The Other Half of Church by Michel Hendricks Summary
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Neuroscience meets faith in "The Other Half of Church," where Michel Hendricks reveals why rational Christianity often fails without right-brain relational processing. Transforming churches nationwide with its "four relational soils" framework, this revolutionary guide prevents narcissistic leadership while unlocking genuine spiritual transformation.
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Rewiring Faith: When Brain Science Meets Spiritual Growth
Have you ever felt stuck in your spiritual journey despite years of dedicated effort? You're not alone. Many Christians experience a mysterious plateau in their character development despite faithful church attendance, Bible studies, and prayer. What if the problem isn't your dedication or sincerity, but that you've been using only half your brain? This groundbreaking insight explains why so many sincere believers experience transformation that starts strong but fizzles over time. The missing piece? Understanding how our brains are designed to change. Our brain isn't a single processing unit but a sophisticated dual processor with distinct yet complementary functions. The right hemisphere processes our surroundings at lightning speed - six times per second - before the left side even becomes aware of what's happening. This "preconscious thought" means our character forms primarily in the right brain, not the left. The right brain governs our entire relational life: who we love, how we handle emotions, self-regulation, our capacity for joy, and our identity both individually and in community. Meanwhile, the left brain handles what we commonly consider "thinking": logical reasoning, problem-solving, language processing, and theological analysis. Here's the problem: Most Western Christian practices focus almost exclusively on left-brain strategies - teaching biblical truths, memorizing scripture, making better choices - while neglecting crucial right-brain elements like loving attachments, joy, emotional development, and identity formation. The result? Christians who intellectually believe in God's love but struggle to experience it daily, especially during distress.
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
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Creado por exalumnos de la Universidad de Columbia en San Francisco
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
"Instead of endless scrolling, I just hit play on BeFreed. It saves me so much time."
"I never knew where to start with nonfiction—BeFreed’s book lists turned into podcasts gave me a clear path."
"Perfect balance between learning and entertainment. Finished ‘Thinking, Fast and Slow’ on my commute this week."
"Crazy how much I learned while walking the dog. BeFreed = small habits → big gains."
"Reading used to feel like a chore. Now it’s just part of my lifestyle."
"Feels effortless compared to reading. I’ve finished 6 books this month already."
"BeFreed turned my guilty doomscrolling into something that feels productive and inspiring."
"BeFreed turned my commute into learning time. 20-min podcasts are perfect for finishing books I never had time for."
"BeFreed replaced my podcast queue. Imagine Spotify for books — that’s it. 🙌"
"It is great for me to learn something from the book without reading it."
"The themed book list podcasts help me connect ideas across authors—like a guided audio journey."
"Makes me feel smarter every time before going to work"
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