E203 Hearing Heart

About this episode

The episode discusses the intersection of brain science, attachment theory, and spiritual formation, emphasizing the importance of relational maturity in spiritual growth.

For a long time, the church has assumed that if people just receive the right teaching, real transformation will follow. But this conversation pushes back on that idea in a big way. Michael Sullivant joins Brandon and Jen to explore what happens when brain science, attachment theory, and spiritual formation are brought into the same room. They unpack how the human brain was designed for belonging, why attachment is central to identity, and how emotional and relational maturity have too often been separated from spiritual maturity. The conversation moves into the difference between left-brained information and right-brained formation, how trauma leaves unfinished stories in people, and why joy is not a side issue but a major part of becoming like Christ. Michael also shares practical rhythms that can help rewire the brain toward peace, gratitude, and deeper connection with God and community. This one gets into discipleship, healing, joy, trauma, gratitude, group identity, healthy correction, and why the church may be overdue for a relational reformation. https://radiusministries.org https://lifemodelworks.org/ App on Apple Store- Hearing Heart - icon for app looks like episode…

People in this episode

Hosts: Brandon Spain, Lindsy Waters

Guest: Michael Sullivant

Topics covered

• spiritual formation
• brain science
• attachment theory
• emotional maturity
• relational maturity
• discipleship
• trauma

Keywords

• transformation
• identity
• joy
• gratitude
• community
• healing
• relational reformation

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Radius Ministries, Life Model Works, Unrefined Podcast

Books & works: Hearing Heart, Books

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