A Second Wind: Navigating Uncharted Scholarly Waters
Lately, I have experienced a second wind as I venture into uncharted waters. I am immersing myself in the study of the mind through the lens of biblical scholarship—a path that demands interdisciplinary exploration across psychology, cognitive science, and neuroscience. Throughout my career, my focus has remained constant: gaining critical, practical insights into ancient texts and their enduring relevance to contemporary life.
I am hopeful of reigniting my dormant scholarship and propelling it into a renaissance through pioneering study that incorporates all I have learned. I have always believed I am capable of more than I currently am—not due to inherent greatness, but because I am flexible, creative, and receptive to new energy from the divine. Consequently, I am reborn every day, every minute. This continuous rebirth also implies a frequent "death": a period of allowing my work to rest and evolve. While I strive to be authentically myself, I am never static. For this, I am grateful.
With more than twenty published books, I am now focused on the full realization of my upcoming works. I currently have ten projects in development, including two completed manuscripts, with the remainder well-positioned in the proposal stage.
I do not know how my future will further unfold, but I remain joyful amidst all circumstances. The reason is simple: life is inherently good and worth living fully, regardless of external outcomes. For me, the true worth of life does not lie in the volume of my output, but rather in how meaningfully I engage with my studies in a world where my small scholarship will make an impact. I pray that I continue to be molded by the touch of the divine potter.
Ongoing Book Projects
Yung Suk Kim
The Lord's Prayer through the Lens of Cognitive Science: Renewing the Mind
Embodied Kingdom: Luke's Mindful Theology of God's Present Reign
The Fourth Horizon: The Mental World as a Critical Lens for Hermeneutics and Homiletics
The Intersecting Life: Autobiographical Inquiry and Biblical Interpretation (multi-authored or edited)
The Fourth Gospel and the Fragile Earth: Incarnation, Salvation, and Ecological Responsibility
Wisdom Across Traditions: Biblical Wisdom Literature and East Asian Traditions
Mind Matters: Cultivating Resilience through Acknowledgment, Acceptance, and Assurance
The Double Embrace: The Activated Mind through the E.F.A. Protocol
A Fourfold Approach to Mental Health: Biological, Psychological, Social, and Spiritual
Rethinking Jesus: The Embodied Mind and the Art of Radical Empathy