Intro to Relational Spirituality

Moving Toward a More Secure Attachment with God and Others

Phase One: Orientation & Preparation // JULY 17–SEPTEMBER 1

The purpose of this phase is to familiarize yourself with the Relational Spirituality vocabulary and framework through self-study.

REQUIRED: Watch all six videos, below, in Dr. Todd Hall’s Relational Spirituality (RS) 101. Each video takes less than 17 minutes.

  1. RS 101 Welcome

  2. RS 101 Lesson One

  3. RS 101 Lesson Two

  4. RS 101 Lesson Three

  5. RS 101 Lesson Four

  6. RS 101 Lesson Five

Recommended:

  1. Do the exercises in the RS 101 Client Workbook: Building Secure Connections   

  2. Read one or both of Dr. Hall’s books: Relational Spirituality (more technical) or The Connected Life (less technical).

  3. Listen to podcasts featuring Dr. Hall. There are many options including:

    • Deeper Experiences—Nov. 26, 2025

    • Restoring the Soul—Episode 229

    • Attaching to God—Episode 072

    • The Contemplative Pastor, Part 1—March 19, 2026

RS 101 Lesson One Video

RS 101 Welcome Video

 

RS 101 Lesson Two Video

RS 101 Lesson Three Video

 

RS 101 Lesson Five Video

RS 101 Lesson Four Video

HCI Group Guidelines 

Familiarize yourself with our Group Guidelines. As we share in community, we create belonging and a safe space for everyone by agreeing to stick to the following guidelines: 

  • Sharing is strongly encouraged but not required. “Pass” is always an option.  

  • Stay on topic and respect time limits to make sure everyone gets a turn.  

  • Respect the confidentiality of what is shared; do not repeat it to others.  

  • Tenderly protect each other’s vulnerability.  

  • Practice supportive listening. No advice, criticism, or opinions, please.  

  • No cross talk. Talk to the whole group, not to one person in front of the whole group.  

Phase Two: Journal & Share // September 3—October 29

Each Thursday from 4:00pm-5:30pm EST. Alternates between solo and group work—one week you'll receive a journaling exercise by email to complete on your own, and the next we'll gather as a full group before breaking into smaller groups of three to share your reflections, thoughts, and feelings. Tentative class schedule below.

September 3: Group Gathering on Zoom. Reread session one of the Deep Growth Journaling Exercise that you completed at the 2026 HCI Leadership Retreat. And bring it to the gathering. If time allows we will talk about implicit and explicit knowledge and maybe even go over the Attachment Filter Matrix and share results.

September 10: Session Two of the Deep Growth Narrative Journaling will be emailed to you for you to complete at home.  

September 17: Group gathering: Bring session two of the Deep Growth Journaling Exercise that you completed at home.

September 24: Session Three of Deep Growth Narrative Journaling will be emailed to you for you to complete at home.

October 1: Group Gathering Bring session three of the Deep Growth Journaling Exercise that you completed at home.

 October 8: Session Four of Deep Growth Narrative Journaling will be emailed to you, for you to complete at home.

 October 15: Group Gathering Bring session four of the Deep Growth Journaling Exercise that you completed at home.

October 22: Session Five of Deep Growth Narrative Journaling will be emailed to you—for you to complete at home.

October 29: Group Gathering on Zoom. Bring session five of the Deep Growth Journaling Exercise that you completed at home.

Phase Three: Spiritual Transformation Inventory // November 5—19  

November 5: A link for the Spiritual Transformation Inventory (STI) will be sent to your inbox—a meaningful closing step to uncover your strengths and weaknesses, and show you the way forward through spiritual exercise designed for you. Please email the results of your inventory to your group leader.

November 12: Group Gathering on Zoom. We will discuss how to get the most out of the Spiritual Transformation Inventory.

Follow On Group: Applying Soul Care // Coming in 2027

Coming soon for graduates of Intro to Relational Spirituality!

Engage with your Spiritual Transformation results with a small group of fellow travelers to deepen the growth you have already experienced through Deep Growth Journaling.