June 14, 2025

Building Trust in Relationships

56 minutes

rwh14june Ep.368 – Run With Horses Podcast – Building Trust

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https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B0BMGW51FW – Susan Jane Smith

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Relationships can be kind of fragile. Trust can be hard to build and easy to lose. Because our spiritual life depends so heavily on healthy relationships, it’s worth the effort to develop a strong foundation, Today we are thinking about Building Trust, Why and How.

Welcome to Run With Horses! My name is Norman and my goal is to help you thrive as a follower of Jesus. The spiritual life is simple in many ways, but potentially the most difficult part of your life. God invites you to grow, to live intentionally and to join in His mission. It’s very cool that we can do that together!

Thank you for joining me today! “If you’re new here, you can check out past episodes at runwithhorses.net. As always, I appreciate your feedback, questions, and reviews!”

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1. Trust Begins with your Heart

2. Trust Is Built Through Love and Sacrificial Commitment

3. Trust Grows Through Consistent, Truthful Communication

4. Trust grows through Accountability and Transparency

5. Trust Must Be Repaired When Broken

6. Trust opens the door to Fruitful Discipleship

7. Our Trust in God Is the Foundation of Trust with Others

8. Trustworthiness Flows from Our Identity in Christ

9. We Are Trustworthy Because We Live for an Audience of One

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**(27:00 – 5:00) BEGIN PART 2*

Living It Out – Practical Encouragement for Building Trust

I. Start With Yourself: Build Trust by Being Trustworthy

II. Show Up and Stick Around: Trust Is Built Over Time

III. Be Vulnerable First: Lead with Transparency

IV. Practice Active Listening and Empathy

V. Keep Short Accounts: Repair Trust Quickly

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Doctrine Today

The Holiness of God and Disciple-Makers

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How are you doing at building strong healthy relationships? It takes work, but it’s worth it. Be a trustworthy friend and invest time in others. You will be better because of it.

– “Thank you for listening today!

-If you enjoyed the show you can listen to all the past shows wherever you listen to podcasts. A good place to start is at runwithhorses.net. You can also write me at [email protected] or leave a comment on the Run With Horses Podcast facebook page.

Don’t be discouraged by the challenges you face. Keep your eyes on Jesus and embrace the opportunity to grow through the trial. Until next time, keep your eyes on Jesus and never stop running."

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