about our work at the intersection of faith, the academy, and the marketplace.This episode was created by the SLBF STUDIO at Upper House.Produced by Daniel Johnson and Dave ConourEdited by Dave Conour