Your faith does not require you to suppress your emotions. This episode discusses Dr. Anita Phillips's book, "The Garden Within." We talk about the connection between spiritual faith and mental health.

In this discussion:- Dr. Phillips argues your heart is your center, not your mind. Your emotions should inform your thoughts.- The life of Jesus validates all human emotions. His miracles often followed moments of deep feeling.- "Spiritual bypassing" is using faith to avoid pain. We share how this book offers a path to healing.- This discussion helps you reconcile your faith with therapy and emotional wellness.

Episode Guide:

0:00 Intro: Are You at War With Your Feelings?

2:15 First Impressions of "The Garden Within"

5:30 The Emotions We Feel Are The Emotions Jesus Felt

8:45 Your Heart, Not Your Mind, is the Center

11:10 How I Was Bypassing My Emotional State

14:02 Acknowledging and Sitting With Pain

17:50 "Spiritual Bypassing" in the African Community

21:12 How Dr. Phillips Combines Psychology and Scripture

24:00 Jesus's Miracles and His Emotions

27:30 Permission To Be a Person of Faith and Have Feelings

32:10 Redefining Your Purpose

36:40 The Challenge of Vulnerability41:15 Final Takeaway:

Your Heart is Your Foundation45:00 One Question for Dr. Anita Phillips48:15 Our Next Book Club Read - "The One That Got Away" by Mike Gayle

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