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Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation

Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw
Mental Health
Spirituality
Neuroscience
Attachment Theory
Christianity
Joy
Spiritual Formation
God
Community Support
Love
Community In Spiritual Practices
Spiritual Disciplines
Children's Spirituality
Resilience
Toxic Masculinity
Non-Toxic Masculinity
Beacon Of Light
Risky Play
Suicide Prevention
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Attaching 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

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In this episode, hosts Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw talk with Bill and Kristi Gaultiere, founders of Soul Shepherding, and authors of Deeply Loved: Receiving and Reflecting God's Great Empathy for You. 

The conversation explores the Gaultiers' journey into ... more

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In this special book launch episode, Geoff interviews Summer Joy Gross about why spiritual directors are reading and recommending Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and C... more

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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 Transfor... more

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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 ... more

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Recent Guests

Bill Gaultiere
Doctor of Psychology and co-founder of Soul Shepherding
Soul Shepherding
Episode: 130 (Bonus) Deeply Loved: Exploring Empathy and Spiritual Growth (with Bill & Kristi Gaultiere)
Kristi Gaultiere
Doctor of Psychology and co-founder of Soul Shepherding
Soul Shepherding
Episode: 130 (Bonus) Deeply Loved: Exploring Empathy and Spiritual Growth (with Bill & Kristi Gaultiere)
Summer Gross Joy
Anglican priest, retreat leader, and spiritual director
Healing Care Ministries Spiritual Direction School
Episode: 129 Why Spiritual Directors are Reading "Landscapes of the Soul"
Monica Mauer
Founder and Clinical Director of the Center for Family Transformation
Center for Family Transformation
Episode: 128 Why Therapists Are Reading "Landscapes of the Soul" (with Monica Mouer, LPCS)
A.J. Swoboda
Professor, writer, and pastor; Associate Professor of Bible Theology and World Christianity at Bushnell University.
Bushnell University
Episode: 125 A Teachable Spirit Among Strangers and Enemies (with A.J. Swoboda)
Michael John Cusick
CEO and founder of Restoring the Soul, licensed professional counselor, and author
Restoring the Soul
Episode: 124 Healing Love & Sacred Attachments: Between Trauma and Transformation (with Michael John Cusick)
Dr. Joshua Cockayne
Director of the Bede Centre for Church Planting Theology at Cranmer Hall in Durham, UK
Bede Centre for Church Planting Theology
Episode: 123 Why We Gather: The Neuroscience Behind Corporate Worship (with Dr. Joshua Cockanye)
Sarah Boyd
Writer and child and adolescent development expert, founder of Resilient Little Hearts
Resilient Little Hearts
Episode: 122 Constructing Calm: A Guide for Families in a Fast-Paced World (with Sarah Boyd)
Dr. Chuck DeGroat
Professor of Counseling and Christian Spirituality, licensed therapist
Western Theological Seminary
Episode: 121 Evolving Narcissism, Attacks on Empathy, and Raising Up Resilient Churches (with Dr. Chuck DeGroat)

Host

Geoff Holsclaw
Geoff Holsclaw is a pastor, professor (PhD), and co-host known for exploring the intersection of neuroscience and spiritual formation.

Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 61 ratings
  • 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 Podcasts
    3
    jpenner93
    United States4 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 Podcasts
    5
    barcelonamama
    Spain3 years ago
  • So much info on attachment and grounded relationships with Jesus and other people.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    Deb0036
    3 years ago
  • 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 Podcasts
    5
    GraceInWinchester
    United States3 years ago
  • Excellent Introduction to authors and books

    Each episode is interesting and informative, but also typically introduces a book or two that can provide a deeper dive into the topic.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AuburnMick
    United States4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the depth of the topics covered and the unique blend of neuroscience and spirituality.
Overall, the podcast is regarded as providing essential and timely conversations related to emotional and spiritual health.
Some feedback indicates a desire for the hosts to allow guests more speaking time during interviews.
Many find the discussions engaging and reflective, often resulting in personal insights and growth.

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122 Constructing Calm: A Guide for Families in a Fast-Paced World (with Sarah Boyd)
Q: What does it look like for teenagers regarding rupture and repair?
Rupture and repair looks similar for teenagers as for younger children, but parents need to stay actively involved during this period of emotional development.
122 Constructing Calm: A Guide for Families in a Fast-Paced World (with Sarah Boyd)
Q: What are some of the kind of nervous system background that we need to understand?
Our nervous system has a balance between the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system, and self-regulation helps manage our emotions.
122 Constructing Calm: A Guide for Families in a Fast-Paced World (with Sarah Boyd)
Q: What do you mean by the noise that we need to kind of turn down? What are the challenges that you see families facing these days?
The noise refers to cognitive overwhelm from the fast-paced, overstimulated world which impacts both parents and children.
123 Why We Gather: The Neuroscience Behind Corporate Worship (with Dr. Joshua Cockanye)
Q: So how then should we think more granularly about corporate worship than as this combination of affect and cognition as well as shared attention?
Dr. Cockayne suggests that corporate worship involves nested experiences of shared attention and action, contextualizing worship within a broader theological understanding.
123 Why We Gather: The Neuroscience Behind Corporate Worship (with Dr. Joshua Cockanye)
Q: Could you just explain kind of some of those views?
Dr. Cockayne highlights James K. Smith's distinction between cognitive and affective views of worship, emphasizing how human nature transcends mere cognition.

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1. Bill Gaultiere
2. Kristi Gaultiere
3. Summer Gross Joy
4. Monica Mauer
5. A.J. Swoboda
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7. Dr. Joshua Cockayne
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