Episode 4 of the Podcast is up now!
If you are like me you have learned how to speak churchese. We have learned how to pretend and never go below the surface because if we go deeper we might be judged or rejected or shamed or ostracized. Meanwhile we are struggling - to get by, with addiction, deep trauma, suicide, you name it we struggle through it. Why? Because we are human. Our humanity doesn't stop because we follow Christ.
We need to stop acting like bad stuff doesn’t touch us, like we don't struggle and make poor decisions because it absolutely does and we absolutely do. The good news is that we can go to God. He knows it sucks and wants to help, He is waiting for you to invite Him into the mess so that y’all can fix it together. We need to stop lying to God and ourselves. And also let our lives be a testimony to others so that they don't get disillusioned. God doesn't stop our struggles, God goes with us through our struggles and makes sure that we come out on the other side whole, strong, and full of faith.
Give it a listen below or wherever you listen to podcasts. Its on all platforms. Plus, rate and subscribe. Also, follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/UnlikelyMissionary.
If you are like me you have learned how to speak churchese. We have learned how to pretend and never go below the surface because if we go deeper we might be judged or rejected or shamed or ostracized. Meanwhile we are struggling - to get by, with addiction, deep trauma, suicide, you name it we struggle through it. Why? Because we are human. Our humanity doesn't stop because we follow Christ.
We need to stop acting like bad stuff doesn’t touch us, like we don't struggle and make poor decisions because it absolutely does and we absolutely do. The good news is that we can go to God. He knows it sucks and wants to help, He is waiting for you to invite Him into the mess so that y’all can fix it together. We need to stop lying to God and ourselves. And also let our lives be a testimony to others so that they don't get disillusioned. God doesn't stop our struggles, God goes with us through our struggles and makes sure that we come out on the other side whole, strong, and full of faith.
Give it a listen below or wherever you listen to podcasts. Its on all platforms. Plus, rate and subscribe. Also, follow us on Facebook at Facebook.com/UnlikelyMissionary.
Finally, I mention a talk that Pastor Steven Furtick has with Dr. Caroline Leaf toward the end of the podcast. It's a really great interview that shows how physically and mentally unhealthy it is to not deal with your emotions and feelings and struggles.
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*The views in this post and in the podcast are in no way connected to or are a reflection of Pastor Steven Furtick, Dr. Caroline Leaf or Elevation Church. They are all my own.
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