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Relational Skills in Real LifeE107 Michel's Parenting StoryOur guest in this episode, Michel Hendricks, is a Thrive relational skills trainer, a consultant who helps churches and mission organizations incorporate relational practices in their ministries, and also the author of "The Other Half of Church". He shares some of the difficulties he ran into as a discipleship pastor and a parent, and how learning more about how God designed our brains and relational skills has helped him love like Jesus loves in these and many other areas of his life. 🔗 Listen to Episode 94: How do Thrive and Relational Skills fit into the Life Model?🔗...
2025-07-0713 min
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"The modern Church functions more as an organization than a family". A bold statement made by Michel Hendricks (which we agree with, by the way...
2025-05-2950 min
Stand Firm ParentsFully Integrated Faith: Parenting from the Other Half of ChurchJake McCandless continues his conversation with Michael Hendrix about brain science and discipleship, focusing on practical steps parents can take to nurture a healthy and resilient faith in their children. Discover why building joy, practicing rest, and showing true connection with your kids can make all the difference. Key Takeaways: Brain science reveals how children learn through joy and rest cycles Parenting with maturity impacts children's natural development Disciplining with grace and maintaining connection builds character Michel Hendricks is a pastor, teacher, and the co-author of The Other Half...
2025-03-0522 min
Table & Well PodcastWisdom Keepers: w/Michel Hendricks pt 3 - Elders, Secure Attachment and Multi-ethnic Maturity"Attachment is the 'pipe' that maturity is passed from one vessel to another" ~ Michel HenricksElders 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.Secure attachment is needed for healthy relational...
2025-02-1824 min
Table & Well PodcastWisdom Keepers: w/Michel Hindricks pt. 2 - Elders, Filling the Holes in Our "Cheese""Maturity is like Swiss Cheese, our maturity has holes... When we only stay with people inner same age group, the community has all the same holes,... Multigenerational community is important because elders can see the holes and fill them. So as a community the block of cheese is one solid block..." ~ Michel HenricksElders 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...
2025-02-1121 min
Table & Well PodcastWisdom Keepers: w/Michel Hendricks- Characteristics of True Elders"Elders by definition have a really well developed right brain skill set...they know how to model a secure attachment,...attune to others emotions even if they don't agree with what happened,...very good at seeing the gold in a person that is not readily apparent,...they are not worried about defending their image,...and they naturally act like themselves rather people are happy about that or not." ~ Michel HenricksElders 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...
2025-02-0424 min
The Communitas International PodcastEngage Locally, Love Globally; with Claudia HendricksClaudia Hendricks shares her passion for connecting with the people around her and how it has changed her into a new person. She gives examples of how each of us can do that in everyday life leading to more joy and peace.
About Claudia
Claudia is a passionate connector and trainer with vast experience in spiritual formation in Argentina, Latin America and the United States. She holds a masters in Speech Pathology where she first learned about the human brain and is completing her MDiv at Fuller Seminary, but her most valuable lessons in life...
2024-10-1050 min
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2024-09-2640 minThe Communitas International PodcastCuriosity as a Catalyst for Change. Build People, Not an Organization; With Michel HendricksMichel Hendricks shares his spiritual journey and insights on transformation within the church. He discusses the importance of understanding how the human brain matures and how this knowledge can enhance discipleship. The conversation delves into the significance of joy, group identity, and healthy correction in fostering a thriving community. Michel also introduces the Life Model Consulting approach, emphasizing the need for multi-generational relationships and relational brain skills to facilitate personal and communal transformation.
About Michel
Michel Hendricks is the Director of Life Model Consulting. Michel Hendricks has been a pastor, missionary, inventor and author. He has been a...
2024-09-1948 min
A World In TensionS3E7: Brain Science w/ Michel HendricksSeason 3 Theme - One Virtual Road Trip, to Answer One Big Question, told as One Continuous Narrative Arc
Season 3 Focus - To answer one primary question, "How do we effectively live as a collective church body in today's world in tension?"
In this episode, we explore how brain science enhances our understanding to build more meaningful Christian community, foster a healthy environment for spiritual maturity, and avoid the delusions of narcissism.
We have an engaging conversation with author Michel Hendricks about his book 'The Other Half of Church'. We explore how the brain...
2024-05-2259 min
You’re the Cure w/ Dr. Ben EdwardsThe Other Half of Church | Michel HendricksCould we be missing an important piece to growth and maturity? Possibly even neglecting one whole side of our brain?? Dr. Ben interviews Author, Michel Hendricks on how many discipliship lessons and teachings are designed for the left brain to process, but they leave out the important piece of love and relationships. Find out what we can do to engage the right side of our brain when it comes to our growth!
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2024-05-2058 min
NeuroDiverse Christian CouplesTrue Transformation & Building Your Relational Skills with Michel HendricksIf you have been following the podcast, you have heard Dan and Stephanie talk about joy, hesed, group identity, and healthy transformation. Today, we talk with Michel Hendriks, the co-author of The Other Half of Church.About our Guest:MICHEL HENDRICKS (MDiv, Denver Seminary; BS, University of Colorado) has been a teacher and trainer for more than twenty-five years. He is the former pastor of spiritual formation at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, CO. He has also served and trained people in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda. He is the author of...
2024-04-0852 min
The Church LobbyBrain Science, Christian Connection, and Character Development, with Michel Hendricks.Our brains are the most important, but least understood part of our body. In this episode, Karl Vaters interviews Michel Hendricks about the fascinating place where faith and brain science intersect.Michel is the co-author (with Jim Wilder) of The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation, which Karl listed as one of his top ten books in 2023.If a conversation about brain science sounds intimidating, it’s not. Both the book and this conversation put the cookies on a low shelf for all of us.Michel is the...
2024-02-2347 min
GroundedErasing the Epidemic of Loneliness in Church, with Michel HendricksHave you ever felt lonely in church? This episode of Grounded with guest Michel Hendricks will give you hope and help you engage in true community.
2023-11-1300 min
Grace Chapel SkanThe Other Half Of Church || Michel HendricksThis week we are joined by Pastor, Speaker, and co author of the book "The Other Half Of Church" Michel Hendricks. He talks to us about his journey towards writing the book. This week Michel takes into Luke 19 where we see an interaction with Jesus and a man named Zacchaeus. We will see how much power relational joy has on our brain and how vital it is to our spiritual formation.
2023-10-0236 min
Ministry Deep Dive#199 | Anxiety Reduction, Scripture, and Brain Science | Charles StoneHow do you reduce anxiety? What can you do to relax? What does the Scripture say? What does brain science tell us? What about holy noticing and multitasking to do with it? Plenty!Travis welcomes Charles Stone to the show today. Charles has been a pastor for over 40 years serving as a Lead Pastor, Teaching Pastor, Associate Pastor, and Church planter. He has an engineering degree from Georgia Tech, a Master's of Divinity from Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of Ministry from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. His most recent degree is an executive master's in t...
2023-08-081h 21Ministry Deep Dive#193 | Escaping Enemy Mode in Marriage & Families | Jim WilderWhat do you do when you find yourself in enemy mode in your own family? With your spouse? With your kids? Travis welcomes Jim Wilder back to the show to discuss how to escape enemy mode in marriage, and this time, Travis' wife, Melissa, joins him! It's a conversation that helps equip us to recognize when we go into enemy mode in our marriage or with our kids, and how we can find a way out. This isn't a theoretical conversation, but one rooted in the Fleming household whenever one of its members goes into enemy mode...
2023-07-1857 min
The Half Brained ChurchTABLE & WELL PODCAST: The Half Brained Church – Key Ingredients to Create and Maintain Transformative Communities—JoyTable & Well Podcast
HOSTS: Tennison & Ginelle Barry
True transformation, Identity, Character Development, Spiritual Formation, and Discipleship can only happen in healthy communities and relationship with those we have belonging. If this is the case, how do we create, cultivate, and maintain these types of communities? According to Jim wilder and Michel Hendricks there are 4 key ingredients to make that happen:
Finding true Joy through connection and relationships
Love that securely attaches communities (Hesed)
Group Identity that emulates the character of Christ
Creating a culture of uplifting and Healthy Correction
In this episode we will begin unpacking th...
2023-06-2100 minMinistry Deep Dive#179 | Deep Conversation w/ Chris Coursey | The Joy Switch, Pt. 1How is it that some people can know everything about the Bible and know zero about relationships? How do we actually engage with people when they annoy us? How do we tune out of relationships? What has joy got to do with all of this? And moreover, what does any of this have to do with the mission of God? Chris Coursey has an idea!Chris Coursey is an ordained minister, pastoral counselor, published author, and international speaker. He is also the curriculum designer and leader of THRIVE training which uses creative, interactive exercises to train leaders in...
2023-05-3058 min
Essential Church PodcastEpisode 152: Neuroscience and Spiritual Formation - A Conversation with Michael HendricksIn this episode we sit down with Michel Hendricks to talk with him about his book The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation.
2023-04-2736 minEssential Church PodcastEpisode 152: Neuroscience and Spiritual Formation - A Conversation with Michael HendricksIn this episode we sit down with Michel Hendricks to talk with him about his book The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation.
2023-04-2736 min
The Grafted Life PodcastPart 4: Exploring God's Design for Transformation (with Dianna Kubacz)Adam Ormord and Debbie Swindoll are joined by Dr. Dianna Kubacz in Part 4 of our series, “Exploring God’s Design for Transformation.” With her training as a medical doctor and experience in medical missions, Dianna was a keynote speaker at our 2023 ESDA Gathering discussing how our brains are wired for transformation.Sharing her parts of her own story of transformation, Dianna shares God’s invitation to joy through reexamining what it means to be attached to Him.Dr. Allan Schore defines joy as “what we experience when we sense another person is glad to be with...
2023-04-1152 minThe Grafted Life PodcastPart 2: Exploring God's Design for Transformation (with Michel Hendricks)Michel Hendricks, co-author of The Other Half of Church, joins Adam Ormord and Debbie Swindoll for a conversation on how we are wired for relating to God and others. Sharing his personal story of encountering Jesus and his own spiritual journey, Michel relates how he came to a place of confusion and need. This, in turn, led him to Jim Wilder and learning how the brain is designed for change.When describing growth, nutrients of relational soil include things like joy, gratitude, and group identity. By growing...
2023-03-0758 minThe Grafted Life PodcastPart 1: Exploring God's Design for Transformation (with Debbie Swindoll)Debbie Swindoll founded Grafted Life Ministries with her husband Curt, and she served as Executive Director for twelve years. Debbie has enjoyed the study of relational theology and the intersection of faith and neuroscience, often called neurotheology.Why do we learn more about God, but often we are not experiencing true spiritual transformation? Can people really change? How do people change? In this conversation, Adam Ormord and Debbie explore God’s design for our attachment to Him. Debbie shares one of the vignettes from the gospel of Mark where the...
2023-02-2151 min
Vineyard Church Laguna Niguel PodcastConfusion – Michel HendricksConfusion- Michel Hendricks 2.5.2023 Continue reading →
2023-02-0500 minMinistry Deep Dive#143 | Rare Leadership, Pt. 2 | Marcus WarnerTravis Michael Fleming and Marcus Warner engage in a profound exploration of emotional maturity and its profound implications for relational dynamics. Central to this discourse is the assertion that true maturity is characterized by the ability to navigate challenging circumstances while maintaining relational integrity. The conversation delves into the dichotomy between mature leaders, who confront difficulties with relational wisdom, and immature individuals, who prioritize relational comfort at the expense of addressing underlying issues. We examine how emotional capacity and boundaries play critical roles in fostering healthier interactions, emphasizing that maturity is not merely an abstract concept but a practical...
2023-01-061h 10Ministry Deep Dive#142 | Rare Leadership, Pt. 1 | Marcus WarnerWe welcome Marcus Warner back in the studio! Travis and Marcus discuss Marcus' book, Rare Leadership, the book that leaders are picking up and passing around to others. It's more than a book simply on leadership, it's a book about relationships the way God intended them to be. It's not about your IQ, natural ability, talents, or how to manipulate people. It's about caring for the people around you. God cares about how we lead in the context of relationships. It's not about results at all costs, but caring about others. This is a conversation...
2022-12-3041 minMinistry Deep Dive#141 | Escaping Enemy Mode, Pt. 2 | Jim WilderThe second part of our conversation w/Jim Wilder about his newest book, "Escaping Enemy Mode." How do we really love our enemies? What does enemy mode look like? More of that and more on today's Apollos Watered! Help to water thirsty souls around the world by partnering with Apollos Watered and transform your world today!Learn more about Life Model Works.If you want to learn more about neurotheology check out our previous conversations: #140: Jim Wilder, Escaping Enemy Mode, Pt. 1#107: Jim Wilder, God on the Brain...
2022-12-2356 minMinistry Deep Dive#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 minThe Half Brained ChurchTABLE & WELL PODCAST: The Half Brained Church – Key Ingredients to Create and Maintain Transformative Communities—JoyTable & Well Podcast
HOSTS: Tennison & Ginelle Barry
True transformation, Identity, Character Development, Spiritual Formation, and Discipleship can only happen in healthy communities and relationship with those we have belonging. If this is the case, how do we create, cultivate, and maintain these types of communities? According to Jim wilder and Michel Hendricks there are 4 key ingredients to make that happen:
Finding true Joy through connection and relationships
Love that securely attaches communities (Hesed)
Group Identity that emulates the character of Christ
Creating a culture of uplifting and Healthy Correction
In this episode we will begin unpacking th...
2022-09-2800 minMinistry Deep Dive#113 | Truth, Trauma, and Transformation, Pt. 2 | Jami StaplesTravis welcomes Jami Staples back to the show for the second part of our conversation. Jami is the founder and CEO of The Truth Collective and in this second part of our conversation, she discusses the lies that women believe, how trauma plays into our understanding of sin, and how Jesus heals our trauma. Trauma has become the new mission field for sharing Jesus. It's a challenging and eye-opening conversation that helps us heal and offer Jesus as a healer to others. Learn more about The Truth Collective. For those working with Muslims:#57...
2022-07-2240 minMinistry Deep Dive#112 | Truth, Trauma, and Transformation, Pt. 1 | Jami StaplesTravis welcomes Jami Staples to the show, the founder and CEO of The Truth Collective. What does transformation look like? How do those in trauma come to know Jesus and be transformed by Him? What do they have to say to us? How do we experience healing as they have? Jami is one of those once-in-a-lifetime kinds of people you meet who is articulate, frank, fun, and willing to challenge the status quo. She has a heart for women, specifically Muslim women to come to know Jesus and be transformed by Him. She is open, honest, and...
2022-07-1938 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 01Ministry Deep Dive#110 | Embracing Your Relational Reformation, Pt. 2 | Michel HendricksTravis and Michel Hendricks continue their discussion on the relational reformation that is taking place in the church. Far too often, our church models have been built on the best practices established by churches considered to be "successful" because they know how to attract a crowd. Many of these successful churches have more of a performance mentality that they have pursued in the worship service. Many of these well-intentioned leaders have sought to get people to church thinking that they needed to have the service as a performance for people to come to and be part of...
2022-07-0135 minMinistry Deep Dive#109 | Embracing Your Relational Reformation, Pt. 1 | Michel HendricksTravis welcomes Michel Hendricks to the show! In the past few decades, so much of church and the Christian life has been about simply gaining information that leads us to believe and hopefully do the right things. However, as time has gone on, many Christ-followers have felt that there is more. Could there be something that we are missing? As the pandemic revealed, we are built for connection to God first and then with others second. In fact, our brains are divinely wired for both, and yet many within the church have neglected this important part of our makeup...
2022-06-2447 minMinistry Deep Dive#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
Celebrate Story!Celebrate Story! - What is the Church? Part 2: An Interview with Author Michel Hendricks, The Other Half of ChurchThis week Julie is bringing you a great interview with Michel Hendricks, one of the authors of the book The Other Half of Church. Michel is a teacher, trainer, inventor and author. Drawing from the cross-section of the Bible and brain science, he helps churches and communities implement a relational discipleship that transforms. He is the director of Life Model consulting at Life Model Works and is the co-author with Dr. Jim Wilder of the book The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation. He is a graduate of The University of Colorado, Boulder...
2022-05-0956 min
Exponential Groups Podcast with Allen WhiteMichel Hendricks on Half Brained Christianity and the role of Neuroscience in Making DisciplesMichel Hendricks discusses a neurological and theological approach to becoming more like Christ. While not ignoring the rational, left side of the brain, Michel shares how the right side of the brain is where character develops through the four elements of joy, hesed, group identity, and healthy correction. The presence or absence of these elements also determines the ability of narcissism to heal or thrive in a Christian community. Michel Hendricks is the co-author with Dr. Jim Wilder of The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation. He is the d...
2022-03-2839 min
Shifting CultureEp. 45 Carey Sims - Creating Space for Faith to FlourishIn this episode Carey Sims shares her journey towards embodying faith and helping others create space to hear from and discern the voice of God. From art to business to ministry and family, she helps create places for faith to be caught and lived out.Carey Sims serves as director of The Center for Faith and Leadership (Fredericksburg, Virginia, USA) where she and her husband, Gannon, are training and equipping the next generation of leaders through faith formation and leadership development. As the founder of Created Space (www.createdspace.org) Carey offers short courses on l...
2022-03-0847 min
Face to Face PodcastE114 - Michel Hendricks | The Other Half of Church (Continued...)We've had this guest before, but this conversation takes things to an entirely new level. Join us for a continuation of our conversation with Michel Hendricks, author of "The Other Half of Church" - a must-read for anyone in church leadership. This episode is incredibly timely and relevant on many levels. Enjoy. lifemodelworks.org/consulting-services
2022-02-2254 min
Remnant of Israel Shabbat MessagesWhole-Brained Spiritual GrowthIn his message today, Philip Snell begins a new multi-week series suggested by the book "The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation" by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks. Covered today is the difference between the right and left halves of the brain and how they work together to give us our character and personality.
2021-12-251h 17
Table & Well PodcastTHBC Part 35: Whole-Brain Christianity ~ It Comes Back Full Circle to Maturity If living Whole-Brained is truly how God created us, why don't we? Why does it seem so hard to live relationally? What are we missing, or is this really just a unrealistic utopian dream? Or does it simply come back full circle to maturity?Tennison and Ginelle conclude their conversation, this series, and this season on the Half Brained Church. Join the as they unpack how living a Whole-Brained Christianity relies heavily on growing and living in the fullness of your maturity. They also discuss what happens when there is no clear plan to mature God's people and th...
2021-12-2158 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 34: Whole-Brain Christianity ~ Practical Steps and Results to Living Whole-Brained, part 2If living Whole-Brained is truly how God created us, why don't we? Why does it seem so hard to live relationally? What are we missing, or is this really just a unrealistic utopian dream? Or is it simply, we don't have the relational skills?Tennison and Ginelle continue their conversation about practical skills that, when practiced, will help you live more relationally aware and mature. They will also talk about what your results could be when these skills are practiced.Part 2 of 2This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of C...
2021-12-1626 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 33: Whole-Brain Christianity ~ Practical Steps to living Whole-BrainedIf living Whole-Brained is truly how God created us, why don't we? Why does it seem so hard to live relationally? What are we missing, or is this really just a unrealistic utopian dream? Or is it simply, we don't have the relational skills?Join Tennison and Ginelle as they dig into and share practical skills that, when practiced, will help you live more relationally aware and mature. Part 1 of 2 This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have been...
2021-12-1428 min
Attaching 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 min
Michel MattersEpisode 96 | The Big LeapWelcome Back to another episode of the Michel Matters Podcast! For this episode, we decided to discuss the book “The Big Leap” by Gay Hendricks. By we, we really mean Jackie since she’s the one who read it. She breaks down the concept of zones in the book and what we considered our zones of Incompetence, Competence, Excellency, and Genius. We also discuss how those zones manifest themselves in our lives and how our “upper limit problems” hold us back from being great. It was a really insightful conversation and hope you all got to know us better. Get at the...
2021-12-131h 20Table & Well PodcastTHBC Part 32: Whole-Brain Christianity ~ Relationally Mature Pastors & LeadersWhole-Brained relationally mature pastors and leaders are unfortunately, hard to find today. We, the people, have a very strong propensity to promote people past their maturity level. We see their gifts and jump at the chance to have them lead us. But in doing so we tend to sacrifice the importance of relational connections that God designed us to live in.In this episode, Tennison and Ginelle will be discussing what Whole-Brained relational mature pastors and leaders look like. What the character traits that we should be looking for, and be seen, in our leaders. What is the...
2021-12-0930 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 31: Whole-Brain ChristianityLiving Whole-Brained is the way that God design us to live from the beginning. And Jesus modeled this for us. Everything he did was relational, however He did not forgo knowledge and spiritual disciplines. Somehow, over time we have swung the pendulum to the completely opposite side. We forgo the true relational aspects that we were created to live and thrive in and functionally live in the knowledge, truth, program, and spiritual discipline side of our brain. And we think that is how transformation happens. This is not the roadmap that Jesus left us.Join Tennison and Ginell...
2021-12-0727 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 30: The Relational Infection - Eradicating the DiseaseThis disease of narcissism is devastating to everyone it touches. What do we do when we see, feel or experience narcissism in our community. How do we protect our communities from narcissism? Can it be eradicated?Join Tennison and Ginelle as they discuss the ways to protect your community from the disease of narcissism, the importance of a mature community, and the formula needed to eradicate this disease from our churches, communities, and family. This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you h...
2021-11-3034 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 29: The Relational Infection - Your Brain on NarcissismEnemy Mode: We have all heard this phrase. This is what happens when you are trying to win or feel that everyone is against you. Most of us have ventured into this territory. However, did you know that there are 2 types of enemy mode, Simple and Peditory. Join Tennison & Ginelle as they discuss and dissect these two very different ways to operate in enemy mode, the effects of each, and what is happening in your brain and the brain of the narcissist while this is happening. This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half o...
2021-11-2329 min
Celebrate Story!Celebrate Story! - An Interview with Kim Honeycutt (Part 2)This will wrap up Julie's interview with Kim Honeycutt, Psychotherapist, Author, and Founder of icuTalks, a mental health speaking ministry. This is a wide ranging interview, covering topics such as mental health, intimacy, connection, faith and church. Kim is a voice that the world needs to hear right now! Enjoy! Resources from Kim Honeycutt: www.kimhoneycutt.comwww.icutalks.com Kim’s Podcast – Flip Your Lid with Kim HoneycuttKim’s Book – But Your Mother Loves You: How to Overcome the Cycle of Toxic Love and Live Your Life Without Shame By Kim B. Honeycutt LCSW LCASOther Refer...
2021-11-1827 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 28: The Relational Infection - Narcissism and Self-JustificationSelf Justification is the go to response when corrected for people who have narcissistic tendencies. Since they cannot metabolize shame relationally and their need to feel special is driving them, deflection is key. Self justification can come in many forms, everything from, "You'll never understand in a million years!" to, "How dare you question me!" to " God told me to do this." Listen in as Tennison and Ginelle look at this narcissistic tendency and continue to dissect this relational infection of narcissismThis series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim...
2021-11-1638 min
Celebrate Story!Celebrate Story! - An Interview with Kim Honeycutt (Part 1)This week Julie sits down with Kim Honeycutt, Psychotherapist, Author, and Founder of icuTalks, a mental health speaking ministry. This is a wide ranging interview, covering topics such as mental health, intimacy, connection, faith and church. Kim is a voice that the world needs to hear right now! Enjoy! Resources from Kim Honeycutt: Kim’s Podcast – Flip Your Lid with Kim HoneycuttKim’s Book – But Your Mother Loves You: How to Overcome the Cycle of Toxic Love and Live Your Life Without Shame By Kim B. Honeycutt LCSW LCASwww.kimhoneycutt.comwww.icutalks.com Other References made during...
2021-11-1549 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 27: The Relational Infection - Narcissism Pastors and Leaders Part 2Join Tennison and Ginelle as they continue to unpack the relational infection known as narcissism. What are the effects on the people who are under the leadership of a narcissist?This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#supportTo learn how we c...
2021-10-2834 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 26: The Relational Infection - Narcissism in Pastors and LeadersWould you be able to identify narcissist behavior? Most people believe that they can. If so, why are there so many narcissist people leading churches, businesses and communities? Believe it or not we actually look for, find, put in leadership, and hire people with major narcissist tendencies and call them strong leaders and follow them blindly. All while there is a wake of destruction behind them. This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have been impacted by what you have heard in this pod...
2021-10-2630 min
Me: When I'm FreeEpisode 24: Name it to Tame itWhen difficult emotions arise, we all have ways of coping. Often we try to push our emotions down - to our peril - usually leading to simply being stuck in the emotion. What if instead of ignoring our emotions, we paid attention to them with Jesus? In this episode, I share a day in my life, walking through a difficult emotion and the practices that I am learning to engage that help create a pathway back to joy.
Links and Resources from this episode:
The Other Half of Church by Michel Hendricks and Jim Wilder...
2021-10-2113 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 25: The Relational Infection - Narcissism and ShameHow does shame and narcissism intersect? What happens when people are not taught how to metabolize shame? Join Tennison and Ginelle as they continue their conversation on the relational infection. In this episode they will continue to unpack this disease and the motivations behind the actions and motive of the narcissist.This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience hea...
2021-10-1935 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 24: The Relational InfectionNarcissism: The relational infection. Narcissism may not be what you think is actually very easy to overlook and encourage. Sometimes it is hard to recognize until it is too late. The church, in its current structure, is the perfect breeding ground for narcissism to grow, thrive and return if the relational connection of its people is not strong. Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin to unpack this insidious disease. This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have been impacted by what you...
2021-10-1222 min
the spacemakersepisode 1.11 : reimagining church with Jack Meisinger | part 2, the panelPart 2 with Jack Meisinger and the Spacemakers Team brainstorming ideas about what church could look like.
RESOURCES:
Books mentioned by Jack:
Paga Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices
House Church And Mission: The Importance Of Household Structures In Early Christianity
BOOKS:
Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving and Finding Church by Rachel Held Evans
Life in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The Other Half of Church by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks
Repenting of Religion by Gregory A. Boyd
O...
2021-10-0651 min
the spacemakersepisode 1.11 : reimagining church with Jack Meisinger | part 1, the interviewPart 1 of the interview with Jack Meisinger, brainstorming ideas about what church could look like.
RESOURCES:
Books mentioned by Jack:
Paga Christianity?: Exploring the Roots of Our Church Practices
House Church And Mission: The Importance Of Household Structures In Early Christianity
BOOKS:
Searching for Sunday: Loving, Leaving and Finding Church by Rachel Held Evans
Life in Community by Dietrich Bonhoeffer
The Other Half of Church by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks
Repenting of Religion by Gre...
2021-10-061h 01Table & Well PodcastTHBC Part 23: Healthy Correction: Rejecting CondemnationHealthy correction is an important factor in character development and shame is an important part of healthy correction. We have talked about the differences between healthy shame and toxic shame and how each of them can be and have been used and how God has designed shame to be used and felt. In this episode Tennison and Ginelle finish their conversation on healthy correction by taking a good look at toxic shame and why it must be rejected at all cost! The power of shame was never meant to be welded the way most commonly do. But until God...
2021-10-0527 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 22- Healthy Correction: Shame! What Is It Good For?Tennison and Ginelle continue their conversation on healthy correction. In this episode they discuss a topic that is rarely ever talked about in a positive light. It's avoided, and has been used to abuse and manipulate, but used correctly, is actually very powerful and needed for healthy correction. Shame! Shame is an emotion that God has hardwired into in our brain, so we must learn how to use it. Join us as we unpack this controversial thought and see how God has designed us to feel shame but not wear it. This series is an adaptation of the b...
2021-09-2833 minMe: When I'm FreeEpisode 21: Your Brain on Joy
“Our brains need fuel to run properly” Michel Hendricks writes in The Other Half of Church. “The fuel that our brains were intended to run on is joy.” But most of us have a default emotion that is not joy and find it easier to get stuck in difficult emotions. The good news, however, is that we can reset our default emotion to joy with practice. In today's episode, I walk you through an exercise that was meaningful to me to get you started.
Links and Resources from this episode:
The Other Half of Church by Dr. Jim...
2021-09-2313 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 21 - Healthy CorrectionCorrection is a word that carries a negative feeling whenever you hear otr think about it. Correction is necessary to shape and mold character. However if it is not done in a healthy way, it will cause more hurt, and division in your relationships. Join Tennison and Ginelle and they begin to unpack what healthy correction looks like and why it is so important. This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have been impacted by what you have heard in this pod...
2021-09-2127 minMe: When I'm FreeEpisode 20: How to See the Face of GodWhat would it be like to see the face of God? This question stirred up a sweet encounter one morning that shifted my heart in a surprising and deeply meaningful way. It's a question that might do the same for you if you allow it.
Links and Resources from this episode:
Discovering our Spiritual Identity by Trevor Hudson
The Other Half of Church by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks
Numbers 6:24-26
Passages for question 2:
John 8:1-11, Luke 10:38-42, Matthew 14:22-23
Find me at Kaley Ehret on F...
2021-09-1612 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 20 - Group Identity: Healthy Group Identity - How to Live OutJoin Tennison and Ginelle as they continue the conversation on healthy group identity, who forms its, what it is, and how it is formed. Today's episode will focus on the how of healthy group Identity. It starts with group identity statement that say, "We are a people that....." As these statement are created and walked out by they elders in the group, the rest of the group sees and experiences how it is to act and the identity of the group begins to take root.This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of...
2021-09-1427 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 19 - Group Identity: Healthy Group Identity - How Is It CreatedJoin Tennison and Ginelle as they continue the conversation on healthy group identity, who forms its, what it is, and how it is formed. Today's episode will focus on the how of healthy group Identity. It starts with group identity statement that say, "We are a people that....." As these statement are created and walked out by they elders in the group, the rest of the group sees and experiences how it is to act and the identity of the group begins to take root. This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Chur...
2021-09-0727 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 18 - Group Identity: Healthy Group Identity - Who CreatesHealthy group identity is something that is very important to having a strong community and something that is not normally talked about. Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin the conversation about healthy group identity, who forms its, what it is, and how it is formed.This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, t...
2021-08-3122 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 17: Toxic Group IdentityJoin Tennison and Ginelle as they discuss some very easy ways that churches and community build their group identity around very toxic and potential destructive things. These usually start as a "great way to minister" to a group of people, but if gone unchecked you can begin to identity yourself as your malfunction, (who we are when we are not acting like ourselves). When this happens we erode, and can misrepresent our true identity. This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have bee...
2021-08-2411 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 16: Shallow Group IdentityForming a healthy and strong group identity is not easy. We need a strong group identity to remind us who we are and how it is for us to act. A lot of the time the group identity that is formed in both churches and communities is a very shallow one. Shallow group identity do not bring lasting transformation. They don't remind us of who we are or how it is for us to act They are very dangerous and really don't give us a lot to hold on to. In this episode, Tennison and Ginelle will be talkin...
2021-08-1721 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 15 - Group Identity: Maturity, Jesus, and the Sermon on the MountJoin us as we continue our conversation on Group Identity. What if Jesus was constantly creating Identity statement for His followers to grab ahold to? What if the Sermon on Mount was one big identity statement? How would that change how we read it? Tennison and Ginelle will discus these questions and more in this episode.This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mis...
2021-08-1017 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 14 - Group Identity: The Two Most Important QuestionsJoin Tennison and Ginelle as they continue their conversation on Group Identity. In every relational interaction we have, we are always asking two questions; Who are we, and How is it like my people to act? The answers to these question come from the group of people you belong to, and your relational experiences with those people. These actions, responses, expressions, happen pre-consciously, and reveal your character. Listen in as we deep deeper into Group IdentityThis series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf y...
2021-08-0316 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 13 - Group IdentityJoin us as Tennison an Ginelle continue the series, The Half Brained Church: How the Church Has Lost it's Ever-Loving Mind. This episode begins a new topic on the journey of whole brained christianity; Group Identity. What is it? Why is it so important? How is it formed? Did Jesus create a Group Identity? What happens when Group Identity is shallow or toxic? These questions and more will be answered over the next several podcasts as they unpack Group IdentityThis series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Miche...
2021-07-2723 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 12 - Hesed: 4 Ways to Build Hesed - 2 of 2Join us as we continue the conversation and talk through the four ways to build Hesed in your community:Make Hesed part of your value system as a communityCultivate joyGathering at the tableSharing weakness/vulnerabilityHesed is the relational glue that holds us together. That glue does not apply itself to your relationships. Building Hesed just doesn't happen on its own. It takes intentional time and practice. In this episode we will focus on how "Sharing weakness and being vulnerable" in safe community builds Hesed. We also introduce how narcissism directly opposes Hesed and why narcissist people are th...
2021-07-2029 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 11 - Hesed: 4 Ways to Build Hesed - 1 of 2Hesed is the relational glue that holds us together. That glue does not apply itself to your relationships. Building Hesed just doesn't happen on its own. It takes intentional time and practice. Listen in as we begin a conversation and talk through the four ways to build Hesed in your community. Make Hesed part of your value system as a communityCultivate joyGathering at the tableSharing weakness/vulnerabilityThis series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have been impacted by what you have heard in thi...
2021-07-1322 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 10 - Hesed: How to Recognize How Much is in Your Community -2 of 2How do you recognize how much Hesed is in your community? Hesed is the relational glue that binds us together. If Hesed is present in your community you will find love, connection, identity, and belonging. If Hesed is lacking fear, shame, weakness, withdrawal, and performance will rule. Join us as we conclude our conversation and answer the question, How much Hesed is in your community? This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podc...
2021-07-0619 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 9 - Hesed: How to Recognize How Much is in Your Community - 1 of 2In this episode, Tennison and Ginelle answer the question; How do you recognize how much Hesed is in your community? Hesed is the relational glue that binds us together. If Hesed is present in your community you will find love, connection, identity, and belonging. If Hesed is lacking fear, shame, weakness, withdrawal, and performance will rule. How much Hesed is in your community? This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and woul...
2021-06-2929 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 8 - Hesed & IdentityHesed/Attachment is so important in creating identity. Our connection to God is directly connected to our connection, positive or negative, with the people around us. If our earthly attachments are based in strength, steadfastness, and love our attachment to God is usually the same, and our identity is strong and secure. However if our earthly attachments have been build on fear, weakness and withdrawal, we will inevitably attach to God in the same way and our identity will follow. Join Tennison and Ginelle as they talk about the importance of strong, healthy, joy fueled attachments.This serie...
2021-06-2231 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 7 - Hesed: Stuck Like GlueGod's plan for his creation was never for us to be "saved" or "born again", it was and is for us to be attached to Him with a bonded or sticky love. He also intended for us to be attached to each other in this same way. So what does it mean to be deeply attached or bonded to God, yourself, and others? This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would...
2021-06-1528 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 6 - Rhythms that Help Create Joy Fueled CommunitiesWhat are some practices and practical things that you can do to begin cultivating a Joy Fueled community? Listen as Tennison and Ginelle talk about the practical things that they have begun to incorporate into their rhythms of life to create Joy Fueled community. This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and ot...
2021-06-0831 min
REimagineEpisode #63 Inviting Jesus into your Brain: A Conversation with Michel Hendricks at Life Model WorksSend us a textThis week we welcome, Michel Hendricks, to the podcast as we continue the conversation on full brain Christianity and Spiritual formation.To learn more, go to www.lifemodelworks.orgBe sure to rate and share this episode with everyone you know and a few people you don't know!
2021-06-0443 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 5: The Benefits of Joy Fueled CommunitiesJoy is the first ingredient for strong, healthy, transformative communities. So many churches/communities function without joy as their fuel. The result is usually a community fueled by fear, shame, and performance where true transformation is not produced. In this episode Tennison and Ginelle will dig deep into the benefits of Joy Fueled Communities. Communities where joy, love and healthy connection are the lens in which community is seen. This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel HendricksIf you have been impacted by what you h...
2021-06-0132 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.org
2021-05-2849 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 4: Key Ingredients to Create and Maintain Transformitive Communities - JoyTrue transformation, Identity, Character Development, Spiritual Formation and Discipleship can only happen in healthy communities and relationship with those we have belonging. If this is the case, how do we create, cultivate, and maintain these types of communities. According to Jim wilder and Michel Hendricks there are 4 key ingredients to make that happen:Finding true Joy though connection and relationshipsLove that securely attaches communities (Hesed)Group Identity that emulates the character of ChristCreating a culture of uplifting and Healthy CorrectionIn this episode we will begin unpacking the fi...
2021-05-2537 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 3 - No Relationship, No Transformation!The western church has built almost everything it does on delivering information and telling people how to live this Christian life. This way of "ministry" has not not produced the true transformation we all desire. True transformation, true discipleship, only comes inside of healthy relationship and that is what is missing from the western church. That is how Jesus did it with His disciples. We are designed to live, learn and grow in community. Community is hard and messy and beautiful and rewording. Community is were we are shown how to live this Christian life, and how is it like fo...
2021-05-1835 minTable & Well PodcastTHBC Part 2: What's The Brain Got To Do With It?!Transformation=truth+good choices+power. This statement sounds true and is widely excepted in most church circles today. What if I told you that is not the formula for transformation? What if I told you that this formula was missing a key ingredient? What I told you that this formula was a Half Brained formula? Join us as we explore the primary functions the left and right brain have, the roles that they play, and why true transformation, spiritual formation and character development can only happen when both are engaged in discipleship. This series is an ada...
2021-05-1130 minTable & Well PodcastThe Half Brained Church: How The Church Has Lost It's Ever-Loving Mind"Spiritual formation is the central task of the local congregation, the primary task that Jesus gave Christian leaders." ~ Dallas Willard~If spiritual formation is the central task of the church, how are we doing? Are we seeing and experiencing lasting deep transformation? Are a lot of christian communities strong and connected, or weak and shallow? If we are honest with ourselves, I think we will answer the latter to both questions. Why?In this podcast we will begin to lay the foundation to answer those questions. Join us as we take a deep look at how your spiri...
2021-05-0430 min