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Table & Well PodcastFingerprints: Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw Pt. 3 - Running and Dreaming Together!"...It's really important that we understand how we're actually living well in our bodies...80% of the messages on your Vagus nerve is going from your body to your brain, and only 20% is going from you brain to your body. My is to help people get more connected to their body...(so that they are not), a mindless body, or a bodiless mind... and to be a embodied mind." ~ Cyd HolsclawFingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His FamilyHosted by Tennison and Ginelle Barry, Fingerprints reveals how God is quietly restoring His family...2025-08-1231 min
The Reconnect with Carmen LaBergeGod made us to be attached to him and others - Geoff Holsclaw | Praying for our brothers and sisters around the world - Ruth KramerEmbodied Faith's Geoff Holsclaw, co-author with his wife Cyd of "Landscapes of the Soul," looks at the science around attachment and how it really points us to God's design for us. He offers ideas for applying God's word and this science to our relationship with Him and others. Mission Network News' Ruth Kramer addresses the situation in Haiti and the kidnapping of a missionary and others from an orphanage. She also highlights the situation in the DRC, Pakistan, and India. Faith Radio podcasts are made possible by your support. Give now: Click here 2025-08-0648 min
Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation128 Why Therapists Are Reading "Landscapes of the Soul" (with Monica Mouer, LPCS)In this special book launch episode, Geoff interviews Monica Mauer about why therapists are reading Landscapes of the Soul, and how it can help their clients.Monica is a therapist, therapist supervisor, and founder of the Center for Family Transformation. Monica talks about the unique and very helpful terminology used in the book to describe the different attachment strategies, such as the JUNGLE, the DESERT, the WAR ZONE, and the PASTURE, and how helpful it is to focus on intimacy and independence over anxiety and avoidance. They also touch on the centrality of joyful connection in relationships...2025-08-0537 min
Table & Well PodcastFingerprints: Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw Pt. 2- Growing Together!"...Life actullay got a lot better when I could see him (Geoff), as he is and go 'Wow! you are fantastic the way God made you'; And if I can learn to love yo the way you are, I will grow and benefit from that... Why would you wish away this person I made (for you)" ~ Cyd HolsclawFingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His FamilyHosted by Tennison and Ginelle Barry, Fingerprints reveals how God is quietly restoring His family through relational healing, joy, and connection. Through real stories, practical tools, and...2025-08-0525 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation127 Landscapes of the Soul: Chapters 1-2 (read by Cyd Holsclaw)Here is an audio snippet of our new book. Description below. Please buy and review.______Does it feel like you experience life in a totally different way than others? Like you are living somewhere else, and you can’t build connection or intimacy with God like others can?There’s a good chance that you, like so many of us, have tried it all: read your Bible more, gone to church more, prayed more, and delved deeper into self-awareness. But you still struggle with discontent, anxiety, avoidance and doubt. You...2025-07-3131 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation126 Where it all started: The Shepherd Story (with Cyd Holsclaw)In a sense, this is where all the attachment stuff started, with Cyd telling the "Shepherd Story" to our boys during bedtime. Over and over, year by year, she did this little guided meditation with them. She was doing attachment work with the Good Shepherd even before we had language for it. Many listeners and cohort members have asked for a recording of this prayer exercise, so here it is. For all the background (attachment theory and spirituality), see our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move Yo...2025-07-2909 min
Table & Well PodcastFingerprints: Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw - Let the Journey Begin, Together!"...Life actullay got a lot better when I could see him (Geoff), as he is and go 'Wow! you are fantastic the way God made you'; And if I can learn to love yo the way you are, I will grow and benefit from that... Why would you wish away this person I made (for you)" ~ Cyd HolsclawFingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His FamilyHosted by Tennison and Ginelle Barry, Fingerprints reveals how God is quietly restoring His family through relational healing, joy, and connection. Through real stories, practical tools, and...2025-07-2927 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation125 A Teachable Spirit Among Strangers and Enemies (with A.J. Swoboda)Should Christians be teachable, and how can we discipline desire, that’s what we are talking about today, and stories learning to attach more deeply with God. In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, host Geoff Holsclaw welcomes Dr. A.J. Swoboda to discuss the virtue of having a teachable spirit. The conversation explores the challenges of remaining teachable in a culture that often discourages vulnerability and humility.Dr. A. J. Swoboda is a professor, writer, and pastor. He is the Associate Professor of Bible, theology, and world Christianity at Bushnell University and lea...2025-07-2844 min
Brave Marriage PodcastLandscapes of the Soul w/ Dr. Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw - Ep. 145A visual aid for today’s episode: Attachment Styles = Landscapes -Secure = Pasture -Avoidant (Dismissive) = Desert-Anxious-Ambivalent (Preoccupied) = Jungle -Disorganized = War ZoneMeet my Doctor of Ministry cohort professors and mentors, Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw. Cyd is a spiritual director and professional certified coach in private practice. Geoff is a professor and worship pastor with a PhD in religious studies. Together, they’ve written two books. Their second book releases August 5th and is available for pre-order now. Passionate about the integration of spiritual formation and trauma-informed practice, they recently launched The...2025-07-2145 min
Shifting CultureEp. 323 Cyd & Geoff Holsclaw - Discipleship and Attachment: Healing the Way We Relate to GodCyd and Geoff Holsclaw join the podcast for a deep conversation on spiritual formation, attachment theory, and why so many of us feel stuck in our faith. Drawing from their work in neuroscience, pastoral care, and discipleship, they unpack how our early relational patterns shape the way we experience God and how we can begin to heal. We explore the four “landscapes of the soul” (the pasture, jungle, desert, and war zone), how spiritual practices like silence, Bible study, and joy impact us differently depending on where we’re starting from, and how to integrate intimacy and obedience in a holi...2025-07-1854 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation124 Healing Love & Sacred Attachments: Between Trauma and Transformation (with Michael John Cusick)What do you do when the gap between what you believe and what you experience feels insurmountable? Where do you turn when trauma leaves you feeling lost, ashamed, and exhausted, spinning spiritually, but still longing for a relationship with God?In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, Geoff Holsclaw talks with Michael John Cusick about themes from his new book, discussing the disconnect between belief and experience, particularly in the presence of trauma.Michael John Cusick is the CEO and founder of Restoring the Soul, an intensive counseling ministry in Denver. He is...2025-07-1541 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation123 Why We Gather: The Neuroscience Behind Corporate Worship (with Dr. Joshua Cockanye)Is corporate worship just the transfer of information? Or to whip up our emotions into a frenzy? Or does corporate worship do something else?In this episode, host Geoff Holsclaw engages with Reverend Dr. Joshua Cockayne about corporate worship, joint attention in spiritual formation, and perspectives from developmental psychology, attachment theory, and neuroscience. This episode challenges the traditional dichotomy between cognition and affect, proposing a more nuanced understanding of worship as a communal, transformative experience.Dr Joshua Cockayne is the Director of the Bede Centre for Church Planting Theology at Cranmer Hall in Durham, UK...2025-07-1045 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation122 Constructing Calm: A Guide for Families in a Fast-Paced World (with Sarah Boyd)Have you felt overwhelmed and flattened by the sheer amount of noise and distraction in your home, your schedule, and your brain? In our fast-paced culture, is it possible to set up our families and children to thrive?In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, host Geoff welcomes Sarah Boyd, writer, child development expert, and founder of Resilient Little Hearts. Sarah discusses her new book, Turn Down the Noise: A Practical Guide to Building an Emotionally Healthy Family in a Chronically Overstimulated World, a practical guide to creating emotionally healthy families in today's overstimulated world. T...2025-07-0837 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation120 The FISH Model: Beyond Modern Impasses to Spiritual and Emotional Health (with Dr. Marcus Warner)What are the limitations of our modern approaches to discipleship and spiritual formation? How do our neural pathways connect to our spiritual pathways? Does brain-wiring connect to spiritual warfare? And how does this all connect to our identity in Christ?In this episode of the Attach To God podcast, host Geoff Holsclaw delves into the intersections of neuroscience and spiritual pathways with Dr. Marcus Warner, president of Deeper Walk International. They explore the limitations of traditional enlightenment and Puritan-based approaches to spiritual transformation, and cover deeper discipleship through the FISH model (Freedom, Identity, Spirit walk, and Heart-focused...2025-07-0138 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation119 Finding Miracles Between Doubt and Joy (with singer-songwriter Andy Squyres)In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, host Geoff Holsclaw chats with singer-songwriter and poet Andy Squyres about his faith journey, his time in Santa Cruz, and reconciling disappointment with hope. They discuss his creative process, dealing with grief and deconstruction, and the significance of embracing both doctrinal depth and authentic emotional experiences in faith.Andy Squyres is a songwriter and author born and raised in the Bay Area of northern California who for the last quarter century has been working from the suburbs of Charlotte, North Carolina.Check out h...2025-06-2546 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation118 Beyond Discipleship: The Future of Spiritual Formation (with Kyle Strobel)What exactly is spiritual formation? Is it similar or different than discipleship? And who is having this conversation about spiritual formation anyway?In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, hosted by Geoff Holsclaw and produced by Embodied Faith, the focus is on spiritual formation—what it is, how it compares to discipleship, and its future. Dr. Strobel shares his journey into this field, discusses the historical background of spiritual formation within evangelicalism, and explains the importance of integrating theological depth into spiritual practices. Concerns about the potential pitfalls of spiritual formation becoming a mere self-help co...2025-06-1937 min
NeuroDiverse Christian CouplesJTG - Does God Really Like Me? A Conversation with Geoff Holsclaw🧠 Episode Summary: In this thought-provoking conversation, Dan sits down with Dr. Jeff Holsclaw, co-author (with his wife, Cyd Holsclaw) of Does God Really Like Me? Discovering the God Who Wants to Be With Me. This episode dives deep into the transformative idea that God not only loves us but also genuinely delights in being with us—and what that means for our theology, relationships, and everyday life. Geoff shares the journey of shifting from a theological framework focused solely on God’s love to one that also emphasizes His joy and delight. Using vivid metaphors, biblical narrative...2025-06-1850 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation116 Neurodiversity and Attachment: Bridging the Gap (with Barbara Grant)Does neurodiversity impact relational attachments? What does secure and insecure attachment look like for those who aren’t neurotypical?In this episode of the Attachment to God podcast, hosts Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw are joined by Barbara Grant, a specialist in autism and neurodiverse couples coaching. They talk about how neurodiversity impacts relational attachments and spiritual practices, particularly in the context of secure and insecure attachment. Barbara Grant, holds a Master's in Marriage and Family Therapy, a Certified Autism Specialist (IBCCES) and a certified Neurodiverse Couples Coach (AANE). She edited and is one of the aut...2025-06-0340 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation115 Anchored in Love: The Center of the Apostle Paul's Theology (with Dr. Nijay Gupta)Scholars of the Apostle Paul have long debated the so-called center of Paul’s theology, focusing on themes like justification by faith, reconciliation, union with Christ, and the apocalyptic triumph of God in Christ. But what if love really is the heart of the gospel that he preached?In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, we welcome Nijay Gupta, the Julius R. Manti Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary, to discuss his new book The Affections of Christ Jesus: Love at the Heart of Paul's Theology. Dr. Gupta elaborates on the crucial rol...2025-05-3051 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation114 The Dynamics of Anxiety and Faith (with Steve Cuss)In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, hosts Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw welcome Steve Cuss. They delve into the nature of anxiety, different coping mechanisms, and how these dynamics affect relationships, including one's relationship with God. Steve highlights the importance of addressing reactivity, identifying false needs, and fostering supportive environments within leadership teams. The episode also touches on creating inclusive spaces for minorities in leadership and discusses Steve's future project of developing an anxiety assessment tool. The conversation is engaging and insightful, offering practical tips for leaders striving to create healthier, more resilient communities.2025-05-1647 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation112 Courage to Commit: Why Embracing Religion Still Matters (with Ross Douthat)Host Geoff Holsclaw engages with New York Times columnist and author Ross Douthat. They discuss the enduring relevance and shifting perceptions of religion in a scientific and secular age, driven by Douthat’s book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. The conversation navigates the historical impact of new atheism, the existential malaise in youth culture, and a generational gap in religious knowledge. Douthat elaborates on his rationale for advocating religion not just for its therapeutic or social benefits but also for its intellectual robustness. Topics covered include the persistence of supernatural experiences, the case for comm...2025-05-0745 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation110 Armoring Up, Anxiety, and Finding the Right-Sized God (with Lisa Cuss)In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, hosted by Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw of Embodied Faith, licensed therapist Lisa Cuss joins the conversation.Lisa shares her journey from teaching to becoming a therapist, her focus on trauma and attachment-informed modalities, and her work with Capable Life alongside her husband, Steve Cuss. The discussion delves into the complexities of anxiety, personal and collective grief, and the transformative process of attachment both to oneself and to God. Lisa highlights the importance of being seen and comforted by God, the role of trauma in shaping behavior, a...2025-04-2946 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation(Bonus) 10 Reasons Baseball is Spiritual Formation (with J.R. Briggs)Baseball is back. Spring is sprung (depending on where you live). And so we are bringing you the 10 reasons baseball is a mirror for our spiritual formation. And along the way, Geoff and J.R. Briggs share some favorite baseball memories, especially about their first time hanging out in the bleachers at Wigley Field.Here are the reasons, in no particular order:Going HomeAll about FailuresIt's BoringIt starts in the spring (of NEW LIFE)TeamworkRoutinesTraditionThe Cathedrals of BaseballThe Hall of Fameand I forgot the last one...Dive deeper in our new b...2025-03-2741 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation103 Take What You Need: Soft Words for Hard Days (with Aundi Kolber)For when the day is long. When you are afraid. When you don’t know what to say to someone you love. When you feel alone. When you’re questioning everything. When you wonder if God is with you.We are talking with the author ofTry Softer, Aundi Kolber, about her new book, Take What You Need: Soft Words for Hard Days. Aundi Kolber is a licensed professional counselor (MA, LPC) and best-selling author of the critically acclaimed "Try Softer" as well as her new book "Strong like Water." She specializes in trauma- and body-centered thera...2025-03-2538 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation100 Attaching to God in the Wild (guest Jeff McMullen)What does attaching to God look like in one's personal life, life as a counselor, and life of faith? That's what we are talking about today. Our guest is Jeff (spelling?) McMullen. Jeff is the Executive Director of Life Counseling Center and an Assistant Pastor at Chapelgate Presbyterian Church. As a counselor, he is particularly interested in working with ministry clients struggling with anxiety and identity issues.Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection...2024-12-0434 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation097 Confessions of an Amateur Saint (with Mandy Smith)Instead of pretending to have it all together or insisting that you’re the problem, do you long to see more Christian leaders be honest about their own faith struggles? What benefit could there be to having a front-row seat to the moments that leaders choose to trust in God, even when it’s hard to believe?Today we have Mandy Smith, pastor and award-winning author and speaker—and also a great friend—with us to talk about this very thing.We are talking about her newest book, Confessions of an Amateur Saint: The Christian Leader’s Journey fr...2024-10-3049 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation096 The Shape of Joy (with Richard Beck)In a world where mental health issues and loneliness are at an all-time high, it’s more important than ever to find ways to cultivate joy, community, and meaning in our lives. But how exactly do you do that? Maybe we need to turn outward rather than inward for answers.That's what we are talking about with Dr. Richard Beck.Dr. Richard Beck is a professor of psychology at Abilene Christian University in Abilene, Texas He is a popular blogger and speaker and the author of several books. We interviewed him a bit ag...2024-10-1431 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation094 Strange Religion and the First Believers (with Nijay Gupta)The first Christians were weird. Just how weird is often lost on us today. The first Christians believed unusual things, worshiped God in strange ways, and lived a unique lifestyle. Many in the ancient world saw it as bizarre, even dangerous, but some found this new religion attractive and compellingToday we are interviewing Dr. Nijay K. Gupta. He is the Julius R. Mantey Professor of New Testament at Northern Seminary. He is cohost of the Slow Theology podcast, and has written numerous books, including Tell Her Story: How Women Led, Taught, and Ministered in the Early...2024-10-0134 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation091 How A Psychologist Came to Believe in Miracles…and More (Book Conversation)Geoff and Cyd talk about the impact of reading Why I Believe: A Psychologist's Thoughts on Suffering, Miracles, Science, and Faith, by Dr. Henry Cloud, specifically...the place of miracles and healing in mental health concerns, how encountering God often precedes evidence for God,and, the power of open systems and God at work in the world. From the book's blurb: "World-renowned psychologist and leadership expert Henry Cloud has impacted millions of lives through his groundbreaking books and through his work coaching leaders of...2024-09-1030 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation090 Risky Play, Fun, and the Life of FaithWhy do kids climb trees, run really fast, and spin until they fall over? What is the benefit of risky play? And what does that have to do with attaching to God and our spiritual life?In this episode, we look at the research regarding play and how it connects to attaching to God.Baggage Claim: Don't miss the new segment where we finish by claiming some overproductive tendencies we share. Resources: The Circle of Security (website)"Decline in Independent Activity as a Cause of Decline in Children’s Me...2024-07-2523 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation088: Don't Do Nothing about Mental Health in the ChurchThere is an innate need in all of us to know that there is something more beautiful than the dark places of the world we live in. After two losses within their community just prior to the 2020 pandemic, St. Andrew Methodist Church in Plano, TX discerned that God was asking them to go on the offense against the darkness of mental illness.This is the story of Beacon of Light, a ministry providing much-needed resources, support, and treatment for those struggling with mental health issues while also empowering Christ-centered communities to find hope...2024-05-0732 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation087: Geoff's Second Half of Life "Crisis" and why the new nameThe inaugural episode of season six, and all about "Geoff's Second Half of Life 'Crisis' and why we renamed the podcast" (and note, 'crisis' is in scar quotes).Welcome to Season 6, of what is now called the Attaching to God podcast. We are going to be doing more episodes of just the two of us talking (Cyd and Geoff). But we will also have interviews with people, and hopefully a regular guest appearance (if we can get him to commit once a month).In addition to this, we are adding a regular segment c...2024-04-0334 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation082: On Getting Out of Bed; Or, on Living with Mental Anguish (with Alan Noble)For many people, sorrow, despair, anxiety, and mental illness are everyday experiences. And while we have tremendous advancements in therapy and psychiatry, the burden of living often comes down to some mundane choices, like "Should I still bother to get out of bed?"Dr. Alan Noble joins us to talk about life with mental anguish and his book, On Getting Out of Bed: The Burden and Gift of Living. We talk about faith and hope in the goodness of life amid the struggles and pain.Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the S...2023-12-0733 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual FormationThe Psalms as a Guide to Joy, Sadness, and Anger (Thanksgiving Double Feature)(This and the next episode are part of a special Thanksgiving Double Feature Rewind of past episodes that are good to revisit in the ups and downs of a holiday)What if the Psalms aren't just old religious poetry, but guideposts for our everyday struggles and wounds? What if the Psalms are a pathway into the presence of God through the all too human emotions of joy, sadness, and even anger?Join Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw for a conversation with David Taylor, associate professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary, as we explore...2023-11-2226 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation077: Why Humility and Hope is Essential for Therapists & Pastors (Dr. Chuck DeGroat)What character formation is required for soul care professionals, people like therapists, pastors, or spiritual directors? And what does this mean for everyone who follows Jesus? It is humility and hope, says Dr. Chuck DeGroat. It is doing your work, the work on yourself. Today we talk about how so often (like pastors) therapists in training receive little character formation even while they receive the information needed to diagnose and remedy mental illnesses. Dr. DeGroat talks about his own pastoral and therapeutic training, how counselors (like pastors) are often taught how to help others without le...2023-11-0133 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation074: Hope Is The First Dose: A Treatment Plan For Recovering From Trauma (with Dr. Lee Warren, MD)Is the abundant life as promised in Scripture possible for trauma survivors? Can those who suffer deep tragedy really find wholeness, or happiness, again? Today we are talking with a medical doctor who has walked with many people through trauma and tragedy even as he was walking through it himself. Dr. Lee Warren (MD) is an award-winning author, brain surgeon, and Iraq War veteran. Dr. Warren hosts a podcast exploring the complex interplay between faith and science. We are talking with him about his recent book, "HOPE IS THE FIRST DOSE: A Treatment Plan for Recovering from...2023-10-1047 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation073: Be Kind To Your Attachment Strategy and Nervous SystemWhen reactions shoot out of us that we regret, then what do we do? Do you blame or berate yourself? Do you shame and shout at yourself? Too often we are unkind to ourselves in situations like this. But instead of this, we need to cultivate compassion (and build understanding) for the attachment strategies that have (literally) shaped our nervous systems, which fire semi-automatically when we are stressed out. In this episode, Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw talk about being kind to your engrained attachment strategy (commonly called attachment styles) and how these strategies shape your ne...2023-10-0524 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation070: Exploring a Theology of the Body and Confronting Shame with Beth Felker Jones (Summer Rewind)(During our Summer Break we are airing important past episodes)We're tackling a topic that treads the tightrope between theology and personal acceptance - body theology and body shame. Why have we turned "your body is a temple" into a shaming mechanism? What if our bodies are the place we meet God? The place through which we glorify God?In this episode we wade deep into the waters of Western philosophical tradition, consumer capitalism's impact on body shaming, and the misinterpretation of scripture that's contributed to a culture of body blame.Dr. Beth...2023-08-1734 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation069: Leading with & through Emotion: Limbic Resonance, Leadership, and Spirituality with MaryKate Morse (Summer Rewind)(During our Summer Break we are airing important past episodes)What if the secret to impactful leadership and genuine community connection lies deep within our biological construct? Are emotions and moods contagious, between people and in groups? Why are we unconsciously drawn to certain people and repelled by others? And what does this have to do with leadership?This episode uncovers the power of our limbic system, our emotional center, and how it shapes our interactions, leadership, and relationships. Embodied Faith host, Geoff Holsclaw (Phd), talks with professor MaryKate Morse of Portland Seminary about LIMBIC R...2023-08-1638 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation068: Exploring Low Anthropology and its Impact on the Human Condition, with David Zahl (Summer Rewind)(During our Summer Break we are airing important past episodes) We spend our days feeling like we’re the only one with problems, when everyone else has their act together. We feel like other are achieving so much, but we aren’t living up to our potential. What if the answer wasn’t a higher self-esteem, but a lower anthropology? What if instead of expecting more from others (and ourselves) we actually expected less?Host Geoff Holsclaw (PhD) talks with David Zahl about how a high anthropology—thinking optimistically about human nature—can breed perfe...2023-08-0736 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation065 What is Spiritual Formation? (2 Minute Explainer)Seems like everyone is talking about spiritual formation. But what is it exactly? In this two-minute explainer episode, Dr. Geoff Holsclaw dives into the realm of spiritual formation, and how it is a "process of being conformed to the image of Christ, within the community and trajectory of Christ, for the sake of others.And come study with Cyd and Geoff in this new, innovative Doctor of Ministry (DMIN) in Spiritual Formation and Relational Neuroscience.Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment...2023-06-3002 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation063 What is Relational Neuroscience? The Four E's of Our Identity (2 Minute Explainer)Ever wondered how your mind, brain-body, and relationships shape your identity? How do experiences become a part of who you are? This two-minute explainer episode delves into the realm of relational neuroscience, a field that embraces our fundamentally social nature and how it influences our neural and relational connections.In it Geoff summarizes relational neuroscience into four digestible E's: embodied, embedded, encoded, and extended.And come study with Cyd and Geoff in this new, innovative Doctor of Ministry (DMIN) in Spiritual Formation and Relational Neuroscience.Dive deeper in our new book, 2023-06-2702 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation059 The Psalms as a Guide to Joy, Sadness, and Anger (with Dr. David Taylor)What if the Psalms aren't just old religious poetry, but guideposts for our everyday struggles and wounds? What if the Psalms are a pathway into the presence of God through the all too human emotions of joy, sadness, and even anger?Join Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw for a conversation with David Taylor, associate professor of theology and culture at Fuller Theological Seminary, as we explore the relevance of the Psalms and his book, Open and Unafraid: The Psalms as a Guide to Life.Together, we unpack the Psalms of Praise and the counterintuitive nature of...2023-06-0236 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation058 Spiritual, Neural, and Relational Integration: On the union of brain, body, bible, and moreWhat if the key to a deep and fulfilling faith journey lies in the integration of the brain, body, and Bible? Join Geoff and Cyd as they discuss the importance of integration, taking inspiration from the Trinity, the Church as the Body of Christ, our union with God, and the great commandment to love God with our heart, soul, mind, and strength. As they talk about interpersonal neurobiology, internal family systems, and coaching, this conversation will hopefully leave you with a new understanding of the interconnectedness of faith, neuroscience, and the human experience.ANNOUNCEMENTS:2023-05-2521 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation057 Exploring the 3 Core Attachment Questions Shaping Our LivesWhether we are aware of it or not, we are constantly living from the answers of three core attachment questions. Join us for a conversation on the three default attachment questions deeply embedded in our nervous systems and implicit memories: 1) are other people available to me; 2) will this distress be alleviated; and 3) can I use my agency for good? ANNOUNCEMENTS: — HELP SUPPORT this podcast financially by joining our Substack for only $8 a month (every little bit helps).— ANCHORED Learning Cohort: Launching in mid-May. Join now and start working through the ma...2023-05-2420 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation055 Why You Can't Get Unstuck Alone (Short Reflection Episode)Will power + Knowledge ≠ Spiritual Change. What is the role of community, of joy, of honoring our parts, and of self-compassion as we seek to unstick our minds and break unhealthy spiritual patterns?Geoff and Cyd offer a brief reflection on themes from our previous episode.ANNOUNCEMENTS: — HELP SUPPORT this podcast financially by joining our Substack for only $8 a month (every little bit helps).— ANCHORED Learning Cohort: Launching in mid-May. Join now and start working through the material and then join the weekly cohort LIVE meetings.— ATTACHING...2023-05-1716 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation054 How to Unstick Your Mind (with Mimika Cooney)How can you unstick your mind? How can faith be a key to mental resistance?We talk it with Mimika Cooney, a faith-based author, speaker, and coach. She empowers Christians to rewire their brain by combining neuroscience, positive psychology, and a faith-based approach. Author of the recently released Unstick Your Mind: Shift your Mindset, Develop Grit & Break Barriers.You can find Mimika at www.mimikacooney.com.And follow her on youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/mimikacooneyDive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and S...2023-05-0931 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation053 Is Joy Even More Central Than Love?What is so important about joy? The great commandment is to love God and others, but is joy even more central than that? Where does joy fit in the landscape of political outrage and cynicism, in the seriousness of life today?We're talking about it. Looking at why joy and love are so connected. (And this is really the beginning of season 4...Ignore that Geoff said it was the beginning of season 3). ANNOUNCEMENTS: — HELP SUPPORT this podcast financially by joining our Substack for only $8 a month (every little bit hel...2023-05-0326 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation051 Healing Trauma in the Church (with Janyne McConnaughey, PhD)How, in our churches, can we walk with those struggling with the effects of trauma? How can we create spaces for deep connection with God and authentic healing?How can we become more than trauma-informed, becoming God’s people who are truly trauma-responsive as those who follow the crucified and risen Jesus?Cyd and Geoff sit down with Janyne McConnaughey (PhD) to talk about a practical and compassionate roadmap for how churches can journey with those struggling with trauma.Janyne's New Book: Trauma in the Pews: The Impact on Faith and Spiritual Practices (af...2023-03-2439 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation050 Can Deconstruction Cure a Disembodied Faith? (with Dr. Sean Davidson)Can disembodied ways of thinking and living lead to a more embodied faith? No. And that’s why we need to look at the promise and perils of faith deconstruction.Everyone's journey of deconstruction is different. But only some paths lead to a more embodied faith, while others perpetuate the very problems we are trying to deconstruct. We talk about how deconstructing faith can be good, and how it can turn bad, with Rev. Dr. Sean Davidson, rector of three parishes in New Brunswick (yeah, more Canadians). And he is a missional mentor with the Ins...2023-03-2038 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation048 From Shame to Grace: Your Body, the Temple (with Dr. Beth Felker Jones)Why have we turned "your body is a temple" into a shaming mechanism? What if our bodies are the place we meet God? The place through which we glorify God? Dr. Beth Felker Jones joins Cyd and Geoff to talk about a theology of the body, and how we can lead our culture and churches into deeper freedom.Follow Dr. Jones at Church Blogmatics. Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection, and l...2023-03-0734 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation046 When church trauma (literally) breaks your heart (with Rose Madrid Swetman)Chronic stress and trauma are not just emotional. They change our bodies. It affects our physical nature, causing illness. And the reverse is true. When physical remedies don’t seem to be available, our relational and spiritual lives just might be the healing we need.Rose Madrid Swetman, pastor, coach, and spiritual director, talks about her experience with a kind of heart failure and the surprising healing that she found for her body, mind, and spirit. Stay connected to The Center for Transformational Engagement.See the Self-Facilitated Retreat Guide to foster Practices of Resilience.Check out "Way...2023-02-2339 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 04Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation044 The Connected Life: The Art & Science of Relational Spirituality (with Dr. Todd Hall)Loneliness and disconnection have been on the rise for a long time in our society. We long for a deep meaning to make sense of our lives, but we don't know how to find it. How can we find a Connected Life?Embodied Faith host Geoff Holsclaw (PhD) talks with professor of psychology Todd Hall (PhD) about finding "The Connected Life" through growing our relational knowledge and strong attachment bonds.See Dr. Hall's new book — The Connected Life: The Art and Science of Relational Spirituality.Related Episode: Why Psychology Can Help Our Spiritual Tr...2023-01-3137 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation043 Original Trauma, IFS, and Christian Mysticism (with Jonathan Puddle)Original Sin? How about "original trauma". What would change if we shifted from one to the other? How might that shift our view of ourselves, of sin, and of salvation? And what does Christian mysticism have to do with it?Jonathan Puddle is a contemplative, Jesus-following mystic who helps people find God at work in their inner lives. He is the author of the award-winning, You Are Enough: Learning to Love Yourself the Way God Loves You, and Mornings with God: Daily Bible Devotional for Men. Find his podcast and more at jonathanpuddle.com.Dive d...2023-01-2340 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation042 Practicing Self-Compassion (6 minute meditation)Self-compassion can be hard? Integrative coach spiritual director Cyd Holsclaw guides you through a short practice (6 minutes) to help you give yourself more compassion and receive the compassion of God. Related Episode: What is Self-Compassion? Why is it important for faith journey?Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection, and learn about our trainings and other resources at embodiedfaith.life.Stay Connected: Check out our...2023-01-2309 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation041 What is Self-Compassion? Why is it important for faith journey?What is Self-Compassion? How is it different than self-esteem? And why is it important for our spiritual lives? Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw (he's a theologian and pastor, she's an integrative coach and spiritual director) talk about self-compassion and why it matters.And see why the self-esteem movement is dead and how self-compassion and humility are replacing itSee Dr. Kristin Neff's quick definition of self-compassion (link).Related Episode: How a Low Anthropology Might Actually Save YouDive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the...2023-01-2021 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation040 How a Low Anthropology Might Actually Save You (with David Zahl)We spend our days feeling like we’re the only one with problems, when everyone else has their act together. We feel like other are achieving so much, but we aren’t living up to our potential. What if the answer wasn’t a higher self-esteem, but a lower anthropology? What if instead of expecting more from others (and ourselves) we actually expected less?Host Geoff Holsclaw (PhD) talks with David Zahl about how a high anthropology—thinking optimistically about human nature—can breed perfectionism, anxiety, burnout, loneliness, and resentment. To counteract this Zahl invites us to consid...2022-10-2636 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation039 Leadership and the Limbic System (with MaryKate Morse)Are emotions and moods contagious, between people and in groups? Why are we unconsciously drawn to certain people and repelled by others? And what does this have to do with leadership?Embodied Faith host, Geoff Holsclaw (Phd), talks with professor MaryKate Morse of Portland Seminary about LIMBIC RESONANCE, leadership, and the shifts between connection and protection.MaryKate has authored Lifelong Leadership: Woven Together through Mentoring Communities, Making Room for Leadership: Power, Space, and Influence and A Guidebook to Prayer .Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Sp...2022-10-1838 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation038 Is God Big Enough for ALL of our Parts? IFS & Spiritual DirectionI want to pursue God. But part of would rather not. Another part is a little afraid of God. And anther is worried that God is just done with me. Is God big enough for all our parts? Embodied Faith host Dr. Geoff Holsclaw sits down with spiritual director and trained IFS (Internal Family Systems) practitioner Brian Hohmeier. Brian serves as director of curriculum development for the Order of the Common Life, which is reimagining religious vocations for 21st century at orderofthecommonlife.org.RESOURCES: IFS Episodes: • Why...2022-10-1142 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation037 How to Find The Best of You, and Discover Yourself In God (with Dr. Alison Cook)Is there something between being SELFISH and SELFLESS? Between CODEPENDENCY and total INDEPENDENCY? How do I stop painful patterns in my life? How can we mend the past and life in the present? And how can I make joyful connect with others, God, and myself. Embodied Faith host, Geoff Holsclaw, talks with Dr. Alison Cook about discovering your true self in God. Check out her new book, The Best of You: Break Free from Painful Patterns, Mend Your Past, and Discover Your True Self in God, and find her here.If you would like...2022-10-0434 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation036 Why Focus on “Embodied” Spiritual Practices? (with Josh Wilson)Maybe you’ve heard of spiritual disciplines, or spiritual practices. But why should we focus on them being embodied? What difference do our bodied make in the spiritual life?Micro-church pastor Josh Wilson join us to talk abut why his church focuses on embodied spiritual practices. Get the FREE ebook, The Brain God Gave Us, when you join the Embodied Faith community (connecting you to new episodes, posts, and other resources).Please subscribe and review on iTunes, Sp...2022-08-0127 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation035 Engaging Trauma as the Church's New Mission Field (with Fred Liggin)Is navigating the realities of trauma a (if not THE) defining context of mission and witness for the church in North America? And if so, what does that mean for pastors, leaders, and church members? Pastor, community organizer, and contextual theologian Fred Liggin talks about creating spaces of "security, support, voice and choice" as necessary aspects of witnessing to God's kingdom come as we seek to be trauma-informed and trauma-based churches. Also see the earlier episode with Fred on "What is a Trauma-Informed Church?"Get the FREE ebook, The Brain G...2022-06-2846 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation034 How Past Trauma Invades the Present & What to Do About It (with Dr. Karl Lehman)Why do certain things seem to set me off? Why do I sometimes turn on the people I love? Where do these too big thoughts and feelings come from? Often it is past trauma invading the present. Can anything be done about it? And how can Jesus be involved?I'm talking with Dr. Karl Lehman about catching the past as it invades the present, how we can get better at it, and how we can allow Jesus to heal us from trauma. Dr. Lehman is a board-certified psychiatrist with thirty years and more than...2022-06-2250 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation033 What is Trauma-Informed Evangelism? (with Charles Kiser)People who are wounded, suffering, or traumatized need the Gospel. They need the liberation of Jesus. But what if HOW we share the gospel HURTS more harm HELPS?Charles Kiser joins the show to talk about trauma-informed evangelism so that we can keep from place unnecessary stumbling blocks in front of the freedom that comes through knowing Jesus.Get the FREE ebook, The Brain God Gave Us, when you join the Embodied Faith community (connecting you to new episodes, posts, and other resources)....2022-06-0741 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation032 Modern Discipleship with Stone Age Minds (with Justin Barrett)Can we move from just surviving to thriving? Why do we always feel so out of sorts with the world? How does human nature (biology) and niche construction (culture) work together (or not)? Perhaps instead of opposing human "being" and "doing", a focus human "becoming" can help us understand the biological and cultural aspects of discipleship. This is what we are talking about with Dr. Justin L. Barrett. He previously held positions at Fuller Graduate School of Psychology as Professor of Psychology, as well as the Thrive Center for Human Development prior to that. And m...2022-05-1046 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 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation030 Trauma in the Pews (with Janyne McConnaughey)Does a seemingly robust spirituality actually mask deep childhood wounds? Can calls to repentance and forgiveness cause harm instead of healing? Does the message of the cross sometimes cause more bondage than breakthrough?These are the type of questions we need to ask as more and more people grapple with their own trauma and how the church can be a place of healing and hope, rather than deeper harm. Joining today is Janyne McConnaughey, Ph.D., nationally known trauma-informed author & advocate. She is currently a Distinguished Visiting Professor at Tabor College and serves as the Boar...2022-04-2848 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation029 Why a Trauma Therapist would Study the Bible (Adrienne Gibson)Can complex developmental trauma help us think better about theology and the Bible? Can theology help us think about trauma?Adrienne Gibson (LCP) talks about about her work with trauma (generational, vicarious, and complex developmental trauma), her shift into teaching trauma to future pastors, how she has seen the for/against pendulum swing regarding therapy and theology, and how she is working to integrate therapy and theology.At the end of the episode Adrienne talks about ACEs (Adverse Childhood Experiences). Here is a link to that info.Get the FREE ebook, ...2022-04-2535 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation028 Jesus: Man of Trauma, and Acquainted with Grief (with Jeff Cannell)Did Jesus suffer trauma? Did he experience PTSD? We know Jesus suffered in his death. But did he suffer throughout his life?As Isaiah 53:3 says, the servant of God is “despised and rejected of men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief.” What if that pain, those sorrows, that grief is better expressed as trauma? That’s what we are talking about today during Holy Week, as we remember Jesus’ path to the cross. Our guest is pastor (and my good friend) Jeff Cannell, ministering at Central Vineyard in Columbus, OH. Dive deeper in our...2022-04-1339 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation027 Trauma, EMDR, and Facilitating Spiritual Breakthrough (with Shane Moe)What is EMDR? How can it help people heal from trauma? And what's it got to do with faith, hope, and love?These are the questions we'll be looking at with Shane Moe, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with clinical specializations in EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy.Get the FREE ebook, The Brain God Gave Us, when you join the Embodied Faith community (connecting you to new episodes, posts, and other resources).Please subscribe and...2022-04-0534 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation026 Healing Racial Trauma (Sheila Wise Rowe)What happens when someone is told a lie from childhood onward? And not just about themselves, but about all our people, their entire race? And what happens when this racial lie turns abusive, oppressive, traumatic, and violent? In this episode Sheila Wise Rowe helps us understand, identify, and resolve racial trauma. Sheila has over twenty-five years of experience as a Christian Counselor, Spiritual Director, Educator, Writer, and Speaker.Check out her books, Healing Racial Trauma, and the newly released Young, Gifted, and Black: A Journey of Lament and Celebration.Get the FREE ebook, Th...2022-04-0140 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation025 Attached to God (with Krispin Mayfield)Why does God feel so far away? Why are some of us stuck in our head, and some are stuck in our hearts? Maybe it has to do with our style of attachment.This episode features Krispin Mayfield who takes us on a tour of three different attachments styles, helps us understand why they might be holding back our experience of God, and what we can to do about it.Check out his new book: Attached to God: A Practical Guide to Deeper Spiritual Experience.Get the FREE ebook, The...2022-03-2239 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation024 Are Our Emotions Part of the Discipleship Process (with Becky Castle Miller)Following Jesus while ignoring our emotions is disastrous. But following the "what I feel is real" mantra is equally problematic. So, what is the role of emotion in our discipleship?Becky Castle Miller joins the shows to talk about the discipleship of the emotions. She writes and speaks on emotional, mental, and spiritual health in the church, and she is working on a new book about Jesus's emotions. Find Becky on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/beckycastlemillerblog/), Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/bcastlemiller/), and Twitter (https://twitter.com/bcastlemiller).Get the FREE e...2022-03-1041 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation023 Why Emotionally Healthy Churches Matter (with Ted Kim)Seems like everyday we are hearing about toxic leadership and spiritual abuse in the church it is enough to make you despair. It goes without saying, there is a lot of emotionally unhealthy churches around. But today we are talking with a pastor who wants to turn that around—Ted Kim, from Evanston Vineyard (outside Chicago, IL). Get the FREE ebook, The Brain God Gave Us, when you join the Embodied Faith community (connecting you to new episodes, posts, and other resources).Pleas...2022-03-0737 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation022 Why the Lost Art of Paying Attention Is Everything in the Spiritual Life (with Jared Boyd)The goal of autonomy keeps us from paying attention to what really matters, to what's really happening. The ideal of freedom keeps us from paying attention to a world beyond ours heads. Dr. Geoff Holsclaw talks with Jared Boyd (author, pastor, spiritual director, and founder of The Order of the Common Life) about the apprenticeship of paying attention, and what it means for our spiritual formation.Get the FREE ebook, The Brain God Gave Us, when you join the Embodied Faith community (connecting you to new ep...2022-02-0734 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation021 Mental Health and Contemplative Prayer (with AJ Sherrill)Can contemplative prayer be crucial not only for spiritual growth, but also for mental health? Can it help us overcome the busy brain of modern life?I'm joined with AJ Sherril to talk about his new book, Being with God: The Absurdity, Necessity, and Neurology of Contemplative Prayer. Find AJ on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter.Get the FREE ebook, The Brain God Gave Us, when you join the Embodied Faith community (connecting you to new episodes, posts, and other resources).Please subscribe...2022-02-0336 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation020 Why Psychology Can Help Our Spiritual Transformation (with Todd Hall)Can the relational revolution in psychology help us connect to a relational God? Or, does our view of relationships affect our relationship with God. Dr. Todd Hall joins the podcast to talk about "relational spirituality", and how we need a psychological-theological paradigm for spiritual transformation. You can find out more about Dr. Hall at his site and here at Spiritual Metrics.Get the FREE ebook, The Brain God Gave Us, when you join the Embodied Faith community (connecting you to new episodes, posts, and other resources).2022-02-0134 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation019 Intro to Season 2; and, Why We Changed the NameWhy we changed the name of this podcast to "Embodied Faith". Basically, Embodied Faith = Emotional Life + Embedded Relationships (with ourselves, others, and God).Get the FREE ebook, The Brain God Gave Us, when you join the Embodied Faith community (connecting you to new episodes, posts, and other resources).Please subscribe and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube.If you would like coaching or spiritual direction that aligns w...2022-01-3104 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation018 Following Jesus With Your Right-Brain (with Michel Hendricks)Too often churches focus on right thoughts and right willing. The problem is this is way too LEFT- instead of RIGHT-Brained. Too often our discipleship isn't fast enough to catch up with the speed of life. But I Right-Brains work at the speed of life, and that is where lasting discipleship needs to happen. This is what we are talking about in this episode with guest Michel Hendricks.Get the FREE ebook, The Brain God Gave Us, when you join the Being With community (connecting you to n...2021-12-1331 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation017 Why Having the Mind of Christ Requires a Body; Or, why the Bible and Neuroscience Aren't OpposedDoes neuroscience change our understanding of sin? Does it rob us of our sense of free will? What does salvation even mean if we take neuroscience seriously?New Testament professor Joel Green talks about how a properly biblical view of sin and salvation isn't at odds with the finds of neuroscience. And he talks about why this matters for our spiritual formation. Get the FREE ebook, The Brain God Gave Us, when you join the Being With community (connecting you to new episodes, posts, and other re...2021-12-0633 minAttaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation016 When Everything 's on Fire: In and Through Deconstruction (with Brian Zahnd)Is there a way forward beyond certainty and after deconstruction? Is it possible to hold to faith after such disappointment?Author and Pastor Brian Zahnd joins the podcast to talk about the crisis of faith and the journey of reconstruction. If you are in the midst of DECONSTRUCTION (or want learn more to journey with others through it), check out this short course on the 5 Shifts to make while Deconstructing Fundamentalism without Losing Faith. Get the FREE ebook, The Brain God Gave Us, when you join...2021-11-2954 min