In this bonus episode, Jeremy and Michel talk with Colonel Charles Causey, author of the new book Candor. They discuss the importance of candor in healthy relationships, the danger of candor without character, and how to grow in your ability t

The Big Evangelical Machine, Dallas Willard, and Reader Feedback

Apr 19th, 2021 52m 17s

In this episode, Jim and Michel discuss why modern systems of church can focus more on numerical growth than discipleship. They talk about the role of Dallas Willard in shaping their approach to spiritual growth and answer reader feedback quest

Audiobook Chapter 3: Joy -- The Face of Jesus That Transforms

Dec 7th, 2020 52m 59s

In this special episode of the podcast, we are releasing chapter 3 of the audiobook for The Other Half of Church. To discover more about the book, visit theotherhalfofchurch.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audiobook Chapter 2: How Do People Grow?

Nov 30th, 2020 37m 16s

In this special episode of the podcast, we are releasing chapter 2 of the audiobook for The Other Half of Church. To discover more about the book, visit theotherhalfofchurch.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Audiobook Chapter 1: Half-Brained Christianity

Nov 23rd, 2020 44m 6s

In this special episode of the podcast, we are releasing chapter 1 of the audiobook for The Other Half of Church. To discover more about the book, visit theotherhalfofchurch.com. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Q&A with Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks

Oct 26th, 2020 34m 40s

In this final episode, Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks answer common questions about brain science and church life. They discuss the effects of video conferencing on the brain, the prevalence of Enemy Mode in cultural discourse, and how our un

NARCISSISM - When the Brain Refuses to Respond to Shame

Sep 28th, 2020 38m 48s

In this episode, Jeremy discusses with Jim Wilder the topic of narcissism. Narcissism is the inability to process healthy shame and it thrives in communities where the four ingredients of healthy soil are lacking. Michel reminds us of the tol

HEALTHY CORRECTION - The Fourth Ingredient

Sep 21st, 2020 38m 6s

In this episode, Jeremy discusses with Jim Wilder the importance of healthy correction. Jim explains that healthy correction is like pulling weeds in a garden as well as the role of shame in changing behavior. Michel describes how leaders can

GROUP IDENTITY - The Third Ingredient

Sep 14th, 2020 31m 31s

In this episode, Jeremy discusses with Jim Wilder the importance of group identity. Jim explains that group identity shapes the pre-conscious choices we make and is shaped remarkably during adolescence. Michel describes the role of the church

HESED - The Second Ingredient

Sep 7th, 2020 32m 44s

In this episode, Jeremy discusses with Jim Wilder the importance of the Hebrew word hesed. Jim describes this word as enduring love or secure attachment, and describes how important it is to spiritual growth and healthy community. Michel Hend

JOY - The First Ingredient

Aug 31st, 2020 34m 53s

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

Right Brain, Left Brain and Why It Matters In The Church

Aug 24th, 2020 36m 12s

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

Jim Wilder, Neurotheology, and Loving Attachments

Aug 17th, 2020 23m 49s

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 t

Michel Hendricks, Spiritual Formation and Stagnation

Aug 10th, 2020 26m 24s

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 "natural

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Jul 15th, 2020 1m 4s

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 c

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