Eric L. Johnson
A Christian Approach to Counseling and Psychotherapy
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“No one puts it all together like Siang-Yang Tan—a widely appreciated leader in Christian counseling over the past three decades—and this accessible set of three lectures provides a helpful introduction to his thinking, practice, and contributions in Christian integration, Christian psychology, and spiritual formation.”
Biblical Studies & Commentaries
“As Augustine suggested, the seeker needs wisdom in order to find more of it—to know what one is looking for. Augustine also taught that we need wise mentors to guide us into wisdom. What a help, then, is this treasury of prudential guidance in how to read the Bible, particularly the New Testament, to become wise. From Dryden’s perspective, given God’s communicative agenda, the entire Bible should be considered Wisdom literature that is composed of many subgenres. This book exemplifies ‘formative literature’ that seeks to impact the shape of the reader’s character as well as the reader’s mind.”
Christian Meditation in Clinical Practice
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“For Christian therapists working with Christian clients, it is hard to express strongly enough just how long overdue is a therapy workbook such as this one: an evidence-based treatment of Christian meditation that (1) explains its unique psychospiritual benefits, (2) differentiates itself from secular and Buddhist forms of mindfulness meditation, (3) documents its relevance for transdiagnostic problems affecting a broad range of psychological functions, and (4) offers numerous practical strategies for incorporating Christian meditation in the therapy process. I personally hope that more research in the future will be directed to forms of Christian meditation with greater biblical and theological content, but for those wanting to practice distinctly Christian therapy, this is the single best workbook on Christian meditation for therapy available in our day.”
Coming to Peace with Psychology
Science & Faith
“Few evangelicals have impacted contemporary psychology more than Everett Worthington. That alone makes the publication of his understanding of the relation between psychological science and Christian theology an important event. Suggesting that the relation is analogous to a marriage relationship and a dance, he argues for both their relative independence and the necessity that they be deeply engaged with and committed to each other. There is much to debate in this book, but the author's love of God, people and psychological science is evident throughout.”
Engaging in Counseling Research with Curiosity and Wisdom
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“Given the nature of their subject matter, most books on research are as dry as dust and as boring as a math formula. But not this book! Its style is far more personal and literary than we've come to expect in the genre, as the authors use personal testimony, stories, and metaphors to engage the reader. Throughout, research has been chosen to illustrate points that would have special interest to Christian students, for example, flourishing, meaningfulness, virtue, and one's relationship withGod. The authors, I think, persuasively demonstrate that research can be personally rewarding and objectively important. There is simply no book like it, and I suspect that Christian professors of research courses will be very happy to discover thisnew option for a textbook.”
Church Leadership & Ministry
“I have deep admiration and respect for people who delve into topics many people choose to avoid. In this book Equal, Katia does an incredible job of unpacking and laying out a compelling dialogue around the gender roles within the Christian framework. What you hold in your hands is thought-provoking and will make you take a look at your own perceptions of men and women and their roles. I encourage you to read this book with a desire to be challenged and to learn; it will undoubtedly have an impact on your life.”
Apologetics
“The reasons for belief in God and unbelief are complex and varied and hotly disputed. Paul Vitz makes a striking contribution to the current debate with an elegant and thoroughly plausible explanation for much atheism that turns the traditional Freudian critique of religion on its head. Relying on the biographies of well-known modern atheists, he finds significant evidence that negative childhood experiences with regard to one's father can severely compromise one's capacity to believe in God. Whatever one's beliefs, there is much to ponder in this well-written and well-researched book.”
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“Jesus began his ministry by blessing the 'poor in spirit' (Mt 5:3), and none are better qualified for that designation than people with mental disorders. Yet they remain profoundly stigmatized to this day, even in the church. There is a tremendous need, therefore, for books like this one. An accessible overview of mental disorders written for the church, it offers a welcome dose of scientifically informed common sense, undergirded with sound, biblically based wisdom. It deserves a wide circulation and will make an excellent gift for friends, family members, and ministers looking for a sympathetic Christian guide to this complex area.”
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“Here is the most helpful guide available for Christian parents (and ministers) who want information about childhood and adolescent psychological disorders. Written from a strong faith perspective by an experienced clinical psychologist and researcher committed to Christ and the church, this accessible, compassionate introduction to the major mental and emotional problems that can afflict children and teens wisely addresses the kinds of concerns caregivers have when faced with such difficulties.”
Ethics, Culture & Social Issues
“Racism in America today is not the same as it was in the past. Substantial improvements have occurred in the lives of African Americans since the end of forced segregation. Yet enormous racial suspicion, animosity, and confusion remain so that, in some respects, understanding between Whites and people of color has gotten worse. Is there anything followers of Christ can do to make things better? I don't know of a better remedy than the one described in this book. Based on biblical teaching, relationship research, and Christian love, the authors' practical but profound model for promoting racial understanding has great potential to change the church—and maybe even the world—one relationship at a time.”
Theology
“Badgett has achieved a rare feat: a penetrating theological treatise that yields fresh insights for the Christian psychologist as well. Among Badgett’s most significant contributions is his defense of transdisciplinary dialogue in the light of Christ’s person and work. . . . This exemplifies a contemporary pastoral theology that is informed and constituted by multiple disciplines. It is erudite, original, and timely, and at the same time orthodox, Christ-centered, and profoundly committed to the care and cure of persons created in God’s image. A worthy achievement!”
Positive Psychology in Christian Perspective
Science & Faith
“With good will and a sweet sense of humor, Charles Hackney demonstrates in these pages a deep appreciation of positive psychology as well as an impressive familiarity with its findings and sensibilities. Even better, he offers a constructive critique of some of its themes and makes some surprising contributions of his own (e.g., there are chapters on sports and martial arts). Best of all, he has given us a readable yet sophisticated Christian interpretation of its major contributions so far, while advocating for a Christian version of the project. With such a far-reaching synthesis, some minor disagreements are unavoidable, but the breadth and depth of what he has accomplished is so well done and so enjoyable.”
Psychology and Spiritual Formation in Dialogue
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“Psychology and spiritual formation are two of the most complex subjects on the planet, given the essential complexity and mystery of their subject matter. So it is no surprise that Christians today differ considerably regarding their relationship to one another. This book is distinguished by an especially fine set of essays in the first two parts of the book in which the Christian faith provides a guiding role in the relationship, followed by an excellent selection of contemporary conversation partners who offer various alternatives to the prior vision. Altogether one obtains here a lay of the land regarding the options practiced today by Christians. A remarkable contribution to the dialogue.”
Prayer & Spiritual Formation
“In this long-awaited contribution, the Halls offer an irenic corrective to modern individualism and rationalism that continue to influence much Christianity in the twenty-first century, through this accessible and sophisticated integration of Scripture, Christian theology, contemporary psychological theory and research, and even some Christian philosophy. Building on the deep coherence evident in biblical teaching on the love of the Trinity and contemporary research on attachment and socialneuroscience, the authors construct a rich and profound Christian model of human love that takes into account the impact of childhood experience yet gives hope of healing transformation. Some will question the equation of mindfulness and contemplative prayer, but there is simply no better introduction today to the formative role that interpersonal relationships play in human development, maturation, flourishing, and eternal life.”
Counseling, Grief & Mental Health
“woven together the latest research with a gospel-centered orientation and the compassion of a caregiver to produce a biblically informed and practical guide for those in the early stages of the disease and those who love or minister to those afflicted. A welcome and needed resource!”
Christian Living
“Mangis is a subtle prophet-sage, confronting our sin while gently steering us between the shoals of legalistic sin management and psychological excuse making. His book is marked by beautiful contrasts: deep but simple; ancient but fresh; it is good integration that takes the Bible seriously. The author accomplishes a lot in a small space, combining practical spiritual direction with the insights of a Christian dynamic therapy. This will be useful for laypersons and pastors, counselors and their counselees, directors and their friends.”
Marriage, Family & Relationships
“No one has contributed more substantially to creative, orthodox Christian thinking about human nature, pastoral theology, and counseling over the past 30 years than Ray Anderson. His latest book is most welcomed, particularly given its focus on the family, a pivotal cultural institution of obvious developmental importance, which radical postmodernism has attempted to radically redefine, but which always warrants a fresh, practical, Christian approach and critique.”
Theology
“In this fine little book, Jamieson offers a Christ-centered reframing of forgiveness that shows how shame exceeds guilt as humanity's worst predicament before God and one another, and how the face of Christ provides the best therapeutic remedy. A good example of both pastoral theology and Christian psychology, the work strongly reflects a scripturally-driven agenda and the author's Christian theological tradition, both of which shape how contemporary psychology is skillfully interpreted and appropriated, while noting its worldview biases and limitations. Highly recommended.”
NOTE: Only includes books currently in our catalog; not necessarily a complete list.
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