Attachment refers to our styles of relating to our caregivers from our earliest moments. It shapes the way we carry out business, connect in relationships, and parent our kids. It even colors the way we connect to God. Reverend Summer Gross is here to show us how God offers us secure attachment and how we can turn towards Him.Summer Joy Gross is an Anglican priest, retreat leader, spiritual director, and author of The Emmanuel Promise: Discovering the Security of a Life Held by God. She hosts the Presence Project community and podcast. Resources mentioned in this episode:Find a Christian Spiritual Director: https://www.graftedlife.org/spiritual-direction/find-a-spiritual-directorLearn about Ignatian Imaginative Prayer: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ignatian-contemplation-found-by-the-good-shepherd/id1462343703?i=1000548758605https://pray-as-you-go.org/series/5-Imaginative+Contemplation+ExercisesFollow @soulgritresources on FB and IG and email your questions and comments to [email protected]. Sign up at www.soulgritresources.com to be the first to know about new blogs, episodes, and more. 

One in four pregnancies results in miscarriage, so chances are, you or someone you know has dealt with the specific, private kind of grief that comes from a lost pregnancy. How can we as Christians respond in a faithful, loving way to the reality of miscarriage? How does miscarriage impact our emotional and relational health?Cate Purvis is a mom and birth doula turned miscarriage support advocate and the creator of the Christian Miscarriage Co. Follow her on social media to find out about books, devotionals, podcast, and church course coming Summer 2024. Additional resources: Postpartum Support International can help you find a counselor or other provider specifically trained in maternal mental health and grief as you walk through a difficult loss. Follow @soulgritresources on FB and IG and email your questions and comments to [email protected]. Sign up at www.soulgritresources.com to be the first to know about new blogs, episodes, and more. 

No one heads to the altar planning for a divorce someday. We think that as Christians we should be able to beat the odds. Our churches are not set up to minister to people going through this life-altering split. That's what our guest noticed when he was struggling through his divorce amidst the chaos of the COVID pandemic. Todd Turner created the Unyoked Podcast and workbook to help Christians facing divorce learn the milestones towards divorce recovery. You can find him at www.toddturner.com and on IG @unyokedliving.Follow @soulgritresources on FB and IG and email your questions and comments to [email protected]. Sign up at www.soulgritresources.com to be the first to know about new blogs, episodes, and more. 

When life feels out of control and the pain in unbearable, some of us turn to self-injury for a sense of relief. Rather than wanting to die, many people with self-injurious behaviors simply want a reliable way to quiet the noise. Unfortunately, like other attempts at controlling our pain, self-injury can lead to serious problems, not the least of which is shame. Brittany Tinsley is a writer and self-injury support advocate here to talk with us about how we can understand and respond to self-injury.Find out more about Brittany Tinsley by following her on IG @brittanytinsleywrites or read her work at brittanytinsley.substack.com. Follow @soulgritresources on FB and IG and email your questions and comments to [email protected]. Sign up at www.soulgritresources.com to be the first to know about new blogs, episodes, and more. 

As a therapist, one of Ann's top skills is helping anxious and panicking people learn how to regulate their minds and bodies so that a "swirly" mind and edgy body don't interrupt life. In this solo episode, Ann unpacks the "first line of defense" against anxiety and shows you how to practice three techniques that will stave off a panic attack. If you try these techniques on yourself or with a friend, make sure to let us know how it went! Disclaimer: these are general techniques that are helpful for most people, but should not be construed as medical or therapeutic advice for your specific situation. Follow @soulgritresources on FB and IG and email your questions and comments to [email protected]. Sign up at www.soulgritresources.com to be the first to know about new blogs, episodes, and more. 

Have you been told not to trust your emotions? Or have you inadvertently learned that your mind is more important to your faith than your feelings? Jesus actually has something to say about our emotions! He shows us His own emotions and shapes the emotions of His followers in the Gospels.Becky Castle Miller is a New Testament scholar, author, and emotions coach, here to help us make sense of how discipleship and emotional health go hand in hand. You can learn more about Becky at beckycastlemiller.com and on IG @wholeemotion.Follow @soulgritresources on FB and IG and email your questions and comments to [email protected]. Sign up at www.soulgritresources.com to be the first to know about new blogs, episodes, and more. 

Most Christians know that Jesus talks about fasting in the Gospels, but many of us don't have a regular practice of fasting or even understand it. Dr. Tabatha was a conventionally trained OB/GYN struggling with her own health when she went back to study functional medicine. She realized that fasting is not only a spiritual discipline, but it is a superpower when it comes to our physical health and mental well-being. Dr. Tabatha Barber is the host of the The Gutsy Gynecologist Podcast, a triple board certified physician, and an expert in hormones, gut health, and weight loss. She teaches her patients and followers to meditate on Scripture as a way to connect with God in their health journeys. Find out more at drtabatha.com.Follow @soulgritresources on FB and IG and email your questions and comments to [email protected]. Sign up at www.soulgritresources.com to be the first to know about new blogs, episodes, and more. 

"Give yourself grace" is a common phrase in our culture, but how does it fit in with the biblical concept of grace? And does the modern psychology concept of self-compassion fit within a biblical worldview? Join us, two Christian therapists still figuring it out, as we explore these concepts.Kristina Tucker is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Christian Yoga instructor in Georgia. You can find her at https://healingroots.online/ where you can also link to her socials.Some resources mentioned in this episode:Aundi Kolber's Try SofterDr. Kristin Neff's Self-CompassionAnn's youth group music picks from the '90s:Newsboys Real Good ThingMxPx I'm the Bad GuyFollow @soulgritresources on FB and IG and email your questions and comments to [email protected]. Sign up at www.soulgritresources.com to be the first to know about new blogs, episodes, and more. 

From the tiny neurons that look like seedlings to the four types of soil Jesus uses to describe the conditions of our hearts, the Bible provides a lesson plan for emotional, physical, and mental health. Dr. Anita Phillips' new book The Garden Within dives into the nuances of God's design for our wellbeing. Dr. Anita Phillips is a trauma therapist, author, and podcaster whose first language is the Word of God. You can find all her links to get connected through her website: https://www.anitaphillips.com/Follow @soulgritresources on FB and IG and email your questions and comments to [email protected]. Sign up at www.soulgritresources.com to be the first to know about new blogs, episodes, and more. 

Some of us have stories of intense physical pain, while others feel broken relationally. There are seven types of pain that all humans experience at one point or another. Dr. Michelle shares with us about the types of pain and how we can reach out to God when it's just too overwhelming. Dr. Michelle Bengtson is a Board Certified Neuropsychologist who is well-acquainted with all seven types of pain in her own life. You can find out more about her books, services, and social media by visiting www.drmichelleb.com.Follow @soulgritresources on FB and IG and email your questions and comments to [email protected]. Sign up at www.soulgritresources.com to be the first to know about new blogs, episodes, and more.