With and For hosted by Dr. Pam King

Do you know your purpose? How do you understand your own life story? The science of purpose demonstrates powerful benefits across mental health, physical health, longevity, career fulfillment, and relationships. However, this vital sense of meaning can often feel elusive. Purpose is defined as an actionable and enduring goal that is meaningful to oneself and contributes to the world beyond oneself...

Dr. Richie Davidson’s research has revolutionized the way we understand the brain and how plastic and malleable or changeable the brain is. Just like we train our physical bodies and go to the gym, he and his team at the Center for Healthy Minds have shown that we need to train our brains and work them out as well.  As a result, he is changing the way we understand well being—to think of it as a s...

Coming from decades of research, clinical work, and practice in the field, Dr. Alexis Abernethy cuts through theory and ideals, addressing the complex realities of life: loss, trauma, systemic racism, the grinding and wearing away from the stresses of everyday life, and the pressure to lead in the face of unsolvable suffering and need. Alexis keeps spiritual health real and accessible, addressing...

What does science have to say about spirituality? Dr. Lisa Miller, clinical psychologist and researcher, has made the case through years of research collaborations that spirituality is a birthright to the human species. In her best selling book, The Awakened Brain, she notes the glorious complexity of the human spiritual brain, revealing an innate capacity for transcendence. But she's not content...

With & For is a new podcast exploring psychology, spirituality, and culture, with the aim of helping you grow wholly alive, with and for others, and a higher purpose. In this introductory episode, podcast host Dr. Pam King shares elements of her personal story and background, along with the goals of the podcast, and let's this season's guests share their personal take on what it means to thrive. ...

"Every single one of us is born with natural spirituality."  This preview clip features With & For guest Dr. Lisa Miller—bestselling author of The Spiritual Child and The Awakened Brain, and researcher and professor in clinical psychology at the Teachers College of Columbia University. Lisa shares about her findings in the science of spirituality; our innate capacities to perceive, to feel, and to...

With & For is launching in January 2024! Subscribe now in your favorite podcast app. In this preview clip, With & For guest Dr. Richie Davidson—a pioneer in contemplative neuroscience—shares how his research on the neuroscience of emotion and meditation has led him to identify four pillars of well-being and human flourishing. Show Notes Don't forget to subscribe to With & For, which is launching i...

Listen now and subscribe to With & For—a new podcast from The Thrive Center at Fuller Theological Seminary.  Starting January 8, 2024 the show will explore insights from psychology to understand what it means to become spiritually healthy and thrive.  Every Monday, Dr. Pam King will host expert guests whose work sheds light on practical steps toward growing fully alive, connected, purposeful, and...