When Is Trauma An Opportunity For Spiritual Growth? (with Rev. Summer Joy Gross)

Host Curtis Chang welcomes Rev. Summer Joy Gross, author of The Emmanuel Promise, to explore how a broken attachment to God can amplify anxieties stemming from politics, interpersonal relationships, and global events like the crisis in Israel. Rev. Gross, drawing on her expertise as a spiritual director and her study of Attachment Theory, shares intentional spiritual practices to help cultivate a deeper attunement to God in all our emotions. This conversation offers practical steps to move beyond avoidance and frustration, guiding listeners toward greater internal security.

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Summer Joy Gross's book: The Emmanuel Promise - Discovering the Security of a Life Held by God

REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE:

To Be A Christian: An Anglican Catechism as edited by J.I. Packer

Dallas Willard on Spiritual Formation

Excerpt from Jim Wilder's book Renovated (Dallas Willard's concept of being attached to God)

Sungshim Loppnow and Jim Wilder's book: Joyful Journey: Listening to Immanuel

How to pray St. Ignatius's Examen

Jim Manney's Book: A Simple, Life-Changing Prayer - Discovering the Power of St. Ignatius Loyola's Examen

Grafted Directory of Evangelical Spiritual Directors Association (ESDA)

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