Show notes

In 'Words of Wisdom 134: On the Paradox of Crisis', Josh explores the four main stages of life—chaos, crisis, healing, and flourishing. He discusses how people often live in a cycle of chaos and crisis, lacking hope and resilience. Josh explains that escaping this turmoil usually involves enduring a difficult crisis, characterized by intense pain and suffering, which can either lead to deeper darkness or become an opportunity for radical transformation and spiritual awakening. He emphasizes the importance of seeking skilled discipleship and surrendering to God during a crisis. Quotes from Lorenzo Scupoli and John Cassian are used to underscore the concept of spiritual warfare and returning to God. Reflective questions are provided to help listeners identify areas of chaos and crisis in their lives and encourage them to turn to God for guidance.

00:00 Navigating Life's Stages: From Chaos to Flourishing

01:03 The Paradox of Crisis: A Path to Transformation

01:43 Embracing the Crisis for Spiritual Awakening

02:37 The Power of Discipleship and Surrender

03:11 Finding Opportunity in Adversity

03:26 Inspirational Quotes to Guide You

04:03 Self-Reflection: Questions for Personal Growth

04:38 A Final Word of Encouragement

About Josh Kalsbeek, LMFT

• As a Psychoherapist Josh helps people overcome their greatest struggles.

•Founder and CEO of Great Oaks Collective, and it's flagship program Overcome, a 10-Week virtual Intensive Outpatient Program for Christian couples experiencing sexual betrayal and addiction. www.greatoakscollective.com. 

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Links

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Lorenzo Scupoli (16th century priest), ​Unseen Warfare​

John Cassian (5th century monk), ​The Conferences​

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