TARA BOOTHBY / LOVE & LOVE’S ENERGY
In this conversation, Tara Boothby, Brooke Waters, and Jason explore the intricate relationship between love, attachment theory, and spirituality. They discuss how our early experiences shape our views of self and God, the transformative power of love, and the importance of trust in relationships.
Tara shares her journey as a psychologist and how her understanding of love and attachment has evolved, emphasizing the need for a nonviolent approach to God and the healing process.
The discussion also touches on the concept of sin as a default behavior rather than a moral failing, encouraging a more compassionate view of ourselves and others. The conversation delves into the complexities of addiction, the cycles that individuals find themselves in, and the power of choice in breaking these cycles. They discuss the importance of removing shame and embracing one’s identity, as well as the role of curiosity in fostering understanding in relationships.
The conversation also touches on the process of deconstructing faith, addressing spiritual abuse, and the journey of imperfection and redemption. Ultimately, they emphasize the joy of connection and acceptance, the importance of forgiveness, the complexities of relationships, the process of reconciliation, and the impact of alienation in personal connections. Tara emphasizes the significance of love and trust in navigating these challenges.
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AMY SIMMONS & KRISPIN MAYFIELD / Attachment Theory and a Healthy Spirituality
Therapists Amy Simmons and Krispin Mayfield discuss attachment theory and how it intersects with our spirituality and plays out in our church culture.
The parent-child relationship and our formative years greatly influence how we navigate everything, including our spirituality and faith. Often our theological deconstructions are the fruit of discovering a God with whom we feel loved, secure, and safe; where we move from insecure to secure attachment.
Quotes:
“In the church, we have a lot more powerful metaphors for sin and separation than we do for being loved and accepted. Krispin Mayfield
“The phrase, ‘If you love me then you will,’ is an emotional abuse phrase. But we apply that to our relationship with God all the time. We tell kids that God is emotionally abusive.” Amy Simmons
“Unity is a product of a loving relationship, not the goal. Unity is what happens when we love each other, are safe with each other and treat each other well. Unity is not what God is asking us for, unity is what happens when we do what God is asking us for…” Amy Simmons
Amy Simmons and Krispin Mayfield host the Attached To The Invisible PODCAST
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Krispin Mayfield: Twitter / Website
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