Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation

053 Is Joy Even More Central Than Love?

May 03, 2023
053 Is Joy Even More Central Than Love?
Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation
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Attaching to God: Neuroscience-informed Spiritual Formation
053 Is Joy Even More Central Than Love?
May 03, 2023

What is so important about joy? The great commandment is to love God and others, but is joy even more central than that? Where does joy fit in the landscape of political outrage and cynicism, in the seriousness of life today?

We're talking about it. Looking at why joy and love are so connected.

(And this is really the beginning of season 4...Ignore that Geoff said it was the beginning of season 3).

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What is so important about joy? The great commandment is to love God and others, but is joy even more central than that? Where does joy fit in the landscape of political outrage and cynicism, in the seriousness of life today?

We're talking about it. Looking at why joy and love are so connected.

(And this is really the beginning of season 4...Ignore that Geoff said it was the beginning of season 3).

ANNOUNCEMENTS:
 

— HELP SUPPORT this podcast financially by joining our Substack for only $8 a month (every little bit helps).

SOUL SPRING CLEANING, for Busy People: A 30-minute Reflection to help you clean up your SOUL-CLUTTER.

ANCHORED Learning Cohort: Launching in mid-May.  Join now and start working through the material and then join the weekly cohort LIVE meetings.

ATTACHING TO GOD Learning Cohort: Launching again in mid-June. Join us and learn to grow beyond anxious and avoidant spiritualities.

Stay Connected:

  • NEED spiritual direction or coaching that aligns with this podcast? Connect with Cyd Holsclaw here.
  • Join the Embodied Faith community to stay connected and get posts, episodes, & resources.
  • Support the podcast with a one-time or regular gift (to keep this ad-free without breaking the Holsclaw's bank).