Christian Medicine and Anxiety: the book
- ctkolker
- Jan 15
- 2 min read
Dr. Christopher Kolker’s Christian Medicine and Anxiety: The Etiology and Treatment of Anxiety for All Who Proclaim Jesus Christ as Their Savior is a comprehensive examination of anxiety that integrates medical science, psychology, and Christian spirituality.
Written from the perspective of a practicing physician and medical professor, the book addresses anxiety as a condition that affects the whole person—body, mind, relationships, and spiritual life. Dr. Kolker argues that while anxiety produces real physiological and psychological symptoms, lasting healing cannot occur without addressing the spiritual dimension of the person.
In the book’s prologue, Dr. Kolker explains that anxiety “touches every part of life,” often eroding joy, hope, health, and faith. He challenges purely secular approaches that focus on symptom management while overlooking deeper causes, emphasizing that Christians must understand anxiety through the lens of their relationship with Jesus Christ.
Christian Medicine and Anxiety is organized into fifteen chapters that guide readers through:
The physical and neurological mechanisms involved in anxiety
The spiritual basis of anxiety and its connection to self-reliance and disordered focus
Interpersonal, social, and environmental contributors to anxiety
The appropriate role of medication and medical treatment
Spiritual disciplines, mental practices, and lifestyle changes that support healing
The book presents what Dr. Kolker describes as a “pathway”—a structured, integrated approach rooted in faith, humility, and long-term transformation. Medication and therapy are discussed as legitimate tools, but never as complete solutions apart from spiritual renewal.
Dr. Kolker emphasizes that prayer, worship, devotion, and charity are not optional supplements but foundational elements of healing. He also explores how modern informational and physical environments—such as constant media consumption and chaotic living spaces can intensify anxiety and undermine spiritual peace.
The book is written for Christians struggling with anxiety, as well as pastors, counselors, healthcare professionals, and caregivers seeking a framework that honors both medical reality and spiritual truth.
About the Author
Dr. Christopher Kolker is a practicing physician and medical professor. His work focuses on integrating Christian theology with medical and psychological care, emphasizing whole-person healing grounded in faith.
Christian Medicine and Anxiety is available in print and digital formats on major online retailers.
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