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Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation

Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation

By: Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw
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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 in your inbox or on the app: https://www.grassrootschristianity.org/s/embodied-faith

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Episodes
  • 122 Constructing Calm: A Guide for Families in a Fast-Paced World (with Sarah Boyd)
    Jul 8 2025

    Have you felt overwhelmed and flattened by the sheer amount of noise and distraction in your home, your schedule, and your brain? In our fast-paced culture, is it possible to set up our families and children to thrive?

    In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, host Geoff welcomes Sarah Boyd, writer, child development expert, and founder of Resilient Little Hearts. Sarah discusses her new book, Turn Down the Noise: A Practical Guide to Building an Emotionally Healthy Family in a Chronically Overstimulated World, a practical guide to creating emotionally healthy families in today's overstimulated world. They delve into topics like self-regulation, co-regulation, the importance of play, simplifying home environments, and the balance between stress and joy.

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    38 mins
  • 121 Evolving Narcissism, Attacks on Empathy, and Raising Up Resilient Churches (with Dr. Chuck DeGroat)
    Jul 3 2025

    Is society producing more narcissists, or producing more people susceptible to abuse by narcissists? How has narcissism evolved in our internet age?

    In this episode, we explore the evolving nature of narcissism in the internet age and its impact on church communities. We discuss the shift from authority-based to algorithm-based influence, the rise of performative narcissism, and the attack on empathy.

    Our guest is Dr. Chuck DeGroat, the Professor of Counseling and Christian Spirituality and Executive Director of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Western Theological Seminary, Holland, MI. He is also a licensed and practicing therapist, a spiritual director, author of five books, his newest book, Healing What’s Within. He also wrote When Narcissism Comes to Church: Healing Your Community from Emotional and Spiritual Abuse.


    Join the launch team for Landscapes of the Soul by filling out this form (hit the title to buy the book). We need you to propel this book forward.

    Stay Connected:

    • Check out our Attaching to God 6-Week Learning Cohort.
    • Join the Embodied Faith community to stay connected and get posts, episodes, & resources.
    • Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift (to keep this ad-free without breaking the Holsclaw's bank).
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    44 mins
  • 120 The FISH Model: Beyond Modern Impasses to Spiritual and Emotional Health (with Dr. Marcus Warner)
    Jul 1 2025

    What are the limitations of our modern approaches to discipleship and spiritual formation? How do our neural pathways connect to our spiritual pathways? Does brain-wiring connect to spiritual warfare? And how does this all connect to our identity in Christ?

    In this episode of the Attach To God podcast, host Geoff Holsclaw delves into the intersections of neuroscience and spiritual pathways with Dr. Marcus Warner, president of Deeper Walk International. They explore the limitations of traditional enlightenment and Puritan-based approaches to spiritual transformation, and cover deeper discipleship through the FISH model (Freedom, Identity, Spirit walk, and Heart-focused community).

    Dr. Marcus Warner has served as president of Deeper Walk International since 2006. He has written 16 books on topics ranging from brain science to spiritual warfare, including Rare Leadership, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages, and Understanding the Wounded Heart. Marcus is a conference speaker who works with both ministry and corporate groups around the world. His passion is taking complex topics and making them practical and accessible for everyone.


    Join the launch team for Landscapes of the Soul by filling out this form (hit the title to buy the book). We need you to propel this book forward.

    Stay Connected:

    • Check out our Attaching to God 6-Week Learning Cohort.
    • Join the Embodied Faith community to stay connected and get posts, episodes, & resources.
    • Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift (to keep this ad-free without breaking the Holsclaw's bank).
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    39 mins
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