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Stand Firm ParentsFully Integrated Faith: Lessons from MaturityGuest: Dr. Jim Wilder, neurotheologian & author of The Other Half of Church What if the biggest barrier to passing on your faith… is your own maturity? In this powerful episode, Jake sits down with Dr. Jim Wilder to explore how brain science and spiritual formation come together to grow resilient, emotionally grounded believers — starting with parents. You’ll discover why character maturity is critical for lasting faith and how to build a discipleship model that transforms not just minds but hearts and homes. 🧠 Learn how your brain was designed to grow spiritually 👨👩👧👦 Discover how maturity impac...2025-07-2432 min
(Re)FormWe're Changed More by Who We Love than What We BelieveAuthor, psychologist, and neurotheologian Jim Wilder joins Nathan to discuss how understanding the brain gives us deeper insight into spiritual transformation2025-07-1134 min
Etiquette for Dangerous Women PodcastEpisode 10: The Neuroscience of JoyJaime, speaking from Virginia on the podcast Etiquette for Dangerous Women, reflects on the roles of joy and love in spiritual transformation. She shares insights inspired by neurotheologian Jim Wilder, emphasizing that genuine spiritual growth isn't achieved solely through willpower or making the "right choices" (like forgiving enemies or living righteously), but through internal, experiential transformation—especially experiences of God's love and joy.Jamie contrasts the traditional emphasis on discipline and effort with moments where she felt God's presence and love directly in prayer, which resulted in deeper, more authentic change. She illustrates this with personal stories, in...2025-06-0514 min
Tennison & Ginelle BarryTABLE & WELL PODCAST: Wisdom Keepers – The Role of Elders in Building Relationally Healthy CommunityJoin Tennison and Ginelle as they begin this conversation and this series with Dr. Jim Wilder, neurotheologian, psychologist, and author whose groundbreaking work in relational brain science has shaped the way we understand community, joy, and emotional health and the reason Table and Well is doing the work they are.2025-05-2100 minTable & Well PodcastTABLE & WELL PODCAST: Wisdom Keepers – The Role of Elders in Building Relationally Healthy CommunityJoin Tennison and Ginelle as they begin this conversation and this series with Dr. Jim Wilder, neurotheologian, psychologist, and author whose groundbreaking work in relational brain science has shaped the way we understand community, joy, and emotional health and the reason Table and Well is doing the work they are.2025-05-2100 min
Stand Firm ParentsFully Integrated Faith: Lessons from Brain ScienceJake McCandless sits down with Dr. Jim Wilder to discuss the surprising connection between neuroscience and faith. Learn how your brain was designed to grow through joy and peace, how relational connections form the foundation of maturity, and how parents can use brain science to help their children develop a faith that truly lasts. Dr. Wilder also reveals how gratitude rewires the brain for resilience, and why a fully integrated faith is the key to spiritual and emotional health. Key Takeaways: • Your brain was designed for joy—and faith should be fueled...2025-03-1925 min
TruefaceThe Brain Science Behind Spiritual Growth // Jim WilderWhy do so many of us struggle to experience the peace and freedom Jesus promises? We know the right answers, but often, our lives still feel stuck in fear, performance, and isolation. In this conversation, Robby sits down with Dr. Jim Wilder—author, neurotheologian, and expert in brain science and spiritual formation—to unpack how our brains are wired for connection, transformation, and experiencing God’s delight. They explore how joy, attachment, and identity shape our spiritual lives, and why true transformation happens in trusted relationships. If you've ever wrestled with feeling like you're "not enough," this episode is for yo...2025-03-0252 min
Fire & Fragrance PodcastJim Wilder | NeurotheologyDr. Jim Wilder is a renowned neurotheologian and clinical psychologist with over 30 years of experience training leaders and counselors across five continents. Growing up in South America, he is bilingual in English and Spanish. Dr. Wilder holds a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and an M.A. in Theology from Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the chief neurotheologian at Life Model Works, a nonprofit organization that integrates theology and brain science to foster personal and communal transformation. As the author of nineteen books focusing on maturity and relational skills, his co-authored work, “Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You,” has sold...2025-02-282h 05Table & Well PodcastTABLE & WELL PODCAST: Wisdom Keepers – The Role of Elders in Building Relationally Healthy CommunityJoin Tennison and Ginelle as they begin this conversation and this series with Dr. Jim Wilder, neurotheologian, psychologist, and author whose groundbreaking work in relational brain science has shaped the way we understand community, joy, and emotional health and the reason Table and Well is doing the work they are.2024-12-1800 minTennison & Ginelle BarryTABLE & WELL PODCAST: Wisdom Keepers – The Role of Elders in Building Relationally Healthy CommunityJoin Tennison and Ginelle as they begin this conversation and this series with Dr. Jim Wilder, neurotheologian, psychologist, and author whose groundbreaking work in relational brain science has shaped the way we understand community, joy, and emotional health and the reason Table and Well is doing the work they are.2024-12-1800 min
Table & Well PodcastWisdom Keepers: w/Jim Wilder Pt 3 - Building Something That Will Last"I am looking to make all relationships permanent..., Whatever we grow together I want to make sure that it is something we can keep and we can use as an example for other people on how they should live their lives." Dr. Jim WilderElders are so important in building relationally healthy communities. Without them we are missing a key part and it's nearly impossible. What is the role of elders in community? What does healthy community look like? How do we glean their wisdom? In this new series, Wisdom Keepers: The Role of Elders in Building...2024-12-1042 min
Table & Well PodcastWisdom Keepers: w/Jim Wilder Pt 2.- Born Predator to Gentle Protector"The kingdom of God; we know it's here when Predators or changed into protectors. That is the key sign of transformation. " Dr. Jim WilderElders are so important in building relationally healthy communities. Without them we are missing a key part and it's nearly impossible. What is the role of elders in community? What does healthy community look like? How do we glean their wisdom? In this new series, Wisdom Keepers: The Role of Elders in Building Relationally Healthy Community not only will these questions and many more be answered, the answers will come directly from Elders. 2024-12-0326 min
Table & Well PodcastWisdom Keepers: w/Dr Jim Wilder - The Role of Elders in Building Relationally Healthy Community"Elders are no better than anyone else at knowing what to do with new things... but, elder are good at remembering what we've forgotten that was important." Dr. Jim WilderElders are so important in building relationally healthy communities. Without them we are missing a key part and it's nearly impossible. What is the role of elders in community? What does healthy community look like? How do we glean their wisdom? In this new series, Wisdom Keepers: The Role of Elders in Building Relationally Healthy Community not only will these questions and many more be answered, the...2024-11-2626 min
We Are VineyardLeadership Under Pressure: Dr. Jim Wilder
Leadership Under Pressure: Dr. Jim WilderShow Podcast InformationIn this episode of We Are Vineyard, Jay talks with Dr. Jim Wilder about being raised in Colombia, South America in a high-stakes religious environment, and the point at which he had to accept that God is bigger than the one he was raised to believe in. Dr. Wilder shares about exploring trauma through the lenses of faith and psychology, the difference between education and anointing (and the need for maturity in both), and some typical factors involved in ministry failure. He also talks about the role of joy in safeguarding...2024-10-161h 02
New Hope Kapolei MessagesRecovering Your JoyIn this episode, Pastor Glenn Yamaguchi explores the multifaceted nature of joy, emphasizing its endurance and strength. He discusses finding joy in God's presence, regardless of circumstances, and the importance of relational connection in sustaining joy. Drawing from biblical examples, personal experiences, and the work of neurotheologian Jim Wilder, Pastor Glenn highlights the transformative power of joy and the need for community support. He concludes with a prayer and a message of acceptance and grace. Throughout, he emphasizes the significance of faith, community, and embracing the joy found in God's love and relational attachment. 04/13/20242024-04-151h 05
Counsel for LifeKeys to living fully. A conversation with Dr. Jim WilderOur guest in this episode is Dr. Jim Wilder, neurotheologian, counselor, and developer of the LIFE Model. His book, Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You, has sold over 100,000 copies. Jim shares his research and clinical work in the intermingling of spiritual formation and therapeutic help. He gives us a model for what causes Christians to thrive and live joyful lives. To learn more about Dr. Wilder's work, click HERE. Become a friend of the podcast by subscribing! Our subscribers are invited to quarterly zoom calls with the hosts, and they have exclusive access through Patreon messages w...2024-01-3128 min
NeuroDiverse Christian CouplesFear Bonds, Love Bonds and Q&A with Dr. Jim WilderDan and Stephanie set this podcast up with their podcast on Jan 2nd and Jan 16th of 2023. You will want to review this podcast before you hear today's podcast on escaping enemy mode. We took questions from our listeners and those in our coaching courses based on Wilder's work.Some questions that came in:How is attachment and hesed related?How is attachment related to enemy mode?What is a fear bond, and if you have PTSD or have been damaged by a relationship, can you achieve a love bond?What parts of the brain...2023-11-131h 06
The Place Therapists GrowMonica's Thrive Today Training RECAPI have pursued the amazing opportunity to go through Thrive Training! I am still reflecting on my time a few weeks back when I completed my third and final stage of training and am so excited about the growth I experienced!
Not only did this experience provide next-level and experiential relational brain skills training, I was able to meet and commune with LOTS of AMAZING people: Marlene Allen (Life Model Works Director), Chris M. Coursey and Jen Coursey (Thrive Today Directors), Dr. Jim Wilder (Head Neurotheologian for Life Model Works), some new HARDCORE therapist friends and a lot...2023-11-1013 min
Designed To Heal Podcast: Your Body's Amazing Healing PowerNeurotheology: The Intersection Of Theology And Brain Science (ft. Dr. Jim Wilder)In this episode Dr. Ben Rall welcomes Dr. Jim Wilder, author of nineteen books focusing on maturity and relational skills. His co-authored book, Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You, has sold over 100,000 copies and is printed in eleven languages. Dr. Wilder has extensive clinical counseling experience and is the chief neurotheologian of Life Model Works, a nonprofit working at the intersection of theology and brain science.
Connect with Jim's work at: https://lifemodelworks.org/
To book Dr. Ben for speaking or to purchase his new book...2023-10-0556 min
Spiritual Life and Leadership179. The Neuroscience of Spiritual Formation, with Jim Wilder, author of RenovatedSend me a text! I’d love to know what you're thinking!Jim Wilder is the author Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That Transforms and the resident neurotheologian at Life Model Works.In this episode, Jim Wilder discusses how we become who we are created to be through the lens of neurotheology. In other words, what role does your brain play in forming you into the person you were created to be?And how can an understanding of how the brain works help us develop environments in our churches that nurture deep...2023-08-2938 min
Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation066 From Division to Connection: Escaping Enemy Mode with Jim Wilder (Summer Rewind)How do you escape enemy mode? When your brain and body are just against someone (and maybe you don’t even know why). What if one brain state could explain why we stop listening to, talking with, or caring about, other people? What if this brain state reveals why we lose it on people, fall out of love, and traumatize one another?Clinical Psychologist & Neurotheologian Jim Wilder is on to help us unravel the concept of enemy mode, a state of mind that can lead to division and hostility. Jim guides us to understand the intricate triggers of...2023-07-121h 04
The Worship Homestead"Look What God Has Done" and The Story Behind The SongSometimes a song changes you.
Today I want to share a song I wrote called "Look What God Has Done". It's a very different kind of worship song from what I usually write. It is a song we sing to each other. If that sounds weird, I agree. But it's actually tells us in the Bible to "sing to each other".
I never noticed that until a neurotheologian named Dr. Jim Wilder pointed it out.
Find out how God intended us to use music, not just to worship Him, but to create joy...2023-06-1312 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation045 How To Escape Enemy Mode (Jim Wilder)How do you escape enemy mode? When your brain and body are just against someone (and maybe you don’t even know why). What if one brain state could explain why we stop listening to, talking with, or caring about, other people? What if this brain state reveals why we lose it on people, fall out of love, and traumatize one another?Clinical Psychologist & Neurotheologian Jim Wilder is on to talk about all this, and help us identify and overcome enemy mode.Find out about Escaping Enemy Mode and Jim's work here.Other epi...2023-02-061h 04
NeuroDiverse Christian CouplesEscaping Enemy Mode with Dr. Jim WilderDan and Stephanie set this podcast up with their podcast on Jan 2nd. You will want to review this podcast before you hear today's podcast on escaping enemy mode.NDCC's are easily dragged into enemy mode- simple enemy mode, stupid enemy mode and intellectual enemy mode. Our brains can unite or divide us. Join us for this discuss with Dr. Jim Wilder.You will want to go back and hear our podcast "Are you in your right mind?" which sets the stage for this conversation.Today we will talk about how those on the autism spectrum...2023-01-161h 01
NeuroDiverse Christian CouplesAre You in Your Right Mind?In preparing for the interview coming up this month with neurotheologian, Dr. Jim Wilder, Dan and Stephanie walk through some foundational information that is necessary to grasp the material to be discussed with Dr. Wilder fully.In our discussion with Dr. Wilder, we will be discussing his new book, Escaping Enemy Mode. Today's podcast discusses two of his other books and what Dan and Stephanie are gleaning from them for ND Christian Couples. The books mentioned today are Rare Leadership & The Other Half of Church. What is necessary for interpersonal and intrapersonal growth? According to Wilder, it is...2023-01-0258 min
Those Who Serve The Lord#140 | Escaping Enemy Mode, Pt. 1 | Jim WilderWe welcome neurotheologian Jim Wilder back to the show to discuss his newest book, Escaping Enemy Mode. What are the signs of spiritual maturity? Jim believes that it is the ability to endure suffering well, but it also means loving our enemies. How do we do that when we seemingly have enemies everywhere? How do we stand for truth and love them without giving away our convictions? You must listen in to find out! Learn more about Life Model Works.If you want to learn more about neurotheology check out our previous conversations: 2022-12-1652 min
Shifting CultureEp. 85 Jim Wilder - Escaping Enemy ModeIn this episode, Dr. Jim Wilder discusses topics and themes from his latest book Escaping Enemy Mode. It's an important discussion as we live in a world of increasing us vs. them mentality. Listen in and get inspired to refriend others and live a life with joy and attachment to God. Dr. Jim Wilder has been training leaders and counselors for over 30 years on five continents. Jim grew up in South America and is bilingual (English/Spanish). He is the author of nineteen books with a strong focus on maturity and relational skills. His coauthored book, Living...2022-12-1357 min
Escaping Enemy Mode PodcastWhat is Enemy Mode?In this first episode of Escaping Enemy Mode, we meet Jim Wilder and Ray Woolridge. Neurotheologian Jim Wilder helps the listener understand the brain science of Enemy Mode and how much it affects the way we approach the world around us. Retired Army Brigadier General Ray Woolridge outlines his journey to discovering the presence of Enemy Mode in his life and his struggle, along with Jim, to escape it.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2022-10-0528 min
REimagineEpisode #131 [REPLAY] Glued to Jesus: A Conversation about Neurotheology with Dr. Jim WilderSend us a textThis week is our first ever rebroadcast of an episode we shared in May of 2021. Next Week we kick off our new season with brand new interviews and all of the witty banter you've come to expect from the ReImagine Podcast.On this episode we have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Jim Wilder. Jim is the founder and chief neurotheologian at Life Model Works, linking brain science with the Bible to create simple, practical tools for churches to build authentic community and transform lives. 2022-09-2350 min
The Garrett Ashley Mullet Show‘The Other Half of Church’ by Michel Hendricks and E. James WilderMichel Hendricks, author of 'The Other Half of Church,' is former pastor of spiritual formation at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, Colorado.
Over 25 years of teaching and training others has taken him all over the world. With a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Colorado in Boulder, plus an MDiv degree from Denver Seminary, he has the credentials and resume to write and sell this book, and modern American Christians especially can be relied on to read it enthusiastically.
His partner in that endeavor and others related, Dr. Jim Wilder has 30 years of e...2022-07-101h 01Those Who Serve The Lord#107 | God on Your Brain, Pt. 1 | Jim WilderTravis welcomes Jim Wilder to the show! Jim is a neurotheologian who specializes in helping us become fully human Christ-followers. Travis and Jim discuss neurotheology, how the brain works, and how God has wired the truth of who He is into our brains. It's one of the most fun and informative conversations and it's sure to deepen your relationship with God and others. This is truly a must-listen! Listen to other episodes with Jim Wilder:#108 Jim Wilder, Pt. 2-God on the Brain (intro to neurotheology)And other episodes on neurotheology: #109 Michel...2022-06-1049 min
Face to Face PodcastE120 - Dr. Jim Wilder | A Frank Conversation on Narcissism, Part 2We're back with the conclusion of our conversation with Neurotheologian, Dr. Jim Wilder. He's tackling a big and necessary topic: Narcissism. If you missed Part 1, please go back to Episode 119 and catch it. This is good stuff!! You won't want to miss a minute. lifemodelworks.org2022-06-0743 minFace to Face PodcastE119 - Dr. Jim Wilder | A Frank Conversation on NarcissismWe invited our friend, neurotheologian, Dr. Jim Wilder, back to talk about a subject that has gained greater awareness (especially within the Church) in recent years - and it has not been in a good way. We're talking about narcissism. What is it? Where does it come from? What can we do about it? Check out Dr. Wilder's book on this subject, "The Pandora Problem," and his other resources at Lifemodelworks.org2022-05-2445 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation031 What is a Neurotheologian? and other Questions (with Dr. Jim Wilder)Are theologians dabbling in neuroscience over-reaching? Are neuroscientists talking about theology being reductionistic? And what happens when theologians and neuroscientists agree that joy and peace are the foundation of human experience? These questions and many more guide the time with Dr. Jim Wilder. Jim Wilder is a Clinical Psychologist & Neurotheologian at Life Model Works. He is author of many books, recently "Renovated: God, Dallas Willard and the Church that Transforms" and co-author of The Other Half of the Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation.Get the FREE ebook, The Br...2022-05-0246 min
One80: Testimonies of TransformationEpisode 13: Juni Felix, Trauma to NeurotheologianJuni Felix harnessed her past hurt to help others in their own healing. Raised in a broken home and forced to take on more than a child should to keep her family afloat, Juni felt far away from the God of the universe. When a co-worker gave her a Bible, she started to see that God is big enough for her trauma, and was there all along. On this week's episode of One80, you'll hear her incredible story of transformation. As God and others walked with her through trauma recovery, she...2022-04-1239 min
NeuroFaith with Curt Thompson, MDAttachment to God with Dr. Jim WilderAttachment is a powerful force in our brains. What does attachment to God mean? How do our loves define our beliefs? In this episode, Curt talks with Dr. Jim Wilder, a neurotheologian and founder of Life Model Works about attachment love. Learn more about Dr. Wilder's work at lifemodelworks.org. Presented by Q Ideas.2022-03-2245 min
Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead BetterAttachment to God (Alan & Gem with Jim Wilder) (Summer of Unhurried Favorites)Over the summer, we are sharing ten episodes of our podcast we’re calling “Unhurried Favorites.” Today we’re sharing “Attachment to God” with author Jim Wilder. Gem and I had an encouraging and very helpful conversation with Jim about his book Renovated. We loved how Jim unpacked how our relationship with God and our formation into the likeness of Christ is rooted in connection with God. Christian faith has often focused on right beliefs and right choices as the key to personal growth. But biblical evidence and modern brain science show that our character is shaped more by whom...2021-06-2845 minREimagineEpisode #62 Glued to Jesus: A Conversation about Neurotheology with Dr. Jim WilderSend us a textToday we welcome, Dr. Jim Wilder, to the podcast. Jim is the founder and chief neurotheologian at Life Model Works, linking brain science with the Bible to create simple, practical tools for churches to build authentic community and transform lives. He is the author of numerous articles and books, including Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That Transforms, and The Other Half of Church with colleague MIchel Hendricks Learn more by going to www.lifemodelworks.org2021-05-2849 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation002 The Making of a Mature Disciple (with Jim Wilder)How do disciples grow in maturity? And why do some get stuck while others flourish? And what about the barriers of trauma and abuse? Dr. Jim Wilder is our guest today. He is a Clinical Psychologist & Neurotheologian at Life Model Works. He is author of many books, recently Renovated: God, Dallas Willard and the Church that Transforms and co-author of The Other Half of the Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation.Please join the Being With community for episodes, posts, and other resources.Please subscribe and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube.2021-04-1040 min
Writing for a Change PodcastThe Problem with Half-Brained Christianity — with Jim Wilder Neurotheologian Jim Wilder explains how understanding brain science can help you grow spiritually. Featured Resources: Book and Website. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-09-0835 min
Your Future Self Will Thank YouThe Other Half of Church | Right Brain, Left Brain and Why It Matters For the ChurchIn Your Future Self Will Thank You podcast, Jeremy and Drew discussed the secrets of self-control from the distinctly Christian perspective. Drew's research into the field of brain science provided several key insights into habit formation. Moody Publisher's newest podcast, The Other Half of Church, is a conversation at the intersection of brain science, theology and church life. Jeremy interviews neurotheologian Dr. Jim Wilder and pastor Michel Hendricks about the brain science of faith and community. You can read the transcript of this episode HERE. To learn more about the book and th...2020-08-1737 min
The Other Half of Church PodcastJim Wilder, Neurotheology, and Loving AttachmentsJeremy Slager meets Jim Wilder, a neurotheologian. They discuss Jim's journey toward joy through the lens of brain science, Western Christianity's relationship to philosophy, and the importance of loving attachments to spiritual growth. Read the Transcript Purchase the book at theotherhalfofchurch.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2020-08-1723 min
Restored 2 MoreHow Neurotheology Can Help Us Heal with Dr. Jim WilderHave you ever wondered why the fear of loss isn't enough to motivate someone to change? Why is it that men and women get "stuck" in recovery? In this episode Clinton and Charity interview Dr. Jim Wilder, author of 18 books and the chief Neurotheologian of Life Model Works. He answers these questions with incredible insights and helps us understand how the brain reacts to trauma and the brain's way of using addiction to cope with relational damage.https://lifemodelworks.org/Our Resources:Couples Workshop:https://restored2more.com/coaching-and-speaking/#workshopWebsite:2020-08-1249 min
Presence And PracticeJim Wilder, Michel Hendricks - The Other Half of Church013 The Other Half of Church (whole-brained Christianity)Jim Wilder, Michel Hendricks - The Other Half of Church[with a shout out to Bob Howey]You can buy the book here on Amazon and Life Model WorksJohn Loppnow invites Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks to discuss the amazing ideas in their new book THE OTHER HALF OF CHURCH: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation.Topics covered include* Half-Brained Christianity* How do people grow?The 4 Soils* JOY: The face of Jesus that transforms...2020-07-3155 min
Gravity Commons PodcastTransformation By Loving Attachment to God with Jim WilderWe continue our series on spiritual formation by talking with Jim Wilder about how to cultivate a community of transformation by developing loving attachment to God together. Jim is the author of Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That Transforms, and the founder and chief “neurotheologian” of Life Model Works, an organization that links […]
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The Holy PostEpisode 412: This is Your Brain on God with Dr. Jim WilderSome people spend years learning theology and studying the Bible, but experience little or no transformation in their lives. What have we gotten wrong? Dr. Jim Wilder is a neurotheologian—that means he studies theology and brain science—who says we’ve mistakingly made the gospel about knowledge when it’s actually about attachment. You don’t want to miss what he has to say about the importance of food, joy, and gratitude in spiritual formation. Also this week, how does having power—or not having it—influence our beliefs? David French says America is experiencing a religious fundamentalist revival, but i...2020-07-081h 24
Unhurried Living | Helping Christians Rest Deeper & Lead BetterAttachment to God (Gem & Alan with Jim Wilder, Renovated)Christian faith has often focused on right beliefs and right choices as the key to personal growth. But biblical evidence and modern brain science show that our character is shaped more by whom we love than merely by what we believe. In Renovated, Jim Wilder shows us how we can train our brains to relate to God based on joyful, mutual attachment, leading to emotional and spiritual maturity, as our identity and character are formed by our relationship with God. Dr. Jim Wilder is a neurotheologian, training leaders and counselors for over 30 years on five co...2020-06-2945 min
Pastor Resources PodcastA Relationship Not A Religion - WilderJesus told his followers to “Go . . . make disciples.” (Matthew 28:19). We generally read the passage to say, “Go make believers.” The difference might seem subtle, but the implications are enormous. When Jesus said, “Go therefore and make disciples,” He initiated a chain of attachments. Disciples make disciples who make disciples and on and on to the end of the earth.
Dr. Jim Wilder is a neurotheologian who has trained leaders and counselors for nearly 30 years on five continents. The founder of Life Model Works, he is an expert on the intersection of theology and brain science. He is the author of Renovated: G...2020-06-1505 min
Speaking Our Minds029: How Faith & Spiritual Formation Are Shaped in the Brain with Dr. Jim WilderI got to sit down and chat with neurotheologian (super cool, right?) Dr. Jim Wilder about how our character and spiritual formation are shaped by the type of attachment we have to God and what that looks like in our brains.Dr. Jim Wilder is a neurotheologian who has trained leaders and counselors for nearly 30 years on five continents. The founder of Life Model Works, he is an expert on the intersection of theology and brain science. He is the author of Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That Transforms and coauthor of Rare Leadership and L...2020-06-0151 min
otherWISEEpisode 313 // Dr. Jim Wilder on How Attachment Will Transform UsToday we take a dive into the deep end to talk about neurotheology and transformation that comes when we realize that the most powerful love we can experience comes through the people with whom we form attachments. Jim’s recent book Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That Transforms brings the teachings of Dallas Willard together with contemporary neuroscience and the result is something Jim and Dallas referred to as a “soteriology of attachment.”The result is a change in the way we see our frustration with spiritual transformation, the way we engage in spiritual practices, and ul...2020-05-1200 minPresence And PracticeJim Wilder - Attaching to Jesus as a way to naturally love our enemies009Jim Wilder is our friend and mentor and one of the people we've learned a tremendous amount from over the years. This book is life altering. I encourage you to pick it up today.Jim and John sharing in conversation about his new book. We had a lot of fun talking, sharing and discussing the ideas.Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That TransformsJim's hope and dreams for the bookWhy loving our enemies is the litmus test for our apprenticeship to JesusWhat is enemy mode?What doe...2020-04-2456 minFace to Face PodcastE016 - Neurotheologian Dr. Jim Wilder Part 2. Brain Science and Capacity, The Immanuel Approach, Quieting, and IdentityIn Episode 16 we continue our conversation with neurotheologian, Dr James Wilder of Life Model Works. Dr. Wilder talks more about brain science discussing what capacity is and how to enlarge it. He also talks about the importance of knowing how to quiet yourself from negative emotions, and he explains neurotheology is. For more information on Dr. Wilder and his work, visit lifemodelworks.org. For information on quieting exercises, visit YouTube Jim Wilder: Shalom for my Body Demonstration 2019-06-1133 minFace to Face PodcastE015 - Neurotheologian, Dr. Jim Wilder, Part 1: Brain Science Regarding Relationships, Trauma, and PTSDYou will find Episode 15 to be quite fascinating as we sit down with Neurotheologian, Dr. James Wilder. Dr. Wilder brilliantly explains how the brain is wired for relationships, what to do when relational circuits are off, how and when to train your brain to handle bad and scary events, and how trauma affects the brain, including a discussion about PTSD. Don't miss this one! It will blow your mind!2019-06-0437 min