God Attachment Healing

Send Me Questions on Attachment A milestone worth pausing for: 100 episodes into God Attachment Healing, we trace the journey from a simple idea—created to connect—to a grounded framework for healing shame, reshaping identity, and building secure attachment with God and others. I walk you through the show’s evolution, the theology that anchors it, and the clinical insights that keep it practical,...

Send Me Questions on Attachment What if the fastest path to transformation is slowing down for connection? We sit with attachment-focused therapist Carley Marcouillier to explore how Christian growth and lasting psychological change flow from safety, presence, and honest relationship—first with God, then with ourselves, and finally with others. Instead of chasing quick fixes, Carley invites a new...

Send Me Questions on Attachment What if your brain isn’t broken—it’s just stuck? We sit down with trauma therapist Maggie McCane, LCSW, to unravel how big T and little t trauma shape your body, beliefs, relationships, and even how you see God. From the first moment a young brain misreads a storm as “I don’t matter” to decades of confirmation bias and physical symptoms, we trace how pain embeds in...

Send Me Questions on Attachment Trauma can overwhelm the body and bend the story you tell about your life—but the way you name it and narrate it can open the door to real healing. We dig into what counts as Big T trauma under the DSM and what small t trauma looks like when chronic stress, relational wounds, and identity hits slowly rewire your nervous system. From hypervigilance and sleepless nigh...

Send Me Questions on Attachment What happens when grief arrives unexpectedly, shattering the life you carefully built? Dr. Jerry Woodbridge knows this terrain intimately. After losing her husband to cancer just one day after his diagnosis, she found herself navigating not only her own grief but also guiding her children through theirs. In this profound conversation, Dr. Woodbridge dispels common m...

Send Me Questions on Attachment The complex relationship between faith and psychology takes center stage in this third installment of our shame series with theologian Jason Glenn. What happens when biblical understanding meets modern psychology? Can they coexist, or are they fundamentally at odds? This rich conversation explores the suspicion many Christians hold toward therapeutic approaches, whi...

Send Me Questions on Attachment What's the difference between shame, guilt, and conviction in the Christian life? This question haunts many believers who struggle to navigate these complex emotions in their spiritual journey.  Jason Glenn returns to unpack these crucial distinctions, revealing that the popular modern psychological framing of these terms often misaligns with biblical understan...

Send Me Questions on Attachment What if shame isn't always toxic? In this thought-provoking conversation, theological scholar Jason Glenn challenges our modern assumptions about shame by exploring its biblical foundations and purpose in the Christian life. Beginning with Hebrew linguistic roots, Jason traces shame throughout Scripture, revealing how both Old and New Testaments present shame a...

Send Me Questions on Attachment Dr. Lisa Stanton's journey from the depths of addiction to spiritual transformation offers a powerful testimony to God's ability to heal even our most broken parts. A social psychologist with expertise in behavior change, Dr. Stanton's professional knowledge couldn't save her from her own destructive patterns – she spent fifteen years cycling thr...

Send Me Questions on Attachment How do you rebuild trust when the foundation of your relationship has been shattered by betrayal? Join us for a compelling conversation with my insightful guest, Kendra King, as we unravel the complexities of betrayal trauma in the context of sex addiction. We explore the unique challenges faced by Christian communities, where secrecy often overshadows vulnerability...

Send Me Questions on Attachment Could betrayal trauma be silently shaping your relationships? Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Kendra King, a respected expert in betrayal trauma and affair recovery. With over ten years of experience in mental health, Kendra shares her profound insights into the complex emotions and challenges that arise from betrayal in romantic relationships. Drawing...

Send Me Questions on Attachment A chance encounter with a mysterious Bible verse in an old Puritan graveyard set the stage for Dr. Paul Cook's spiritual journey, which he shares with us on this episode of the God Attachment Healing Podcast. Raised in a Jewish family in Houston, Dr. Cook embarked on a path marked by questioning, exploration, and ultimately, involvement in a cult. His story tak...

Send Me Questions on Attachment Our conversation explores the significant ways in which childhood experiences and family dynamics shape our views of God. By unpacking Ricardo's personal journey from skepticism to faith, we examine the impact of parental absence, cultural influences, and life changes as catalysts for understanding spirituality.  • Discussion of Theosis and its meaning in Chris...

Send Me Questions on Attachment Can shame exist if you don't believe in a higher power? That's the question we tackle in our latest thought-provoking episode with my good friend Tim from our Psych and Theo podcast. We challenge conventional beliefs by exploring how shame manifests within Christianity and secular societal frameworks alike. With help from experts like Brené Brown, we disse...

Send Me Questions on Attachment Discover how childhood emotional patterns shape your relationships and spiritual connections as we welcome Dr. Gary Lawrence, the author of "Rejection Junkies," to the God Attachment Healing Podcast. Dr. Lawrence shares his transformative journey from a turbulent upbringing in a non-religious, alcoholic household to finding faith and grace in a Baptist chu...

Send Me Questions on Attachment Can a romantic relationship truly heal your past wounds? Discover how God's grace and the power of secure attachment can transform your most intimate connections. Tune in as I share my personal journey of seeking male role models and mentors, and how those relationships have profoundly impacted my growth and healing. We’ll unpack the biblical call to bear each...

Send Me Questions on Attachment Ever wondered how your personal traumas can shape your spiritual journey? Join me as I sit down with Cass Bellino, the insightful host of the Biblically Speaking Podcast. Cass's unique upbringing—blending non-denominational and Russian Orthodox traditions—offers a profound understanding of God attachment. Hear about her childhood car crash and how it influenced...

Send Me Questions on Attachment In today's episode, we delve into the complexities of the fearful avoidant attachment style, shedding light on its profound impacts on relationships and personal growth. I navigate the intricate behaviors associated with this attachment style, exploring how fear and anxiety can shape our interactions and emotional responses. I also address the significant strug...

Send Me Questions on Attachment What if your quest for independence is actually a barrier to deeper emotional intimacy? Welcome back to the God Attachment Healing Podcast, where we tackle the complexities of avoidant, or dismissive, attachment styles. We begin by examining how early childhood experiences, where emotional needs were inconsistently met, can lead individuals to become self-reliant an...

Send Me Questions on Attachment Can understanding the intricacies of your attachment style transform your relationships? This episode promises to do just that by unraveling the complexities of anxious attachment. We dissect the characteristics of anxious attachment, highlighting the constant craving for reassurance and validation and how it can create instability in relationships. You’ll learn pra...

Send Me Questions on Attachment Have you ever felt the weight of shame in your spiritual journey, wondering how it affects your relationship with the divine? Dr. James Honeycutt joins us to navigate the delicate interplay between shame, faith, and identity. Together, we peel back the layers of this complex emotion, from its biblical roots in the Garden of Eden to its impact on our modern lives. Di...

Send Me Questions on Attachment When we consider the blueprint of a man's soul, we often overlook the silent architects—the mentors who guide us through the labyrinth of life's challenges. Dr. James Honeycutt joins me on a profound exploration of mentorship and its inextricable link to spiritual and personal development for men. We unravel the tapestry of our own experiences to reveal ho...

Send Me Questions on Attachment Struggling with the notion of God as a Comforter can leave many of us feeling spiritually adrift, especially when our cultural background clashes with our personal experiences of the Divine. This episode of the God Attachment Healing Podcast peels back the layers of this complex emotion with a blend of heartfelt personal narratives and enlightening research. My coll...

Send Me Questions on Attachment When the weight of addiction intersects with the strength of faith, an intense and deeply personal battle emerges. This is the journey my colleague, Lewis Alvey, and I navigate in our latest God Attachment Healing Podcast. Lewis, a mental health professional with over a decade of experience, joins me in a conversation that peels back the layers of shame and isolatio...

Send Me Questions on Attachment Have you ever found yourself caught in a whirlwind of worry, searching for solace? Embark on a journey with me as I navigate the merging paths of theology and psychology to find a haven from anxiety through God Attachment Healing. In this heartfelt discussion, we unravel the wisdom of Philippians 4:6-7, contrasting the Stoic Greek emphasis on reason with the Apostle...