So Much More

Ever wondered how renaming your traumatic experiences could lead to a transformative journey towards self-empowerment? That's what we're exploring today - the potential to reprogram ourselves, break free from negative self-definitions, and aligning with the divine truth - we are beloved. Join us as we tackle the challenge of believing in our worthiness and discuss how our bodies' physical memories often serve as reminders of past traumas.

On our journey towards healing, we'll leverage the power of decision-making and a handful of influential books to help us redefine our identities. We'll break down the insights from popular books like Body Keeps a Score, Man's Search for Meaning, Loving What Is, The Untethered Soul. Together, we'll explore the power these resources hold in redefining our personal identities post-trauma and setting us on the path to self-empowerment. 

As we conclude today's episode, we'll invite you to participate in an exercise of growth and self-reflection. We'll navigate the concepts of gentleness in decision-making and underscore its potential to rewrite our narratives. We'll dive deep into the wisdom carried in Oprah Winfrey and Dr. Bruce Perry's "What Happened To You?", and Dan Allender's "A Story Yet To Be Told". Lastly, we'll speak about the profound importance of self-love, understanding God's love, and how it reshapes our relationship with ourselves and the divine. 

Have you ever wondered why we cling so tightly to beliefs that no longer serve us?  In this episode, we share our personal experiences and insights on this transformative journey, we talk about the pitfall of shame, addiction, offering reflections on how to release ourselves from this self-inflicted torment and cultivate self-love instead.

Have you ever tried to escape your past but found yourself stuck in the trauma? It's a common struggle, and we unpack it in this episode. We explore the link between trauma and the ability to be present, and discuss the importance of professional help in navigating this journey. We also consider the influence of decisions made in moments of trauma and their lasting impact on our self-perception. Wrapping up, we highlight how embracing compassion, love, and understanding can be transformative in our life's journey. Tune in, and let's explore these life-changing perspectives together.

Have you ever wondered what shapes our understanding of love, self, and God? Join us as we take a thought-provoking journey with our dear friend, Jerry Henderson, exploring these complex questions. Our conversation offers an introspective dive into our spiritual journeys, the deconstruction and reconstruction of our beliefs, and the courage it takes to trust in the divine love that always surrounds us.

Jerry's candid revelations on how our perceptions of God are often mirror images of our experiences, stand out. He helps us delve into the potential pitfalls of such perceptions, leading to unhealthy concepts of love and self. The conversation also leads us to question doctrines and belief systems that may limit our spiritual growth. Together, we dissect Jesus's teachings and how they encourage us to go beyond the confines of our belief systems.

Lastly, we turn the spotlight on the critical yet often neglected aspect of self-love in Christianity. Jerry shares his personal journey from self-loathing to self-love, a powerful testament that echoes within many of us. We discuss the obstacles of shame and self-hatred and how acknowledging our self-worth can lead to a more authentic self. Join us as we revisit the story of original sin, not as a tale of condemnation but as a reminder of our inherent belovedness and worthiness. In this transformative exchange, we endeavor to inspire you to see the hope in the questions

Navigating life's rough seas of anger and vulnerability can be daunting. Drawing from my own experiences and the expert insights of our guest, Brad Nelson, we aim to provide you with a compass to chart this emotional territory. As we journey through these complex landscapes, we underscore the value of recognizing and expressing anger, a process that can be challenging, but ultimately liberating. We also delve into vulnerability as a defense mechanism, an intriguing concept that has recently come to our realization.

A key part of understanding our emotions is learning to name them and take practical steps towards becoming aware of them.  Heather, shares her journey of owning her anger. We also engage with the notion that not everything carries moral weight—a revelation that can be incredibly empowering. Furthermore, we explore the potential trap of over-reflecting and the importance of staying grounded in the present. Our discourse leads into the symbolism of Mary consoling Eve, an image that offers a glimmer of hope in the shadows of shame.

Towards the end of our conversation, we advocate for the significance of hearing diverse voices, inspired by the wisdom of Reverend Dr. Howard, John Wesley and Bishop Michael Curry. We address the discomfort that accompanys the evolution of faith and how we can wrestle with the difficult questions that emerge. We encourage you to consider the teachings of Brian Zahnd and historical Christian mystics—a reminder that growth and transformation in faith doesn't equate to abandonment. Join us on this enlightening exploration as we continue our discussion on anger.

Here we go....Part 2 of 3 as we venture into the conversation around anger.
It seems we talk about anger a lot, sometimes we are angry when we are talking about anger. Other times, we find ourselves curious and compassionate about our human experience. All the times we spend talking gives us pause to consider that there is so much about anger we have yet to learn.  Our friend Brad Nelson joined us in our home studio, and we intentionally sat in front of podcasting mics and recorded this conversation.  We hope you find some value in our conversation. 

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Angry? Are you in relationship with anyone else who is or ever was, this conversation will inspire and quite possibly provoke you.  Brad Nelson joins Dennis and Heather and offers a brilliant perspective on the evolution of our understanding of anger and how we are invited to live another way.

Trust and Hope are dangerous things.  We invite you to listen to our real life conversation. 

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Called to a journey, uniquely our own, and finding others who can lend us their maps and tell us where they've found water.  And how the gift of aging offers us a place to see the world through a different lens.  

Recognizing when we recognize our own belovedness, we will call out the belovedness in others and tell them there is a seat at God's table for them. 

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Learning through questioning what we think we know. When the people invited to your table, are so much different than you, how hope and generosity bear witness the lives of those we sit with.   

What's your superpower? How do you practice your power? And other things good questions have taught us.  

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Unlearning is the highest form of learning- Rumi 

You are invited into the conversation where we are discussing the power and vulnerablity in the process of unlearning.  

How do we expand our vision of love? Is there another way to think? 

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Listen as we discuss paradox, awareness, and communication that inspires us to do the deep work of challenging our patterns of thinking.  And has Dennis' eye actually gone bad?  

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