Jake McCandless sits down with Dr. Jim Wilder to discuss the surprising connection between neuroscience and faith. Learn how your brain was designed to grow through joy and peace, how relational connections form the foundation of maturity, and how parents can use brain science to help their children develop a faith that truly lasts.

Dr. Wilder also reveals how gratitude rewires the brain for resilience, and why a fully integrated faith is the key to spiritual and emotional health.

Key Takeaways:

• Your brain was designed for joy—and faith should be fueled by it.

• Maturity is about staying yourself when things go wrong.

• Gratitude is brain training for spiritual and emotional health.

• Parents can build resilience in their children through joy-based parenting.

Dr. Jim Wilder - Bio & Links

Dr. Jim Wilder is a neurotheologian, author, and the chief neurotheologian at *Life Model Works*, where he integrates brain science with spiritual formation to help individuals and communities grow in maturity and connection. He has dedicated his career to exploring the intersection of neuroscience and discipleship, helping people cultivate emotionally and spiritually healthy relationships. His work has profoundly shaped the field of relational discipleship and character transformation.

📖 **Growing We the People: More Human Community** – Get it on Amazon:
https://www.amazon.com/Growing-People-More-Human-Community/dp/B0DG2SX5F1

🔗 Life Model Works – Learn more:
https://lifemodelworks.org