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What we eventually found, and what we share in this book, is that spiritual pathways are connected to our relational and neural pathways, and these are shaped by our attachment relationships. ……..
These four different attachment strategies - which we call the Jungle of Anxiety, the Desert of Avoidance, the War Zone of Chaos, and the Pasture of Joy and Peace - are why one-size-fits-all approaches to spiritual formation don’t work.
In this episode of the Future of Faith podcast, Dr. Geoff Holsclaw and I explore the intersection of attachment theory and spiritual formation. Highlighting Geoff and his wife Cyd’s new book Landscapes of the Soul, we discuss how understanding attachment can enhance one’s relationship with God and foster community connections. The conversation examines the importance of listening, attunement, and the challenges faced by younger generations in a digital world that is becoming increasingly disembodied. Practical strategies for cultivating emotional intelligence and fostering secure attachments within faith communities are also shared, emphasizing the importance of gratitude and integrating emotional practices.
We also highlight the free Attaching to God Online Summit! (Details below)
Dr. Geoff Holsclaw Bio
Dr. Geoff Holsclaw is an author of multiple books, is a visiting professor of theology at Western Theological Seminary where he and Cyd co-lead a Doctor of Ministry program, co-host of the Attaching to God podcast.
Geoff and his wife Cyd founded the Center for Embodied Faith, which is working to anchor the soul through attachment-based, neuroscience-informed, and Jesus-centered tools for discipleship and spiritual formation.
With Cyd Holsclaw, Geoff is the co-author of the new book Landscapes of the Soul: How science and spirituality of attachment can move you into confident faith, courage, and connection
Check out the Center for Embodied Faith’s Free Summit!
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