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Dr. Pam King on Psychology & Spirituality

Listen to Pam King talk with host P.J. Simmons about what Christians can learn from Psychology on the Prospera podcast.

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Christian Flourishing in a Secular Age: Challenges and Opportunities Post-Conference Workshop

Pam spoke at one of the Post-Conference Workshops of the 'Realigned' conference by Christian Association for Psychological Studies on March 23rd, 2024.

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Life Worth Living: Faith, Flourishing, and What Matters Most with Dr. Miroslav Volf

Miroslav Volf (Yale University) wants to reorient theology around human flourishing. For too long, theology has left practical transformation and lived experience out of the picture. But when we draw together Christian faith and spirituality within a holistic framework of understanding who we are, why we’re here, what we’re called to, and how we should live—we’ll find a life that is truly worth living. (Includes a meditative spiritual exercise by Dr. Pam King, “Creating Space.”)…

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The Makeup of a Flourishing Life

Thrive blogger, Amy Dunn, summarizes Miroslav Volf's ideas about a flourishing life.

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Eras: Attachment doesn’t fade with Age (Part 3)

What can the church learn from the success of Taylor Swift's Eras tour? This is Part 3 of a 3-Part Series.

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Eras: No Longer Emerging but not Quite an Adult (Part 2)

What can the church learn from the success of Taylor Swift's Eras tour? Read more in Part 2 of a 3-Part Series.

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Christian Association for the Psychology of Faith in Hong Kong

Lecture: How Christians deal with life’s uncertainty Date & Time: 13 January 2024 (Sat, HK time), 9:00am – 6:00pm Where: Room 11.18, 11/F, Jockey Club Teaching Building, University of Hong Kong, physical, no online meeting How to participate: Click the link https://forms.gle/4hN3mQ9oGTzxGzAS8 or scan the poster to register online with QR code. Welcome to free dedication. In human growth, whether health, education, career, marriage or family, there are many variables in themselves or in…

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What is Thriving and Why is it Important?

Psychology and theology come together to provide a vision for the good life

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Experiencing and Emitting God’s Love

How do we love our neighbor as ourself? Jilleen Westbrook shares a practice to access love for God, self, and others.

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Psychological Transformation

Summary Pamela Ebstyne King responds to Charles Howard Chandler Professor Emerita of Old Testament at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology, Carol A. Newsom on shifting our understanding of moral agency, speaking on the psychological transformation that happens through vulnerability and dependence on God.   Author’s Note This talk was given at the 2019 Payton Lectures and was originally published on FULLER Studio.   About the Author Pamela Ebstyne King is the executive director of the Thrive Center and serves as the Peter L. Benson Professor of Applied Developmental Science at Fuller Theological Seminary. Her primary academic interests…

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Love Thy Neighbor Project

Sarah Schnitker examines the connection between intercessory prayer and generosity with student researchers. Examining the Effects of Moral Intuitions and Intercessory Prayer on Generous Behavior.