In today's podcast, we dive into the intersection of faith and attachment styles. In this episode, I sit down with Rita Blevin, who developed an avoidant attachment style after being separated from both of her biological parents due to an international kidnapping. Through her vulnerable and transparent testimony, Rita shares how she coped with the effects of her avoidant attachment style, including her relationships with her parents, romantic partners, and even with God.Growing up without a stable family structure, Rita found herself constantly seeking independence and distancing herself from emotional connection. Even though she had family members who treated her well and provided a safe environment, she did observe that avoidance led to difficulties in forming and maintaining healthy relationships in other areas of her life. Rita also shares how her avoidant attachment style affected her Christian walk. However, through her journey of healing, Rita found hope and restoration through the guidance of a Christian therapist. She shares the tools and techniques she learned to cope with her avoidant attachment style in a healthier way and how this has transformed her relationships, including her relationship with God. Join us as we unpack Rita's powerful story and learn how God used a therapist to help her find healing and ultimately develop a more secure attachment to Him. Support the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
In this podcast, I delve into the concerns of individuals with an anxious attachment to God. We explore five common worries, such as fear of abandonment, doubts about God's love, the need for constant reassurance, difficulty trusting God's plan, and feeling distant from God. I also provide prayers tailored to the anxious attachment style, including prayers for peace and trust, security, and surrender. Join me as I navigate the intricate connection between attachment styles and faith, offering guidance and solace for those seeking a closer relationship with God.Support the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
Understanding your attachment style is critical to helping you navigate your dating relationships. I discussed the significance of understanding attachment styles in romantic relationships, how these styles are established in childhood, and how those childhood experiences with our parents can significantly influence how we relate to others in adulthood. I discussed the four main attachment styles - secure, anxious, avoidance, and disorganized. I highlighted that a secure attachment style is the most common and desirable style since it leads to healthier connections with people. The meeting also touched on how past experiences and unmet needs can impact relationship dynamics, and I suggested a self-check to identify with common fears and thoughts. Furthermore, I discussed the impact of social media on relationships and suggested that understanding attachment styles can also enhance spiritual relationships.On today's podcast, I discuss the following topics: Attachment styles in romantic relationships, Secure attachment styles,Secure vs anxious attachment styles, Anxiety, self-worth, and independence,Intimacy fears,Shame, fear and social media in relationships, andAttachment styles in romantic relationshipsSupport the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
The church has a long history of addressing mental health issues and specifically doing what was called "soul care." Throughout the years, it was slowly taken over by secular counselors. In the modern era, the church has come to terms with the reality on how mental health issues are affecting the church. But, are we addressing it effectively and in a way that is still true and consistent with biblical principles? On today's podcast, Dr. Knapp and I discuss the differences in how Christians and culture view solutions for mental health issues. We also discuss the following topics: What is psychology? Existentialism - meaning, suffering, death and purpose/valueHow has the church handled mental health issues historically, What does the church do better when addressing mental health issues, What do modern counselors and psychologists do differently than how the church has handled them, Are there pros to secular counseling? Can Christians get better with having a secular counselor? The differences between Christian and secular counseling, Why those differences matter, andHow we can avoid allowing the culture to dictate to the church what healthy should look like. Connect and tune into Dr. Knapp's podcast "Mental Healthy" podcast and his new book "Healthy Depression" at the links below:Mental HealthyHealthy DepressionIf you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.comSupport the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
The process of grieving looks different for everyone, and it even happens with how fathers and mothers experience the loss of a child. It does not always look the way we want it to look, nor does it always follow the stages in the exact order in which it is presented. I think we can all agree that there are different types of suffering that bring on different levels of pain, and there is no greater pain a parent can experience than the loss of a child. However, it is important for parents to understand that how they feel and what they think throughout this process is completely normal. The key is in reminding one's self of biblical truth and finding a strong Christian community for support. So, a question that naturally arises is, how can we trust God through the grieving process? On today's episode, Christy and I discuss why this topic is so important to Christians who have experienced loss, but especially for parents who have lost a child. We also discussed the following topics: What Christy's parents example taught her about Who God isExperiencing the loss of a childNegative messages that enter our minds and hearts during lossThe ministry of presenceExperiencing a second lossThe significance of namesBelieving "It's my fault" and "Is God punishing me?" Feeling judgedLastly, the "Dos" and "Don'ts" of how to support your friends experiencing griefIf you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.comSupport the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
It seems like nowadays, it is popular for Christians to be deconstructing their faith. However, we have to understand that this has happened since the beginning of Christianity. The difference today is that after deconstructing, there are many who do so to excuse their sin and try to create their own version of who Jesus is, and if He does not fit into their mold, then they abandon Him completely. But why is this happening? On today's podcast, Justin Kintzel and I discuss what deconstruction is, why some Christians stay and others abandon their faith in Christ, explore the dangers of the prosperity gospel, and elaborate on why having a sound theology is important to deconstruct in a healthy way. We also discuss the following topics: Justin's personal testimony on deconstructionCultural do's and don'tsCultural ChristianityWhat God teaches us during sufferingLearning how to discern the Scriptures and apply it to our livesBeing careful with who we listen to, andHow growing up in the church can make us blind to our lack of fully and accurately understanding the BibleConnect with Justin at the links below:Website Instagram Facebook If you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.comSupport the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
Have you ever read the Psalms and felt like they took the words from the depths of your heart? Many of them are words filled with pain and suffering, and other times they are words full of joy and thanksgiving. As we'll explore today, there are a particular set of Psalms known as laments and they make up a significant amount of them. The question is, what is their purpose? We'll explore this and more in today's podcast. Prof. Matt and I discuss why the Psalms are critical for the life of a Christian and how we can find healing in connecting with the sentiments that the authors describe in these Psalms. We discuss the following topics: Introducing the topic with key verses from Psalm 119What are the Psalms of lament?What is the context behind them? What can we learn from these Psalms?Confession and forgivenessHow do these lament Psalms bring healing to hurting hearts?, andWhat are some steps Christians can put into practice after today's episode? If you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.com If you enjoyed this episode, feel free to LEAVE A REVIEW for the podcast as it helps others tune in to one that could be helpful to them. If you want to help support the podcast, you can provide a donation at one of the links below and SUBSCRIBE/FOLLOW on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and all other podcast platforms.Support the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
Attachment styles are such an integral part of how we do relationships, and it is especially important to understand how ours operates within our own family dynamics. In fact, our familial relationships most accurately depict what our attachment styles are. When we learn how our attachment styles influence our ability to relate, regulate our emotions, parent better and develop self-awareness and self-compassion, we can relate better in our relationships. All of these skills become especially important in the process of adoption. My guest, Dayna Kumar, shares what her process of adoption looks like on this episode. Dayna and I also discuss the following topics:Learning about the different attachment styles How attachment styles affect our parenting Learning how to attune to our children,Learning how to self-regulation to better co-regulateWhat the different stages and phases of parenting looks likeHow to develop self-awareness and self-compassionWhat the process of adoption looks like, andHow adoption applies to the GospelIf you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.comSupport the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
Learning how to heal from our relationship with God requires us to go back to the basics. The basics of Christian life are easily identifiable: emotional regulation, prayer, filling our mind with Scripture, seeking strong Christian community, and serving others. On today's episode, I discuss how the practicing the basics of Christian life can helps us heal in our relationship with God. I also discuss the following topics: Experience all the emotions you are havingThey’re just emotions Here are some examples of strong emotions felt by the Psalmists:Psalm 22:1-2; 42:3, 5, 11; 55; 77:1-3; 88:13-16Pray with Honesty, Humility, Awe and Patience“Dark Clouds, Deep Mercy” by Mark Vroegop His key point was that we just need to keep prayingCry out to GodThe key here is to allow yourself to feel the depths of the pain you are experiencing.Pray your strugglesEveryone struggles and we all have friends we can share these struggles with (Gal. 6:2) but the purpose of sharing our struggles with Him is because He understands.Pray your questionsGod will carry out his will in our lives and we sometimes do not understand God WILL listen and He WILL empathize with our questionsGod DOES care about those questions. Pray the GospelJohn 3:16-19Romans 5:8-112 Cor. 5:21Fill Your Mind with ScripturePsalm 119 is the longest chapter in the Bible, in the largest book in the Bible (chapters-wise) and the focus of it is on the importance of the Word of God in our lives. Just continue to fill your mind with Scripture.Connect with a strong biblical communityWho we surround ourselves with will affect how we view our faith in Jesus and how we live out the work of the Holy Spirit in our lives. It is an encouragement to be with each other, encourage each other, struggle together and be open with one another. I remember learning that the Latin word for compassion is compassion which means “to suffer with”. Supporting versesPsalm 33:1-3Proverbs 27:17Romans 12:4-5Hebrews 10:24-25Serve One AnotherUse your giftsServing each other provides opportunities for humilityServing each other allows for your gifts to be used to bless others If you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.comHere are some resources mentioned:Dark Clouds, Deep MercyIs Crying Good for You?Support the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
The process of grieving looks different for everyone. It does not always look the way we want it to look, nor does it always follow the stages in the exact order in which it is presented. I think we can all agree that there are different types of suffering that bring on different levels of pain, and there is no greater pain a parent can experience than the loss of a child. And with that pain, comes the experience of grieving which brings up the question for us as believers, do we grieve differently than non-believers do? How can we trust God through the grieving process? On today's episode, Tyler and I discuss why this topic is so important to Christians who have experienced loss, but especially for parents who have lost a child I also discuss the following topics: How Tyler and his parents came to faith in Jesus ChristWhat parents can teach us about Who God isMost of Christian life is "caught not taught" by what we see in our parentsExperiencing the loss of a childHow rare talking about miscarriages isExperiencing grief by going from denial to angerNegative messages that enter our minds and hearts during lossThe need for Christian communityThe ministry of presenceWas coping with the first loss worse than the second?God is sovereign over allBelieving "It's my fault" and "Is God punishing me?" Lastly, If you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.comHere are some resources Tyler Cooper mentioned:Dark Clouds, Deep MercyHeavenYou Asked Podcast Remember to please LEAVE A REVIEW for the podcast as it helps get the word out to a larger audience, and remember to SUBSCRIBE and/or follow on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and all other podcast platforms. If you're on Facebook and/or Instagram, I'd greatly appreciate it if you SHARE this episode!Support the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
Guilt and shame are probably the most common emotions we experience in our fallen nature. It has been a prevalent issue since the fall of Adam and Eve. Shame and guilt can cripple us from accepting forgiveness and moving forward in the plans and calling that the Lord has called us to, and it significantly affects how we relate to God and others in our lives. On today's episode, I discuss why this topic is important and how it is relevant to Christians's relationship with God. I also discuss the following topics: Distinguish the difference between guilt and shameReference OT and NT examples of people in the Bible who experienced both emotionsDiscuss and elaborate on the sources of shameful thinkingMention some common shame messages people haveProvide some antidotes to shame andLastly, explore what steps we can begin to take manage our guilt and shame.If you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.com Remember to please LEAVE A REVIEW for the podcast as it helps get the word out to a larger audience, and remember to SUBSCRIBE and/or follow on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and all other podcast platforms. If you're on Facebook and/or Instagram, I'd greatly appreciate it if you SHARE this episode!Support the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
Having copious amounts of information about God is not the same as KNOWING God. Knowing God is much more than knowledge, but having the knowledge is a good start. For those of us who grew up in the church, we often take for granted how being brought up in the church has given us a foundation of knowing God at a cognitive level. However, as we get older, we move that understanding to a more intimate understanding of God as our faith is tested through the fire and trials of life. In essence, we experience God at a deeper level that we would never have experienced had we not gone through the suffering needed to conform us into the image of Christ. On today's episode, Charles Reynolds and I discuss the importance of Scripture, prayer and Christian community to know God intimately. We also discuss the following topics: Why we should study Scripture,How God views us individually and collectively as humankind, Sharing verses of encouragement that help us know God deeper,Defining prayer,Exploring what we should pray for, What prayer does for us as believers,What we should look for in Christian community, Why church and community is important, andLastly, what our responsibility is to that communityCheck out Charles's podcast "Hired by God" on Youtube here.If you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.com Remember to please LEAVE A REVIEW for the podcast as it helps get the word out to a larger audience, and remember to SUBSCRIBE and/or follow on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and all other podcast platforms. If you're on Facebook and/or Instagram, I'd greatly appreciate it if you SHARE this episode!Support the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
We all need forgiveness. Forgiveness is a key factor in receiving the gift of salvation. Jesus forgives our sins when we repent from them and turn towards Him. Jesus forgave the most heinous of sins, including the past, present and future ones. The Bible says that "if we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us our sins" (1 John 1:9). But even though this is a hallmark of the Gospel, it is probably one of the most difficult for Christians to accept and practice. On today's episode, Dr. Jichan Kim and I discuss the difficulties in accepting God's forgiveness as well as extending it to those who have hurt us deeply. We also discuss the following topics: Do we need to forgive ourselves before we can accept God’s forgiveness, or are self-forgiveness and accepting God’s forgiveness separate concepts?What are the greatest barriers to self-forgiveness or accepting God’s forgiveness?How do we know we are forgiven by God?What is the measuring stick for know if we have forgiven others?Are there different stages of forgiveness?How do we distinguish between forgiveness and reconciliation, because these two principles are often conflated?What does “loving the person” who hurt us look like after we forgive them?What are the greatest barriers to forgiving others? Lastly, what does the Bible say about forgiveness? If you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.com Remember to please LEAVE A REVIEW for the podcast as it helps get the word out to a larger audience, and remember to SUBSCRIBE and/or follow on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and all other podcast platforms. If you're on Facebook and/or Instagram, I'd greatly appreciate it if you SHARE this episode!Support the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
Tragedies in life often move us to question God's goodness. It's natural and understandable to have that response. However, as we'll learn today, God is always working in the background to bring beauty from ashes. He is always in control. He always knows what He will be doing with the pain we experience and will use our suffering to bring glory to his name. On today's episode, Cyrus and I discuss how the tragedy of the genocide in Rwanda, the process of forgiveness, and his personal testimony of how God used the death of his daughter to be a blessing to orphans in Central Africa. We also discuss the following topics: - The genocide in Rwanda- Forgiveness is an ongoing work- Rwanda makes forgiveness a core value of their culture- Families and offenders reconcile- The power of God's Word in helping us forgive- What forgiveness looks like- A pastor's testimony- The cost of Jesus going to the cross in order to forgive our sins- Cyrus shares his testimony of when he and his wife lost his daughter- Lastly, how God used this to help him open up an orphanage called Irene's Home of HopeIf you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.comRemember to please LEAVE A REVIEW for the podcast as it helps get the word out to a larger audience, and remember to SUBSCRIBE and/or follow on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and all other podcast platforms.If you're on Facebook and/or Instagram, I'd greatly appreciate it if you SHARE this episode!Support the showSupport the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
Most individuals, at some point in their lives, have experienced a form of trauma. Some experience trauma related to natural disasters and events that they have no control over, while others experience interpersonal trauma which involves intentional and/or unintentional damage to a person's physical, emotional, mental and spiritual health. When it's all of these together, it causes significant damage to a person's overall well-being. On today's episode, Sharon and I discuss how the pastors and leaders can address trauma and healing within the church using a trauma-informed approach. This includes using a biblical worldview, but focuses on understanding the physiological and emotional effects that trauma has on the body. God created our bodies with the ability to heal themselves, but He also included a huge part of that trauma healing to include having safe and secure relationships within the body of Christ. May we continue to foster these types of relationships in our Christian communities to bring healing to those hurting within the church. We also discuss the following topics: - What is trauma and what does it look like? - God's alarm system- Different responses to trauma- Biblical examples of traumatized individuals- How safety and security heals trauma- How to provide people language for their trauma- Lastly, what the church and pastors can do to help. If you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.com.Remember to please LEAVE A REVIEW for the podcast as it helps get the word out to a larger audience, and remember to SUBSCRIBE and/or follow on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and all other podcast platforms.If you're on Facebook and/or Instagram, I'd greatly appreciate it if you SHARE this episode! :)Support the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
Suffering in life is inevitable. The Scriptures teach us in John 16:33b that "...In the world you will have tribulation. But take heart; I have overcome the world.” Jesus prepares our heart for suffering by making us aware that it is coming, but how do we actually respond when it does come? On today's episode, Spencer and I discuss how Christianity in Western culture has had an imperfect or one-sided view of God that has impacted how they view suffering in their lives. Is it all really worth it? Will God really use this for my good? How long do I have to wait to see the Lord's hand in the midst of my suffering? There are a lot of questions that, we as Christians, ask when we're suffering, but Spencer alludes to the fact that we might not know the answer to the "Why?" of our suffering, but it is important that we remain obedient and patient in the process to see God work in our lives. He will change our hearts in the process. We also discuss the following topics: - The need for both truth and grace- The reality of suffering- The purpose of suffering- Eliminating the tension of suffering and wrestling with God- How to manage our emotions during suffering - Lastly, waiting on God's timing to show us the purpose of suffering If you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.com.Remember to please LEAVE A REVIEW for the podcast as it helps get the word out to a larger audience, and remember to SUBSCRIBE and/or follow on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and all other podcast platforms.If you're on Facebook and/or Instagram, I'd greatly appreciate it if you SHARE this episode! :)Support the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
One of the key factors that influences how we view God, outside of how our parents view God and the church, is the type of religious background we grew up in. Mormonism, in particular, has a strong impact on the people who are part of it. They are often taught that they can become a god and, if that's the case, On today's episode, Madison Palica and I discuss what it was like for her to grow up in the Mormon church. She discusses the struggles and difficulty in needing to deconstruct to truly understand who God is. However, this led her down a path of trying out different religious and spiritual practices that led her further away from God. Thankfully, Jesus opened her eyes and she gave her life to Him a few years ago. We mainly discussing the following topics: - What it was like for her to grow up in the Mormon church- What damaging views the Mormon church has- What it was like for her to deconstruct her Mormon faith- Not deemed worthy enough to enter the temple- Believing that God is emotionally abusive- Turning to other religions and unhealthy spiritual practices - new age, witchcraft, meeting with a medium, crystals, psychedelics, spirit guides, transcendentalism- And lastly, what Madison has learned about Jesus since she was savedIf you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.com.Remember to please LEAVE A REVIEW for the podcast as it helps get the word out to a larger audience, and remember to SUBSCRIBE and/or follow on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and all other podcast platforms.If you're on Facebook and/or Instagram, I'd greatly appreciate it if you SHARE this episode! :)Support the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
Our parents play a key role in our understanding of who God is and how we can relate to Him. Fathers, in particular, play a key role because we refer to God as our Father so the model and example that they set for us really gives us a foundation for we think God feels and thinks about us. On today's episode, Dr. Josh Waltman and I discuss how becoming fathers has given us a greater understanding of God's love and grace for us. Since both of us grew up in strong, conservative Baptist backgrounds, we share how that gave us a strong desire to stand up for the truth of God's Word, but that it also may have blinded us from being able to see God's grace and love towards us and all humanity. We mainly discussing the following topics: - What have we learned about God since becoming fathers? - What was it like to group in a Southern Baptist churches? - We share experiences of how God has shown his grace and love in our own lives- How we can show grace and love to our children while also helping them orient that grace and love with truth- Lastly, we share the importance of understanding the Gospel to have a complete understanding of God's truth, love and grace. If you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.com.Remember to please LEAVE A REVIEW for the podcast as it helps get the word out to a larger audience, and remember to SUBSCRIBE and/or follow on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and all other podcast platforms.If you're on Facebook and/or Instagram, I'd greatly appreciate it if you SHARE this episode! :)Support the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
So, what is this podcast about? This is a podcast dedicated to helping Christians understand why they relate to God in the way they do. I explore how our early childhood relationship with our parents--specifically with how they met or did not meet our needs--influences how we relate to ourselves, the church, and to God.On today's episode, I discuss the purpose of starting this podcast. I share with you some personal experiences that taught me about how I related to God and how much of it was influenced by my relationship with my parents. Seeing how my parents related to God and the church set a foundation for me to build on, but there were a lot of lessons I had to learn on my own to understand how I related to God, the church, and myself. I'll be discussing the following: - What is attachment theory and who developed it?- What role do our parents have in our understanding of relationships? - How their influence in understanding those relationships also impacts the way we relate to God- How to understand and rewrite your story- Lastly, I'll provide some practical steps you can take to understand your attachment style to better your relationship with God. If you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.com.Remember to please LEAVE A REVIEW for the podcast as it helps get the word out to a larger audience, and remember to SUBSCRIBE and/or follow on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and all other podcast platforms.If you're on Facebook and/or Instagram, I'd greatly appreciate it if you SHARE this episode! :)Support the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!
Are you "ready to date"? How about the person that you're considering to date? Are they ready? On today's episode, we'll explore the different kinds of thoughts and beliefs we have about being ready, and hopefully, we'll understand that when people ask if they're "ready to date", they are actually asking a much more deeper, personal, and meaningful question. The question that is really being asked is, "Am I 'good enough' to date?"To help us understand what this can look like in Christian relationships, I'll be discussing the following: - What do we mean when we ask if we're "ready to date"?- How do I know if the person I'm considering to date is "ready"? - Am I "good enough"? - What characteristics and factors should I look for to know that I'm ready to date?, and - Lastly, I'll provide some practical steps you can take to identify in yourself--and others--your readiness to date. If you have any questions or comments on this topic, feel free to email me at slconnect08@gmail.com.Remember to please LEAVE A REVIEW for the podcast as it helps get the word out to a larger audience, and remember to SUBSCRIBE and/or follow on Itunes, Spotify, Stitcher, GooglePlay, and all other podcast platforms.If you're on Facebook and/or Instagram, I'd greatly appreciate it if you SHARE this episode! :)FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:https://bit.ly/2UyNeLaFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:https://www.facebook.com/samlanda23/ABOUT ME 👇My mission is to provide Christians with content on how to address spiritual and mental health issues within the church. In fact, I often address shame and its effects on relationships within the church. I look forward to walking alongside you as we draw closer to Christ!Support the showFOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM:@godattachmenthealingFOLLOW ME ON FACEBOOK:God Attachment HealingABOUT ME 👇My mission is to help you understand your attachment style to learn how you can heal from the pain you’ve experienced in your relationship with God, the church and yourself.I look forward to walking alongside you as you draw closer to Christ!