Relational Spirituality - (Christian Association for Psychological Studies Books) by Todd W Hall (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br><p>Human beings are fundamentally relational--we develop, heal, and grow through relationships. Integrating insights from psychology and theology, Todd W. Hall and M. Elizabeth Lewis Hall present a definitive model of spiritual transformation based on a relational paradigm, showing how transformation works practically in the context of relationships and community.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p> <strong>As our society becomes more socially fragmented, many Christians feel disconnected and struggle to grow spiritually.</strong> Common models of spiritual transformation are proving inadequate to address the sanctification gap. In recent decades, however, a new paradigm of human and spiritual development has been emerging from multiple fields. It's supported by a critical mass of evidence, all pointing to what psychologists Todd W. Hall and M. Elizabeth Lewis Hall call a relational revolution. In <em>Relational Spirituality</em>, Hall and Hall present a definitive model of spiritual transformation based on a relational paradigm. At its heart is the truth that human beings are fundamentally relational--we develop, heal, and grow through relationships. While many sanctification models are fragmented, individualistic, and lack a clear process for change, the relational paradigm paints a coherent picture of both process and goal, supported by both ancient wisdom and cutting-edge research. Integrating insights from psychology and theology, this book lays out the basis for relational spiritual transformation and how it works practically in the context of relationships and community. <em>Relational Spirituality</em> draws together themes such as trinitarian theology, historical and biblical perspectives on the <em>imago Dei</em>, relational knowledge, attachment patterns, and interpersonal neurobiology into a broad synthesis that will stimulate further dialogue across a variety of fields. Highlighting key characteristics of spiritual communities that foster transformation, Hall and Hall equip spiritual leaders and practitioners to more effectively facilitate spiritual growth for themselves and those they serve.</p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p><em>Relational Spirituality</em> is a refreshing and generative antidote to today's privatized view of spirituality and polarized world of religion, politics, and race. With many years of psychotherapy practice under their belts and decades of experience in the classroom and the church, Todd Hall and Elizabeth Hall provide a theological and psychological GPS for the thoughtful reader's journey for navigating the third decade of the twenty-first century.</p>--Everett L. Worthington Jr., Commonwealth Professor Emeritus, Virginia Commonwealth University<br><br><p><em>Relational Spirituality</em> is a significant contribution that brings together attachment psychology, neuroscience, theology, spirituality, and other disciplines in an emerging and dynamic conversation, all for the sake of a deeply relational vision of Christian spiritual formation. Frankly, this is a book I've been waiting and hoping for, one that will be well used by my students in years to come.</p>--Chuck DeGroat, professor of pastoral care and Christian spirituality at Western Theological Seminary, senior fellow at Newbigin House of Studies<br><br><p>I have been waiting for this book for a long time. With <em>Relational Spirituality</em>, Todd Hall and Elizabeth Hall have, with erudition and mercy, given us a masterpiece that not only tells us who we <em>are</em> but also points us in the direction of who we long to <em>become</em>. Broad in its scope, prophetic in its conviction, beautifully imaginative in its synthesis of multiple domains of human experience, and accessible in its application, this is sure to become a wellspring of hope and transformation--one that could not come at a more timely moment.</p>--Curt Thompson, author of The Soul of Shame and Anatomy of the Soul<br><br><p>In this long-awaited contribution, the Halls offer an irenic corrective to modern individualism and rationalism that continue to influence much Christianity in the twenty-first century, through this accessible and sophisticated integration of Scripture, Christian theology, contemporary psychological theory and research, and even some Christian philosophy. Building on the deep coherence evident in biblical teaching on the love of the Trinity and contemporary research on attachment and social neuroscience, the authors construct a rich and profound Christian model of human love that takes into account the impact of childhood experience yet gives hope of healing transformation. Some will question the equation of mindfulness and contemplative prayer, but there is simply no better introduction today to the formative role that interpersonal relationships play in human development, maturation, flourishing, and eternal life.</p>--Eric L. Johnson, professor of Christian psychology, Gideon Institute of Christian Psychology and Counseling at Houston Baptist University<br><br><p>This outstanding book is a pivotal contribution within the relational revolution in both psychology and theology. Todd and Liz Hall are both longtime, creative leaders in this emerging work on relational spirituality and bring a wealth of integrative expertise as scholars, practitioners, and (most importantly) mature persons. I look forward the conversations and initiatives that will result from deep reflection on their work. Clearly, we need much more healthy relational spirituality in our world, and they help us move in that direction.</p>--Steven J. Sandage, Boston University, coauthor of Relational Spirituality in Psychotherapy: Healing Suffering and Promoting Growth<br><br><p>Working from the premise that God's love is the reason, model, and source for the transformation of our natural love into Christian love, Todd and Liz Hall have provided an extended reflection that ably moves from theology to therapy, from psychological literature to implications for pastoral care. I think this volume will be especially generative for those in ministry who are trying to think in fresh ways about how to move 'relational' ministry from being a slogan to a reality.</p>--Kelly M. Kapic, professor of theological studies at Covenant College, author of Embodied Hope<br>
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