Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation
Geoff and Cyd HolsclawAttaching to God connects relational neuroscience and attachment theory to our life of faith so you can grow into spiritual and relational maturity. Co-host Geoff Holsclaw (PhD, pastor, and professor) and Cyd Holsclaw (PCC, spiritual director, and integrative coach) talk with practitioners, therapists, theologians, and researchers on learning to live with ourselves, others, and God. Get everything... more
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 140 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | ChristianityHealth & FitnessMental HealthReligion & Spirituality | |||
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In this final Lent episode on Jesus’ temptations, Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw explore the third temptation as an attack on Jesus’ agency—shifting from anxiety-driven hyperactivation to independence-driven deactivation of attachment. They discuss how moder... more
The Attaching to God podcast continues a three-week Lenten series on the Temptations of Jesus.
This episode reframes Jesus’ second temptation as an attack on his secure attachment to the Father—an attack on FAITH, provoking anxiety and testing wheth... more
The Attaching to God podcast returns after a break to begin a three-week Lenten series on the Temptations of Jesus. Hosts Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw (co-founders of the Center for Embodied Faith) reframe Jesus’ first temptation as an attack on his secure... more
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?
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Finding this content has been so affirming. I teach similar content to Christian Educators on my podcast, “Society’s Child, and I have wanted to go deeper in understanding how to link neuroscience to the Bible. This podcast is one of the best resources I’ve found. As a previous foster/group home child, foster/adoptive mom and educator who has worked through lots of “my junk”, I’ve come to realize that the ultimate healing comes through a bonded, enmeshed relationship with God. This podcast not ... more
Apple Podcasts5TrishZ67
United States2 months ago - Helpful content, less helpful interviewing style
I am a huge fan of the topics this podcast covers, but I have found myself wishing often that the interviewers would give more space for their guests to share. The hosts tend to jump in too much to offer their perspective, which I think would be more appropriate to offer at the end as a “synopsis” from the hosts rather than interjecting during the time that should be dedicated to the guest. I would prefer to hear more from the guest, since it’s the speciality of the guest that tends to prompt me... more
Apple Podcasts3jpenner93United States9 months ago - Love this podcast! So needed and helpful.
This podcast is one of the best I’ve found. I think it is so needed. Loved the one with Jonathan Puddle and many others! ❤️
Apple Podcasts5barcelonamama
Spain3 years ago So much info on attachment and grounded relationships with Jesus and other people.
Podcast Addict53 years agoDeb0036- Enjoy and learn
Geoff, enjoy your programming built around neuroscience so I’m always learning from you and your guests. Especially like the conversations with our mutual friend, Fred Liggin, about trauma and now Charles Kiser on trauma-informed evangelism. I’ve learned much from them and your other guests. Thanks for your work.
Apple Podcasts5GraceInWinchesterUnited States4 years ago
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- The show centers on the intersection of neuroscience, attachment theory, and Christian spiritual formation, featuring clinicians, theologians, pastors, and researchers. Conversations emphasize secure attachment, emotional health, and mature faith through practical applications, book discussions, and case-focused dialogue. A standout thread is the integration of brain science with spiritual practices, often anchored in relational and contemplative approaches. Listeners can expect thoughtful explorations of trauma, leadership, and spirituality, with guest voices spanning therapists, spiritual directors, and scholars who translate complex theory into usable guidance for faith communities.
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