Episode 4: Speaking Up and Boundaries

Have you ever held something in because you were afraid of how the other person might react? In this episode, Lead Pastor Nancy Berwid unpacks how speaking up honestly and lovingly can transform our relationships. She shows that truth in love is not about nitpicking or keeping score, but about creating closeness and building trust.

Nancy explains why it matters to make requests openly instead of expecting others to guess what we need, and how boundaries protect what belongs to us (our time, values, choices, and emotions) without trying to control anyone else. She also highlights the importance of gentleness, humility, and affirming relationships even during difficult conversations.

Speaking up is not about pushing people away but about being for the relationship. Done with love, it creates safety, reduces distance, and allows us to experience the deeper connection God designed for us.