Episode 62: Emptiness
In this 62nd podcast, Dr. Knabb explores emptiness, including its definition, psychological and spiritual implications, and interventions. He also discusses a Christian understanding of the antidote to the inevitable emptiness we may feel in life in a fallen, broken world, before concluding with a short meditative practice to help Christians acknowledge and practice God's presence within.
The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ Followers
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Show Notes
References
Cambridge Dictionary. (n.d.). Emptiness. https://dictionary.cambridge.org/us/dictionary/english/emptiness
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Knabb, J. (2021). Christian meditation in clinical practice: A four-step model and workbook for therapists and clients. InterVarsity Press.
Konjusha, A., Hopwood, C. J., Price, A. L., Masuhr, O., & Zimmermann, J. (2021). Investigating the transdiagnostic value of subjective emptiness. Journal of Personality Disorders, 35(5), 788-800.
Main, J. (2006). Word into silence: A manual for Christian meditation. The World Community for Christian Meditation.
Martin, J. A., & Levy, K. N. (2022). Chronic feelings of emptiness in a large undergraduate sample: Starting to fill the void. Personality and Mental Health, 16(3), 190-203.
Miller, C. E., Townsend, M. L., Day, N. J., & Grenyer, B. F. (2020). Measuring the shadows: A systematic review of chronic emptiness in borderline personality disorder. PLoS One, 15(7), e0233970.
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Wax, T. (2012). The meaning of “Maranatha.” https://www.thegospelcoalition.org/blogs/trevin-wax/the-meaning-of-maranatha/