The Other Half of Church

Christian Community, Brain Science, and Overcoming Spiritual Stagnation

By: Jim Wilder, Michel Hendricks

Narrated by: Brian Conover

Length: 6 hrs and 32 mins

Publisher's summary

Could brain science be the key to spiritual formation?

Why does true Christian transformation seem fleeting? And why does church often feel lonely, Christian community shallow, and leaders untrustworthy? For many Christians, the delight of encountering Christ eventually dwindles - and disappointment sets in. Is lasting joy possible?

These are some of the questions Michel Hendricks has considered both in his experience as a spiritual formation pastor and in his lifetime as a Christian. He began to find answers when he met Jim Wilder - a neurotheologian.

Using brain science, Wilder identified that there are two halves of the church: the rational half and the relational half. And when Christians only embrace the rational half, churches become unhealthy places where transformation doesn’t last and narcissistic leaders flourish.

In The Other Half of Church, join Michel and Jim's journey as they couple brain science with the Bible to identify how to overcome spiritual stagnation by living a full-brained faith. You'll also learn the four ingredients necessary to develop and maintain a vibrant, transformational community where spiritual formation occurs, relationships flourish, and the toxic spread of narcissism is eradicated.

©2020 Michel Hendricks and Jim Wilder (P)2020 Michel Hendricks and Jim Wilder

Most important concepts western Christians need!

We've been conditioned to think, act, and try to live as individuals, but that's not what Church is about! I believe with proper application of what this book explains, most of the modern problems in our churches would go away!

Solid!

Great perspective builder and I think this work will aid Jesus followers for years to come.

fascinating and informative

This book is the beginning of the healing of spiritual stagnation. It is a must read for anyone who truly desires spiritual growth.

Excellent book for discipleship and church growth

I am vaguely familiar with neuroscience, but this book is well developed and progressed well as it became hard to put down. I made a hanit of taking a chapter at a time to reflect. This book provides valyable information on human interactions in any group or team setting. I strongly recommend it for any project leader or lay leader.

Inspiring

A truly inspiring and insightful look at what a biblical community of faith not to look like. Brings me great hope as a pastor to think about changes to the way we do church, so that we will see not only obedience to all the Jesus Todd the greater joy and deeper relational connectedness to God and others in the process. Looking forward to broad character transformation in my church as a six changes offered within this book.

Fantastic!

A must read for any Christian. A game changer for anyone dealing with mental illness who has been told they don't have any hope for change. This book and the accompanying book, The Pandora Problem, will provide a real and straight forward approach to overcoming the thoughts and actions that hold us back from experiencing God in our lives.

Seeking

I got this book on Audible. I will Probably go and buy hard copy now too. So that I can work with other people and A book study...... Very intriguing. And how I would love to find a group that practices this. I'm looking for this long time.

Simply awesome!

A must have for every serious Christian who wants to mature into the likeness of Jesus.

Mindset changing!

I have listened to this book three times. I don't think I've ever listened to a book three times! It put words to many things I have experienced personally and in my church community. It has radically shifted my view of discipleship and Christian fellowship. I can't recommend it more highly- but be warned, you may encounter some ugly parts of yourself in the process! But even those are GOOD to see in light of God's hesed love.

Very Good

Incredibly nerdy, but worthwhile. Tackles joy, shame, trauma, mental health and other seemingly taboo things in the church that are needed and relevant. All should read/listen.