Dr. Victor Counted discusses the integration of positive psychology and Christian theology to understand and promote human flourishing from a faith-based perspective. Topics include Christian flourishing, spiritual maturity, attachment theory, and the importance of empirical research in faith 

Dr. Victor Counted is an Associate Professor of Psychology, Director of the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at Regent University and the Lead for Abundant Life Flourishing Lab. Counted is a Faculty Affiliate of Harvard University’s Human Flourishing Program and a Fellow of the International Society for Science and Religion.  In this episode, Victor discusses the integration of positive psychology and Christian theology to understand and promote human flourishing from a faith-based perspective. Topics include Christian flourishing, spiritual maturity, attachment theory, and the importance of empirical research in faith communities.

 keywords

Christian flourishing, faith and psychology, spiritual maturity, attachment theory, research in faith communities, abundant life, psychological science, church growth, spiritual vitality


 key  topics

Christian flourishing framework
Relationship between faith and psychological well-being
Attachment theory and faith development


 guest  name

Dr. Victor Counted


Titles

The Science of Christian Flourishing: A New Framework
Bonding with God: Unlocking Spiritual Maturity


 sound bites

"Flourishing is a journey, not just outcomes."
"Love, passion, and commitment shape our faith."
"God is the ultimate attachment figure."


Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Guest Background
01:23 The Abundant Life Flourishing Initiative
02:28 Studying Christian Flourishing Scientifically
04:55 Developing a Framework for Christian Flourishing
07:43 Christian Flourishing vs. Spiritual Maturity
10:55 Relationship with Christ as the Foundation of Flourishing
15:38 The Role of Behavior in Faith and Flourishing
20:55 Love, Commitment, and Passion in Faith
25:57 Attachment Theory and Relationship with God
33:54 Moving from Attachment to Flourishing
44:38 Empirical Research and the Public Good
52:41 Rootedness and Resilience in Flourishing Life
55:46 Final Reflections and Encouragements


Links:

Global Flourishing Study - https://globalflourishing.org/
Bonding with God (Book) - https://www.amazon.com/Bonding-God-Dr-Victor-Counted
Abundant Life Flourishing Lab - https://regent.edu/research/abundant-life-flourishing
Harvard Human Flourishing Program - https://hfh.harvard.edu/


 guest links

Twitter - https://twitter.com/victorcounted
LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/in/victorcounted
Website - https://victorcounted.com

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