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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
  • 138 Is Humility Bad For Your Self-Esteem, or Good For Loving Others? (Voices from the Kellia)
    Mar 26 2026

    In a world of self-promotion, self-esteem, and self-worth, is there a place for Christian humility? What can we learn from the monks of old and how they connected humility to love?

    Host Geoff Holsclaw welcomes back David Clayton (Spiritual Director and Forensics Behavioral Analyst) to continue our monastic series (Voices from the Kellia), where they talk about how humility for the monk was not just about feeling like a worthless wretch, but about creating space for love for others by receiving God's love for us.

    Geoff and David contrast self-deprecation and “worm theology” with a true humility that cultivates a non-defensive posture open to reality without resentment.

    Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection, and learn about our trainings and other resources at embodiedfaith.life.

    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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    1 hr and 6 mins
  • 137 What If God Actually Likes You?
    Mar 24 2026

    Cyd and Geoff continue their Lent/wilderness theme by challenging common images of God as stern, aloof, or judgmental and emphasizing instead that God’s face is turned toward us with joy.

    Using the Aaronic blessing (Numbers 6:22–27), they describe two dynamics: “amplification of joy” (God’s face shining upon us) and “returning to joy” (God turning toward us to bring peace), illustrated through parent-infant eye contact and attunement that builds resilience. Join them to remember that God actually likes you!

    Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection, and learn about our trainings and other resources at embodiedfaith.life.

    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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    27 mins
  • #136 The One Thing Your Soul Actually Wants
    Mar 17 2026

    In this new episode, Geoff and Cyd explore joy as a crucial part of practicing Lent, making Lent worthwhile by creating space for a deeper connection with God. They begin with a gratitude practice, and then reflect on Hebrews 12:1–2 and “the joy set before Jesus" as he endured the cross. They link this to wilderness experiences and the concept of spiritual bypassing.

    Dive deeper in our new book, Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection, and learn about our trainings and other resources at embodiedfaith.life.

    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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    25 mins
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