Returning to Austin, Tx for One Night Only!

The word disciple means “learner.” Disciples of Jesus are those who are learning to do the things Jesus said to do. One of the most obvious things he taught is also the one of hardest to do: Forgive people who hurt us. At 7pm on Monday, August 4, Dr. Jim Wilder and Chris Coursey will […]

Register TODAY for Thriving DC

Do you want to be a part of a joyful church community? Here’s your chance to learn from the guys who “wrote the book.” Ed Khouri and David Takle, two of the co-authors of Connexus, are facilitating Thriving DC, a unique training opportunity in Fairfax, Virginia. The event is sponsored by our friends at Healing […]

JIMTalks Volume 31 Now Available!

Jesus in Mind: Talks on Kingdom Life is a refreshing look at how creation and brain science work together to help us understand some of the most challenging passages of Scripture. “Looking for Home” The latest volume of JIMTalks, “Looking For Home” is now available. Dr. Wilder describes it this way: “Ever wonder why Lot’s wife was […]

Recovery Coach Program

Joy is the key component to recovery from addiction. Now, there is a professional certification for those who want to use the neuroscience of joy in recovery coaching. The IAPRC (International Association of Professional Recovery Coaches) program components includes: Neuroscience of Recovery (written by Ed Khouri the co-creator of Connexus) Leading-edge Research on Averting Relapse Powerful Approaches […]

[Video] How Joy Can Change a Marriage

Want to see more joy in your marriage and other relationships? Check out our life-changing training experiences here. Want more marriages to thrive? Donate to our mission.

The Secret of Everyday Joy

Joy shouldn’t be a secret. It’s just too important. Joy is what ignites the process of personal and spiritual transformation. If you are trying to grow or change, joy is the key ingredient that makes change last. With joy, marriages thrive. Couples connect. Family members feel seen and valued. With joy, students become more focused. […]

Get to Know Dr. Jim Wilder

For decades, Dr. Jim Wilder has been delving into biblical scripture, spiritual formation, and brain science. These studies led to the development of a unique model of spiritual and psychological maturation. This model was defined in the book “The Life Model: Living from the Heart Jesus Gave You” and has been practiced at The Shepherd’s […]

Three Eye-Opening Concepts You’ll Learn in Midland

On April 11-12 Joy Starts Here is Coming to Midland, Texas. We’re thrilled that Agape Counseling Services of West Texas, Christian Counselors of Texas: Permian Basin Chapter and New Hope Counseling have invited us to spread joy through West Texas. We’ve captured our decades long study Scripture, neurology and spiritual formation in the book Joy Starts Here! […]