Podcast appearances and mentions of geoff holsclaw

What exactly is spiritual formation? Is it similar or different than discipleship? And who is having this conversation about spiritual formation anyway?In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, hosted by Geoff Holsclaw and produced by Embodied Faith, the focus is on spiritual formation—what it is, how it compares to discipleship, and its future. Dr. Strobel shares his journey into this field, discusses the historical background of spiritual formation within evangelicalism, and explains the importance of integrating theological depth into spiritual practices. Concerns about the potential pitfalls of spiritual formation becoming a mere self-help concept and the need for ecclesial context and communal life are highlighted.Dr. Kyle Strobel is the director of the Institute for Spiritual Formation and is associate professor of spiritual theology at Talbot School of Theology, Biola University, who writes and teaches in the area of spiritual formation. He is most recently the co-author of the book, Where Prayer Becomes Real: How Honesty with God Transforms Your Soul.Be sure to follow his writing on his Substack. 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).

Lisa's back! Join host Steve Cuss and the therapist he turns to with his own questions – his wife. They examine some of Steve's recent conversations about the intricate dance between faith and doubt. Drawing insights from guests like Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw and Dr. Jennifer Ripley, they explore how doubt can serve as a catalyst for spiritual growth. Unpack the ways childhood attachment styles influence our adult relationships with God and others, and offer practical ways the church can support those in crisis. Tune in for a conversation that promises to deepen your understanding of faith's complexities and inspire meaningful discussions anywhere doubt tries to co-mingle with faith. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Jennifer Ripley's Ministering to Families in Crisis Cyd & Geoff Holsclaw's Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection Frederick Buechner: Faith Despite Doubt Frederick buechner's defines Doubt Philip Yancy: Faith and Doubt Philip Yancy: A Time to Doubt N.T. Wright's The Resurrection of Jesus as a Historical Problem N.T. Wright's The Resurrection of the Son of God Matthew 28:16-20 (ESV) The Great Commission Further Listening: Inviting Doubt to Deepen Your Faith Experience Finding Freedom in Temporary Spaces Jen Ripley: Supporting Mental Health Without Sacrificing Your Well Being Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw: How Your Past Shapes You and Wounds Others Sign up for Steve's Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Finding Freedom in Temporary Spaces Join Steve at an upcoming intensive:  Capable Life Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lisa's back! Join host Steve Cuss and the therapist he turns to with his own questions – his wife. They examine some of Steve's recent conversations about the intricate dance between faith and doubt. Drawing insights from guests like Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw and Dr. Jennifer Ripley, they explore how doubt can serve as a catalyst for spiritual growth. Unpack the ways childhood attachment styles influence our adult relationships with God and others, and offer practical ways the church can support those in crisis. Tune in for a conversation that promises to deepen your understanding of faith's complexities and inspire meaningful discussions anywhere doubt tries to co-mingle with faith. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Jennifer Ripley's Ministering to Families in Crisis Cyd & Geoff Holsclaw's Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection Frederick Buechner: Faith Despite Doubt Frederick buechner's defines Doubt Philip Yancy: Faith and Doubt Philip Yancy: A Time to Doubt N.T. Wright's The Resurrection of Jesus as a Historical Problem N.T. Wright's The Resurrection of the Son of God Matthew 28:16-20 (ESV) The Great Commission Further Listening: Inviting Doubt to Deepen Your Faith Experience Finding Freedom in Temporary Spaces Jen Ripley: Supporting Mental Health Without Sacrificing Your Well Being Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw: How Your Past Shapes You and Wounds Others Sign up for Steve's Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Finding Freedom in Temporary Spaces Join Steve at an upcoming intensive:  Capable Life Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if your earliest relationships are still shaping your faith today? With this in mind, Steve Cuss sits down with Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw to explore how attachment theory influences our connection to ourselves, others, and God. From insecure attachment styles and coping mechanisms to trauma, church culture, and spiritual growth, Steve and the Holsclaws dive deep into the psychology behind our relational patterns—and how self-awareness and God's love can lead to healing. Listen and join Steve as you navigate closeness or independence, maybe even rethink your faith journey. Resources mentioned in this episode include: The Pool of Siloam, Where Jesus Healed the Blind Man Cyd & Geoff Holsclaw's Center for Embodied Faith Cyd & Geoff Holsclaw's Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma Sign up for Steve's Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Join Steve at an upcoming intensive:  Capable Life Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What if your earliest relationships are still shaping your faith today? With this in mind, Steve Cuss sits down with Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw to explore how attachment theory influences our connection to ourselves, others, and God. From insecure attachment styles and coping mechanisms to trauma, church culture, and spiritual growth, Steve and the Holsclaws dive deep into the psychology behind our relational patterns—and how self-awareness and God's love can lead to healing. Listen and join Steve as you navigate closeness or independence, maybe even rethink your faith journey. Resources mentioned in this episode include: The Pool of Siloam, Where Jesus Healed the Blind Man Cyd & Geoff Holsclaw's Center for Embodied Faith Cyd & Geoff Holsclaw's Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection Bessel van der Kolk's The Body Keeps the Score: Brain, Mind, and Body in the Healing of Trauma Sign up for Steve's Newsletter & Podcast Reminders: Capable Life Newsletter Join Steve at an upcoming intensive:  Capable Life Intensives Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week, I am joined by Cyd Holsclaw, author, coach, and trauma-informed spiritual director. Cyd is the co-author of the book, “Does God Really Like Me? Discovering the God Who Wants to Be With Us" and working on her next book,  Deeply Attached to God. In this two-part conversation, Cyd and I explore the power of the nervous system and its importance in the way we connect to others and God. We discuss the basic concepts of why we were created to embody both a desire for connection and safety, and the invitation of spiritual formation into flourishing faith rather than functional faith.  Resources:  Does God Really Like Me? By Cyd  and  Geoff  Holsclaw  https://www.cydholsclaw.com/learning-cohorts https://www.cydholsclaw.com/ https://www.embodiedfaith.life/podcast DMin in Spiritual Formation and Relational Neuroscience  Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

"In Christ, God has come near and has walked with us. The transformation that is other than us has actually come near so that we could be changed and transformed.” So says pastor and author Geoff Holsclaw as he joins host Steve Cuss on this episode of Being Human. Holsclaw, who cohosts the Embodied Faith podcast and runs Western Seminary's doctor of ministry program in spiritual formation and relational neuroscience, is deeply interested in how people grow, transform, and connect to God. On this episode, Holsclaw and Cuss talk about attachment theory, philosophy, and theology. They discuss liturgical practices that shape people and communities and consider how physical bodies relate to one another in spiritual spaces. Their conversation includes Holsclaw's participation in the Vineyard Movement, what it looks like to combine the charismatic and liturgical, and what drew Holsclaw to brain science. Tune in for an episode that incorporates all parts of what it means to be human, from the spiritual and emotional to the mental and physical. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Geoff Holsclaw Vineyard USA Augustine Hegel Doctor of ministry program at Western Seminary: Spiritual formation and relational neuroscience Does God Really Like Me?: Discovering the God Who Wants to Be With Us by Cyd Holsclaw and Geoff Holsclaw Embodied Faith podcast Richard Foster Dallas Willard Devotional Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups by Richard Foster Attachment theory The Enneagram The Change Monster: The Human Forces that Fuel or Foil Corporate Transformation and Changeby Jeanie Daniel Duck “Being Human with Steve Cuss” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Produced by Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Produced and Edited by Matt Stevens Associate Producers: McKenzie Hill, Raed Gilliam, and Abby Perry Theme song by Dan Phelps Original Music by Andy Gullahorn Mix Engineer: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Amy Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

"In Christ, God has come near and has walked with us. The transformation that is other than us has actually come near so that we could be changed and transformed.” So says pastor and author Geoff Holsclaw as he joins host Steve Cuss on this episode of Being Human. Holsclaw, who cohosts the Embodied Faith podcast and runs Western Seminary's doctor of ministry program in spiritual formation and relational neuroscience, is deeply interested in how people grow, transform, and connect to God. On this episode, Holsclaw and Cuss talk about attachment theory, philosophy, and theology. They discuss liturgical practices that shape people and communities and consider how physical bodies relate to one another in spiritual spaces. Their conversation includes Holsclaw's participation in the Vineyard Movement, what it looks like to combine the charismatic and liturgical, and what drew Holsclaw to brain science. Tune in for an episode that incorporates all parts of what it means to be human, from the spiritual and emotional to the mental and physical. Resources mentioned in this episode include: Geoff Holsclaw Vineyard USA Augustine Hegel Doctor of ministry program at Western Seminary: Spiritual formation and relational neuroscience Does God Really Like Me?: Discovering the God Who Wants to Be With Us by Cyd Holsclaw and Geoff Holsclaw Embodied Faith podcast Richard Foster Dallas Willard Devotional Classics: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups by Richard Foster Attachment theory The Enneagram The Change Monster: The Human Forces that Fuel or Foil Corporate Transformation and Changeby Jeanie Daniel Duck “Being Human with Steve Cuss” is a production of Christianity Today Executive Produced by Erik Petrik and Mike Cosper Produced and Edited by Matt Stevens Associate Producers: McKenzie Hill, Raed Gilliam, and Abby Perry Theme song by Dan Phelps Original Music by Andy Gullahorn Mix Engineer: Kevin Morris Graphic Design: Amy Jones Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When reactions shoot out of us that we regret, then what do we do? Do you blame or berate yourself? Do you shame and shout at yourself? Too often we are unkind to ourselves in situations like this. But instead of this, we need to cultivate compassion (and build understanding) for the attachment strategies that have (literally) shaped our nervous systems, which fire semi-automatically when we are stressed out. In this episode, Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw talk about being kind to your engrained attachment strategy (commonly called attachment styles) and how these strategies shape your nervous system.Join Attaching to God Learning Cohort: Quieting an Anxious and Avoidant Faith.Starting October 16, and meets Mondays, 8 pm -9 pm, Eastern Time. Link: https://www.embodiedfaith.life/attaching-to-god-cohortStay Connected: Need spiritual coaching that aligns with this podcast? Connect with Cyd Holsclaw here. 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).

Seems like everyone is talking about spiritual formation. But what is it exactly? In this two-minute explainer episode, Dr. Geoff Holsclaw dives into the realm of spiritual formation, and how it is a "process of being conformed to the image of Christ, within the community and trajectory of Christ, for the sake of others.And come study with Cyd and Geoff in this new, innovative Doctor of Ministry (DMIN) in Spiritual Formation and Relational Neuroscience.Support the showStay Connected: Need spiritual coaching that aligns with this podcast? Connect with Cyd Holsclaw here. 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).

 Geoff Holsclaw (PhD) is cohost of the Embodied Faith podcast, which seeks a neuroscience-informed spiritual formation. He is also an affiliate professor of theology at Northern Seminary (Lisle, Illinois) and a pastor at Vineyard North in Grand Rapids, Michigan.  Geoff is author of several books, most recently Does God Really Like Me? Discovering the God Who Wants to Be With Us.

I want to pursue God. But part of would rather not. Another part is a little afraid of God. And anther is worried that God is just done with me.  Is God big enough for all our parts? Embodied Faith host Dr. Geoff Holsclaw sits down with spiritual director and trained IFS (Internal Family Systems) practitioner Brian Hohmeier.  Brian serves as director of curriculum development for the Order of the Common Life, which is reimagining religious vocations for 21st century at orderofthecommonlife.org.RESOURCES: IFS Episodes: • Why the Lost Art of Paying Attention Is Everything in the Spiritual Life (with Jared Boyd) • How To Welcome the Parts Warring Within Us (Jenna Riemersma) IFS Resources: • No Bad Parts  - Richard Schwartz• Internal Family Systems Therapy - Richard SchwartzSupport the showStay Connected: Join the Embodied Faith community and get the FREE ebook + posts, episodes, resources. Need coaching that aligns with this podcast? Connect with Cyd Holsclaw here. Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift. ...

Is there something between being SELFISH and SELFLESS? Between CODEPENDENCY and total INDEPENDENCY? How do I stop painful patterns in my life? How can we mend the past and life in the present? And how can I make joyful connect with others, God, and myself. Embodied Faith host, Geoff Holsclaw, talks with Dr. Alison Cook about discovering your true self in God. Check out her new book, The Best of You: Break Free from Painful Patterns, Mend Your Past, and Discover Your True Self in God, and find her here.If you would like coaching or spiritual direction that aligns with this podcast, then connect with Cyd Holsclaw here.Get the FREE ebook, The Brain God Gave Us, when you join the Embodied Faith community (connecting you to new episodes, posts, and other resources).Please subscribe and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube.

Marjorie Gunnoe is a psychology professor at Calvin University in Grand Rapids, MI. Her book The Person in Psychology and Christianity, is soon to be released. Today, Marjorie shares the story of how her fundamentalist background shaped her, the moment that allowed her to ask more questions, and why she was so interested in psychology. We also talk about the concept of original sin and why it's time to rethink it. Marjorie's story reminds us that Christian faith and sciences like psychology are not inherently locked in conflict. Listen to Marjorie's story now! Stories Marjorie shared: Growing up in Michigan into a conservative, fundamentalist family Going to a Christian Reformed school Making a comment about the rapture in 9th grade and the results Her mother's faithfulness to her understanding of Scripture The moment her husband gave her permission to ask questions Driving on the DC Beltway that shifted her perspective Allowing her hermeneutic to change How the last couple of election cycles rattled her Doing divorce research in graduate school Coming back to the two greatest commandments Studying the idea of original sin and how the doctrine affects us How our early experiences shape our views of God Great quotes from Marjorie: In some ways, the God that I knew growing up was always far away. Every Christian prioritizes different Scriptures I need the central orientating theme of love. You don't need to compartmentalize your faith and science. Resources we mentioned: The Person in Psychology and Christianity: A Faith-Based Critique of Five Theories of Social Development by Marjorie Gunnoe Related episodes: Cyd & Geoff Holsclaw and the God Who Likes You Alexander Lowry's Journey in Faith and Finance Laura Flanders and Jesus and Her Bleeding Heart The post Marjorie Gunnoe and Integrating Faith and Science appeared first on Eric Nevins.

This week on the Southern Fried Philosophy Podcast: Biggun is back from Italy, Producer Brian is going to the movies by himself and Magic Man gets kicked off the podcast. Also, we chat with Special Guest Geoff Holsclaw about Faith and Deconstruction. Southern Fried Philosophy ****************************** Become an SFP Insider Today! Click the link to join us!    Music  SFP Intro - Lenny The Band YouTube subscribers Sponsors Watchman Cigar Level Up Logo Red Hill Brewing Crave Bath and Body   How you be durrin - Crave Bath and Body   Next week: Jeremy Coleman   Southern Phrase Of The Week: A Rooster One Day a Feather Duster the Next   This is our creative way of saying that you shouldn't crow like a rooster about your wealth and belonging today, because it could all disappear tomorrow.    Follow up/Discuss Brian - The Unbearable Weight of Massive Talent Trip to Italy In the Pursuit of… Deconstructing Faith Featured Presentation - Geoff Holsclaw http://geoffreyholsclaw.net   Next week: in the pursuit of … Deconstructing Church Jeremy Coleman

The goal of autonomy keeps us from paying attention to what really matters, to what's really happening.  The ideal of freedom keeps us from paying attention to a world beyond ours heads.  Dr. Geoff Holsclaw talks with Jared Boyd (author, pastor, spiritual director, and founder of The Order of the Common Life) about the apprenticeship of paying attention, and what it means for our spiritual formation.Get the FREE ebook, The Brain God Gave Us, when you join the Embodied Faith community (connecting you to new episodes, posts, and other resources).Please subscribe and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube.If you would like coaching or spiritual direction that aligns with this podcast, then connect with Cyd Holsclaw here.

Alicia Michelle is an author, Bible teacher, podcaster and certified NeuroCoach. Known as the Mindset Makeover Coach, she equips Christian women with practical brain-and-biblically-based tools so they know HOW to renew their minds in order to overcome negative thinking and cultivate godly confidence. Today, Alicia shares how campus ministry changed her life, the health crisis that made her reevaluate, and what she has learned about renewing your mind in a godly way. Alicia's story reminds us that we are wonderfully made and learning about how always yields benefits. Listen to Alicia's story now! Stories Alicia shared: Her business as a neurocoach and being a mom Growing up in Los Angeles Becoming a Christian through Cru at college The mentor who shaped her early walk with Jesus Moving back to Los Angeles Meeting her husband at church Struggling with all the “shoulds” of having a new family The health crisis that changed her identity Leaving a missions trip with a health issue How the Lord helped her slowly rebuild her life How we change things we believe Integrating brain science and spirituality Great quotes from Alicia: I heard Christians are nice. It is strange to return to your hometown and not be the person you were. Resources we mentioned: Alicia's website: Vibrant Christian Living Related episodes: Sarah Geringer and Transforming Your Thought Life Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw and the God Who Likes You Dr. Michelle Bengtson and Overcoming Anxiety Dan Rudman and Ripples of the Gospel The post Alicia Michelle and the Renewing of Your Mind appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Geoffrey Holsclaw is a pastor at Vineyard North in Grand Rapids, MI, an affiliate professor of theology at Northern Seminary, host of the Being With podcast, and author of “Does God Really Like Me?” He holds a Ph.D  in Religious Studies from Marquette University and an M.Div from Trinity Evangelical Divinity School. Geoff is passionate about theology and philosophy, politics and culture. He has been married to his wife Cyd for over 20 years and they have two teenage sons. In this episode of The Ferment, Geoff and Adam talk deconstruction: why it's such a hot topic in the culture right now, how to do it well if you're a pastor, worship leader or someone who is in a place of spiritual influence, and some common misunderstandings about the process. This is an incredibly timely and relevant conversation that is encouraging for those experiencing deconstruction and a guidebook for those walking alongside someone experiencing deconstruction.   Show notes: Vineyard Worship's Song of the Month: Roll Like a River https://slinky.to/VW-RollLikeARiver Geoff's website: http://geoffreyholsclaw.net Being With podcast: https://bit.ly/3lGVuYI After Doubt by A.J. Swoboda https://amzn.to/2Vr2Rcd The Great Partnership: Science, Religion and the Search for Meaning by Rabbi Jonathan Sacks https://amzn.to/3s29JIX  

Our friend Geoff Holsclaw joins us to chat about the intersection of neuroscience and discipleship. We zero in on Attachment Theory as a helpful tool to assess our relationships with God and others. Our ability to love God and love others is greatly enhanced by secure attachments, and a sober reckoning of our dominant (insecure) […] The post Geoff Holsclaw: How Attachment Theory Helps Us Live Our Faith appeared first on Gravity Leadership.

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In this short podcast update, I share about two projects you can listen to. An interview about discipleship and 'replanting' church in a post COVID world. Then the other is a collaboration, where I and my friend Dr Geoff Holsclaw, like many in the modern world, are grappling with the consequences of cutting edge science and how it can inform the daily walk of faith, leadership in the church, and the very task of theology. Discipleship and Re-planting: http://jason.so/Multiply TLD Theology and Neuroscience: http://jason.so/TLDlaunch

Dr. Geoff Holsclaw talks about why conversations around EMBODIED LIFE, EMOTIONAL REALITY, and our EMBEDDED RELATIONSHIPS is the goal of this podcast, and what it all means for our life of faith and spiritual formation. This is where you should start.Please join the Being With community for episodes, posts, and other resources.Please subscribe and review on iTunes, Spotify, YouTube.

When we observe snap decisions in ourselves, how do we know if this is an immediate response to the call of Jesus like the early disciples had? Or just impulsivity? In this episode Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw reflect on holy indifference, disordered attachments, and secure attachment to the Father through Jesus' baptism and temptation.Interested in have Cyd Holsclaw offer you spiritual direction or coach? Go here: https://www.facebook.com/cydholsclawcoach/

Tim Winders is a performance coach to Executive Teams and Entrepreneurial Leaders. He is an author and the host of the SeekGoCreate podcast. He and his wife, Glori, have been married for over 30 years. They now consider themselves nomads as they currently travel, live, and work in their 39-foot RV named Theo. Today, Tim shares his longing for success, how he slowly lost his business during the Great Recession, and the new ministry the Lord gave him as a result. Tim's story reminds us that the Lord wants the throne to our life. Listen to Tim's story now! Stories Tim shared: Growing up in Atlanta How he made decisions based on his goals The moment his father's heart was hardened toward the church Meeting his wife at Georgia Tech Going to church for political purposes Giving his life to Christ at an Amway conference Going into more of a prosperity Gospel How the prosperity Gospel shaped him Building businesses to high level of success Losing his business slowly in the Great Recession Isolating himself as he lost his idol of success Beginning to handle provision and a new assignment Starting his podcast SeekGoCreate Great quotes from Tim: Whining and begging is better than running and hiding. I had an idol that was acceptable in society. My idol was pursuing success. Always be working on your relationship with the Father. Resources we mentioned: Tim's website Tim's novel A Time to Act Tim's podcast SeekGoCreate Related episodes: Erik Fisher and the Productive Life Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw and the God Who Likes You Jason Elam and the Devastating Love of God The post Tim Winders and Redefining Success appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Today we'll anticipate the final presidential debate and talk with Matthew LaMaster, author of Of Guilt and Grace: 10 Lessons from Achan about Sin and Salvation (Kharis) and an interview with Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw, co-authors of Does God Really Like Me? Discovering the God Who Wants to Be with Us (InterVarsity Press). See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

(00:00-09:58): Headlines: OKC jailers face cruelty charge; playing 'Baby Shark' on loop is 'inhuman,' prosecutor says, Greg Laurie Tests Positive for COVID-19, California Governor tweets “Don't forget to keep your mask on in between bites”, Biden defines $400,000 a year as ‘wealthy’: Here’s what that buys in a big city, PLUS, Pro-Biden Christian to Pro-Trumpers: Are we really all that different? (09:58-28:51): We are joined by Geoff Holsclaw. He is a pastor in West Michigan and teaches at Northern Seminary. He has recently written Does God Really Like Me? and is the co-founder of Grassroots Theology, which is growing a messy faith for everyday people. What does it mean and look like to pray for the President; even if you don’t agree with him or even like him? Geoff covers this predicament, and references moments in the Bible where praying for leaders were met with apprehension. How do we love our enemies? (28:51-38:17): Chris Colin and Rob Baedeker “How to Turn Small Talk Into Smart Conversation.” in Pocket. We touch on tips from a comedian and a journalist on the art of going from small talk to big ideas. (38:17-48:29): David Brooks writes “America Is Having a Moral Convulsion” in the Atlantic. Levels of trust in this country—in our institutions, in our politics, and in one another—are in precipitous decline. And when social trust collapses, nations fail. Can we get it back before it’s too late? (48:29-57:54): Not a good trend… Brian and Ian cover “The Number of Americans Who Think Political Violence Is Justified Is Skyrocketing” in Relevant. (57:54-1:07:16): Carey Nieuwhof writes “The Top 10 Things Pharisees Say Today” (1:07:16-1:16:59): Ray A. Smith writes “The Science Behind WFH Dressing for Zoom” in the Wall Street Journal. What you wear while working actually matters; Researchers studying ‘enclothed cognition’ say your clothing choices at home can affect productivity and performanceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 10, I'm joined by Geoff Holsclaw and Rose Swetman to discuss Rick Joyner's recent "prophecy" on mobilizing people for civil war (Newsweek put out an article on this: https://bit.ly/2FDmSEr). Geoff Holsclaw (PhD, Marquette University) is copastor of youth and families at Vineyard North, as well as affiliate professor of theology at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. Pick up a copy of his latest book, co-authored with his wife Cyd, "Does God Really Like me?" (https://amzn.to/2X4dKP1) as well as "Prodigal Christianity" (https://amzn.to/2Aa0fEA), co-authored with David E. Fitch. If you really want to get crazy, get his "Transcending Subjects: Augustine, Hegel, and Theology" (https://amzn.to/3elbk4j). Rose Swetman and her husband, Rich, co-founded The Practicing Church in Shoreline, Washington. She is the founder of Turning Point, a missional group that partners with local agencies to serve low-income families in the greater Seattle area. She is the Regional Leader in the Northwest Region of Vineyard USA. Rose obtained her Doctor of Ministry from Bakke Graduate University in Seattle, Washington focused on Transformational Leadership for the Global City. She currently is an adjunct professor at The Seattle School of Theology and Psychology. Rose and Rich have a blended family of 8 children, spouses and over 22 grandchildren.

On episode 9, Geoff Holsclaw and I discuss a YouTube clip where Ricky Gervais and Stephen Colbert discuss atheism and Ricky introduces a couple of arguments for his atheism (https://youtu.be/P5ZOwNK6n9U).  Geoff Holsclaw (PhD, Marquette University) is copastor of youth and families at Vineyard North, as well as affiliate professor of theology at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. Pick up a copy of his latest book, co-authored with his wife Cyd, "Does God Really Like me?" (https://amzn.to/2X4dKP1) as well as "Prodigal Christianity" (https://amzn.to/2Aa0fEA), co-authored with David E. Fitch. If you really want to get crazy, get his "Transcending Subjects: Augustine, Hegel, and Theology" (https://amzn.to/3elbk4j).

Lesson 10 (James 3:13-18) Quote that Joe indicates during the episode: “If you are at a church with many people on the opposite end of the political spectrum—then you have a good pastor. They are probably good at loving different kinds of people, and drawing them all into the one family of God. “It is tempting to think that a church with people with different political perspectives is failing to clearly communicate its values and vision (or worse that there is a secret agenda that you just don't know about yet). It is tempting to think that because you don't agree with your pastor on every thing that you probably need to find a new church. “Instead, what it probably means is that your pastor is good at loving people -- listening to them, understanding them, and helping them feel felt. “If you are in a church where you always know what is going to come out of your pastor's mouth, and you happen to always agree with it—then your pastor is probably better at politics than at loving you.” (sic. Geoff Holsclaw, Facebook Post June 2, 2020) Where can you listen to the podcast: We are on 8 Different podcast sites right now where you can listen or using the Church website of course at www.wepc.org Apple Google Spotify Overcast Radiopublic Pocketcast --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/secondmonday/message

Sure, God “loves” me… but… Does God LIKE me? So many of us Christians feel that God is angry with us, or disappointed in us, or even disgusted with us. We are grateful for Jesus Christ, who acts as some sort of go-between, a shield from a God who does not like us but has to “love” us because of the cross. In this podcast, Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw explain to us that this is a severely warped understanding of who God is, what God has been doing and continues to do in our lives, and how we are meant to relate to God. God not only loves us, but actually wants to be with us, and he wants us to work with him in the “family business.” Cyd and Geoff are the co-authors of Does God Really Like Me?: Discovering the God Who Wants to Be With Us (InterVarsity Press, 2020), a warm, engaging book, filled with clear teaching from the Bible, personal stories, and practical helps for their readers to find the joy of being God’s presence and working with him to bless the world. https://www.ivpress.com/does-god-really-like-me Geoff Holsclaw is Affiliate Professor of Theology at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. Cyd Holsclaw is a ministry and life coach and spiritual director. They are Associate Pastors of Youth and Family at Vineyard North in Grand Rapids, Michigan. They’ve been married for 20 years and have two teenage boys, Soren and Tennyson. Check out more from Geoff Holsclaw: http://geoffreyholsclaw.net/ Thanks for listening! If you like this podcast, please write a quick review at Apple Podcasts or your favorite podcast app to encourage others to listen too. Go to https://www.re-integrate.org/ for years’ worth of articles on reintegrating your callings with God’s mission, resources for further learning, links to the Reintegrate YouTube channel, and more. On Reintegrate’s podcast page, you’ll find ways to email us or call us to comment on this podcast. https://www.re-integrate.org/reintegrate-podcast/ Please buy the book from our good friends Beth and Byron Borger, independent booksellers at Hearts & Minds Bookstore. https://www.heartsandmindsbooks.com/booknotes/

Tom Schwab is the Chief Evangelist Officer of Interview Valet. Today, Tom shares about growing up in a Roman Catholic family, finding Christ at a men's retreat, and how he experiences the Lord. Throughout our conversation, Tom comes back to the idea of relationships: with God, with his family, and in business. Tom has a unique approach to life and business by serving those around him and it's fun to watch. His story reminds us that, in the end, relationships are what matter. Listen to Tom's story in your favorite podcast app now! Stories Tom shared: Growing up in suburban Chicago Getting into the Navy on a clerical error What his relationship with God was like growing up Roman Catholic Finding Christ at a men's retreat How experiencing God's love changed his view of the world The year of discernment when considering marriage to Karen Starting Interview Valet Losing his friend to liver cancer and how Tom processed that with God How the podcast industry is going to change How Interview Valet can help you Great quotes from Tom: I yelled. God listened. He was patient with me. There's a lot of problems in the world today but there's no better time to be alive. The richness of my life is the richness of relationships Resources we mentioned: Interview Valet Inbound Marketing, Revised and Updated: Attract, Engage, and Delight Customers Online by Brian Halligan and Dharmesh Shah Related episodes: Cyd & Geoff Holsclaw and the God Who Likes You Trevor Kapralos and the Power of Christian Community Ronda Nelson and the Gift of Grace The post Tom Schwab and the Richness of Relationship appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Dr. Geoff Holsclaw took over the Sacramental Charismatic! Thankfully I was able to jump in and participate in his hostile takeover in order to discuss what a sacramental charismatic approach ends up meaning! Geoff Holsclaw (PhD, Marquette University) is copastor of youth and families at Vineyard North, as well as affiliate professor of theology at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. Pick up a copy of his latest book, co-authored with his wife Cyd, Does God Really Like me? (https://amzn.to/2X4dKP1) as well as "Prodigal Christianity" (https://amzn.to/2Aa0fEA), co-authored with David E. Fitch. If you really want to get crazy, get his Transcending Subjects: Augustine, Hegel, and Theology (https://amzn.to/3elbk4j).  Also, check out Paul Anleitner's podcast here: https://deeptalkstheologypodcast.podbean.com/ 

Christ’s death on the cross was an amazing act of sacrificial love. But was it joyful? Why does Hebrews 12 say that Jesus endured the cross “for the joy set before him” (v. 2)? Pastor and theology professor Geoff Holsclaw explained that in this verse joy refers to the fact that Christ was able to share with us, as believers, the delight experienced eternally within the Trinity. Through Him, we experience the joy that the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit share in one another’s presence. Because of this, Jesus was willing to endure the physical and spiritual agony of crucifixion: “He endured the cross, scorning its shame.” The cross in Jesus’ day was not a religious symbol, but a tool for executing criminals. God’s purpose for the crucifixion was thus a well-hidden mystery. If “the rulers of this age,” both human and demonic, had understood, “they would not have crucified the Lord of glory” (1 Cor. 2:8). When Jesus died on the cross, they thought He’d failed and they’d won, but the reverse was true! On the cross, Jesus accomplished our salvation. That’s why He’s called the “pioneer and perfecter of faith” (v. 2). “Pioneer” has also been translated as “founder” (ESV), “author” (NKJV), and “source” (CSB). All variations of this title affirm that He is the “beginning and the firstborn from among the dead” (Col. 1:18). Jesus lived a perfect life and perfectly accomplished His mission from the Father. Therefore, He’s the perfect model for us (v. 3). Based on what He did, we should live our own lives with persevering faith, as others before us have done (v. 1). We must throw off sin and lesser priorities and fix our eyes on Jesus. Because He lives, we do not grow weary or lose heart. Because He did not fail, our victory is assured! >> If you haven’t already memorized Hebrews 12:1–3, why not learn this powerful passage by heart today? Memorizing Scripture is an important spiritual discipline. As Psalm 119:11 says: “I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.”

(00:00-09:15): Brian and Ian talked about the on-going unrest around the country in the wake of the George Floyd murder, and what people are doing to support peaceful protest. (09:15-26:24): Chris Butler is the Pastor at Chicago Embassy Church. He joined Brian and Ian to share his reaction to the death of George Floyd and the protests all around the country. (26:24-35:49): Brian and Ian talked about the spike in COVID-19 cases in the wake of the nationwide protests. (35:49-46:03): Brian and Ian shared their reaction to President Trump’s visit to St. John’s Church in Washington, DC and talked about how politicians use the Bible and religion. (46:03-59:46): Romell Williams is the Pastor of Lilydale Progressive Baptist Church in Chicago. He joined Brian and Ian to share his reaction to the death of George Floyd and the protests all around the country. (59:46-1:10:24): Dr. Michael Love is the Senior pastor of Trinity Baptist Community Church International. He joined Brian and Ian to share his reaction to the death of George Floyd and the protests all around the country. (1:10:24-1:12:55): Brian and Ian wrapped up their discussion with a message from friend of the show Geoff Holsclaw to church members in America.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

On episode 5, I sit down with my friend, Geoff Holsclaw, to discuss a number of topics around being a "sacramental charismatic," spiritual formation, and theology in general. Geoff Holsclaw (PhD, Marquette University) is co-pastor of youth and families at Vineyard North, as well as affiliate professor of theology at Northern Seminary in Lisle, Illinois. Pick up a copy of his latest book, co-authored with his wife Cyd, "Does God Really Like me?" (https://amzn.to/2X4dKP1) as well as "Prodigal Christianity" (https://amzn.to/2Aa0fEA), co-authored with David E. Fitch. If you really want to get crazy, get his "Transcending Subjects: Augustine, Hegel, and Theology" (https://amzn.to/3elbk4j).

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Is video killing the church? This week we invite Geoff Holsclaw on the podcast to discuss church growth in the era of video church. Should we be concerned about falling into attractional modes of worship with the increase of online Sunday worship? Holsclaw critiques missiologists who 1) see this as a church growth moment 2) who see this as setting the church back decades. Rather, he proposes this moment will reveal the church for what it is. These articles provide the backdrop to our conversation. Carey Nieuwhof: https://careynieuwhof.com/half-of-all-churches-are-instantly-growing-heres-why-and-heres-what-to-do/ Michael Frost: https://mikefrost.net/coronavirus-could-set-the-church-back-25-years/

The devastation and suffering brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has raised a perennial question: “Where is God in the midst of all this?” We interviewed Geoff Holsclaw and Michael Gonzalez, who have both recently written helpfully on this subject. We tackle some of the “go to” phrases we often reach for (like “God is […] The post Where is God in the Coronavirus Pandemic? appeared first on Gravity Leadership.

(00:00-09:45): We discussed this “Virginia pastor who defiantly held church service, dies of coronavirus”. PLUS, Fire Fauci? What a disaster that would be for Trump and the US (09:45-19:10): Does Stay-in-Your-Car Worship Comply with Stay-at-Home Orders? Church, state, and health officials across the country disagree about drive-in services. This is a concept popping up in several churches, we discussed our thoughts on it. (19:10-27:53): Clarissa Moll writes “Sanctification By Homeschooling” in The Gospel Coalition. Teaching our children often becomes an education for us too, a sanctification of our own hearts. (27:53-37:24): Tim Challies writes “I Miss the Ordinary the Most”. While we can be sure that God will not punish us for what is not our fault, we can also expect that we will begin to feel the lack of it. (38:20-48:21): It’s a tale of two articles. Carrey Nieuwhof and Mike Frost wrote two conflicting articles on whether or not the church will return to normal. Geoff Holsclaw responds to both in order to try and find some middle ground. (48:21-59:13): We are joined by Pastor David Washington from Kingdom Covenant Church in Chicago. He offered his encouragement and perspective during this crisis. He also talked about the conditions of Cook County Jail in the midst of this crisis, and the issues the inmates are facing. (59:13-1:09:16): Julio Vincent Gambuto writes “Prepare for the Ultimate Gaslighting” in Medium. You are not crazy, my friends. Pretty soon, as the country begins to figure out how we “open back up” and move forward, very powerful forces will try to convince us all to get back to normal. (1:10:20-1:17:32): Brian and Ian’s “Weird Stuff We Found on the Internet”See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Thursday edition features a look into the day's Headlines. We will talk with Meg Meeker, MD, strategies to cope with stress during pandemic and bring you a Classic Interview: Cyd Holsclaw and Geoff Holsclaw, Does God Really Like Me? Finally we'll consider The Things to be Thankful for during these Uncertain Times. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Here are the announcements, links, and notes from today’s streaming service! We will be having daily prayer meetings at 8 am for about an hour Monday-Friday. Join Zoom Meetings at https://zoom.us/j/5882276123 There will no in-person office hours at this time, but if you have questions or need to share a prayer request or need, please contact Karl at info@centralvineyard.com.Small Groups will continue over Zoom. Small Group information is available at https://www.centralvineyard.com/community-groups We have also added an Announcements page there to share updates on our services, volunteer opportunities, and other items. https://www.centralvineyard.com/annoucements Subscribe to our e-mail list for important updates at https://www.subscribepage.com/u1b7z1 Does God Really Like Me?: Discovering the God Who Wants to Be With Us by Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw amzn.com/dp/0830845968 http://geoffreyholsclaw.net/the-god-with-us-podcast/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-god-with-us-podcast/id1483935520?ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Sabbath as Resistance: Saying No to the Culture of Now by Walter Brueggemann amzn.com/dp/0664263291 Managing Leadership Anxiety: Yours and Theirs Paperback by Steve Cuss https://amzn.com amzn.com/dp/1400210887 https://stevecusswords.com/podcast/ https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/managing-leadership-anxiety-yours-and-theirs/id1441812273 Question 1-Why does faith based on certainty ultimately fail so many people?“I have a lot of faith. But I am also afraid a lot, and have no real certainty about anything. I remembered something Father Tom had told me--that the opposite of faith is not doubt, but certainty. Certainty is missing the point entirely. Faith includes noticing the mess, the emptiness and discomfort, and letting it be there until some light returns.” Anne Lamott Question 2-But what about the book of James where doubt seems to be condemned? “differences between “magic” and biblical faith is that magic is about engaging in behaviors that ultimately benefit the practitioner, while biblical faith is about cultivating a covenantal relationship with God that is built on mutual trust.” ― Gregory A. Boyd, Benefit of the Doubt: Breaking the Idol of Certainty Greg Boyd Benefit of the Doubt: Breaking The Idol Of Certainty by Gregory Boyd amzn.com/dp/0801014921 https://askgregboyd.libsyn.com https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/greg-boyd-apologies-explanations/id1121364768 http://www.whchurch.org/podcasts/sermons.xml video http://www.whchurch.org/podcasts/sermons_video.xml James 1:6-8 New Living Translation Question 3-How did Jesus respond to doubt? Matthew 11:2-12 Question 4- What does a relational faith look like? “The important question is rather, Are you honoring the pledge you made to Christ by living as a trustworthy spouse in the present?”― Gregory A. Boyd, Benefit of the Doubt: Breaking the Idol of Certainty

Earlier this week, Cyd and Geoff reminded us that God is always pursuing us. In fact, he's always making the first move to find us where we are and bring us back into relationship with him. But sometimes he uses the distance that exists between us and him to do a work in our lives. This is exactly what the people of Israel experienced during the Exile. It's a reminder for us that God's work is always redemptive. It's always meant to bring us back to him. And he will use whatever situation we find ourselves in to accomplish that goal of redeeming us. In this chapter, Cyd and Geoff walk us through the ways God's taught them about his redemptive work. And it may just be the best news you've heard today! Check out the full show notes and resources for this episode at dailygrowthdiscipleship.com. Get your copy of the Daily Growth Journal and start creating a lifestyle of discipleship with the simple practice of journaling.

Do you feel secure in your identity in Christ? We all want to feel the warmth of the Father's love for us and buy into the idea that God really does love us, but it always seems like there is something in the way. We have a hard to believing that we are worthy of love. We fear that if others really knew us, that they wouldn't accept us. Our shame of who we are keeps us from truly believing what God has said about us: that we are his beloved sons and daughters. Shame keeps us from the Father, and so we must deal with it. That's why in this chapter Geoff and Cyd explain how shame is actually the problem behind sin. Check out the full show notes and resources for this episode at dailygrowthdiscipleship.com. Get your copy of the Daily Growth Journal and start creating a lifestyle of discipleship with the simple practice of journaling.

Why is it that we struggle to find joy? If joy comes from relationships (either with God or other people), the loss of joy then comes from the loss of those relationships. In this chapter, Geoff and Cyd unpack a bit of a big picture look at the story the Bible tells of the way our joy died. We now know what it's like to feel the loss of joy. We know what it's like to feel shame. And a lot of our actions are motivated from a desire to hide from shame or to get back our joy. The problem is we are terrible at doing this. And our attempts usually create more of a mess than when we started, leading to a never-ending cycle. The good news is we have a way to get our joy back. The main story of Scripture is that God is the God who wants to be with us and the God who wants to work through us. It means he wants to restore his relationship with us to give us back our joy. In short, he wants to restore our identity as his beloved children. He wants us to know that he delights in us! Check out the full show notes and resources for this episode at dailygrowthdiscipleship.com. Get your copy of the Daily Growth Journal and start creating a lifestyle of discipleship with the simple practice of journaling.

Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw are Vineyard pastors in Grand Rapids, MI. Cyd is also a spiritual director and life coach, and Geoff is affiliate professor of theology at Northern Seminary. Married almost twenty years, they have two teenage boys love going on road trips together. Cyd and Geoff recently published Does God Really Like Me? Discovering the God Who Wants to Be with Us. Today, they share the story of first encountering God, meeting one another at just the right time, and learning that God really wants to be with us. The road was a little different for Cyd and Geoff but ultimately led them both to awareness of God's desire to be with them. Listen to Cyd & Geoff's story! Stories Cyd & Geoff shared: Cyd growing up in Grand Rapids, MI and needing to leave a quickly as she could Geoff grew up as a “friendly fundamentalist” The covenant theology that made Cyd feel as if God was about the larger community not the individual How Geoff moved from a more legalistic faith to a personal relationship with God Teaching kids about Judges and how that shaped Cyd's view of God Geoff going through the Sermon on the Mount and how the Lord spoke to him on the beach Cyd shared how losing her mom in her late 20s was a disorienting season When Jesus played hide and seek with Cyd How Geoff learned through pain and what God taught him Moving to Chicago to go to seminary Pastoring together in Michigan Cyd leaving her ministry position and learning to be not do Great quotes from Cyd & Geoff: How do I find this God that I've heard about but haven't known? (Cyd) Reading the Bible through the lens of “God always wants to be with us” changes the whole story. (Cyd) Jesus can be fun! I had never known Jesus can be fun. It's not a sin problem; it's a separation problem. God is the one overcoming all the barriers keeping us from him. Resources we mentioned: Does God Really Like Me?: Discovering the God Who Wants to Be With Us by Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw Geoff's website Devotional Classics: Revised Edition: Selected Readings for Individuals and Groups by Richard Foster Outsmarting Yourself: Catching Your Past Invading the Present and What to Do About It by M.D. Karl Lehman The Soul of Shame: Retelling the Stories We Believe About Ourselves Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices That Can Transform Your Life and Relationships Related episodes: Jeff Tacklind and the Winding Path of Transformation Phileena Heuertz and Christian Contemplation Rich Lewis Says Centering Prayer Changes You The post Cyd & Geoff Holsclaw and the God Who Likes You appeared first on Eric Nevins.

Peter Kapsner explores the teachings of Richard Rohr, where they agree with the Bible, and where the vastly disagree.  Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw, authors of Does God Really Love Me?, talk about how we can know that God not only loves us, but He likes us and desires to be with us.

Today we’ll talk with Melisa Henson, program director, PTC, Parents Television Council reaction to yesterday’s raunchy Super Bowl halftime show and Cyd and Geoff Holsclaw, co-authors of “Does God Really Like Me? Discovering the God Who Wants to Be With Us” (InterVarsity Press).See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Howdy howdy howdy! In this episode, we wrap up our series on the spiritual disciplines by going back over some insights and aha moments we've had along the way. Here's what we talk about: Sabbath and simplicity challenge update; INSIGHT #1: The disciplines are not ends in themselves - they're means towards growing intimacy with Jesus; INSIGHT #2: Even though the disciplines are not ends in themselves, as Christians, we are expected to do these disciplines (e.g., Jesus doesn't say "if you fast," he says "when you fast"); INSIGHT #3: Awkward or uncomfortability doesn't mean you're not doing the disciplines right; INSIGHT #4: Disciplines are not one-sized-fits-all; INSIGHT #5: While transitioning into another phase of life, it's ok for disciplines to change and mold; SUB-INSIGHT: Faithful obedience is important even when disciplines aren't life-giving in the way we feel like they should be; INSIGHT #6: All the disciplines have a individual and corporate aspect; INSIGHT #7: Individual disciplines does not mean practicing disciplines in isolation; INSIGHT #8: No discipline stands on its own; INSIGHT #9: Small steps with disciplines are better than no steps or extreme steps; THE RETURN OF RECOMMENDATION STATION Bethany: Seedbed Fasting Challenge; Guy: Prodigal Christianity by David Fitch and Geoff Holsclaw; David: Replacing Church podcast; FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!! Facebook -- The Other 99  Twitter -- @theother99pod  Instagram -- @theother99pod  Email us at theother99podcast@gmail.com with any questions, feedback, pushback, or ideas for future episodes. Thanks for listening!