Today we explore the psychological and spiritual distinction between intellectual theology and the embodied felt sense of God. Drawing on attachment theory, the author explains how early childhood relationships create a relational templatethat often dictates how an individual perceives and reacts to the divine. When these early experiences involve unpredictability or conditional love, they can lead to an anxious nervous system that views God as a demanding or distant figure, regardless of one’s conscious beliefs. Using the Gospel of Mark, the sources illustrate how Jesus’ physical presence and compassionate interactions offer a corrective experience that can rewire the nervous system. Through con ...