Welcome to Wholesome Thinking, the podcast where we create a safe space to use the gifts that God gave us, challenge people’s minds and stimulate wholesome thinking. In this episode, we dive into the powerful connection between communication and vulnerability. How do these elements work together to build trust, foster connection, and deepen relationships? We explore how different personality styles impact the way we give and receive communication.

We also discuss the importance of speaking life into everything around us—how the words we choose can shape our experiences, relationships, and emotional well-being.

We explore why vulnerability often feels so challenging and why we tend to hold back. We touch on the profound benefits of being vulnerable and open, even when it feels uncomfortable, and how embracing vulnerability can ultimately lead to greater emotional strength, better communication, and deeper connections with others.

Join us as we discuss breaking down barriers to understand yourself and others better and learn how to communicate from a place of openness and authenticity.

Let’s jump in!

0:02:56 - 0:16:08 - Giving and Receiving Communication

0:16:09 - 0:30:44 - Receiving Feedback and Improving Your Communication

0:30:45 - 0:54:46 - Where Is / Where Was the Vulnerability?

0:54:47 - 0:59:16 - Creating the Safe Space for Vulnerability

0:59:17 - 01:12:46 - The Power of Positive Self-Talk

01:12:47 - 01:18:05 - Life and Death is in the Power of the Tongue

01:18:06 - 01:21:01 - Spencer’s Notebook

01:21:02 - 01:28:55 - Encouragement for the week

References & Resources:

Book - Wired That Way by Marita Littauer
https://www.amazon.com/Wired-that-Way-Comprehensive-Personality/dp/0830738401

Book - What to Say When You Talk to Yourself by Shad Helmstetter
https://www.amazon.com/What-When-Talk-Your-Self/dp/1501171992/ref=asc_df_1501171992?mcid=810853a47b3738c8a27c3518dcb1cbec&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693443941858&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=7572958241648643739&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008561&hvtargid=pla-523289558825&psc=1

Book - Hung by the Tongue by Francis P. Martin
https://www.amazon.com/Hung-Tongue-What-You-Say/dp/0965243303

Book - How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie
https://www.amazon.com/How-Win-Friends-Influence-People/dp/0671027034/ref=asc_df_0671027034?mcid=2a637d42de5a3d1ea9d4cae45138478e&tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693372870693&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=1422892930922604665&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9008561&hvtargid=pla-432445153110&psc=1

Scripture from Encouragement of the Week

James 1:5
Proverbs 8
1 Kings 3:9