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Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation
Attaching to God connects relational neuroscience and attachment theory to our life of faith so you can grow into spiritual and relational maturity. Co-host Geoff Holsclaw (PhD, pastor, and professor) and Cyd Holsclaw (PCC, spiritual director, and integrative coach) talk with practitioners, therapists, theologians, and researchers on learning to live with ourselves, others, and God. Get everything in your inbox or on the app: https://www.grassrootschristianity.org/s/embodied-faith
Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation
041 What is Self-Compassion? Why is it important for faith journey?
What is Self-Compassion? How is it different than self-esteem? And why is it important for our spiritual lives?
Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw (he's a theologian and pastor, she's an integrative coach and spiritual director) talk about self-compassion and why it matters.
And see why the self-esteem movement is dead and how self-compassion and humility are replacing it
See Dr. Kristin Neff's quick definition of self-compassion (link).
Related Episode: How a Low Anthropology Might Actually Save You
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