Conversations are becoming a lost art in our fear-based culture--and loneliness has reached epidemic proportions.

"Loneliness is not the physical absence of other people. It's the sense that you're not sharing anything that matters with anyone else." (Johann Hari)

In this episode, we share a vulnerable story about a decision we made early in our relationship that we now see set us up for a marriage rich with meaningful conversations.

This episode feels sacred to us, and we offer you these TAKE AWAYS:

• Meaningful conversations and connections act like antibiotics that fight the bacteria of loneliness. The life we live will build the world we live in. Build with love.
• LOVE heals our psychology. The power of the words we speak in relationships of trust act with the same skill as a surgeon, carefully removing malignancies and cleaning away infection.
• Transactions are a loving and respectful way to do business. "I value what you're offering and I'll pay you for it." Transactions are a fearful way to do personal relationships. "What I value is you, and you don't need to work to earn my love."

In a culture of love, the words that come out of our mouths begin to paint a portrait of the stuff that's in our souls. We get to shine a light on the good stuff, and let love resolve the rest.

Thank you for sharing LOVE IS FEARLESS with your friends or your small group.

We mention these resources in this episode:

Our work to teach children to have meaningful conversations. https://john15academy.com

The Wisdom of Wilderness: Experiencing the Healing Power of Nature by Gerald May

Astroball: The New Way To Win It All by Ben Reiter

The Return of the Prodigal Son by Henri Nouwen

The Saving Life of Christ by Major W. Ian Thomas