James Bryan Smith — Transforming Toxic Self-Narratives
Life with God: A Renovaré Podcast
English - August 01, 2022 05:00 - 27 minutes - 25 MB - ★★★★★ - 275 ratingsChristianity Religion & Spirituality spiritual formation nathan foster discipleship christian growth dallas willard renovare ecumenical richard foster Homepage Download Apple Podcasts Google Podcasts Overcast Castro Pocket Casts RSS feed
Show Notes
[1:24] You have a new book out. Why did you write this book?
[4:18] Can you share a little about your journey?
[7:51] What made a difference for you? How have you worked your narratives and what is that process like?
[9:41] Many Christians know…the reality of some of the things you're saying. How do you move that from your head to your heart?
[11:52] When I see others as beloved image bearers, it makes it quite difficult to control or dehumanize them. There’s a freedom, isn’t there?
[13:52] In the book, after each chapter you have different practices—exercises—for people. Can you talk a little about those?
[16:22] How do you invite God into that [practice of holy leisure—being rather than doing]?
[17:18] Are there other practices that have been helpful for you in your journey?
[19:08] How does that [practice of Sabbath] help with your narratives?
[20:17] What do you hope for people reading the book?
[21:10] I know there are a lot of folks who struggle with moving into their belovedness, because it can feel like self-help…What do you say to those folks?
[24:47] I’m curious, are there more Good and Beautiful… things you have in store for us?
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