Podcast appearances and mentions of michel hendricks

Tara joins Tori and Matt for our third episode of Devoted to God's Word. Together, they discuss being devoted to God's word not only as an individual, but also within community. What are the differences? Why are both important? Also, what are some of the obstacles we face on both sides? Check out the book: The Other Half of Church by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Jake McCandless continues his conversation with Michael Hendrix about brain science and discipleship, focusing on practical steps parents can take to nurture a healthy and resilient faith in their children. Discover why building joy, practicing rest, and showing true connection with your kids can make all the difference. Key Takeaways: Brain science reveals how children learn through joy and rest cycles Parenting with maturity impacts children's natural development Disciplining with grace and maintaining connection builds character Michel Hendricks is a pastor, teacher, and the co-author of The Other Half of Church, a book that explores the integration of brain science and biblical principles to create healthy, thriving church communities. He has worked and trained alongside Dr. Jim Wilder, a leading voice in neurotheology, at Life Model Works. Michel's passion is to help leaders cultivate environments where joy, hesed (loving-kindness), and spiritual maturity flourish. Learn more about his work at Life Model Works.

"Attachment is the 'pipe' that maturity is passed from one vessel to another" ~ Michel HenricksElders are so important in building relationally healthy communities. Without them we are missing a key part and it's nearly impossible. What is the role of elders in community? What does healthy community look like? How do we glean their wisdom? In this new series, Wisdom Keepers: The Role of Elders in Building Relationally Healthy Community not only will these questions and many more be answered, the answers will come directly from Elders.Secure attachment is needed for healthy relational maturity to be passed from one generation to the next. What happens when the attachment styles is insecure and skilled are being passed down? How can Elders help communities in this area? A gift that is under rated is the presence of different cultures within the community. Every culture has strengths and weaknesses and left to themselves the weakness grow and become more obvious. However, if we all live in the same community, the strengths of us all get amplified.Join Tennison and Ginelle as they conclude their conversation with Michel Hendricks and discuss how elders help the community grow with secure attachment and model how to live. As elders also share stories of how it is for us to act, they create safety and security for the community at large. Book Resources:The Other Half of Church: Michel Hendricks & Dr. Jim Wilder, Moody Publishers. 2020If you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#supportTo learn how we can help develop your community, family or team: Schedule Interest Call For more information about Table Experiences go to: tableandwell.org/tablesTo start on your journey to relational health go to: Connection CureTo watch this and other Podcast go to our YouTube Channel: Table & Well co

Have we been discipling with half the brain? Michel Hendricks, co-author of The Other Half of Church, reveals how right-brain training is essential for true spiritual transformation. Most discipleship focuses on knowledge and willpower, but what if emotional and relational growth is the missing key? In this episode, we unpack:

This episode discusses times when emotions can be hard to manage and why some situations are harder for us to return to joy from than others. Chris walks through how to tell if you have adopted some unhealthy coping habits for these moments and how to change that to better ways to connect with God and not feel alone when you have big emotions.

"Maturity is like Swiss Cheese, our maturity has holes... When we only stay with people inner same age group, the community has all the same holes,... Multigenerational community is important because elders can see the holes and fill them. So as a community the block of cheese is one solid block..." ~ Michel HenricksElders are so important in building relationally healthy communities. Without them we are missing a key part and it's nearly impossible. What is the role of elders in community? What does healthy community look like? How do we glean their wisdom? In this new series, Wisdom Keepers: The Role of Elders in Building Relationally Healthy Community not only will these questions and many more be answered, the answers will come directly from Elders.Join Tennison and Ginelle as they continue their conversation with Michel Hendricks and discuss how elders help the community suffer well and remind us of who we are in the mist of the suffering. Elders also fill the holes in the community that arise because of the immaturity that is present. Book Resources:The Other Half of Church: Michel Hendricks & Dr. Jim Wilder, Moody Publishers. 2020If you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#supportTo learn how we can help develop your community, family or team: Schedule Interest Call For more information about Table Experiences go to: tableandwell.org/tablesTo start on your journey to relational health go to: Connection CureTo watch this and other Podcast go to our YouTube Channel: Table & Well co

"Elders by definition have a really well developed right brain skill set...they know how to model a secure attachment,...attune to others emotions even if they don't agree with what happened,...very good at seeing the gold in a person that is not readily apparent,...they are not worried about defending their image,...and they naturally act like themselves rather people are happy about that or not." ~ Michel HenricksElders are so important in building relationally healthy communities. Without them we are missing a key part and it's nearly impossible. What is the role of elders in community? What does healthy community look like? How do we glean their wisdom? In this new series, Wisdom Keepers: The Role of Elders in Building Relationally Healthy Community not only will these questions and many more be answered, the answers will come directly from Elders.The role of Elders in building healthy communities is incredibly important. They impact the life, health, and growth in ways that you may not even realize. So having healthy, mature elders is a must if the community is to thrive. But how do  we recognize them when we see them? What do they look like? Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin a conversation with Michel Hendricks, Director of Life Model Consulting, and co-author of The Other Half of Church.  In this episode they discuss the characteristics of elders and how these characteristics enrich and develop the communities that they are a part of.Book Resources:The Other Half of Church: Michel Hendricks & Dr. Jim Wilder, Moody Publishers. 2020If you have been impacted by what you have heard in this podcast and would like to support us in our mission to help people experience healthier & deeper relationships with God, themselves, and others, go to: tableandwell.org/#supportTo learn how we can help develop your community, family or team: Schedule Interest Call For more information about Table Experiences go to: tableandwell.org/tablesTo start on your journey to relational health go to: Connection CureTo watch this and other Podcast go to our YouTube Channel: Table & Well co

The tool we call "VCR" can be a life changing way to interact with our loved ones and even those who feel like enemies. Chris tells us stories about how to validate others' hearts and feelings, even when we may not agree with them, so that everyone can end up in a place of God's peace.

Special guest, Michel Hendricks, describes the amazing difference it makes in our interactions and relationships when we stay relational, notice and validate others emotions.

Widowhood presents profound challenges, with loneliness permeating every aspect of life, including the realm of sexuality. The loss goes beyond losing a life partner; it extends to losing a sexual companion as well. In this week's Java with Juli, Dr. Carol Tanksley, who became widowed after just seven years of marriage in 2016, delves into the complexities faced by widows, and sheds light on the emotional and psychological hurdles they face. She also shares her personal experience of surrendering her sexuality to God in widowhood. Guest: Dr. Carol Tanklsey   Carol's website: drcarolministries.com Carol's Instagram: @drcarolt   Book: Sexpectations by Dr. Carol Tanksley Book: The Other Half of Church by Michel Hendricks and Jim Wilder   Java with Juli: #407 Masturbation: The No. 1 Question You're Asking Us! Blog: Masturbation: Is It Wrong? Blog: “Is Masturbation a Sin?” You May Be Asking the Wrong Question Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery – Christian Discussions on Marriage, Sex and Singleness.

If you have been following the podcast, you have heard Dan and Stephanie talk about joy, hesed, group identity, and healthy transformation. Today, we talk with Michel Hendriks, the co-author of The Other Half of Church.About our Guest:MICHEL HENDRICKS (MDiv, Denver Seminary; BS, University of Colorado) has been a teacher and trainer for more than twenty-five years. He is the former pastor of spiritual formation at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, CO. He has also served and trained people in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda. He is the author of Basic Training for Walking With Jesus and Intentional Apprenticeship. He and his wife, Claudia, have three adult children.

Our brains are the most important, but least understood part of our body. In this episode, Karl Vaters interviews Michel Hendricks about the fascinating place where faith and brain science intersect. Michel is the co-author (with Jim Wilder) of The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation, which Karl listed as one of his top ten books in 2023. If a conversation about brain science sounds intimidating, it's not. Both the book and this conversation put the cookies on a low shelf for all of us. Michel is the Director of Life Model Consulting at LifeModelWorks.org where he works with churches and organizations to help bring maturity and the transformation of character back into the center of Christian practice. Links: The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That Transforms The Pandora Problem: Facing Narcissism in Leaders & Ourselves LifeModelWorks.org BONUS MATERIAL The Importance of Joy and Gratitude in Ministry Karl Vaters talks with Michel Hendricks, the co-author (with Jim Wilder) of The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation about the concept that “God designed our brains to run on joy like a car runs on fuel.” The conversation includes why joy "leaks", how to refill our joy tank, and the three importance points of convergence about joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our brains are the most important, but least understood part of our body. In this episode, Karl Vaters interviews Michel Hendricks about the fascinating place where faith and brain science intersect. Michel is the co-author (with Jim Wilder) of The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation, which Karl listed as one of his top ten books in 2023. If a conversation about brain science sounds intimidating, it's not. Both the book and this conversation put the cookies on a low shelf for all of us. Michel is the Director of Life Model Consulting at LifeModelWorks.org where he works with churches and organizations to help bring maturity and the transformation of character back into the center of Christian practice. Links: The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That Transforms The Pandora Problem: Facing Narcissism in Leaders & Ourselves LifeModelWorks.org BONUS MATERIAL The Importance of Joy and Gratitude in Ministry Karl Vaters talks with Michel Hendricks, the co-author (with Jim Wilder) of The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation about the concept that “God designed our brains to run on joy like a car runs on fuel.” The conversation includes why joy "leaks", how to refill our joy tank, and the three importance points of convergence about joy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's getting in the way of you becoming more like Christ? Could it be that while your knowledge of God is good, you haven't embraced how He has designed you on your journey to become more like Him? Author and consultant Michel Hendricks is the first guest of 2024 for Java with Juli. He shares what he has observed from his years working as a Pastor of Spiritual Formation, and what he has learned from adopting a more right-brained approach to discipleship and formation. His advice may surprise you.   Guest: Michel Hendricks Book: The Other Half of Church by Michel Hendricks and Jim Wilder Website: Life Model Works   Sign up for an Online Book Study

Have you ever felt lonely in church? This episode of Grounded with guest Michel Hendricks will give you hope and help you engage in true community.

In this second installment, we turn our attention exclusively to identifying four types of people that seek to block your marriage from health and vitality. We discuss practical ways of how we can address each blocker, realizing that we do not have to be affected by their influence. Dealing with marriage blockers can bring such freedom to your marriage! Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/@thedeeprootedpodcast   Subscribe on Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deep-rooted-podcast/id1550127745   Like us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thedeeprooted?mibextid=LQQJ4d   Check out our website: www.thedeeprooted.com   Email us: info@thedeeprooted.com   "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks

Believe it or not there are people and things that seek to destroy your marriage.  However, in this world of the quick fix, much marriage literature does not pay sufficient attention to how to go about building a marriage that survives these forces.  What do we need to do to build a marriage that survives such antagonism?  What are some practical ways that we can address each blocker as we experience them?  In this two part series, we discuss four marriage builders that will provide you with the strength you need to face four marriage blockers that many often encounter but are hesitant to talk about. Subscribe to our YouTube Channel: https://m.youtube.com/@thedeeprootedpodcast   Subscribe on Apple Podcast:  https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-deep-rooted-podcast/id1550127745   Like us on Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/thedeeprooted?mibextid=LQQJ4d   Check out our website: www.thedeeprooted.com   Email us: info@thedeeprooted.com   "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks

How is it that some people can know everything about the Bible and know zero about relationships? How do we actually engage with people when they annoy us? How do we tune out of relationships? What has joy got to do with all of this? And moreover, what does any of this have to do with the mission of God? Chris Coursey has an idea!Chris Coursey is an ordained minister, pastoral counselor, published author, and international speaker. He is also the curriculum designer and leader of THRIVE training which uses creative, interactive exercises to train leaders in the 19 relational skills that result in positive character change. Chris has authored/co-authored several books including The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled Marriages, Relational Skills in the Bible, The 4 Habits of Joy-Filled People, Transforming Fellowship, The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids, 30 Days of Joy for Busy Married Couples, and The Joy Switch, the book in our discussion today.Learn more about THRIVEtoday.If you are interested in neurotheology be sure to check out these episodes, as we delve into the topic of neurotheology and how it works in leadership, how we engage our enemies, those we love, and how it affects our walk with Jesus. #107 Jim Wilder, Pt. 1-God on the Brain (intro to neurotheology) #108 Jim Wilder, Pt. 2-God on the Brain (intro to neurotheology)#109 Michel Hendricks, Pt. 1-Relational Reformation#110 Michel Hendricks, Pt. 2-Relational...

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Bette Dickinson is a prophetic artist, writer, and speaker who invites audiences to connect with God through visual parables of the spiritual journey in her ministry Awakening the Soul. Bette earned her MDiv through Grand Rapids Theological Seminary and has worked with ministries like InterVarsity Christian Fellowship, World Vision, Infinitum, and Kensington Church to awaken the soul through beauty and wonder. Bette and her husband live in Traverse City Michigan with their two boys.Bette's newest book is: Making Room in Advent: 25 Devotions for a Season of WonderYou can get 30% off and free shipping at https://www.ivpress.com/making-room-in-adventwith code MUCHMORE until December 14, 2022Some highlights from our conversation:-When Bette meditated on Luke 1 –the two statements made by Mary stood out to her. One was a statement of human limitations – I am a virgin. The other was a statement of surrender – I am the Lord's servant. These statements led Bette to reflect on her own human limitations and posture of surrender.-We discussed how Bette's book was developed amidst a cohort of women who prayerfully discussed and developed their unique contribution to the Kingdom. They played an Elizabeth-like role for each other - similar to how Elizabeth encouraged Mary. -We talked about how Luke, a researched and thoughtful physician, used story over facts to tell the story of Jesus birth and how this points to our need to connect both our right and left brain to the story of Scripture.-Bette also noted that Luke centered his entire birth narrative around Mary and Elizabeth… and yet we often don't hear this story in a way that highlights these two women and the critical role they played.-Bette introduced us to the concept of Visio Divina – where it came from and why it can be a meaningful practice. She highlights art as a way to help us slow down and connect to the story of Scripture in a different way.You can connect with Bette at: www.bettedickinson.com.And follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bette_dickinson/If you want to be guided in free a Visio Divina experience, text WONDER to 55444 and follow the prompts. The other resources Bette mentioned in our conversations were:Blue Letter Bible: https://www.blueletterbible.org/The Other Half of Church by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks

Drew Moore is my guest this week, and I'm glad to have him on the podcast. Drew talks about his journey becoming lead pastor, leading a church through a transition to a new direction, and practical ways to make discipleship simple for your church context. HighlightsAbout Drew Moore - 1:55 Drew's background What it's like leading a church in Las Vegas, Nevada Forging a new path - 10:39 Following Mike Breaux and leading Canyon Ridge in a fresh direction. Drew's goal and how his church got there. How to make disciples in this day and age- 21:48 How to disciple your average, first time attender. Assumptions we make about the impact of a weekend service. Resources No Place Left - organization T4T (Training for Transformation) - organization The Starfish and the Spirit (KC Underground) - microchurch conference Future Church by Cory Hartman and Will Mancini A Beautiful Constraint by Adam Morgan and Mark Barden The Other Half of Church by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks

This week is our first ever rebroadcast of an episode we shared in May of 2021. Next Week we kick off our new season with brand new interviews and all of the witty banter you've come to expect from the ReImagine Podcast.On this episode we have the opportunity to hear from Dr. Jim Wilder. Jim is the founder and chief neurotheologian at Life Model Works, linking brain science with the Bible to create simple, practical tools for churches to build authentic community and transform lives.  He is the author of numerous articles and books, including Renovated: God, Dallas Willard, and the Church That Transforms, and The Other Half of Church with colleague MIchel Hendricks  Learn more by going to www.lifemodelworks.org

Michel Hendricks, author of 'The Other Half of Church,' is former pastor of spiritual formation at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, Colorado.  Over 25 years of teaching and training others has taken him all over the world. With a bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Science from the University of Colorado in Boulder, plus an MDiv degree from Denver Seminary, he has the credentials and resume to write and sell this book, and modern American Christians especially can be relied on to read it enthusiastically. His partner in that endeavor and others related, Dr. Jim Wilder has 30 years of experience, and is also a globetrotter. Growing up in South America, he's the author of nineteen books. One of them, a certain Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You, sold over 100,000 copies and is available in eleven languages. He's also lectured as a guest at Fuller Seminary, Biola, Talbot Seminary, Point Loma University, Montreat College, Tyndale Seminary, among others. But Wilder's extensive clinical counseling experience has led directly to his branding as "chief neurotheologian" at Life Model Works, a nonprofit self-described on the organization's website as residing "at the intersection of theology and brain science." And yesterday I finished reading Hendrick's and Wilder's collaborative work, 'The Other Half of Church.'  Let me confess from the start that I did not love this book, for reasons which need to be explained carefully and at some length. For starters, there is a certain cost-benefit analysis which seems not to have been done carefully enough, in my view, where combining the latest in brain science with tried and true Christian theology is concerned. What, for instance, will happen to all our overhauled theology when the brain science is updated? Will we need to revise our theology again, if we were too hasty and too extensive in transforming the renewing of our minds along the lines laid out here? So also, the term 'neurotheologian' makes me uncomfortable, and reminds me of transhumanism. I imagine the influential churchmen of 2000 years coming back as cyborgs, or us looking back on them with some mixture of pity and contempt because we suppose our ability to describe how and where the electrical signals travel in our heads has improved the Bible. Maybe this is excessively critical. If so, that's not my goal. But then we can see in the last few centuries since the Enlightenment too much of what goes wrong when we get carried away with our pursuit of the physical sciences, then let them shape and dictate our study of God and His Word. We do not have to confine ourselves to hypotheticals here, but we have many cautionary examples in recent enough memory. There are odd choices made in 'The Other Half of Church.' For instances, why coin a new term like 'neurotheologian' but use the Greek word 'hesed' throughout here? It's defined early on, yes. But by the end of the book, it's been used so often and in such a way that it feels downright gimmicky. But then the whole work feels a bit gimmicky, if I'm honest. The latest brain science seems put forward in a similar way to how Richard Dawkins used to argue against the existence of God by use of lengthy non-sequiturs about how much we know in the fields of microbiology and astrophysics. This feels like Christians trying to prove that we can do science too, therefore you should believe in Christ and read the Bible and love your neighbor accordingly. This feels backwards and foreign, I think, because neuroscience should get its legitimacy from our Christian faith based on God's Word, and not the other way around. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/garrett-ashley-mullet/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/garrett-ashley-mullet/support

Travis and Michel Hendricks continue their discussion on the relational reformation that is taking place in the church. Far too often, our church models have been built on the best practices established by churches considered to be "successful" because they know how to attract a crowd. Many of these successful churches have more of a performance mentality that they have pursued in the worship service. Many of these well-intentioned leaders have sought to get people to church thinking that they needed to have the service as a performance for people to come to and be part of so that they can hear the Word and come to know Jesus. But what if that model, while successful in the short term, is actually detrimental in the long term because it fails to take in a key part of our relational make-up? The stats are out, that many are leaving the church and doing so for a variety of reasons. Some see it as a purification time, while others see it as a symptom of a larger problem-the church doesn't care about relationships the way that God does and doesn't understand how spiritual formation actually works. Travis and Michel continue discussing his book, The Other Half of Church, which he co-authored with one of our previous guests, Jim Wilder. The book has become the go-to text for this relational reformation and rightly so because they have hit on something that many within the church have been saying and feeling for years: there is more and the Bible tells us all about it! Listen in as they talk about how God has wired our brains for relationships and joy and how we can return to this relational joy the way that God intended! Learn more about https://lifemodelworks.org/ (Life Model Works). Check out Michel's https://www.amazon.com/Michel-Hendricks/e/B07ZG6TZFN?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1656032820&sr=8-1 (books). Sign up for the Apollos Watered https://linktr.ee/apolloswatered (newsletter). Help support the ministry of https://apolloswatered.org/support-us/ (Apollos Watered) and transform your world today!

Travis welcomes Michel Hendricks to the show! In the past few decades, so much of church and the Christian life has been about simply gaining information that leads us to believe and hopefully do the right things. However, as time has gone on, many Christ-followers have felt that there is more. Could there be something that we are missing? As the pandemic revealed, we are built for connection to God first and then with others second. In fact, our brains are divinely wired for both, and yet many within the church have neglected this important part of our makeup. However, in recent years there has been a relational reformation-a hunger to recover the connection with people the way God intended and we now have the brain science to show us what the Bible has been talking about for millennia. Travis and Michel discuss his book, The Other Half of Church, which he co-authored with our previous guest Jim Wilder. The book has become the go-to text for this relational reformation and rightly so because they have hit on something that many within the church have been saying and feeling for years: there is more and the Bible tells us all about it! Listen in as they talk about how God has wired our brains for relationships and joy and how we can return to this relational joy the way that God intended! Learn more about https://lifemodelworks.org/ (Life Model Works). Check out Michel's https://www.amazon.com/Michel-Hendricks/e/B07ZG6TZFN?ref=sr_ntt_srch_lnk_1&qid=1656032820&sr=8-1 (books). Sign up for the Apollos Watered https://linktr.ee/apolloswatered (newsletter). Help support the ministry of https://apolloswatered.org/support-us/ (Apollos Watered) and transform your world today!

A relational revolution is sweeping through God's people globally. As the Training Champion for LK10, my key question has been “How do we help facilitate church in ways that help people grow healthy attachments to God and each other?” Duty-driven, guilt-based, programmatic, building center, pastor-led forms of church have proven ineffective in seeing sustained character development and spontaneous multiplication. In this episode, I break down the five key components of this fundamental change that comes from seeing salvation as healthy attachment to God. If this is your first time hearing about being church relationally, you might want to pick up The Other Half of Church by Michel Hendricks and Jim Wilder or LK10's book Joy Fueled and Jesus led. Until next time.

This week Julie is bringing you a great interview with Michel Hendricks, one of the authors of the book The Other Half of Church. Michel is a teacher, trainer, inventor and author. Drawing from the cross-section of the Bible and brain science, he helps churches and communities implement a relational discipleship that transforms. He is the director of Life Model consulting at Life Model Works and is the co-author with Dr. Jim Wilder of the book The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation. He is a graduate of The University of Colorado, Boulder and Denver Seminary.The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation Paperback by Jim Wilder (Author), Michel Hendricks Continue the conversation on Julie's social media feeds ... you can find links to Facebook and Instagram on the Celebrate Story! webpageOutro Song: Young Spirit, Old Soul (A Letter to My Family) by Jessica Watson. Contact Jessica about performances and bookings at decentpeoplemusic.com

Michel Hendricks discusses a neurological and theological approach to becoming more like Christ. While not ignoring the rational, left side of the brain, Michel shares how the right side of the brain is where character develops through the four elements of joy, hesed, group identity, and healthy correction. The presence or absence of these elements also determines the ability of narcissism to heal or thrive in a Christian community. Michel Hendricks is the co-author with Dr. Jim Wilder of The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation. He is the director of transformational consulting at Life Model Works. He is the former pastor of spiritual formation at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, CO. He has also served in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Costa Rica, Kenya, South Sudan and Uganda. He and his wife have three adult children.

We've had this guest before, but this conversation takes things to an entirely new level. Join us for a continuation of our conversation with Michel Hendricks, author of "The Other Half of Church" - a must-read for anyone in church leadership. This episode is incredibly timely and relevant on many levels. Enjoy. lifemodelworks.org/consulting-services

In his message today, Philip Snell begins a new multi-week series suggested by the book "The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation" by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks. Covered today is the difference between the right and left halves of the brain and how they work together to give us our character and personality.

In his message today, Philip Snell begins a new multi-week series suggested by the book "The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation" by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks. Covered today is the difference between the right and left halves of the brain and how they work together to give us our character and personality.

 If living Whole-Brained is truly how God created us, why don't we?  Why does it seem so hard to live relationally?  What are we missing, or is this really just a unrealistic utopian dream?  Or does it simply come back full circle to maturity?Tennison and Ginelle conclude their conversation, this series, and this season on the Half Brained Church.  Join the as they unpack how living a Whole-Brained Christianity relies heavily on growing and living in the fullness of your maturity.  They also discuss what happens when there is no clear plan to mature God's people and the important role true mature elders play raising others up into maturity.This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

If living Whole-Brained is truly how God created us, why don't we?  Why does it seem so hard to live relationally?  What are we missing, or is this really just a unrealistic utopian dream?  Or is it simply, we don't have the relational skills?Tennison and Ginelle continue their conversation about practical skills that, when practiced, will help you live more relationally aware and mature.  They will also talk about what your results could be when these skills are practiced.Part 2 of 2This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

If living Whole-Brained is truly how God created us, why don't we?  Why does it seem so hard to live relationally?  What are we missing, or is this really just a unrealistic utopian dream?  Or is it simply, we don't have the relational skills?Join Tennison and Ginelle as they dig into and share practical skills that, when practiced, will help you live more relationally aware and mature.  Part 1 of 2 This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Too often churches focus on right thoughts and right willing.  The problem is this is way too LEFT- instead of RIGHT-Brained.  Too often our discipleship isn't fast enough to catch up with the speed of life.  But I Right-Brains work at the speed of life, and that is where lasting discipleship needs to happen. This is what we are talking about in this episode with guest Michel Hendricks.Get the FREE ebook, The Brain God Gave Us, when you join the Being With 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.

Whole-Brained relationally mature pastors and leaders are unfortunately, hard to find today.  We, the people, have a very strong propensity to promote people past their maturity level.  We see their gifts and jump at the chance to have them lead us.  But in doing so we tend to sacrifice the importance of relational connections that God designed us to live in.In this episode, Tennison and Ginelle will be discussing what Whole-Brained relational mature pastors and leaders look like.  What the character traits that we should be looking for, and be seen, in our leaders. What is the purpose of the titles, Apostle, Pastor, Prophet, Teacher, Evangelist, that we give our leaders.This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Living Whole-Brained is the way that God design us to live from the beginning.  And Jesus modeled this for us.  Everything he did was relational, however He did not forgo knowledge and spiritual disciplines.  Somehow, over time we have swung the pendulum to the completely opposite side.  We forgo the true relational aspects that we were created to live and thrive in and functionally live in the knowledge, truth, program, and spiritual discipline side of our brain.  And we think that is how transformation happens.  This is not the roadmap that Jesus left us.Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin to unpack Whole-Brained Christianity.  In this episode they will revisit the 4 ingredients for healthy soil and what a Whole-Brained church could look like.  This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

This disease of narcissism is devastating to everyone it touches.  What do we do when we see, feel or experience narcissism in our community.  How do we protect our communities from narcissism?  Can it be eradicated?Join Tennison and Ginelle  as they discuss the ways to protect your community from the disease of narcissism, the importance of a mature community, and the formula needed to eradicate this disease from our churches, communities, and family.  This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Enemy Mode:  We have all heard this phrase.  This is what happens when you are trying to win or feel that everyone is against you.  Most of us have ventured into this territory.  However, did you know that there are 2 types of enemy mode, Simple and Peditory.  Join Tennison & Ginelle as they discuss and dissect these two very different ways to operate in enemy mode, the effects of each, and what is happening in your brain and the brain of the narcissist while this is happening.  This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Self Justification is the go to response when corrected for people who have narcissistic tendencies.  Since they cannot metabolize shame relationally and their need to feel special is driving them, deflection is key.  Self justification can come in many forms, everything from, "You'll never understand in a million years!" to, "How dare you question me!" to " God told me to do this."  Listen in as Tennison and Ginelle look at this narcissistic tendency and continue to dissect this relational infection of narcissismThis series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Join Tennison and Ginelle as they continue to unpack the relational infection known as narcissism.  What are the effects on the people who are under the leadership of a narcissist?This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Would you be able to identify narcissist behavior?  Most people believe that they can.  If so, why are there so many narcissist people leading churches, businesses  and communities?  Believe it or not we actually look for, find,  put in leadership, and hire people with major narcissist tendencies and call them strong leaders and follow them blindly.  All while there is a wake of destruction behind them.    This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

When difficult emotions arise, we all have ways of coping. Often we try to push our emotions down - to our peril - usually leading to simply being stuck in the emotion. What if instead of ignoring our emotions, we paid attention to them with Jesus? In this episode, I share a day in my life, walking through a difficult emotion and the practices that I am learning to engage that help create a pathway back to joy.  Links and Resources from this episode:  The Other Half of Church by Michel Hendricks and Jim Wilder Anatomy of the Soul by Curt Thompson NY Times Article Immanuel Journaling Worksheet from Life Model Works Find me at Kaley Ehret on Facebook and Instagram. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify

How does shame and narcissism intersect?  What happens when people are not taught how to metabolize shame?  Join Tennison and Ginelle as they continue their conversation on the relational infection.  In this episode they will continue to unpack this disease and the motivations behind the actions and motive of the narcissist.This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Narcissism: The relational infection.  Narcissism may not be what you think is actually very easy to overlook and encourage. Sometimes it is hard to recognize until it is too late.  The church, in its current structure, is the perfect breeding ground for narcissism to grow, thrive and return if the relational connection of its people is not strong.  Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin to unpack this insidious disease. This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Healthy correction is an important factor in character development and shame is an important part of healthy correction.  We have talked about the differences between healthy shame and toxic shame and how each of them can be and have been used and how God has designed shame to be used and felt. In this episode Tennison and Ginelle finish their conversation on healthy correction by taking a good look at toxic shame and why it must be rejected at all cost!  The power of shame was never meant to be welded the way most commonly do.  But until God's way becomes the norm, we must recognize and reject shame and correction that is toxic in its nature.This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Tennison and Ginelle continue their conversation on healthy correction.  In this episode they discuss a topic that is rarely ever talked about in a positive light. It's avoided, and has been used to abuse and manipulate, but used correctly, is actually very powerful and needed for healthy correction.  Shame!  Shame is an emotion that God has hardwired into in our brain, so we must learn how to use it.  Join us as we unpack this controversial thought and see how God has designed us to feel shame but not wear it.  This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

“Our brains need fuel to run properly” Michel Hendricks writes in The Other Half of Church. “The fuel that our brains were intended to run on is joy.” But most of us have a default emotion that is not joy and find it easier to get stuck in difficult emotions. The good news, however, is that we can reset our default emotion to joy with practice. In today's episode, I walk you through an exercise that was meaningful to me to get you started.  Links and Resources from this episode:  The Other Half of Church by Dr. Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks 1,000 Gifts by Ann Voskamp Romans 15:13 Find me at Kaley Ehret on Facebook and Instagram. Listen on: Apple Podcasts Podbean Spotify

Correction is a word that carries a negative feeling whenever you hear otr think about it. Correction is necessary to shape and mold character.  However if it is not done in a healthy way, it will cause more hurt, and division in your relationships.  Join Tennison and Ginelle and they begin to unpack what healthy correction looks like and why it is so important.  This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Join Tennison and Ginelle as they continue the conversation on healthy group identity, who forms its, what it is, and how it is formed.  Today's episode will focus on the how of healthy group Identity.  It starts with group identity statement that say, "We are a people that....." As these statement are created and walked out by they elders in the group, the rest of the group sees and experiences how it is to act and the identity of the group begins to take root.This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Join Tennison and Ginelle as they continue the conversation on healthy group identity, who forms its, what it is, and how it is formed.  Today's episode will focus on the how of healthy group Identity.  It starts with group identity statement that say, "We are a people that....." As these statement are created and walked out by they elders in the group, the rest of the group sees and experiences how it is to act and the identity of the group begins to take root.   This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Healthy group identity is something that is very important to having a strong community and something that is not normally talked about.  Join Tennison and Ginelle as they begin the conversation about healthy group identity, who forms its, what it is, and how it is formed.This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Join Tennison and Ginelle as they discuss some very easy ways that churches and community build their group identity around very toxic and potential destructive things.  These usually start as a "great way to minister" to a group of people, but if gone unchecked you can begin to identity yourself as your malfunction, (who we are when we are not acting like ourselves).  When this happens we erode, and can misrepresent our true identity.  This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Forming a healthy and strong group identity is not easy.  We need a strong group identity to remind us who we are and how it is for us to act.  A lot of the time the group identity that is formed in both churches and communities is a very shallow one.  Shallow group identity do not bring lasting transformation.  They don't remind us of who we are or how it is for us to act They are very dangerous and really don't give us a lot to hold on to.   In this episode, Tennison and Ginelle will be talking about different ways we try to form strong group identities that are, in reality, very weak and shallow.  These group identities have missed the mark on who we should be identifying with and do not help us transform into who God has designed us to be.  This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Join us as we continue our conversation on Group Identity.  What if Jesus was constantly creating Identity statement for His followers to grab ahold to?  What if the Sermon on Mount was one big identity statement?  How would that change how we read it? Tennison and Ginelle will discus these questions and more in this episode.This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Join Tennison and Ginelle as they continue their conversation on Group Identity.  In every relational interaction we have, we  are always asking two questions; Who are we, and How is it like my people to act?  The answers to these question come from the group of people you belong to, and your relational experiences with those people.  These actions, responses, expressions, happen pre-consciously, and reveal your character. Listen in as we deep deeper into Group IdentityThis series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Join us as Tennison an Ginelle continue the series, The Half Brained Church: How the Church Has Lost it's Ever-Loving Mind.  This episode begins a new topic on the journey of whole brained christianity; Group Identity.   What is it?  Why is it so important? How is it formed? Did Jesus create a Group Identity? What happens when Group Identity is shallow or toxic?  These questions and more will be answered over the next several podcasts as they unpack Group IdentityThis series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Join us as we continue the conversation and talk through the four ways to build Hesed in your community:Make Hesed part of your value system as a communityCultivate joyGathering at the tableSharing weakness/vulnerabilityHesed is the relational glue that holds us together.  That glue does not apply itself to your relationships.  Building Hesed  just doesn't happen on its own.  It takes intentional time and practice.  In this episode we will focus on how "Sharing weakness and being vulnerable" in safe community builds Hesed.  We also introduce how narcissism directly opposes Hesed and why narcissist people are threatened by it.  This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Hesed is the relational glue that holds us together.  That glue does not apply itself to your relationships.  Building Hesed  just doesn't happen on its own.  It takes intentional time and practice.  Listen in as we begin a conversation and talk through the four ways to build Hesed in your community. Make Hesed part of your value system as a communityCultivate joyGathering at the tableSharing weakness/vulnerabilityThis series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

How do you recognize how much Hesed is in your community?  Hesed is the relational glue that binds us together.  If Hesed is present in your community you will find love, connection, identity, and belonging.  If Hesed is lacking fear, shame, weakness, withdrawal, and performance will rule.  Join us as we conclude our conversation and answer the question, How much Hesed is in your community? This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

In this episode, Tennison and Ginelle answer the question; How do you recognize how much Hesed is in your community?  Hesed is the relational glue that binds us together.  If Hesed is present in your community you will find love, connection, identity, and belonging.  If Hesed is lacking fear, shame, weakness, withdrawal, and performance will rule.  How much Hesed is in your community? This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Hesed/Attachment is so important in creating identity.  Our connection to God is directly connected to our connection, positive or negative,  with the people around us.  If our earthly attachments are based in strength, steadfastness, and love our attachment to God is usually the same, and our identity is strong and secure.  However if our earthly attachments have been build on fear, weakness and withdrawal, we will inevitably attach to God in the same way and our identity will follow.  Join Tennison and Ginelle as they talk about the importance of strong, healthy, joy fueled attachments.This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

God's plan for his creation was never for us to be "saved" or "born again", it was and is for us to be attached to Him with a bonded or sticky love.  He also intended for us to be attached to each other in this same way.  So what does it mean to be deeply attached or bonded to God, yourself, and others?    This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

What are some practices and practical things that you can do to begin cultivating a Joy Fueled community?  Listen as Tennison and Ginelle talk about the practical things that they have begun to incorporate into their rhythms of life to create Joy Fueled community.  This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

This week we welcome, Michel Hendricks, to the podcast as we continue the conversation on  full brain Christianity and Spiritual formation.To learn more, go to www.lifemodelworks.orgBe sure to rate and share this episode with everyone you know and a few people you don't know!

Joy is the first ingredient for strong, healthy, transformative communities.  So many churches/communities function without joy as their fuel.  The result is usually a community fueled by fear, shame, and performance where true transformation is not produced.  In this episode Tennison and Ginelle will dig deep into the benefits of Joy Fueled Communities.  Communities where joy, love and healthy connection are the lens in which community is seen.  This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

True transformation, Identity, Character Development, Spiritual Formation and Discipleship can only happen in healthy communities and relationship with those we have belonging.  If this is the case, how do we create, cultivate, and maintain these types of communities.  According to Jim wilder and Michel Hendricks there are 4 key ingredients to make that happen:Finding true Joy though connection and relationshipsLove that securely attaches communities (Hesed)Group Identity that emulates the character of ChristCreating a culture of uplifting and Healthy CorrectionIn this episode we will begin unpacking the first of the four; Joy This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

The western church has built almost everything  it does on delivering information and telling people how to live this Christian life.  This way of "ministry" has not not produced the true transformation we all desire.  True transformation, true discipleship, only comes inside of healthy relationship and that is what is missing from the western church.  That is how Jesus did it with His disciples.  We are designed to live, learn and grow in community.  Community is hard and messy and beautiful and rewording.  Community is were we are shown how to live this Christian life, and how is it like for me to act.  In this episode we will explore why healthy relationship is a, if not the, most important piece to Transformation, Identity, Character Development, Spiritual Formation and Discipleship.This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

Transformation=truth+good choices+power. This statement sounds true and is widely excepted in most church circles today.  What if I told you that is not the formula for transformation?  What if I told you that this formula was missing a key ingredient?  What I told you that this formula was a Half Brained formula?  Join us as we  explore the primary functions the left and right brain have, the roles that they play, and why true transformation, spiritual formation and character development can only happen when both are engaged in discipleship.  This series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

"Spiritual formation is the central task of the local congregation, the primary task that Jesus gave Christian leaders." ~ Dallas Willard~If spiritual formation is the central task of the church, how are we doing?  Are we seeing and experiencing lasting deep transformation?  Are a lot of christian communities strong and connected, or weak and shallow?  If we are honest with ourselves, I think we will answer the latter to both questions.  Why?In this podcast we will begin to lay the foundation to answer those questions.  Join us as we take a deep look at how your spiritual growth can be revolutionized by understanding the role your brain plays in spiritual formation, character development, and discipleship.  In this series we will explore the four ingredients to develop and maintain vibrant whole brained, transformational communities.  Finding true joy though connection and relationshipsLove that securely attaches communities (Hesed)Group identity that emulates the character of ChristCreating a culture of uplifting and healthy correctionThis series is an adaptation of the book "The Other Half of Church" by Jim Wilder & Michel Hendricks

This week we are joined again by Ruth and Rev Mike Jones. Mike is the Anglican Vicar of St Mary's, Luton. Ruth is an art teacher and co-lead of Agape Freedom Fighters UK Team. Hear from their experiences and learning as they have pursued calming, peace, and healing for themselves and others. They have developed a powerful set of tools - see https://www.joyskills.online/. We discuss the book, 'The Other Half of Church: Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation' by Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/51542321-the-other-half-of-church and the resources from https://lifemodelworks.org/ --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/E2H/message

Today we're talking about what it looks like to have a spiritually and emotionally health community with our guest Michel Hendricks. We got to dive into both the brain science and the practical side of what it looks like to foster a community that is emotionally in-tune, spiritually healthy and that is thriving and growing, so that we are creating safe environments that people can come to from wherever they are and experience genuine and long-lasting growth. This applies to friendships, relationships, small group settings, ministries and organizations. Michel Hendricks (MDiv, Denver Seminary; BS, University of Colorado) has been a teacher and trainer for more than twenty-five years. He is the former pastor of spiritual formation at Flatirons Community Church in Lafayette, CO. He has also served and trained people in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda. He is the author of Basic Training for Walking with Jesus and Intentional Apprenticeship. He and his wife, Claudia, have three adult children.Get started with online therapy & counseling:Better Help Counseling (10% off your first month): https://betterhelp.com/mosesFaithful (Christian) Counseling (10% off your first month): https://faithfulcounseling.com/brittneyFor a list of specific mental help & crises resources: https://brittneyamoses.com/mental-help-resources/Connect with Michel Hendricks here!Website: http://www.michelhendricks.com/Connect with Brittney on social media for more:Instagram: @BrittneyMosesInstagram: @ChristianMentalHealthInstagram: @faithmentalwellnesspodcastFacebook: @BrittneyAMosesTwitter: @Brittney_MosesBrittneyAMoses.comCrisis lines by country: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_suicide_crisis_linesSupport this show http://supporter.acast.com/the-faith-mental-wellness-podcast-with-brittney-moses. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this final episode, Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks answer common questions about brain science and church life. They discuss the effects of video conferencing on the brain, the prevalence of Enemy Mode in cultural discourse, and how our understanding of prayer can be enhanced by the study of the brain. Read the Transcript To learn more, visit theotherhalfofchurch.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jeremy discusses with Jim Wilder the importance of the Hebrew word hesed. Jim describes this word as enduring love or secure attachment, and describes how important it is to spiritual growth and healthy community. Michel Hendricks explains how the church can intentionally cultivate hesed through joy in safe ways that lead to vibrant communities of faith. Read the Transcript To learn more, visit theotherhalfofchurch.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jeremy discusses with Jim Wilder the importance of joy to the brain and in healthy communities. Jim identifies the way joy fuels the brains development and what happens when joy is absent during adolescence. Michel Hendricks outlines the biggest barriers to joy in the church today and how we can intentionally build joy into each interaction. Read the Transcript To learn more, visit theotherhalfofchurch.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jeremy discusses with Jim Wilder what the developing field of brain science teaches about right and left brain dynamics. Jim explains how the Fast and Slow function. Jeremy then talks with Michel Hendricks to brain science is reflected in Jesus' teaching and how the church can refine its thinking based on how God designed the brain to work. Read the Transcript Purchase the book at theotherhalfofchurch.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Slager and Michel Hendricks discuss the nature of spiritual growth, particularly in the American church context. They discuss the teachings of Dallas Willard and how to move beyond behavior modification to becoming a person who "naturally reacts how Jesus would react." Read the Transcript To learn more, visit theotherhalfofchurch.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.