Best Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw Podcasts (2025)

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Fingerprints: Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw Pt. 3 - Running and Dreaming Together! 31:52

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"...It's really important that we understand how we're actually living well in our bodies...80% of the messages on your Vagus nerve is going from your body to your brain, and only 20% is going from you brain to your body. My is to help people get more connected to their body...(so that they are not), a mindless body, or a bodiless mind... and to be…

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Secrets, Shame, and the Risk of Telling the Truth: The Silent Battles Missionaries Face with Dr. Janeen Davis 53:45

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Whether it’s pornography, mental health concerns, faith struggles, same-sex attraction, gambling, or emotional collapse—many missionaries are silently asking: What would happen if anyone knew? In this episode, Dr. Janeen Davis joins us to talk about the silent battles missionaries face—and what it takes to tell the truth when shame tells you to hid…

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Fingerprints: Chris Frost & Des Belford Pt 3 - Shepherding People into Joy 25:26

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"The way we often try to love people is by fixing them...If we can just be with them and learn how to be with them...that is what transforms people!" ~ Chris Frost Fingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His Family Hosted by Tennison and Ginelle Barry, Fingerprints reveals how God is quietly restoring His family through relational…

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What If Your Missionary Vision Suddenly Changes? with Jonathan & Amanda Vining 47:45

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You felt sure. God gave you a vision, you raised the funds, you moved overseas. But then things didn’t go as planned. The vision changed—or maybe you changed. In this episode, Jonathan and Amanda Vining share their powerful story of navigating unexpected shifts, how they learned to walk with God in uncertainty, and why vision isn’t a one-time downl…

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Fingerprints: Chris Frost & Des Belford Pt 2. - Helping the Church to Trust Again 29:01

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"We heard of a lot of fruit there...(Table and Well Training), from the leaders actually being able to show up for each other. Which was really healing for a lot of leaders because they have alway just had to lead, and now they all have these mutually satisfying relationships where they can just show up... not have to be the superhero for anybody..…

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Fundraising Strategies That Actually Work Today with Mary Valloni & Mike Kim 48:41

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How’s your fundraising working for you right now? Do you feel stuck? Are the methods you're using just not connecting with supporters anymore? In this episode, fundraising expert Mary Valloni and branding strategist Mike Kim share modern, proven strategies missionaries can use to fully fund their ministry without awkward sales pitches or burnout. L…

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129 Why Spiritual Directors are Reading "Landscapes of the Soul" 31:08

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In this special book launch episode, Geoff interviews Summer Joy Gross about why spiritual directors are reading and recommending Landscapes of the Soul: How the Science and Spirituality of Attachment Can Move You into Confident Faith, Courage, and Connection. This episode touches on the need to balance between intimacy and independence in spiritua…

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Fingerprints: Chris Frost & Des Belford - Personal to Pastoral 30:33

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"The question 'What do you need?' or 'What's your ask?', it derails the complaints and it makes it, (the interaction), all of a sudden go to, 'Oh right, you are in this with me.' ...We are in this community to make each other better." ~ Des Belford Fingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His Family Hosted by Tennison and Ginelle B…

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Escaping the Missionary Productivity Trap with Amy Young 50:19

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Do you ever feel like you’re running hard in ministry but still falling behind? Missionary life can be an endless swirl of urgent needs, unfinished to-do lists, and pressure to prove your worth through results. In this episode, Amy Young of Global Trellis helps unpack the hidden productivity trap that drains your energy—and the surprising shift tha…

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The Art of Deep Listening: Learn to Listen on a Level You Didn't Know Was Possible with Cheryl Scanlan, MCC (Encore Episode) 58:35

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Today’s encore episode is a masterclass in deep listening from executive coach, Cheryl Scanlan, a master certified coach and founder of Promised Land Living. Cheryl has trained more than 3,000 coaches and has 15,000 hours of coaching experience. Her ability to hear the hearts of her clients is unparalleled and consistently leads to dramatic growth …

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128 Why Therapists Are Reading "Landscapes of the Soul" (with Monica Mouer, LPCS) 37:09

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In this special book launch episode, Geoff interviews Monica Mauer about why therapists are reading Landscapes of the Soul, and how it can help their clients. Monica is a therapist, therapist supervisor, and founder of the Center for Family Transformation. Monica talks about the unique and very helpful terminology used in the book to describe the d…

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Fingerprints: Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw Pt. 2- Growing Together! 25:07

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"...Life actullay got a lot better when I could see him (Geoff), as he is and go 'Wow! you are fantastic the way God made you'; And if I can learn to love yo the way you are, I will grow and benefit from that... Why would you wish away this person I made (for you)" ~ Cyd Holsclaw Fingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His Family …

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127 Landscapes of the Soul: Chapters 1-2 (read by Cyd Holsclaw) 31:15

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Here is an audio snippet of our new book. Description below. Please buy and review. ______ Does it feel like you experience life in a totally different way than others? Like you are living somewhere else, and you can’t build connection or intimacy with God like others can? There’s a good chance that you, like so many of us, have tried it all: read …

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Managing Money on the Mission Field Without Losing It with Vonna Laue 41:01

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Do finances feel overwhelming, confusing, or just plain exhausting? Wondering how to run a budget, set up a nonprofit, or stay financially accountable, without a finance degree? We’ve got you covered. In this episode, financial expert and missions CFO Vonna Laue joins us to share down-to-earth wisdom on how missionaries can manage money well, witho…

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126 Where it all started: The Shepherd Story (with Cyd Holsclaw) 9:25

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In a sense, this is where all the attachment stuff started, with Cyd telling the "Shepherd Story" to our boys during bedtime. Over and over, year by year, she did this little guided meditation with them. She was doing attachment work with the Good Shepherd even before we had language for it. Many listeners and cohort members have asked for a record…

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Fingerprints: Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw - Let the Journey Begin, Together! 27:26

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"...Life actullay got a lot better when I could see him (Geoff), as he is and go 'Wow! you are fantastic the way God made you'; And if I can learn to love yo the way you are, I will grow and benefit from that... Why would you wish away this person I made (for you)" ~ Cyd Holsclaw Fingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His Family …

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125 A Teachable Spirit Among Strangers and Enemies (with A.J. Swoboda) 44:37

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Should Christians be teachable, and how can we discipline desire, that’s what we are talking about today, and stories learning to attach more deeply with God. In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, host Geoff Holsclaw welcomes Dr. A.J. Swoboda to discuss the virtue of having a teachable spirit. The conversation explores the challenges of …

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The 5 Stages of the Missionary Life Cycle with Jonathan & Elizabeth Trotter (Encore Episode) 49:38

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What makes a strong family culture on the mission field? How do you keep your values intact when everything around you is shifting? And is it possible to raise emotionally healthy kids overseas—without losing yourself in the process? In this episode, Jonathan and Elizabeth Trotter spill the tea about the joys and challenges of parenting abroad. Fro…

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Fingerprints: Ken & Jane G. Pt. 3 - Listening With Both Ears 42:47

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"In the last nine months or so, the atmosphere has shifted. The change hasn't been physically tangible thing that can be observed..but something is shifting... I'm going to be looking for that more. (I will be,) look for the joy in people's faces,... That has been something; the eye contact. Just holding the gaze for a moment, and knowing, (and say…

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Landscapes of the Soul w/ Dr. Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw - Ep. 145 45:34

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A visual aid for today’s episode: Attachment Styles = Landscapes -Secure = Pasture -Avoidant (Dismissive) = Desert -Anxious-Ambivalent (Preoccupied) = Jungle -Disorganized = War Zone Meet my Doctor of Ministry cohort professors and mentors, Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw. Cyd is a spiritual director and professional certified coach in private practice. Geoff…

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Struggling Spiritually? Attachment Theory Might Explain Why With Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw 49:38

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Have you ever felt like you were doing all the right things spiritually—reading, praying, serving—but still felt disconnected from God? In this powerful and eye-opening episode, Geoff & Cyd Holsclaw—pastors, authors, and spiritual formation experts—walk us through the Landscapes of the Soul, a transformative framework rooted in attachment theory th…

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124 Healing Love & Sacred Attachments: Between Trauma and Transformation (with Michael John Cusick) 41:34

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What do you do when the gap between what you believe and what you experience feels insurmountable? Where do you turn when trauma leaves you feeling lost, ashamed, and exhausted, spinning spiritually, but still longing for a relationship with God? In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, Geoff Holsclaw talks with Michael John Cusick about th…

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Fingerprints: Ken & Jane G. Pt. 2 - How Co-Labs Change my Life 21:40

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"When you come across reaction that just seem a little out of place...it's much easier to find grace for people when you understand Relational Maturity" ~ Ken Gamroth Fingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His Family Hosted by Tennison and Ginelle Barry, Fingerprints reveals how God is quietly restoring His family through relatio…

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123 Why We Gather: The Neuroscience Behind Corporate Worship (with Dr. Joshua Cockanye) 45:03

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Is corporate worship just the transfer of information? Or to whip up our emotions into a frenzy? Or does corporate worship do something else? In this episode, host Geoff Holsclaw engages with Reverend Dr. Joshua Cockayne about corporate worship, joint attention in spiritual formation, and perspectives from developmental psychology, attachment theor…

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What It's Really Like to Raise Kids With Special Needs on the Mission Field 47:43

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What happens when your missionary journey includes parenting a child with special needs?How do you handle therapy, schooling, and support in a cross-cultural setting? How do you balance your calling with your kid’s unique needs? In this very raw, hope-filled panel conversation, Stephanie, along with two missionary couples, the Maurers and Wurdemans…

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122 Constructing Calm: A Guide for Families in a Fast-Paced World (with Sarah Boyd) 37:20

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Have you felt overwhelmed and flattened by the sheer amount of noise and distraction in your home, your schedule, and your brain? In our fast-paced culture, is it possible to set up our families and children to thrive? In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, host Geoff welcomes Sarah Boyd, writer, child development expert, and founder of R…

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Fingerprints: Ken & Jane G. - The Continual Discovery of Each Other 30:14

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"He, (Ken), is more responsive than reactive. He will acknowledge with his body language and nod his head as if to say, 'I hear you.' He will make eye contact, and... (i can tell), he isn't focused on the problem in his mind. He's focused on the person bringing the problem. That has been a real encouragement to see, for my heart. Not only for our r…

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121 Evolving Narcissism, Attacks on Empathy, and Raising Up Resilient Churches (with Dr. Chuck DeGroat) 43:27

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Is society producing more narcissists, or producing more people susceptible to abuse by narcissists? How has narcissism evolved in our internet age? In this episode, we explore the evolving nature of narcissism in the internet age and its impact on church communities. We discuss the shift from authority-based to algorithm-based influence, the rise …

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120 The FISH Model: Beyond Modern Impasses to Spiritual and Emotional Health (with Dr. Marcus Warner) 38:31

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What are the limitations of our modern approaches to discipleship and spiritual formation? How do our neural pathways connect to our spiritual pathways? Does brain-wiring connect to spiritual warfare? And how does this all connect to our identity in Christ? In this episode of the Attach To God podcast, host Geoff Holsclaw delves into the intersecti…

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Fingerprints: Hannah's Story Pt 2 - I Love Practice 26:05

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I felt safe there (Co-Labs)...If someone say something, it's important. If they are sharing with someone it matters because they trust (you)...It was a space, (Labs), were I felt I could just keep trying...practicing. ~ Hannah Scaringi Fingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His Family Hosted by Tennison and Ginelle Barry, Fingerp…

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When Missionaries Get Angry (and What to Do About It) with Erik Troyer 55:14

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Have you ever felt angry on the mission field—and then guilty for it? You’re not alone. From cultural clashes to team tension to the things that just shouldn’t be, anger surfaces—and it often comes with a side of shame. In this deeply honest conversation, counselor Erik Troyer helps us reframe our understanding of anger, not as something to suppres…

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119 Finding Miracles Between Doubt and Joy (with singer-songwriter Andy Squyres) 46:25

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In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, host Geoff Holsclaw chats with singer-songwriter and poet Andy Squyres about his faith journey, his time in Santa Cruz, and reconciling disappointment with hope. They discuss his creative process, dealing with grief and deconstruction, and the significance of embracing both doctrinal depth and authen…

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Fingerprints: Hannah's Story - Keep Coming Back to Joy 27:45

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"(Joy)...I'd heard about it, like in church, and in the Bible,...now the way I understand it, I get to practice it. I get to see it tangibly in my life versus before,...it was just kinda this idea that I really didn't have language for..." ~ Hannah Scaringi Fingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His Family Hosted by Tennison and …

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118 Beyond Discipleship: The Future of Spiritual Formation (with Kyle Strobel) 37:37

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What exactly is spiritual formation? Is it similar or different than discipleship? And who is having this conversation about spiritual formation anyway? In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, hosted by Geoff Holsclaw and produced by Embodied Faith, the focus is on spiritual formation—what it is, how it compares to discipleship, and its fu…

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What Really Happens When Missionaries Return From the Field with Shonna Ingram 53:42

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Shonna Ingram is a missionary care specialist with over 17 years of experience supporting cross-cultural workers through transitions and trauma recovery. She serves as a Trauma Care and Career Transition Specialist with Pioneer Bible Translators and is the founder of Re-entry Experts, an organization offering coaching, resources, and community coho…

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Help Me Understand My Cross-Cultural Teammates with I'Ching Thomas 47:36

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Ever felt misunderstood, sidelined, or frustrated by a teammate who just sees things differently? Serving on a cross-cultural team on the field can be one of the most rewarding—and challenging—parts of missionary life. In this episode, cross-cultural leadership expert I’Ching Thomas shares practical wisdom and real-life stories to help long-term te…

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117 Finding Emotional Health While Helping Other: or, Healing Leadership Trauma (with Sheila and Nicholas Rowe) 50:48

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In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, we explore the often overlooked emotional struggles faced by leaders. Our guests are Nicholas and Sheila Wise Rowe. Nicholas Rowe is the Haslin Associate Professor of Leadership at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. And Sheila Wise Row is a seasoned counselor and author (and previous podcast guest)…

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Fingerprints: Table & Well in Español 16:25

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"...there is so much hope and restoring relationships. So much hope in healing, and so much hope in grace...." ~Varinia Lauzon Fingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His Family Hosted by Tennison and Ginelle Barry, Fingerprints reveals how God is quietly restoring His family through relational healing, joy, and connection. Throug…

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Let's Talk About Missionaries and Addiction with Ian Morgan Cron 51:19

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Are you trying to hold it all together while quietly falling apart inside? Do you ever feel like you can’t afford to be honest about your struggles—especially as a missionary leader? In this powerful conversation with Ian Morgan Cron, author of The Fix, we dive into the hidden world of addiction among missionaries—and not just the obvious kinds. Fr…

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116 Neurodiversity and Attachment: Bridging the Gap (with Barbara Grant) 40:42

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Does neurodiversity impact relational attachments? What does secure and insecure attachment look like for those who aren’t neurotypical? In this episode of the Attachment to God podcast, hosts Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw are joined by Barbara Grant, a specialist in autism and neurodiverse couples coaching. They talk about how neurodiversity impacts rela…

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Fingerprints: How God is Transforming the Relational Health of His Family 24:57

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Fingerprints: How God is Growing the Relational Health of His Family Hosted by Tennison and Ginelle Barry, Fingerprints reveals how God is quietly restoring His family through relational healing, joy, and connection. Through real stories, practical tools, and spiritual insight, this podcast explores how God is forming safe, mature, emotionally heal…

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115 Anchored in Love: The Center of the Apostle Paul's Theology (with Dr. Nijay Gupta) 51:28

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Scholars of the Apostle Paul have long debated the so-called center of Paul’s theology, focusing on themes like justification by faith, reconciliation, union with Christ, and the apocalyptic triumph of God in Christ. But what if love really is the heart of the gospel that he preached? In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, we welcome Nija…

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5 Mistakes Missionaries Make in Their Finances With Keith Webb 49:35

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Feel like your finances are always playing catch-up? Wondering how to plan for the future when you're just trying to make it through the month? In this financial masterclass for missionaries, Dr. Keith Webb brings both wisdom and lived experience to the table. After two decades on the field and years training missionary coaches, Keith shares the to…

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Is My Missionary Marriage Going to Make It? With Danny & Stephanie Leigh Gutierrez (Encore Episode) 53:50

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Marriage on the mission field can be one of your greatest sources of strength—or one of your biggest stressors. In this powerful conversation with Danny and Stephanie Gutierrez, hosted by Amy Young, we get real about the challenges missionary couples face and the hope available even when things feel messy. Whether you’re in crisis or just need to r…

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114 The Dynamics of Anxiety and Faith (with Steve Cuss) 47:46

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In this episode of the Attaching to God podcast, hosts Geoff and Cyd Holsclaw welcome Steve Cuss. They delve into the nature of anxiety, different coping mechanisms, and how these dynamics affect relationships, including one's relationship with God. Steve highlights the importance of addressing reactivity, identifying false needs, and fostering sup…

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Am I Called to Be a Missionary? With Marvin Slaton (Encore Episode) 32:59

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Have you ever been asked, “How did you know you were called to be a missionary?” Or maybe you’re the one wrestling with that question right now. This episode with Marvin Slaton is more than a conversation—it’s a practical resource you can share with friends, family, or future missionaries to help them discern their calling. Marvin and Stephanie bre…

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113 The Urgency of Grace: Finding Relief in a Worn-Out World (with David Zahl) 33:05

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We are all looking for a bit of relief. Some pain relief, relief from stress, the relief of getting the kids off to school or maybe to bed on time. But do we think of God’s grace as the big relief? In this episode, we welcome back David Zahl, of Mockingbird Ministries. David introduces his new book titled The Big Relief: The Urgency of Grace for a …

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Parenting Neurodivergent Kids on the Mission Field with Jenilee Goodwin 46:47

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What if your child can’t “just push through” like the other MKs? What if loud music, long travel days, or even sticky hands after a meal in community send them into sensory overload? And what if… God still called your family, with all its unique challenges, to the mission field? In this very honest and beautifully grounded episode, Jenilee Goodwin—…

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112 Courage to Commit: Why Embracing Religion Still Matters (with Ross Douthat) 45:41

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Host Geoff Holsclaw engages with New York Times columnist and author Ross Douthat. They discuss the enduring relevance and shifting perceptions of religion in a scientific and secular age, driven by Douthat’s book Believe: Why Everyone Should Be Religious. The conversation navigates the historical impact of new atheism, the existential malaise in y…

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111 Healing Power of Story: Making Sense of Your Life (with Adam Young) 32:19

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Sometimes, when you feel stuck, and overwhelmed, you don’t need more and better information. Sometimes you need to engage your story, to better understand how the past influences the present. That's what we talk about with Adam Young. Adam Young is a therapist who focuses on trauma and abuse, and the host of The Place We Find Ourselves podcast. He …

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