Think Biblically: Conversations on Faith & Culture

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.

Introduction

3min

Relational Spirituality and the Impact of Early Relationships

14min

The Impact of Trauma on Spiritual Connection and Growth

3min

Relational Spirituality and Fostering Ongoing Relationships in the Church

4min

The Importance of Communal Spiritual Development

5min

In his new book, co-authored with his wife and psychology colleague, Todd Hall and Liz Hall, lay out a new way of looking at spirituality that takes into account insights not only from the Bible, but also from psychology and the neurosciences. Join Scott and Sean for this insightful look at spiritual formation.

Todd Hall is professor of psychology at Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University. He is the author of numerous journal articles, specializing in the spiritual formation of Christian college students.

Read a transcript of this episode at: https://www.biola.edu/blogs/think-biblically/2021/relational-spirituality

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