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Dr. James F. Schroeder
Jim Schroeder is a married, father of eight children who lives in Evansville, Indiana. He is a pediatric psychologist and Vice President in the Department of Psychology & Wellness at Easterseals Rehabilitation Center. He graduated with his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology from Saint Louis University. He is the author of 7 books and hundreds of articles, which can be found on this site.
OUR MISSION
To unite with others in reducing unnecessary suffering and increasing opportunities for joy as it pertains to God’s design of human beings and the world.
We will all suffer at times, and some suffering can facilitate personal growth and greater closeness to God. But so much of the suffering in our world, and our difficulties in finding joy in healthy ways, is because we as people don’t understand and/or pursue God’s designs in all things. When this occurs, our likelihood for negative outcomes increases and we struggle to sustain joy and peace. But when we pursue God’s design in our whole lives and in our world, opportunities to unite with others in joyful ways, and grow closer to Him, become exciting and endless.
Therefore, you shall love the LORD, your God, with your whole heart, and with your whole being, and with your whole strength.
Deuteronomy 6:5
Recent Articles
Join me in pursuing a whole life filled with challenges, beauty, joy, and love, transforming the ordinary into the extraordinary!
Health • Nutrition
The Real Energy Drink
In 1949, Dr. Enuf entered the US market. It was the first beverage specifically marketed as an energy drink. But it was the advent of Red Bull in 1997 that […]
Health • Nature
10 Reasons to Celebrate Silence
It was a Saturday afternoon at Helfrich Golf Course, and I was set to tee off with my two sons, Louis and Will, for a round of golf. As I […]
Health • Nutrition
Feeding Our Feelings
“No matter what happens, the Cokes are a guaranteed source of joy.” It was lunchtime, and I was talking with a nurse colleague. Reflecting on her daily soda(s) habit, she […]
Faith • Health • Mental Health • Relationships
Vulnerable, Not Fragile
The more vulnerable you are, the less fragile you will become. The alarm went off at 4:15 AM. Outside, I could hear what sounded like torrential rain, with sporadic gusts […]
Family
A Grand Adventure
“Grandpa and I were married on October 11, 1952. We had very little money, no car, no house, no furniture. Grandpa was in the Navy and we spent our first […]
Community
Engaging the Disengaged: Increasing Mayoral Participation in Evansville (and Beyond)
According to census data, the population of Evansville, Indiana on April 1, 2020 was 117,298. Estimates were that 21.6% were under the age of 18; nearly 92,000 people were of […]
Books by Dr. Schroeder
From the Ohio River to the Mighty Mississippi
By: James F. Schroeder
The Opportunity of a Lifetime
By: James F. Schroeder & Vanessa Jodlowski
Other Books by Dr. Schroeder
Podcast Episodes
Check out all the episodes from my podcast, Living a Whole Christian Life.
Living a Whole Christian Life
The logo symbolizes the intersection of our humanity with the death and resurrection of our Lord. As a spiritual being having a human experience, it is through the physical, psychological, and social dimensions that we encounter ourselves, others, and the world. There is no such thing as division in mind, body, and spirit; everything has the potential to affect everything.