Faith, Fear & Your Nervous System with Jo Hargreaves (Faith Filled Therapist)

👉 Get my guide to clarify your next step: https://itstheinbetween.com/ In this episode of The In-Between, Evan sits down with Jo Hargreaves — psychotherapist, writer, speaker, pastor, and known as the Faith Filled Therapist — to explore the intersection of theology and therapy, and why neuroscience keeps pointing straight back to Scripture. Jo shares how a Holy Spirit nudge during early lockdown led her to start teaching what she'd long been discovering privately: that God designed us as spirit, soul, and body — and that our faith is meant to be embodied, not just intellectual. From perfect love casting out fear at a neurobiological level, to why worship activates your vagus nerve, to how your early attachment wounds may be quietly shaping your relationship with God — this conversation is rich, practical, and deeply grounding. Takeaways: 👉 Why perfect love really does cast out fear — at a neurobiological level 👉 What's happening in your body when you're overwhelmed and can't connect with God 👉 The practice of "regulate before you renew" — and why it changes everything 👉 Notice, name, and reframe — what taking thoughts captive looks like in ordinary life 👉 Biblical meditation: what it actually is, what it isn't, and how to practice it your way 👉 How anxious, avoidant, and disorganized attachment quietly shape how you relate to God 👉 Why holistic flourishing — spirit, soul, and body — isn't idealistic, it's God's design This Episode Is for You If… 👉 You're a faith-based leader in transition — between roles, seasons, or a sense of calling 👉 You know the truth but can't seem to feel it, and the shame of that gap is making it worse 👉 You want practical, theologically grounded tools for managing your mind in everyday life 👉 You're curious about the connection between your nervous system and your spiritual life Chapters: 0:00 How Fear and Dysregulation Affect Your Thoughts 5:30 How Mind, Body, and Faith Interact Under Stress 11:35 Finding Your Way to Flourishing 13:00 Spiritual Rhythms, Rituals, Gratitude, and Breath Work 18:28 How to Meditate on Scripture in Real Life 23:05 Regulate Before You Renew: Managing Fear and Anxious Thoughts 28:25 How Attachment Styles Shape Your Relationship With God 32:16 How Attachment Styles Show Up During Life Transitions 38:35 Why Self-Awareness Can Be Deep Spiritual Formation 43:20 Church Staff Culture: Family Language vs Performance-Based Teams 48:07 What Biblical Flourishing Means for Spirit, Soul, and Body If you liked this video, please give it a thumbs up 👍, subscribe, and share it with your friends. 📝 Show Notes: https://itstheinbetween.com/episode32... Subscribe to my channel so you don't miss any of the newest episodes:    • The In-Between Podcast   ✅ CONNECT WITH ME: Instagram:   / theevandoyle