Christian Parent, Crazy World

Breaking Free! How Hidden Rejection Shapes Your Relationships (w/ Dr. Gary Lawrence) - Ep. 141


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Behind every seemingly perfect marriage lies an untold story—one shaped by deep emotional patterns and past rejections that silently dictate how relationships unfold. What if, by the age of 18, your self-image was already fully formed, yet burdened with unresolved wounds?

In this eye-opening episode of Christian Parent/Crazy World, Catherine welcomes Dr. Gary Lawrence, a former marriage and family counselor with over 20 years of experience. Together, they uncover the hidden addiction that influences nearly all personal relationships—rejection.

Dr. Lawrence, a highly sought-after speaker and author of Rejection Junkies, has helped countless marriages through his seminars and media appearances. In this conversation, he shares how past rejection subtly shapes our interactions, often without us realizing it.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

How emotional patterns form early – Did you know that by age 8, 80% of your emotional patterns are already in place? Discover how these ingrained experiences shape your relationships.
Breaking free from bitterness – Learn why bitterness is like poison, and why addressing it is crucial for healing and forgiveness.
Identifying rejection cycles – Uncover the damaging relationship patterns passed down through generations—and how to stop the cycle for your children.
Healing through faith – Explore how inviting the Lord into your healing process can transform your marriage and parenting.
Living through Christ – Stop trying to live for the Lord; instead, let Him live through you.

A Personal Story of Redemption

Gary bravely shares his own struggles with rejection and past trauma, revealing how he and his wife overcame deep-seated pain and bitterness to rebuild their marriage on a foundation of faith and healing. His journey serves as a powerful testimony that rejection doesn’t have to be a life sentence.

A Challenge for Listeners

Are you unknowingly passing down unhealthy emotional patterns to your children? It’s time to break free. Gary challenges listeners to recognize and confront their rejection issues before they take root in the next generation.

Take the Next Step

Want to identify your own rejection patterns? Visit rejectionjunkies.com to take a free quiz and receive a complimentary 30-minute evaluation to start your healing journey.

About the guest: Dr. Gary Lawrence is the bestselling author of Rejection Junkies, a transformative guide to breaking free from the grip of rejection and emotional bondage. As a seasoned counselor and “freedom coach,” he has spent over 30 years helping thousands identify and eliminate the root causes of their struggles. Alongside his wife, Sylvia, Gary founded and directed the New Life Dynamics Christian Counseling Center for 23 years and hosted “Life Master Counseling with Dr. G” for two decades. With over 27,000 hours of teaching experience and 10,000+ clients counseled, his work has changed countless lives.

RESOURCES:

Dr. Gary’s website

Rejection Junkies: The Hidden Addiction Everyone Suffers

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