At Communitas, we hope people will be empowered and trained well for the task at hand, but to be spiritually mature we must be emotionally mature as well. Mike Kuder and Daphne Fisher share how they implement Emotionally Healthy Discipleship which is an experiential learning process done in a community and available for all. Check out the links to find out how to participate and go to the learning hub for information on accessing other training options. This episode dives into the tools, practices, and profound insights that the Emotionally Healthy curriculum offers, including the importance of silence, stillness, and relational health. You'll hear about personal stories, practical takeaways, and the incredible impact this material has had on participants around the globe. Whether you're in ministry or seeking personal growth, this conversation offers a compelling invitation to deeper emotional and spiritual wellness. What You'll Learn in This Episode: The importance of integrating emotional health into spiritual practices. How silence and stillness can transform your daily connection with God. The power of Emotionally Healthy Spirituality and Relationships courses in fostering growth. Practical tools for navigating conflict and fostering healthier relationships. Insights into the benefits of a Rule of Life and how it can shape your spiritual journey. About our Guests First as team members with Mountainview church near Madrid and then with Lisboa Matrix in Portugal and as leaders of Grace Community Church, Daphne Fisher and her husband David have been involved for several years in broader roles as leaders with Staff Care and Development (SCD) and the Europe Advancement Team. As of the end of 2020, Daphne left her role as co-director of Communitas SCD to continue to follow her heart for the wellbeing of Communitas staff on a more personal, less administrative level. Together they continue to lead locally in a variety of ways that are helping people in their community get closer and deeper with Jesus and explore His desires and purposes for their lives. She loves to see others grow and to grow along with them, looking for ways to share how knowing Jesus has changed her! She also loves being a grandmother and staying in touch with her California kids and grands! Mike Kuder was born and raised in Northern New Jersey. He spent the first 20+ years of his working life building the family business alongside his parents. In 2004 he had his first exposure to mission and ministry in Europe. Observing the vast difference between American Christian culture and that of post-modern, post-christendom Europe was a life-changing experience which led to a decade of study and practice of missional incarnational ministry. Mike served as a youth leader, and most recently as elder and pastor of a large growing church in NJ, where he trained and empowered leaders and everyday folks to embrace mission as lifestyle. “Helping others imagine themselves as God’s instruments of the kingdom” is his passion. Mike continues to reside in Northern New Jersey with his wife of 25 years, Heidi, and their two beautiful daughters, Madeleine and Brigitte. “We love the incredible culture, diversity, and yes, even the challenges that are afforded to us because of our close proximity to New York City – the greatest city in the world!” Resources Mentioned: Emotionally Healthy Spirituality Communitas Learning Hub https://learninghub.gocommunitas.org/  Connect With Us:If you found value in this episode, please share it with friends or family. Be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and let us know your thoughts! You can find the Communitas podcast on all major podcast platforms. Call to Action:Transformation begins with one step. Explore how Emotionally Healthy Spirituality can guide you to a more profound connection with God and others. Check out the resources above and consider joining a cohort.  

Stephanie Gutierrez, missionary care manager at Modern Day Missions, discusses the importance of maintaining personal boundaries and finding healthy rhythms to prevent burnout. Stephanie emphasizes the value of being moved by need, but not led by need as we respond to those around us. Learning to listen is paramount as it's so close to helping others feel loved. About Stephanie Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez is a certified life and leadership coach, podcast host, marriage speaker, and former missionary. She is also the missionary care manager at Modern Day Missions and hosts the Modern Day Missionaries podcast. Additionally, Stephanie and her husband Danny are the founders of Footrock, a nonprofit organization that hosts retreats for Christian missionaries and Spanish-speaking pastors. Resources Mentioned Podcast: https://mdmpodcast.org/ Modern Day Missions Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez Email: info@modernday.org Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational

Chris Coursey shares that God is glad to be with us! If we truly know that, it transforms not only us as individuals but all of our interactions with others. Those interactions are strengthened when we use the 19 relational skills that should be learned, but often aren't, during infancy. Even if we missed that early learning opportunity, there is much hope. We can form new habits when we practice these skills throughout our life. About Chris For nearly 25 years Chris has been developing and practicing brain-based solutions to make relationships work. He started out his career specializing in severe trauma and abuse. For a number of years he also pastored a small congregation in Michigan. Chris is a published author with ten books in print, including “The Joy Switch: How Your Brain’s Secret Circuit Affects Your Relationships…And How You Can Activate It.” He co-authored his most recent book, “The 4 Habits of Raising Joy-Filled Kids”. Chris enjoys spending time with Jen and their two sons, Matthew and Andrew. In addition to studying, writing, jogging and exercising, he enjoys the outdoors and is one of the rare people who actually likes the snow. Resources Mentioned https://thrivetoday.org/ Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational

Claudia Hendricks shares her passion for connecting with the people around her and how it has changed her into a new person. She gives examples of how each of us can do that in everyday life leading to more joy and peace. About Claudia Claudia is a passionate connector and trainer with vast experience in spiritual formation in Argentina, Latin America and the United States. She holds a masters in Speech Pathology where she first learned about the human brain and is completing her MDiv at Fuller Seminary, but her most valuable lessons in life came by experiencing God’s presence among the most vulnerable and marginalized people. Currently, with her husband Michel, they are part of the Life Model Works and Thrive Training team, emphasizing the centrality of attachment to God and each other as the way to grow healthy families and communities, as well as the need of woman participation and leadership. Claudia is the Director of Life Model Works outside the US, currently focused on the Spanish speaking world. Residing in Boulder, CO they have 3 bilingual adult children. Claudia loves Jesus and spending quality time at a table with family, old and new friends, being outside in nature, dancing, cooking and traveling. Resources Mentioned Arbol de Justicia Life Model Works Modelodevida - Life Model Works THRIVE today  Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational

Michel Hendricks shares his spiritual journey and insights on transformation within the church. He discusses the importance of understanding how the human brain matures and how this knowledge can enhance discipleship. The conversation delves into the significance of joy, group identity, and healthy correction in fostering a thriving community. Michel also introduces the Life Model Consulting approach, emphasizing the need for multi-generational relationships and relational brain skills to facilitate personal and communal transformation.About Michel Michel Hendricks is the Director of Life Model Consulting. Michel Hendricks has been a pastor, missionary, inventor and author. He has been a teacher and trainer for more than 25 years. He is the former pastor of spiritual formation at Flatirons Community Church near Boulder, CO. He has also served and trained in Argentina, Bolivia, Mexico, Kenya, South Sudan, and Uganda. He is the author of Basic Training for Walking with Jesus and co-author of The Other Half of Church. He works with churches and organizations to help bring maturity and the transformation of character back into the center of Christian practice.   Takeaways Transformation is a journey that requires community support. Joy and hesed (loving-kindness) are essential for growth. Understanding brain science can enhance spiritual maturity. Group identity shapes our responses and behaviors. Healthy correction is vital for personal development. Curiosity is key to maintaining an open mindset. Multi-generational relationships enrich our spiritual lives. Discipleship should focus on relational skills, not just knowledge. We need to reflect each other's identities back to one another. Transformation is a process that requires patience and perseverance. Sound Bites "I sensed God sharing almost like his thoughts with me." "Why don't we see more radical transformation in the current church?" "Our churches need to be high joy environments." Chapters 00:00Introduction and Background 04:17Spiritual Journey and Transformation 11:27The Other Half of Church 15:06The Importance of Joy and Hesed 20:52Group Identity and Healthy Correction 29:08The Role of Community in Transformation 37:01Life Model Consulting and Its Impact 45:29Key Elements for Transformation 50:18Conclusion and Future DirectionsLife Model Consulting: https://lifemodelworks.org/consulting-services/ Recommended reading: The Other Half of Church Living From the Heart Jesus Gave You The Joy Switch Joyful Journey Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational  

Dr. Jim Wilder shares with Geoff and Joy his experience regarding the complex mechanisms of the human brain concerning the need for belonging and the fear of rejection, and the challenges of fostering a sense of belonging in church. They explore Jim's concept of 'enemy mode' and the value of loving one's enemies as the benchmark of Christianity. Jim emphasizes the importance of living from our emobied self instead of our performance self, which we do best when we're in a multigenerational community with nurturing individuals, growing spiritually and relationally. About Jim Dr. Jim Wilder is a Neurotheologian at Life Model Works, author, international speaker who develops ways to apply brain science and Christian practices that help all those who encounter the church to be drawn to and transformed into the character of Christ. He helps existing relational networks build joy, suffer well, love enemies and grow a mature community with the resilience to overcome trauma under the guidance of Christ’s Spirit. Wilder grew up in villages tucked into the Andes mountains of Colombia and travels learning and teaching resilience in Southern Sudan, India, Bhutan, Sri Lanka, Eastern Europe, Mexico, Korea, Thailand, Chile, Brazil, Alaska and even Canada. Wilder draws on his extensive life experience from his Ph.D. in psychology and M.A. in theology to his walk through many worlds and cultures as a lens to examine life and to tell stories. Transparency, humor, a second look at what we thought was reality and a passion to find a joyful life, create hopeful girls, restore communities and develop deep spirituality fill his books. Wilder is the thinker behind the Life Model, a lifespan guide to being fully human. He is good reading for those who would rather be alive than simply comfortable. Connect with Jim LifeModelWorks.org Escaping Enemy Mode: How Our Brains Unite or Divide Us Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational  

On this episode, Joy and Geoff talk about tools for Spirit-led ministry with author Kristi Gaultiere who is also a therapist, spiritual director and coach. She shares the six stages of a church's development from her first book, Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth, written with her husband Bill Gaultiere. They also discuss the fact that God can't heal what we're not willing to feel, a topic close to Kristi's heart and addressed in her recent book, Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually through the Enneagram. About KristiKristi Gaultiere (“Gall-tear.” As in “teardrop”) is the mother of 3 adult children and the grandmother of 4. She is the co-author of the book Journey of the Soul: A Practical Guide to Emotional and Spiritual Growth. And Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith, Kristi has her doctorate of Psychology (PsyD) and is a Therapist, Spiritual Director and Coach. She has spent over 30,000 hours in the pool of pain with people. In 2009 Kristi and her husband, Bill, Co-founded the ministry of Soul Shepherding. She enjoys sharing her learnings to strengthen others in their intimacy with Jesus towards emotional, relational, and spiritual health on her weekly Soul Talks podcast as well through writing, speaking, consulting, and training Spiritual Directors and Coaches. Kristi’s empathy and vulnerable speaking style articulate not only her knowledge and wisdom in life and leadership but her genuine love for Jesus and people. Resources mentioned Soul Shepherding; podcasts - Soul Shepherding; Healthy Feelings, Thriving Faith: Growing Emotionally and Spiritually through the Enneagram ; Journey of the Soul   Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational

Alan talks with Geoff and Joy about his new book, "AntiBurnout," which focuses on grounded leadership and self-care to prevent burnout in leaders. He shares the importance of receiving in order to sustainably give as well as the value of setting boundaries while embracing rest as a gift! Alan emphasizes that it's impossible to find balance, and suggests that rather we look for buoyancy, learning to live in the tension of work and rest, because both are essential and should coexist. About Alan Alan Briggs is a mountain guide for the leadership journey. As a Leadership Coach and Sabbatical Coach he helps kingdom leaders conquer overwhelm + navigate with courage. Resources Mentioned Listen in to practical thoughts on living and leading effectively at Stay Forth Leadership Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/stay-forth-leadership-podcast/id1449683368 Find out more about his coaching at: http://stayforth.com/coaching Email him at alan@stayforth.com Purchase AntiBurnout: https://www.amazon.com/AntiBurnout-lighter-live-heavy-world/dp/B0CZP9JKB2/ref=sr_1_1?crid=3BDGZQHU8QEZL&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.3JiF-tpQ00HuOddXaz75D24lx-zdor42CPk7J0h2mowUHWHYJAelzurD9eAIA_kGvoW_Oj3WCmNLmdLrjI5gLU5dzRJtLqUBlqxFi7S_DW8wZPQfyxEDi4zteKSW5ECTpcpoJ2SfuC_QIb51ppAxgVsWgET2hMRPI4vLSSgHLu1YWynOSJ4UVJAwiLx3mf8ksRuW0IhRKFQOBF5bdLh1heC0F3wwJCJXaA9YQfOIPR8.d Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational  

Brad shares with Geoff and Joy his passion for catalyzing church planting and diminishing the divide between laity and clergy, with a focus on de-professionalizing the latter. He believes that co-vocational ministry paves the way for this to happen and hopes all the people of God become activated and empowered to engage in mission outside the walls of the church. About Brad Brisco Brad is currently the Director of Multiplication Strategies for the Send Network at the North American Mission Board. He holds a doctorate in the area of missional ecclesiology, his doctoral thesis was on assisting existing congregations in transitioning in a missional direction. He is the author of Missional Essentials, a twelve-week small group study guide, The Missional Quest: Becoming a Church of the Long Run, Next Door As It Is In Heaven, Rethink: 12 Missiological Principles for Church Multiplication and Covocational Church Planting. Resources Mentioned Twitter (X) - @bradleybrisco Blog - Missional Church Network Connect with Communitas Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational

Jon Ritner joins Joy and Geoff on this episode as they have a conversation with Michael Frost about the peculiar challenges of Christianity in the 21st Century. He speaks about the deep disturbing shift that happened during the industrial 1950s that reduced what most know as Christianity to a highly political and narrow-minded version of faith. However, he sees great hope if we utilize the collective wisdom for collaboration towards advocacy, social justice and unraveling systems of oppression.   About Mike Frost Michael Frost is an internationally recognized Australian missiologist and one of the leading voices in the missional church movement. His books are required reading in colleges and seminaries around the world and he is much sought after as an international conference speaker. Since 1999, Dr Frost has been the founding director of the Tinsley Institute, a mission study center located at Morling College in Sydney, Australia. He has also been an adjunct lecturer at various seminaries in the United States. He is the author or editor of nineteen theological books, the best known of which are the popular and award-winning, The Shaping of Things to Come (2003), Exiles (2006), The Road to Missional (2011) and Surprise the World! (2016). Frost’s work has been translated into German, Korean, Swedish, Portuguese and Spanish. For twelve years, he was the weekly religion columnist for the Manly Daily, and has had articles published in the Washington Post, The Tennessean, the Charlotte Observer, Le Monde, and other publications. He was one of the founders of the Forge Mission Training Network and the founder of the missional Christian community, smallboatbigsea, based in Manly in Sydney’s north. He is also well known for his protests against Australia’s treatment of refugees, some of which have resulted in his arrest by the NSW police, as well as his advocacy for racial reconciliation, foreign aid, and gender equality. He was one of the founders of the Forge Mission Training Network and the founder of the missional Christian community, smallboatbigsea, based in Manly in Sydney’s north. He is also well known for his protests against Australia’s treatment of refugees, some of which have resulted in his arrest by the NSW police, as well as his advocacy for racial reconciliation, foreign aid, and gender equality. Resources Mentioned  http://mikefrost.net/ https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CD81RGC4/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2ADTKQKNE4Y2A&keywords=mission+is+the+shape+of+water+by+michael+frost&qid=1690852795&sprefix=mission+is+the%2Caps%2C780&sr=8-1 Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational

Europe Connect happened in Malaga, Spain at the end of July 2023. Listen in on short segments from several of our speakers. Some sessions were recorded in person during the conference and others were captured after the fact. Today you will hear from Communitas President and co host of the Communitas Podcast, Geoff Rinehart as he speaks about the Epistemology of love. Sign up for this years Connect Conference here:  https://communitas2024connect.eventbrite.com   Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational

Europe Connect happened in Malaga, Spain at the end of July 2023. Listen in on short segments from several of our speakers. Some sessions were recorded in person during the conference and others were captured after the fact. Today you will hear from Paul Prinns as he speaks about the church after consumerism Sign up for this years Connect Conference here:  https://communitas2024connect.eventbrite.com   Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational

Europe Connect happened in Malaga, Spain at the end of July 2023. Listen in on short segments from several of our speakers. Some sessions were recorded in person during the conference and others were captured after the fact. Sign up for this years Connect Conference here:  https://communitas2024connect.eventbrite.com Resources Mentioned 5 Marks of a Godly, Highly-Differentiated Leader (part 1) 5 Marks of a Godly, Highly-Differentiated Leader (part 2) Team Regula Workbook Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational

On today's episode, Johnny Levy shares with Geoff and Joy how his journey towards embracing his own strengths and weaknesses led him to finding his true passion. He now teaches others how to accelerate that process and find their superpower key statement. About Johnny Johnny Levy is a Connector/Dreamer with the Superpower of "Authentic Connection for Mutual Progress." He believes everyone has a God-endowed design, and that this design holds Superpowers (strengths) and Kryptonite (weaknesses). He helps people discover and embrace their design (strengths AND weaknesses), so they can flourish by living in accordance with, rather than in opposition to, that design. He is a husband of one, father of four, poet and author. CEO in his day job, safe place for many, lover of humans, catalyst of collaboration. Go to johnnylevy.com to dive deeper. Resources Mentioned Book: https://a.co/d/h3r9hd3 http://www.superpowerquest.com/survey http://www.superpowercommunity.com/. https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnny-levy/ johnnylevy.com Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational

In this episode, Brandon Kelly shares his perspecitve on mentorship and discipleship. He believes the word investment is the most helpful term to describe how this occurs today. It looks like a practice of living life on life which takes place as we share experiences and have conversations oriented toward God. Brandon speaks about the value of being both on the giving and receiving end of this way of being.   About Brandon Brandon has served as the Lead Pastor of local churches and Director of Strategy and Leadership Development for a denomination. Currently, he is the Co-Director of 5Q, a training and assessment organization centered on the five-fold ministry of Ephesians 4, commonly called APEST. He has been a part of leading other training organizations, including Accessible Prophecy and 3D Movements, as well as being certified with Auxano in visionary planning and is completing his Professional Certified Coaching credential with the International Coaching Federation. Brandon holds a bachelor’s degree in Music Education from Bowling Green State University, and a master’s degree in Divinity from Winebrenner Theological Seminary. He will complete his Masters in Rhetoric and Writing in the summer of 2024 from the University of Findlay. Brandon is passionate about the rekindling of discipleship and mission as the foundation of the Church. He and his wife Ellen, along with their children Jackson, Fintan, Penelope, and Ainsley, are dedicated to being a family of God on mission in their community. Resources Mentioned Contact Brandon at:brandon@5qcentral.com https://www.3dmovements.com; https://www.theforgottenways.org/what-is-apest.aspx; https://5qcentral.com/; https://www.amazon.com/5Q-Reactivating-Original-Intelligence-Capacity/dp/0998639303/ Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational

Join Geoff and Joy in a conversation with Len Tang, director of the Church Planting Initiative at Fuller. He shares some of the shifts that he is seeing and experiencing in faith communities, where more importance is being placed on diversity and collaboration. There is a movement from attractional to missional, from superstar leader to co-vocational minister, and from growth emphasis to health focused. About Len Len Tang is the Director of the Church Planting Initiative at Fuller Theological Seminary. He is the co-editor of Sent to Flourish: A Guide to Starting and Multiplying Churches, and he planted two churches: Cedar Creek Church in Sherwood, Oregon, and Missio Community Church in Pasadena, CA. He is married to Amy and they have three young adult boys, two cats, and one electric motorcycle. Resources Mentioned Book: Sent to Flourish:A Guide to Starting and Multiplying Churches Fuller Church Planting Website: churchplanting.fuller.edu Find a network to plant with at://plantermatch.org/ Facebook and Instagram: @fullerchurchplanting Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational

Andrew shares with Geoff and Joy that the church of the future is NOW! Communities of faith are happening in cyberspace and create new environments to process truth for young and old alike. Andrew tells us that online church, or internet church, is real and can be experienced via streaming services or in gaming environments. Virtual Reality and the Metaverse are overcoming distance and provide avenues of access using current technologies. About Andrew Andrew Jones – aka Tall Skinny Kiwi – has 30 years’ experience with third sector social enterprises in 70 countries. He’s had a prolific and creative online presence since the birth of the internet, generating social media content on blogging, travel, spirituality and social media trends for more than two decades now. He enjoys discovering and empowering ‘impact entrepreneurs’ for social transformation projects, especially those concerned with justice, financial sustainability, and urban transformation. Andrew has variously been an international aid worker, a church developer and a pastor. He is maverick and mischievous, always concerned to try and figure out what next – for the church, for culture, for community. He is a modern-day ‘missionary’. Always on the move, always in pursuit of truth and understanding. Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational  

Geoff and Joy explore with Kent Smith how to find a simpler foundational way to plant churches. His recent book, Relational Revolution, paves a way for birthing networks of joy fueled, Jesus led communities of practice that are equipping spiritual moms and dads to nurture ecosystems of grace. He says that while there is no a franchisable model for creating emotionally safe and healthy communities, a life of love is learned by practicing intergenerationally and interdependently.   About Dr. Kent Smith Dr. Kent Smith is a professor, author, and co-founder of LK10 and the Eden Center for Regenerative Culture. He has been CHARIS Professor at Abilene Christian University, teaching there in the Graduate School of Theology since 1991. His research and training focus explores how people in our time can come to participate in vibrant communities of God's life. Kent directed ACU’s graduate internship in missional leadership and has been a trainer for international mission teams for over twenty-five years with ACU’s Halbert Institute for Missions. Articles“Economy of Grace, an Early Christian Take on Vulnerable Mission”, An overview of early Christian thought about God’s mission as outlined in Ephesians. Ecosystems of Grace: An Old Vision for the New Church” What way of life centered in God's own life has the capacity to capture and hold the attention of people in our time? “Love, Joy and Grace: Formation Together in the Life of God” An essay summarizing a process of human formation centered in God's life of love. Discipleship Movements and LK10 A response to contemporary approaches to church planting and discipleship movements and an overview of LK10s unique—but ancient—alternative. With John White. PUBLISHED BOOKS Joy Fueled : Catalyzing a Revolution of Joyful Communities March 2020 Relational Revolution : 5 Shifts for Rediscovering Church as Heart-to-Heart Connection April 2023 APPEARS ON Joy Fueled and Joyful Communities Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational  

On this weeks episode we have part one of a two-part interview with Dr. Karl Lehman. Dr. Lehman provides not only a wealth of knowledge and experience from his practice as a psychiatrist, but also a deep understanding from the years of work he has done to create the Immanuel Approach which brings people to a subjective experience of Jesus' tangible presence. He expounds on a wide range of topics including neurological connections, relational skill development and the impact of generations.    About Dr. Lehman Dr. Lehman is a board-certified psychiatrist with thirty-five years and more than forty thousand hours of clinical experience. He has worked tenaciously throughout his career to integrate his personal Christian faith with medical science, modern mental health care, and his rigorous scientific training; and he has especially worked to integrate faith-based emotional healing with insights provided by psychological and neurological research. Working closely with Dr. E. James Wilder, Dr. Lehman developed the Immanuel Approach. In addition to observations from his clinical work, regular consultation with colleagues, and extensive ongoing study of a wide range of research literature, Dr. Lehman is also deeply committed to his own growth and healing. He is constantly learning through the application of emotional healing principles and tools in his personal journey. Furthermore, Dr. Lehman has been married for more than thirty years, and he and Charlotte work as a team to apply everything they learn about growth and healing in the context of their marriage. This combination of decades of clinical experience, extensive ongoing study, regular collaboration with colleagues, and regular emotional healing work in his own life has provided an especially strong foundation from which to discover important new insights. Karl and Charlotte live in Evanston, Illinois. They have enjoyed many books together as Charlotte reads out loud while Karl washes the dishes, and they have a larger collection of nature documentaries than the local library. Charlotte is a runner and completed the Chicago Marathon in 2008. Karl especially enjoys the beauty of creation as manifested in his salt water aquarium. Resources mentioned Life Model: https://lifemodelworks.org/ THRIVE: https://thrivetoday.org/. www.Immanuelapproach.com https://www.immanuelapproach.com/getting-started/ (the Getting Started page provides a very rich buffet of options for learning more about the Immanuel Approach, including a wide variety of intro material options. The Immanuel Approach: For Emotional Healing and for life is available at: https://humble-shack.myshopify.com/products/the-immanuel-approach-1 Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational  

On this weeks episode we have part one of a two-part interview with Dr. Karl Lehman. Dr. Lehman provides not only a wealth of knowledge and experience from his practice as a psychiatrist, but also a deep understanding from the years of work he has done to create the Immanuel Approach which brings people to a subjective experience of Jesus' tangible presence. He expounds on a wide range of topics including neurological connections, relational skill development and the impact of generations.    About Dr. Lehman Dr. Lehman is a board-certified psychiatrist with thirty-five years and more than forty thousand hours of clinical experience. He has worked tenaciously throughout his career to integrate his personal Christian faith with medical science, modern mental health care, and his rigorous scientific training; and he has especially worked to integrate faith-based emotional healing with insights provided by psychological and neurological research. Working closely with Dr. E. James Wilder, Dr. Lehman developed the Immanuel Approach. In addition to observations from his clinical work, regular consultation with colleagues, and extensive ongoing study of a wide range of research literature, Dr. Lehman is also deeply committed to his own growth and healing. He is constantly learning through the application of emotional healing principles and tools in his personal journey. Furthermore, Dr. Lehman has been married for more than thirty years, and he and Charlotte work as a team to apply everything they learn about growth and healing in the context of their marriage. This combination of decades of clinical experience, extensive ongoing study, regular collaboration with colleagues, and regular emotional healing work in his own life has provided an especially strong foundation from which to discover important new insights. Karl and Charlotte live in Evanston, Illinois. They have enjoyed many books together as Charlotte reads out loud while Karl washes the dishes, and they have a larger collection of nature documentaries than the local library. Charlotte is a runner and completed the Chicago Marathon in 2008. Karl especially enjoys the beauty of creation as manifested in his salt water aquarium. Resources mentioned Life Model: https://lifemodelworks.org/ THRIVE: https://thrivetoday.org/. www.Immanuelapproach.com https://www.immanuelapproach.com/getting-started/ (the Getting Started page provides a very rich buffet of options for learning more about the Immanuel Approach, including a wide variety of intro material options. The Immanuel Approach: For Emotional Healing and for life is available at: https://humble-shack.myshopify.com/products/the-immanuel-approach-1 Connect with Communitas: Website: https://gocommunitas.org/ Instagram: @gocommunitas Podcast episodes and more: https://linktr.ee/communitasinternational