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Relational Spirituality (with Todd Hall)
Nov 5, 2021
Todd Hall, Professor of psychology specializing in the spiritual formation of Christians, discusses relational spirituality and its impact on personal growth. Topics explored include the role of early relationships, trauma's effect on spiritual connection, fostering relationships in the church, and the importance of communal spiritual development.
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- Relational spirituality emphasizes the importance of relationships in one's spiritual growth and sanctification.
- Rationalistic spirituality, focused on head knowledge, overlooks relational experiences and emotional engagement in spiritual growth.
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Understanding Relational Spirituality
Relational spirituality goes beyond a simple relationship with Jesus and considers the importance of human beings as fundamentally relational. In the book 'Relational Spirituality,' Professor Todd Hall blends psychology, neuroscience, theology, and biblical studies to present a new view of spirituality that emphasizes relationships. The goal of sanctification is seen as a relational goal, referred to as loving presence. The process of spiritual growth is primarily experienced through relationships.
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