Deeper By Design

Most of us want deeper connection—but we don’t always know how to build it, protect it, or repair it when it breaks. Deeper by Design is a podcast that brings together theology and the science of human connection to help you move from good intentions to real, lasting change. It’s hosted by Dr. Trevor Hislop—an author and sought-after speaker, a marriage and family therapist, and a former pastor—whose work sits at the intersection of spiritual formation and relational healing. With years of clinical experience and ministry leadership, Dr. Trevor has helped couples, families, and leaders understand the patterns that keep them stuck—and practice the skills that create emotional safety, rebuild trust, and deepen connection. Each episode explores the questions beneath the questions: Why do we repeat the same cycles? What actually creates secure connection? What makes repair possible after conflict, distance, or disappointment? You’ll get a blend of Dr. Trevor’s practical teaching and conversations with influential thinkers and leaders across theology, psychology, neuroscience, leadership, and wellness—all aimed at helping you experience deeper connection with God, yourself, and the people you love. Whether you’re navigating marriage, parenting, friendships, team dynamics, or community life, this show will give you language, tools, and hope you can put into practice right away—where theology meets the science and practice of connection.