Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation

066 From Division to Connection: Escaping Enemy Mode with Jim Wilder (Summer Rewind)

Jul 12, 2023

Clinical Psychologist & Neurotheologian Jim Wilder explores the concept of enemy mode, explaining brain states affecting communication and relationships. He offers practical advice on overcoming hostility, shifting towards connection, empathy, and forming attachments with God for personal growth.

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Quick takeaways

Enemy mode hinders communication and care towards others, leading to division and hostility.

Understanding the triggers and effects of enemy mode helps navigate hostile behaviors.

Building attachments and seeking support can help escape enemy mode and foster positive interactions.

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Understanding Enemy Mode

Enemy mode is when your brain and body are in a confrontational state, leading to a lack of communication and care towards others. The podcast explores how enemy mode affects relationships and the brain's response in such situations.

Understanding Enemy Mode and Its Impact on Connection and Communication

02:23

Exploring Relational Circuits, Enemy Mode, and Conflict Resolution

04:57

Exploring the Shift from External Control to Genuine Presence

04:59

Introduction

2min

Exploring Relational Circuits and Enemy Mode

9min

Navigating Enemy Mode and Connection Breakdown

9min

Exploration of Brain Pathways and Implicit Memory Influence on Reactions

4min

Understanding and Overcoming Enemy Mode Behavior

14min

Understanding the Internal Critic: Brain Processes and Changing Perspectives

4min

Discovering True Identity Through Attachment with God

21min

How do you escape enemy mode? When your brain and body are just against someone (and maybe you don’t even know why). What if one brain state could explain why we stop listening to, talking with, or caring about, other people? What if this brain state reveals why we lose it on people, fall out of love, and traumatize one another?

Clinical Psychologist & Neurotheologian Jim Wilder is on to help us unravel the concept of enemy mode, a state of mind that can lead to division and hostility. Jim guides us to understand the intricate triggers of enemy mode, offering practical advice on action we can take to reconnect and restore our relationships.

Find out about Escaping Enemy Mode and Jim's work here.

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