Best Zachary Lamb Podcasts (2024)

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089: Our Attachment Wounds and God's Promise (with Summer Joy Gross) 34:44

1M ago34:44

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Emmanuel—God with us. We have heard this promise of God’s presence. But might our attachment wounds skew, distort, or hinder us from embracing this reality? Do we live as slaves to our attachment strategies rather than as beloved children of God? And how can we learn to do something different in our spiritual lives? Summer Joy Gross is an Anglican …

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088: Don't Do Nothing about Mental Health in the Church 31:56

2M ago31:56

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There 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 th…

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087: Geoff's Second Half of Life "Crisis" and why the new name 34:02

3M ago34:02

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The 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 intervie…

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086: Non-Toxic Masculinity (with Zachary Wagner) 30:53

5M ago30:53

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The problem of toxic masculinity is much bigger than contemporary expressions of Christianity. Mistreatment of women and men dehumanizing others is a feature of human culture fraught with sin. But the church is called to be salt and light, so how can we foster a non-toxic masculinity? Our guest today is Zachary Wagner, a writer, researcher, and min…

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085: Forming Spiritually Resilient Children (with Dr. Holly Allen) 36:01

5M ago36:01

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Many children today are growing up amid adversity, whether brought on by family difficulties or larger societal crises. All children need to be able to deal with stress, cope with challenges, and persevere through disappointments. While we cannot protect children from all hardships, we can promote healthy development that fosters resilience. Our gu…

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084: Mental Illness or Spiritual Issue? And how they connect (with Dr. Matthew Stanford) 38:13

5M ago38:13

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Research tells us that when people suffer from a mental health crisis, the first person they turn to for help is not a physician, a psychiatrist, or a social worker, but a pastor, a priest, or a minister. Unfortunately, many church leaders are not trained to recognize mental illness and don’t know when to refer someone to a mental health profession…

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083: Does God Hate? Or, Making Sense of God's Emotions (with David Lamb) 36:30

7M ago36:30

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Does God hate? Is God emotional? Emotions feel irrational, impulsive, and problematic for God, especially when we think about hate, jealousy, or sorrow. But the truth is the Bible is full of all sorts of stories that express God expressing emotions. This episode focuses particularly on God and the emotion of hate. Our guest is Dr. David Lamb. He is…

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082: On Getting Out of Bed; Or, on Living with Mental Anguish (with Alan Noble) 32:58

7M ago32:58

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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 Ge…

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081: From Therapy, to Trauma, to Attaching to Immanuel (God With Us) with Stephanie Rossing 39:18

7M ago39:18

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How do we help people get their brains back online? Can the Spirit lead us through a process of healing without triggering re-traumatization? And how can we attach more deeply with God? Guest Stephanie Rossing (Licenced Marriage and Family Therapist) talks about her own journey as a therapist, discovering and receiving training in trauma treatments…

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Is Joy Even More Central Than Love? (Thanksgiving Double Feature) 25:54

7M ago25:54

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(This and the previous 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 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 cyn…

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The Psalms as a Guide to Joy, Sadness, and Anger (Thanksgiving Double Feature) 25:54

7M ago25:54

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(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 huma…

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080: Finding Freedom in Constraint—Reimagining Spiritual Disciplines with Jared Patrick Boyd 36:07

7M ago36:07

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We often think that freedom comes through casting off what controls us, and that we need to find our true selves apart from community. But what if it is the constraints of the spiritual life that set us free? What if it is focused practices in community that lead to the flourishing of individual lives? Today we are talking about finding freedom in …

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079: Being the Church in an Age of Secular Mysticisms (Dr. Andrew Root) 41:24

8M ago41:24

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When atheists want spirituality, how should the church respond? In a secular age offering a buffet of spiritualities, all focused on the self and personal transformation, how is the Christian view similar or different than these alternative pathways? When everyone is spiritual, but few are religious, what is distinctive about following Jesus? And c…

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078: Formative Spirituality, Agency in the Bible, and Being Human (Dr. Richard Middleton) 34:54

8M ago34:54

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What is spiritual formation? Is that even a very good term for life with and in Jesus? What are we being formed into anyway? Or, maybe we should ask “when” are we being formed? In this episode, we talked with Dr. Richard Middleton about formative spirituality, agency in the Bible, and being human, and how God is always looking for partners to work …

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077: Why Humility and Hope is Essential for Therapists & Pastors (Dr. Chuck DeGroat) 32:40

8M ago32:40

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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 receiv…

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076: Bearing God in the Storms of Death and Life (with Marlena Graves) 30:52

8M ago30:52

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Have you ever been tossed around by the storms of life and wondered where God is in all? Or have you wished Jesus would quiet the storms a little quicker and more often? Today we are talking about bearing God in the storms of life. Marlena Graves is the Assistant Professor of Spiritual Formation at Northeastern Seminary in Rochester, NY. She has wr…

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075: Being Still Amid the Distractions and Downtime (with Brian Heasley) 37:22

8M ago37:22

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Scripture tells us, “Be still and know that I am God”. But for so many of us, this is so hard. Today’s episode explores downtime, devotions, and distractions as we seek to be with God in our private and public lives. Our guest, Brian Heasley, is a long-term pioneer within the 24-7 prayer movement and serves as the International Prayer Director, he …

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074: Hope Is The First Dose: A Treatment Plan For Recovering From Trauma (with Dr. Lee Warren, MD) 46:49

9M ago46:49

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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, br…

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073: Be Kind To Your Attachment Strategy and Nervous System 24:04

9M ago24:04

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When 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 sy…

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072: How Your Attachment Style Shapes Reality (with Dr. Todd Hall) 42:56

9M ago42:56

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How can two different people experience the same event differently? Do we see, hear, and even feel the world differently? Are we filtering social and emotional information in different ways? The answer is yes. And this has to do with what Dr. Todd Hall calls attachment filters (or what attachment theory calls "attachment styles"). Dr. Todd Hall is …

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071: Resourcing the Church for Mental Health (with Laura Howe) 30:38

9M ago30:38

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The church is not immune to the growing mental health crisis, certainly not pastors and leaders. And we don’t always know where to get mental health resources for creating resilient individuals and churches. Howe guest today is passionate about bridging that gap. Laura Howe is a clinical mental health social worker, addictions counselor, and projec…

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070: Exploring a Theology of the Body and Confronting Shame with Beth Felker Jones (Summer Rewind) 33:08

11M ago33:08

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(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 e…

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069: Leading with & through Emotion: Limbic Resonance, Leadership, and Spirituality with MaryKate Morse (Summer Rewind) 37:55

11M ago37:55

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(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…

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068: Exploring Low Anthropology and its Impact on the Human Condition, with David Zahl (Summer Rewind) 35:49

11M ago35:49

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(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 e…

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067 Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters (with Dr. Carmen Joy Imes) 32:58

11M ago32:58

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What does it mean to be human? This timeless question proves critical as we seek to understand our purpose, identity, and significance. Amidst the many voices clamoring to shape our understanding of humanity, the Bible reveals important truths related to our human identity and vocation that are critical to the flourishing of all of creation. In thi…

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066 From Division to Connection: Escaping Enemy Mode with Jim Wilder (Summer Rewind) 1:03:10

12M ago1:03:10

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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 Psychologi…

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064 Raising Resilient Kids: Emotional Regulation and the Role of the Church (with Jessica Nagy) 47:27

12M ago47:27

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Is it possible to raise kids who are emotionally resilient within the dysfunctional dynamics of abuse, divorce, or shared custody? And how can the church be more supportive for children who have hidden trauma? That's what we are talking about with Jessica Nagy, the founder of Mosaic Motherhood, a community of warrior moms who are navigating co-pare…

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065 What is Spiritual Formation? (2 Minute Explainer) 2:00

12M ago2:00

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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…

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063 What is Relational Neuroscience? The Four E's of Our Identity (2 Minute Explainer) 2:00

1y ago2:00

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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…

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062 How the Fruit of the Spirit are a Foundation of Resiliency (with Michael Sullivant) 34:48

1y ago34:48

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What if the Fruits of the Spirit can build a "nest of resiliency" to weather life's trials? What if these fruit were less spiritual and more relational? Join us as we speak with Michael Sullivan, director of relational networks at Life Model Works, who shares his insights on how focusing on LOVE, JOY, and PEACE can transform us into Christ. Togethe…

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061 The Art of Mentalizing: Enhancing Interpersonal Relationships through Emotional Awareness (with Dr. Lina Ponder) 34:56

1y ago34:56

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We've all heard about mindfulness. But what about "mentalization"? We are talking about how this little-known concept helps us understand ourselves (creating more self-compassion), understand others (leading to more empathy), and connect to God. Our guest, Dr. Lina Ponder is a clinical psychologist, psychoanalyst, and spiritual director—so she is p…

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060 Why Discipleship is an Adventure in Transformation (with Jessie Cruickshank) 35:08

1y ago35:08

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Jesus told his followers, “Go and make disciples of every nation,” but a lot of us stop before we start—because we feel like we don’t have what it takes. But Jesus didn’t ask spiritual superstars to make disciples. He invited ordinary people into the adventure of following him. Our guest, Jessie Cruickshank, holds an M.Ed. from Harvard in mind, bra…

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059 The Psalms as a Guide to Joy, Sadness, and Anger (with Dr. David Taylor) 35:11

1y ago35:11

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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 Full…

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058 Spiritual, Neural, and Relational Integration: On the union of brain, body, bible, and more 20:48

1y ago20:48

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What 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 …

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057 Exploring the 3 Core Attachment Questions Shaping Our Lives 19:51

1y ago19:51

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Whether 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 g…

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056 The Importance of Your Physical Body in Worship (with Dr. David Taylor) 40:20

1y ago40:20

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What would you say to someone who just feels that in-person worship is for them? If we worship in spirit and truth, do our bodies even matter? Are our bodies just neutral spectators, reluctant participants in worship? Dr. David Taylor joins us to talk about just how important our bodies are for worship, that we "get to" and "need to" worship God wi…

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055 Why You Can't Get Unstuck Alone (Short Reflection Episode) 15:24

1y ago15:24

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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 Subs…

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054 How to Unstick Your Mind (with Mimika Cooney) 30:56

1y ago30:56

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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 …

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053 Is Joy Even More Central Than Love? 25:54

1y ago25:54

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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…

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052 Is God Ashamed of Me? (Brad Vaughn, fka Jackson Wu) 33:08

1+ y ago33:08

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Did Brené Brown miss something about shame? Is it always bad, or something good? Does God save us from shame? Or might God save us through shame? If this sounds crazy, maybe it is because we thinking about shame in a Western cultural framework. Dr. Jackson Wu talks about how honor and shame work in the Bible, and how that might help us read the scr…

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051 Healing Trauma in the Church (with Janyne McConnaughey, PhD) 38:26

1+ y ago38:26

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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 McCo…

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050 Can Deconstruction Cure a Disembodied Faith? (with Dr. Sean Davidson) 37:37

1+ y ago37:37

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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 h…

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049 On Distorting Sex, Marriage, the Gospel (with Dr. Beth Felker Jones) 28:26

1+ y ago28:26

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Like Jesus, we need to overturn the tables of those peddling gender hierarchies within the temple of our bodies. Because our bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, we need to overturn this harmful equation of sex and salvation with a gender hierarchy. In this episode, with Dr. Beth Felker Jones, we talk about the recent outrage over the article "Se…

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048 From Shame to Grace: Your Body, the Temple (with Dr. Beth Felker Jones) 33:08

1+ y ago33:08

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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. Stay Conne…

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047 Laying Down Enemy Mode to Follow Jesus (with Jon Hand) 42:23

1+ y ago42:23

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Shouldn't Jesus change how we see people? So why is it that Christians seem to have as many enemies as others? We talked with Jon Hand about why "enemy mode" is so prevalent in the church, and how being Jesus-centered gives us a new identity and a new perspective on others. This episode is a continuation of our interview with Jim Wilder on "How To …

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046 When church trauma (literally) breaks your heart (with Rose Madrid Swetman) 39:02

1+ y ago39:02

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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 exper…

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045 How To Escape Enemy Mode (Jim Wilder) 1:03:10

1+ y ago1:03:10

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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 Psychologi…

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044 The Connected Life: The Art & Science of Relational Spirituality (with Dr. Todd Hall) 36:54

1+ y ago36:54

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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 o…

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043 Original Trauma, IFS, and Christian Mysticism (with Jonathan Puddle) 39:33

1+ y ago39:33

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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 aut…

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042 Practicing Self-Compassion (6 minute meditation) 8:39

1+ y ago8:39

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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? Stay Connected: NEED spiritual direction or coaching that aligns …

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