July 25, 2024

Episode 113: A New Vision of Human Flourishing—A Christian Approach to Mental Health with Duke University Psychiatrist & Theologian Warren Kinghorn

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56 minutes

Why do I struggle with mental health?

How do I respond to Christians who claim there's no such thing as mental illness?

What does my mental health diagnosis mean?

If you've asked any of these questions, you don't want to miss today's episode! Join me as I discuss these crucial topics with Duke University psychiatrist and theologian, Warren Kinghorn, a leading expert in integrating Christian faith and mental health.

Here’s what we cover:

Does anxiety come from inside of me or outside of me? (7:22)

The most important questions we must answer as human beings (11:03)

What are the 7 benchmarks of mental health? (30:57)

What is a Christian vision of flourishing? (34:27)

Warren’s response to John MacArthur’s claims that there is no such thing as mental illness (41:08)

How to think about diagnoses & what to look for in a clinician (46:23)

Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.

Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ Leave them here.

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love Episode 45: Strong like Water—Finding the Freedom, Safety, & Compassion to Move through Hard Things & Experience True Flourishing with Aundi Kolber

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Music by Andy Luiten

Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik

While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.

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July 25, 2024

Episode 113: A New Vision of Human Flourishing—A Christian Approach to Mental Health with Duke University Psychiatrist & Theologian Warren Kinghorn

Listen Later

56 minutes

Why do I struggle with mental health?

How do I respond to Christians who claim there's no such thing as mental illness?

What does my mental health diagnosis mean?

If you've asked any of these questions, you don't want to miss today's episode! Join me as I discuss these crucial topics with Duke University psychiatrist and theologian, Warren Kinghorn, a leading expert in integrating Christian faith and mental health.

Here’s what we cover:

Does anxiety come from inside of me or outside of me? (7:22)

The most important questions we must answer as human beings (11:03)

What are the 7 benchmarks of mental health? (30:57)

What is a Christian vision of flourishing? (34:27)

Warren’s response to John MacArthur’s claims that there is no such thing as mental illness (41:08)

How to think about diagnoses & what to look for in a clinician (46:23)

Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode here.

Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ Leave them here.

If you enjoyed this episode, you'll love Episode 45: Strong like Water—Finding the Freedom, Safety, & Compassion to Move through Hard Things & Experience True Flourishing with Aundi Kolber

Thanks to our sponsors:

Go to www.organifi.com/bestofyou today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.

Go to AquaTru.com and enter code BESTOFYOU at checkout to get 20% OFF any AquaTru purifier!

Head to airdoctorpro.com and use promo code BESTOFYOU to receive UP TO 39%!

This episode is sponsored by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/BESTOFYOU and get on your way to being your best self.

Go to thrivemarket.com/bestofyou for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!

Music by Andy Luiten

Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik

While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.

Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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