Attached to the Invisible Amy Simmons & Krispin Mayfield
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Exploring the intersection of the science of attachment and theology, we’re asking why we feel disconnected from God, and how to cultivate security and safety. We interview therapists, writers, theologians and other voices that are part of this important conversation.
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Interview with Dr. Blake Victor Kent
Krispin talks with Dr. Blake Victor Kent who has authored several research articles about attachment. We talk about Biblical literalism, attachment, and what styles of attachment to God show up in different faith traditions.
Check out Krispin's training for people in ministry here: Attachment & Spiritual Formation
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Interview with Becky Castle Miller
This episode, Krispin talks with Becky Castle Miller about evangelical teachings on emotions, how to disciple our emotions - and more.
You can follow Becky Castle Miller on twitter, instagram and buy her books here. Here’s Bill Bright’s Four Spiritual Laws that Becky refers to in her interview.
Peter Scazzero’s book Emotionally Healthy Spirituality.
Krispin is starting a new season at his other podcast, Prophetic Imagination Station, exploring themes of shame and attachment in evangelicalism, through the lens of Christian hardcore music. Check out the first episode here -- which has part of this Becky Castle Miller interview -
Interview with Sovann Pen
Krispin talks with Sovann Pen, LPC about what attachment-based therapy has to teach the church about safety and growth.
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Disorganized Attachment Pt 2
Part One of two episodes on Disorganized Attachment. This episode we discuss what disorganized/fearful attachment looks like with God and the church, as well as sexism in the church, and our shared background at the same Bible College (when we didn't know each other).
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Disorganized Attachment Pt. 1
Part One of two episodes on Disorganized Attachment. This episode we discuss what it looks like in childhood and adulthood.
TW: references to sexual abuse and trafficking.
Check out Krispin's blog to learn more about attachment styles.
Take Diane Poole Heller's attachment quiz to learn more about your own attachment style.
Subscribe to The Prophetic Imagination Station podcast to learn more about shame, attachment trauma and faith in our next series, Shamecore Records. -
Interview with J.S. Park about Anxious Spirituality
J.S. Park is an author and hospital chaplain. He’s written multiple books, most recently, the wonderful book The Voices We Carry, inspired by his own experiences, as well as Internal Family System therapy.
Follow him on instagram and you will not be disappointed! You can also check out his website, where he has a prolific blogging history.
We talk about anxious spirituality and conditional community, especially our relationship needs, and navigating both inclusiveness and boundaries.