God Attachment Healing

God Attachment Healing

Hi everyone! Welcome to the God Attachment Healing Podcast. I'm your host, Sam Landa. This podcast is dedicated to Christians who want to understand why they relate to God in the way they do. I explore how our early childhood relationship with our parents--specifically with how they met or did not meet our needs--influences how we relate to ourselves, the church, and to God. Because much of the pains and struggles of life are intertwined in these three areas, I discuss with my guests how we can find healing from the pain, confusion, doubt, and anger experienced in these relationships. If you're interested in learning more about your attachment style and how to heal from the pain you’ve experienced in the relationships mentioned above, then this podcast is for you. Welcome to the show! I'm happy you're here!

Episodes

August 13, 2025 47 mins

Send Me Questions on Attachment

What happens when grief arrives unexpectedly, shattering the life you carefully built? Dr. Jerry Woodbridge knows this terrain intimately. After losing her husband to cancer just one day after his diagnosis, she found herself navigating not only her own grief but also guiding her children through theirs.

In this profound conversation, Dr. Woodbridge dispels common misconceptions about the gri...

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Send Me Questions on Attachment

The complex relationship between faith and psychology takes center stage in this third installment of our shame series with theologian Jason Glenn. What happens when biblical understanding meets modern psychology? Can they coexist, or are they fundamentally at odds?

This rich conversation explores the suspicion many Christians hold toward therapeutic approaches, while acknowledging the growin...

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Send Me Questions on Attachment

What's the difference between shame, guilt, and conviction in the Christian life? This question haunts many believers who struggle to navigate these complex emotions in their spiritual journey. 

Jason Glenn returns to unpack these crucial distinctions, revealing that the popular modern psychological framing of these terms often misaligns with biblical understanding. While contemporary cu...

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Send Me Questions on Attachment

What if shame isn't always toxic? In this thought-provoking conversation, theological scholar Jason Glenn challenges our modern assumptions about shame by exploring its biblical foundations and purpose in the Christian life.

Beginning with Hebrew linguistic roots, Jason traces shame throughout Scripture, revealing how both Old and New Testaments present shame as a necessary component of ...

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Send Me Questions on Attachment

Dr. Lisa Stanton's journey from the depths of addiction to spiritual transformation offers a powerful testimony to God's ability to heal even our most broken parts. A social psychologist with expertise in behavior change, Dr. Stanton's professional knowledge couldn't save her from her own destructive patterns – she spent fifteen years cycling through anorexia, bulimia, and alcoholi...

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Send Me Questions on Attachment

How do you rebuild trust when the foundation of your relationship has been shattered by betrayal? Join us for a compelling conversation with my insightful guest, Kendra King, as we unravel the complexities of betrayal trauma in the context of sex addiction. We explore the unique challenges faced by Christian communities, where secrecy often overshadows vulnerability. Kendra and I discuss whether resto...

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Could betrayal trauma be silently shaping your relationships? Join us for an enlightening episode featuring Kendra King, a respected expert in betrayal trauma and affair recovery. With over ten years of experience in mental health, Kendra shares her profound insights into the complex emotions and challenges that arise from betrayal in romantic relationships. Drawing from her extensive work at the Heal...

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Send Me Questions on Attachment

A chance encounter with a mysterious Bible verse in an old Puritan graveyard set the stage for Dr. Paul Cook's spiritual journey, which he shares with us on this episode of the God Attachment Healing Podcast. Raised in a Jewish family in Houston, Dr. Cook embarked on a path marked by questioning, exploration, and ultimately, involvement in a cult. His story takes us from the snowy landscapes of V...

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Our conversation explores the significant ways in which childhood experiences and family dynamics shape our views of God. By unpacking Ricardo's personal journey from skepticism to faith, we examine the impact of parental absence, cultural influences, and life changes as catalysts for understanding spirituality. 

• Discussion of Theosis and its meaning in Christian faith 
• Ricardo’s...

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Send Me Questions on Attachment

Can shame exist if you don't believe in a higher power? That's the question we tackle in our latest thought-provoking episode with my good friend Tim from our Psych and Theo podcast. We challenge conventional beliefs by exploring how shame manifests within Christianity and secular societal frameworks alike. With help from experts like Brené Brown, we dissect the intricate relationship betwee...

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Send Me Questions on Attachment

Discover how childhood emotional patterns shape your relationships and spiritual connections as we welcome Dr. Gary Lawrence, the author of "Rejection Junkies," to the God Attachment Healing Podcast. Dr. Lawrence shares his transformative journey from a turbulent upbringing in a non-religious, alcoholic household to finding faith and grace in a Baptist church. His insights into breaking unhe...

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Send Me Questions on Attachment

Can a romantic relationship truly heal your past wounds? Discover how God's grace and the power of secure attachment can transform your most intimate connections. Tune in as I share my personal journey of seeking male role models and mentors, and how those relationships have profoundly impacted my growth and healing. We’ll unpack the biblical call to bear each other's burdens, and how commun...

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Send Me Questions on Attachment

Ever wondered how your personal traumas can shape your spiritual journey? Join me as I sit down with Cass Bellino, the insightful host of the Biblically Speaking Podcast. Cass's unique upbringing—blending non-denominational and Russian Orthodox traditions—offers a profound understanding of God attachment. Hear about her childhood car crash and how it influenced her relationship with God, along wi...

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Send Me Questions on Attachment

In today's episode, we delve into the complexities of the fearful avoidant attachment style, shedding light on its profound impacts on relationships and personal growth. I navigate the intricate behaviors associated with this attachment style, exploring how fear and anxiety can shape our interactions and emotional responses.

I also address the significant struggles with boundaries and tr...

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Send Me Questions on Attachment

What if your quest for independence is actually a barrier to deeper emotional intimacy? Welcome back to the God Attachment Healing Podcast, where we tackle the complexities of avoidant, or dismissive, attachment styles. We begin by examining how early childhood experiences, where emotional needs were inconsistently met, can lead individuals to become self-reliant and uncomfortable with emotional close...

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Can understanding the intricacies of your attachment style transform your relationships? This episode promises to do just that by unraveling the complexities of anxious attachment. We dissect the characteristics of anxious attachment, highlighting the constant craving for reassurance and validation and how it can create instability in relationships. You’ll learn practical strategies for identifying a ...

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Have you ever felt the weight of shame in your spiritual journey, wondering how it affects your relationship with the divine? Dr. James Honeycutt joins us to navigate the delicate interplay between shame, faith, and identity. Together, we peel back the layers of this complex emotion, from its biblical roots in the Garden of Eden to its impact on our modern lives. Discover how shame can both challenge ...

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When we consider the blueprint of a man's soul, we often overlook the silent architects—the mentors who guide us through the labyrinth of life's challenges. Dr. James Honeycutt joins me on a profound exploration of mentorship and its inextricable link to spiritual and personal development for men. We unravel the tapestry of our own experiences to reveal how mentors, from our fathers to our a...

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March 20, 2024 38 mins

Send Me Questions on Attachment

Struggling with the notion of God as a Comforter can leave many of us feeling spiritually adrift, especially when our cultural background clashes with our personal experiences of the Divine. This episode of the God Attachment Healing Podcast peels back the layers of this complex emotion with a blend of heartfelt personal narratives and enlightening research. My colleague, Tim Jantz, joins me to bridge...

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Send Me Questions on Attachment

When the weight of addiction intersects with the strength of faith, an intense and deeply personal battle emerges. This is the journey my colleague, Lewis Alvey, and I navigate in our latest God Attachment Healing Podcast. Lewis, a mental health professional with over a decade of experience, joins me in a conversation that peels back the layers of shame and isolation that often plague Christians grapp...

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