Join Hillary McBride, a registered psychologist specializing in faith transitions, and Preston McDaniel Hill, a theologian focused on trauma and mental flourishing, as they discuss the psychological impacts of shifting faiths. They delve into the emotional turmoil of liberation versus isolation and the vital role of community support. The conversation highlights transformative growth during crises and practical strategies for resilience. With insights on integrating personal narratives and the importance of relationships, listeners are offered a roadmap for navigating their spiritual journeys.
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Normalizing Faith Transitions
Hillary McBride grew up with therapist parents who normalized faith changes as part of human development.
This upbringing contrasted with the distress she observed in clients experiencing faith transitions.
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Deconstructing Through Theology
Preston McDaniel Hill, raised in a conservative religious home, deconstructed his faith through theological studies.
He observed that teaching basic Christianity to Americans often felt like introducing a foreign religion.
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The Intertwined Nature of Faith and Community
In some faith communities, belief, practice, and belonging are deeply intertwined, making faith transitions feel like a threat to one's identity and relationships.
This can create internal conflict and distress as individuals struggle to reconcile changing beliefs with their need for community.
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In this volume, Jonathan T. Pennington provides a comprehensive commentary on the Sermon on the Mount, situating it within the contexts of Jewish wisdom literature and Greco-Roman virtue ethics. He argues that the Sermon envisions the realization of true human flourishing through doing the will of God as whole persons, balancing the unique work of Jesus with the necessity for his disciples to live in accord with the ethics of the kingdom. The book addresses contemporary issues such as ethics, philosophy, and economics, and offers a macroscopic reading strategy for understanding the Sermon's message in the twenty-first century.
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In a different voice
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In 'In a Different Voice,' Carol Gilligan challenges the dominant theories of moral development, particularly those of Lawrence Kohlberg, which were based on male subjects and privileged a masculine approach to moral decision-making. Gilligan argues that women's psychological and moral development is distinct and emphasizes the importance of an 'ethic of care' that values relationships and interconnectedness. The book has had a significant impact on gender studies, social and developmental psychology, and ethics, and has been widely praised for its insightful and provocative analysis of gender differences in moral reasoning.
In this episode of Faith for Normal People, Jared Byas talks with therapist and author Hillary McBride along with theologian and psychological scientist Preston McDaniel Hill about the psychological impacts of navigating faith transitions. They explore how faith intersects with mental health and discuss the importance of community, self-trust, and relational support during the process. Hillary and Preston work together on the Spiritual First Responders Project (https://www.sfrproject.org).
The Spiritual First Responders Project is a research initiative on mental health and spiritual meaning-making for those experiencing faith deconstruction. They offer spiritual process groups led by licensed mental health professionals for those who are deconstructing or have experienced church hurt. The project is not religiously affiliated or sponsored by any church. Its only goal is to support you in your mental and spiritual health. For more information and to get involved, visit sfrproject.org or email them directly at sfrproject@richmont.edu.
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