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 to speak the truth in love at the appropriate time.  To learn more about Candor, visit moodypublishers.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 questions. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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.

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.

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.

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 understanding of prayer can be enhanced by the study of the brain. Read the Transcript  To learn more, visit theotherhalfofchurch.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 toll of narcissistic leadership, how it can be identified in the church and how to shield a community from its influence.  Read the Transcript  To learn more, visit theotherhalfofchurch.com See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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 model healthy correction and important guardrails around the topic of shame.   Read the Transcript  To learn more, visit theotherhalfofchurch.com See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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 in forming group identity and how we can combat the noise of a media-saturated culture.  Read the Transcript  To learn more, visit theotherhalfofchurch.com See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy information.

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 Hendricks explains how the church can intentionally cultivate hesed through joy in safe ways that lead to vibrant communities of faith. Read the Transcript  To learn more, visit theotherhalfofchurch.com See omnystudio.com/policies/listener for privacy...

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.com See omnystudio.com/policies/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.com

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.com

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.com

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.