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

In this bonus episode, Jeremy and Michel talk with Colonel Charles Causey, author of the new book Candor.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp; To learn more about&nbsp;Candor,&nbsp;visit <a href="https://bit.ly/3tYJdA0">moodypublishers.com</a>

Candor and Healthy Correction with Colonel Charles Causey

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.

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.

The Big Evangelical Machine, Dallas Willard, and Reader Feedback

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. 

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 <a href="theotherhalfofchurch.com">theotherhalfofchurch.com.</a>&nbsp;

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

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. 

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 <a href="theotherhalfofchurch.com">theotherhalfofchurch.com.</a>&nbsp;

Audiobook Chapter 2: How Do People Grow?

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. 

In this special episode of the podcast, we are releasing chapter 1 of the audiobook for&nbsp;The Other Half of Church. To discover more about the book, visit <a href="theotherhalfofchurch.com">theotherhalfofchurch.com.</a>&nbsp;

Audiobook Chapter 1: Half-Brained Christianity

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.

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To learn more, visit theotherhalfofchurch.com

In this final episode, Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks answer common questions about brain science and church life.&nbsp; 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.
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Q&A with Jim Wilder and Michel Hendricks

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. 

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To learn more, visit theotherhalfofchurch.com

In this episode, Jeremy discusses with Jim Wilder the topic of narcissism.&nbsp; Narcissism is the inability to process healthy shame and it thrives in communities where the four ingredients of healthy soil are lacking.&nbsp; 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.&nbsp;
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NARCISSISM - When the Brain Refuses to Respond to Shame

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.  

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To learn more, visit theotherhalfofchurch.com

In this episode, Jeremy discusses with Jim Wilder the importance of healthy correction.&nbsp; Jim explains that healthy correction is like pulling weeds in a garden as well as the role of shame in changing behavior.&nbsp; Michel describes how leaders can model healthy correction and important guardrails around the topic of shame.&nbsp;&nbsp;
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HEALTHY CORRECTION - The Fourth Ingredient

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. 

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In this episode, Jeremy discusses with Jim Wilder the importance of group identity.&nbsp; Jim explains that group identity shapes the pre-conscious choices we make and is shaped remarkably during adolescence.&nbsp; Michel describes the role of the church in forming group identity and how we can combat the noise of a media-saturated culture.&nbsp;
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GROUP IDENTITY - The Third Ingredient

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.

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In this episode, Jeremy discusses with Jim Wilder the importance of the Hebrew word&nbsp;hesed.&nbsp; Jim describes this word as enduring love or secure attachment, and describes how important it is to spiritual growth and healthy community.&nbsp; Michel Hendricks explains how the church can intentionally cultivate&nbsp;hesed&nbsp;through joy in safe ways that lead to vibrant communities of faith.
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HESED - The Second Ingredient

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.

The Other Half of Church Podcast is at the intersection of brain science, theology, and church life.&nbsp; 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.

The Other Half of Church Podcast

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