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Authors:Janelle L. Aijian, David L. Merrill Abstract: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Ahead of Print. Recent work in the psychology of emotions has highlighted the helpfulness of meaning-making narratives to contextualize and make sense of experiences of suffering. In this article we argue that the experience of waiting should be regarded as an experience of suffering with the potential to produce a disruption in a person’s sense of the meaningfulness of their experience. We look to the resources of the Christian tradition for a narrative of waiting that can reorient a person feeling the disruption of a long season of waiting. We argue that Evagrius’ description of the deadly thought of acedia is best understood as a meaning-making counter-narrative, employed by a demonic tempter to disrupt a believer’s perseverance. We show how the responses suggested by Evagrius, namely to reassert an orienting narrative through the use of scriptures, can be expanded to lean on the larger Christian tradition, which grounds the meaningfulness of waiting in the theological virtues of faith, hope, and love through meditations on the Exodus narrative and the life of Christ. Citation: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care PubDate: 2023-10-23T06:55:21Z DOI: 10.1177/19397909231206609
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Authors:Ryan S. Peterson Abstract: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Ahead of Print. In conversation with classical Christian anthropology, this article offers a holistic account of the human person in which reason, emotion, and desire are united in drawing humans to God, mutually informing life lived with a Godward orientation. First, I explore the ways several Christian theologians have construed the relation of reason and emotion in the pre-fall state. I give special attention to Augustine and Gregory of Nyssa. I then bring the themes of these accounts into conversation with contemporary accounts of emotion in philosophy and psychology. I conclude by arguing that the most persuasive accounts of Christian anthropology take the regulation of reason, emotion, and desire to be governed by relationship with God. A holistic walk with God requires the well-ordered collaboration of reason, emotion, and desire. In fact, the union of reason, emotion and desire expresses a creaturely reflection of God’s oneness and holiness. Citation: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care PubDate: 2023-10-21T10:07:39Z DOI: 10.1177/19397909231206633
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Authors:Isaac D. Blois Abstract: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Ahead of Print. This study draws on the modern psychological distinction between “bad pride” and “good pride” in order to elucidate the apostle Paul’s balanced presentation in Philippians 3 of a version of self-confidence that is negative (i.e., “placing confidence in the flesh”) in contrast with a version of approved boasting into which the believing community is invited (i.e., “boasting in Christ Jesus,” Phil 3:3). Hubristic, or bad, pride connects with a version of social engagement that is inevitably competitive and therefore self-seeking. Through Paul’s own model, as well as through that of Christ himself, such a version of pride is to be rejected by believers. On the other hand, the experience of being in Christ furnishes the opportunity to orient one’s emotion of pride outside of the self, becoming entangled in Christ and his community. Paul uses this good version of pride as a way to safeguard the Philippian community from the potential threat of opponents who would seek to draw them away from Christ and back onto a self-produced version of identity and value. Citation: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care PubDate: 2023-10-19T06:54:18Z DOI: 10.1177/19397909231206646
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Authors:Jason McMartin, Ryan Peterson, Timothy Pickavance, Kyle Strobel Abstract: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Ahead of Print.
Citation: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care PubDate: 2023-10-18T10:59:25Z DOI: 10.1177/19397909231206647
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Authors:Nathan L. King Abstract: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Ahead of Print.
Citation: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care PubDate: 2023-10-17T01:23:11Z DOI: 10.1177/19397909231204411
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Authors:Michael Gary Walsh Abstract: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Ahead of Print. Emotions appear to be self-evident common sense; however, our understanding of ‘emotions’ carries a history of ongoing debate that persists to this day. This article provides a concise history of emotions, from biblical times to modern-day affective neuroscience. It describes how passions and affections of the soul became emotions of the body, excluding theology in the process. Modern affective neuroscience has yet to yield a universally accepted definition of emotions or a description of their physiology. These historical shifts have resulted in lost knowledge from the Judeo-Christian tradition concerning the soul, will, and love, leaving inadequate guidance for transforming the emotions in Christian spiritual formation. An interdisciplinary approach is suggested, and Dallas Willard’s model of transforming the emotions by cultivating the conditions of love, joy, and peace is presented. A case study on love is given. Christian spiritual formation offers unique and essential knowledge to the study of emotions. Citation: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care PubDate: 2023-10-17T01:08:45Z DOI: 10.1177/19397909231206616
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Authors:Gregg Ten Elshof Abstract: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Ahead of Print.
Citation: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care PubDate: 2023-09-22T03:32:37Z DOI: 10.1177/19397909231201893
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Authors:Ben Archer Abstract: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Ahead of Print. Fowler’s theory of faith development has been the primary method of assessing faith formation in children since the 20th Century. However, despite some adjustments to Fowler’s theory, there is a need to re-examine it’s relevance in the new millennium. This scoping review aims to provide an overview of current research related to faith formation for children and situate the research in terms of Fowler’s theory of Faith Development. Utilising the Scoping Review methodology developed by Arksey & O’Malley, a review of empirical literature related to faith formation activities with children was undertaken. These articles were placed within Fowler’s Faith Developmental stages. Results indicate that Fowler’s stages of Faith Development hold little relevance to existing research. A discussion regarding the use of the term Faith Engagement as a way of describing the outcomes of faith formation activities occurs. Citation: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care PubDate: 2023-09-15T03:49:50Z DOI: 10.1177/19397909231196583
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Authors:John Jefferson Davis Abstract: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Ahead of Print. This paper argues that the importance of emotional intelligence (EI) has been underrecognized in church discipleship and spiritual formation programs, and that the development of emotional intelligence needs to be more fully incorporated in such programs in both church and seminary settings. The timeliness and need for additional study of EI is shown; current literature on discipleship and spiritual formation is surveyed; reasons for the relative neglect of EI in theological training and spiritual formation are identified; a biblical rationale for recovering EI as an essential element for discipleship and spiritual formation is presented, with Phil 4:4-9 examined as a biblical case study. Citation: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care PubDate: 2023-08-04T10:11:29Z DOI: 10.1177/19397909231188367
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Authors:A. J. Swoboda Abstract: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Ahead of Print. Why might the domains of Christian history and spiritual formation need to overlap in pedagogical contexts' By exploring this question, this article contends for a renewed dialogue between the study of Christian formation and Christian history in, particularly, the classroom. The centering of history—in both biblical and theological history—has played a functional role in spurring Christ-followers not only toward a deepened understanding of their own sanctification and formation; but also in awakening possible means of embodying faithfulness in their given age and context. The author proposes a renewal of this dialogue can and will bear visible fruit in the church’s maturity in a post-Christian, Western world. Citation: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care PubDate: 2023-08-04T03:02:12Z DOI: 10.1177/19397909231193751
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Authors:Greg Peters Abstract: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Ahead of Print. Within the contemporary evangelical church, there is often little discussion of asceticism despite an emphasis on spiritual disciplines and formation. This article argues that not only does the evangelical church need to embrace and adopt ascetic practices, but these should be based in monastic asceticism, based around the practices of poverty, chastity and obedience. The article first puts forward suggestions as to why the evangelical church does not embrace asceticism, in spite of it being part of its heritage, but then moves to a constructive argument, using an array of ecumenical sources, demonstrating that a monastic asceticism is a biblical asceticism and should be a fundamental feature in evangelical faith and practice. Citation: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care PubDate: 2023-08-04T02:52:32Z DOI: 10.1177/19397909231193759
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Authors:David Trementozzi Abstract: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care, Ahead of Print. This article contends that St. John of the Cross provides a helpful perspective on envisioning the redemptive possibilities of COVID-19 through the paradigm of “interruption.” After reflecting on Old and New Testament stories of traumatic disruption, a biblical and theological foundation is established for redemptive outcomes of life-altering interruption. Next, John’s dark night of the soul theology is discussed in relation to persistent seasons of physical and emotional challenge. Three interruptive qualities of his night—discomfort, disillusionment, and discouragement—reveal his perspective on its redeeming potential for Christian faith. Then, through interrogating contemporary notions of (1) happiness, (2) success, and (3) self-worth, John shows how they often work against the transforming capacity of faith. In doing so, COVID-19 can be envisioned as a gift of redemptive interruption. The article concludes with a summary of key points. Citation: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care PubDate: 2023-06-01T03:49:28Z DOI: 10.1177/19397909231179976
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Citation: Journal of Spiritual Formation and Soul Care PubDate: 2022-10-13T12:36:29Z DOI: 10.1177/19397909221132030
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