The Other Half of Church Podcast

In this episode, Jeremy discusses with Jim Wilder the importance of joy to the brain and in healthy communities.  Jim identifies the way joy fuels the brains development and what happens when joy is absent during adolescence.  Michel Hendricks outlines the biggest barriers to joy in the church today and how we can intentionally build joy into each interaction. Read the Transcript  To learn more, visit theotherhalfofchurch.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Jeremy discusses with Jim Wilder what the developing field of brain science teaches about right and left brain dynamics.  Jim explains how the Fast and Slow function. Jeremy then talks with Michel Hendricks to brain science is reflected in Jesus' teaching and how the church can refine its thinking based on how God designed the brain to work. Read the Transcript Purchase the book at theotherhalfofchurch.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Slager meets Jim Wilder, a neurotheologian.  They discuss Jim's journey toward joy through the lens of brain science, Western Christianity's relationship to philosophy, and the importance of loving attachments to spiritual growth. Read the Transcript Purchase the book at theotherhalfofchurch.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Jeremy Slager and Michel Hendricks discuss the nature of spiritual growth, particularly in the American church context.  They discuss the teachings of Dallas Willard and how to move beyond behavior modification to becoming a person who "naturally reacts how Jesus would react."   Read the Transcript  To learn more, visit theotherhalfofchurch.comSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

The Other Half of Church Podcast is at the intersection of brain science, theology, and church life.  With Michel Hendricks, Jim Wilder and Jeremy Slager, we explore the brain God has given us, and what we need for a healthy, transformational community of faith.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.