The Proper View

When God Gives Too Much: The Cost of Being Gifted with LarryJean Powell


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What happens when your gifts feel too heavy to carry?

In this soul-stirring episode of The Proper View, host Britny Horton sits down with multi-hyphenate artist, abolitionist, and fourth-generation preacher’s kid LarryJean Powell to unpack the emotional, spiritual, and personal cost of being gifted by God.

From the Garden of Gethsemane to the parable of the talents in Matthew 25, this conversation explores what it means to be entrusted, anointed, and exhausted all at the same time.



What we talk about in this episode:

1. Why gifted people often feel hidden
2. The danger of comparison in your calling
3. What to do when God gives more than you think you can handle
4. Radical grace versus religious guilt
5. How to multiply what’s in your hands, even when you’re tired
6. The weight of prophetic gifting
7. Healing from church hurt and reclaiming your voice


Scripture focus:
Matthew 25:14–30
Genesis
Gethsemane (New Testament)



About our guest:
LarryJean Powell is an actor, writer, director, abolitionist, and spiritual leader whose work centers Black liberation, divine creativity, and prophetic storytelling. He has appeared on Broadway and in major television roles, and is deeply rooted in the work of healing and truth-telling.

Follow LarryJean:
Website: larryjean.com (make sure to subscribe to their incredible newsletter).

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