What if the key to spiritual growth isn't trying harder—but learning how to feel safe, seen, and loved? In this episode, Doug and Janet sit down with psychologist and author Dr. Todd Hall for a powerful conversation about attachment, transformation, and the kind of love that reshapes your life. Together, they explore how our early relational patterns affect not just our parenting and marriage—but our relationship with God. You'll learn:

• How to recognize attachment patterns that keep you stuck
• Why behavior doesn't change until your nervous system feels safe
• How to respond to your child's big emotions without losing connection
• What it means to "abide" when your body has only known striving
• How presence and proximity—not pressure—create lasting transformation

Whether you're a parent, pastor, or someone on a healing journey, this episode is full of practical tools and new language that will help you move from disconnection to security. "Transformation isn't about performing better. It's about being seen, loved, and known—especially in the places we've learned to hide." About Dr. Todd Hall: Dr. Hall is the author of The Connected Life and a leading voice in the field of relational spirituality. A psychologist and professor at Biola University, his work helps people understand how love, attachment, and emotional presence are central to both healing and discipleship. Favorite Takeaways:

• You're not broken. You're reacting to what your body learned was normal.
• Correction is a gift of love—but connection must come first.
• The nervous system can't receive truth when it's overwhelmed.
• Spiritual formation is relational, not a list of disciplines.
• Parents shape their children's view of God through emotional safety.

Resources Mentioned:

• Instagram: @drtoddwhall
• Facebook: @drtoddwhall
• LinkedIn: @drtoddwhall
• Linktree: linktr.ee/drtoddwhall
• Website: https://www.relationalspirituality.co
• The Connected Life book by Dr. Todd Hall
• Learn more at John15Academy.com

Let's Stay Connected: John 15 Academy is a donor-supported ministry that helps families and communities restore the lost art of being family through consulting, curriculum, speaking, and storytelling. Explore more and support our work at John15Academy.com/give. Together, there is great hope.