In this episode of Encounter Grace, we're diving deep into Jim Wilder’s 5 Stages of Maturity, a game-changing framework for understanding spiritual growth, emotional health, and relational maturity. Spoiler: maturity isn’t automatic—and it’s not just about how long you’ve been in church.

We’ll walk through the stages—Infant, Child, Adult, Parent, Elder—and unpack what each one means for your discipleship journey, your spiritual formation, and how you relate to others. Drawing from biblical wisdom, neuroscience-informed discipleship, and relational brain skills, we explore how to recognize maturity gaps, heal from past wounds, and grow into wholeness in Christ.

This episode is for anyone who’s serious about becoming the kind of person who loves God and others well—not just in theory, but in real life. Whether you’re early in your faith or decades into the journey, this conversation will give you fresh insight and hope for the road ahead. 

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