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The Story of Brain Disease and the Priest’s Wife

“A must-read.” —Publishers Weekly

In this personal story of love and loss, the author shares how caring for his wife during her long struggle with brain cancer and its aftereffects brought him

face-to-face with his God and with his faith in unsettling ways. Now in paper.

“This book will warm readers’ hearts and bring them to tears. It is a story of what it really means to promise ‘for better or for worse’ and a must for anyone who has labored along with a loved one through their suffering.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Losing SusanVictor Lee Austin

This nonpartisan handbook offers Christians practical guidance for thinking through complicated public issues and faithfully following Jesus as

citizens of their countries. Now in paper.

Named One of the Top 10 Religion Books of 2016 by Publishers Weekly

“Mixing faith and politics can be tricky, but [the authors] have assembled a helpful, concisely written guide. . . . A must-read.”—Publishers Weekly (starred review)

Public Faith in ActionMiroslav Volf and Ryan McAnnally-Linz

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Miroslav Volf (DrTheol, University of Tübingen) is the Henry B. Wright Pro-fessor of Systematic Theology at Yale Divinity School and founding director of the Yale Center for Faith and Culture in New Haven, Connecticut. Ryan McAnnally-Linz (PhD, Yale University) is an associate research scholar at the Yale Center for Faith and Culture.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Victor Lee Austin (PhD, Fordham University), an Episcopal priest, is canon theologian and theologian-in- residence for the Episcopal Diocese of Dallas and Church of the Incarnation in uptown Dallas. He has taught in various academic settings and is the author of several books.

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The Intersection of Positive Psychology and the Christian Faith

y First book to consider the implications of positive psychology for the Christian faith

y Shows that virtue is a bridge point between science and the church

y Clarifies how positive psychology and Christian faith can together lead to human flourishing

The church and science have drifted apart over the past century. Today the church is often deemed irrelevant by those who trust science, and

science is often deemed irrelevant by those whose primary loyalties are to the church. However, this book shows that the new science of virtue—the field of positive psychology—can serve as a bridge point between science and the church and can help renew meaningful conversation.

In essence, positive psychology examines how ordinary people can become happier and more fulfilled. Mark McMinn clarifies how positive psychology can complement Christian faith and promote happiness and personal flourishing. In addition, he shows how the church can help strengthen positive psychology. McMinn brings the church’s experience and wisdom on six virtues—humility, forgiveness, gratitude, grace, hope, and wisdom—into conversation with intriguing scientific findings from positive psychology. Each chapter includes a section addressing Christian counselors who seek to promote happiness and fulfillment in others.

The Science of VirtueMark R. McMinn

ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Mark R. McMinn (PhD, Vanderbilt University), a licensed psychologist, is professor of psychology and director of integration in the graduate department of clinical psychology at George Fox University in Newberg, Oregon. He previously helped found the PsyD program at Wheaton College, where he later assumed an endowed chair position. McMinn is the author or editor of numerous books, including Psychol-ogy, Theology, and Spirituality in Christian Counseling; Sin and Grace in Christian Counseling; Care for the Soul: Exploring the Intersection of Theology and Psychology; and Integrative Psychotherapy: Toward a Comprehensive Christian Approach (coauthored with Clark D. Campbell).

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