The Christian Psychologist: Mental Health for 21st Century Christ Followers Episode 72: Shattered Worldviews
Apr 27, 2025
Trauma can dramatically reshape beliefs and worldviews, particularly in a Christian context. The discussion dives into how experiences like divorce impact mental health and spirituality. There's a focus on the psychological effects of trauma on identity and how different worldviews inform morality and purpose. Listeners learn about the importance of anchoring in biblical truths to rebuild a coherent perspective after experiencing chaos and insecurity. This exploration offers hope for recovery and a renewed sense of self.
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Joshua Knabb's Shattered Worldview
- Joshua Knabb shares how his dad's affair shattered his newly forming Christian worldview.
- This trauma left him with depression, anxiety, and difficulty coping until he rebuilt his faith in his 20s.
PTSD Symptoms Overview
- PTSD symptoms can include intrusive memories, avoidance, negative emotions, and hypervigilance.
- Not all trauma survivors develop PTSD; many have partial symptoms impacting daily life.
Worldviews Shape Life Meaning
- Worldviews provide fundamental frameworks shaping beliefs on reality, knowledge, morality, and purpose.
- When a worldview collapses due to trauma, it disrupts how individuals interpret life and function daily.
