34 Your Kingdom: The Purpose of Counseling
Many times clients have said to me, "What is the ultimate purpose of counseling anyway?" Their question is excellent because it grows out of their sense that healing alone is not enough. Deep down, we all intuitively know that we are made for more than healing and even made for more than freedom. There is an ultimate goal. There is a reason for digging into your story. It may be bigger than you think. Support the podcast
11 Feb 201932min
33 What It Means to Engage Your Story with Curiosity with Blaine Hogan
I met Blaine Hogan at a Recovery Week a decade ago. Blaine is an artist, creative director, and filmmaker. Our conversation covers sexual abuse, sexual addiction, and the importance of being curious when it comes to engaging your stories. Blaine reads a story from his childhood… and then shares what happened as he realized that he had left out the most important part of the story. You can read more about Blaine at blainehogan.com. Support the podcast
28 Jan 201937min
32 How Life Can Come From Death with Christy Bauman
In today's episode, Christy Bauman and I talk candidly about the reality of wounds in this life. What does it mean to enter the wounded places in one another's hearts? And can genuine goodness really come from places of death? You can read more about Christy at www.christyvidrinebauman.com. Support the podcast
14 Jan 201935min
31 Trauma and the Enneagram Part 2
Enneagram expert Beth McCord and I conclude our exploration of "How does your enneagram type influence the way you respond to trauma/abuse/harm?" Today's episode looks at Types 2 through 7. Type Two - 0:30 Type Three - 5:30 Type Four - 12:40 Type Five - 16:00 Type Six - 21:00 Type Seven - 25:50 Support the podcast
1 Jan 201933min
30 Trauma and the Enneagram Part 1
Enneagram expert Beth McCord and I begin to explore the question of "How might your Enneagram type influence the way you experience abuse or harm? And how might your Enneagram type influence the way you respond to abuse or harm?" Our conversation begins with a discussion about the intersection of trauma and the Enneagram, and then concludes by looking specifically at Types Eight, Nine, and One. Type Eight - 19:30 Type Nine - 27:45 Type One - 32:00 Support the podcast
1 Jan 201936min
29 Forgiveness: What It Is
What is our calling with regard to forgiving those who have harmed us? If forgiveness doesn't require forgetting, what does it require? And how do I know if I've forgiven someone for harming me? These are some of the questions we explore in today's episode. The Bible's treatment of the subject of forgiveness is far more nuanced and complex than many people acknowledge. Support the podcast
17 Dec 201831min
28 Forgiveness: What It's Not
What does it mean to forgive? Today, Robyn and I talk about what forgiveness is NOT. In particular, we discuss the very problematic notion of "forgive and forget." Does forgiveness really entail "forgetting the offense and never talking about it again"? Support the podcast
10 Dec 201824min
27 God Made Our Brain To Need Others with KJ Ramsey
In today's episode I talk with KJ Ramsey about how her suffering has forced her to rely on other people for help. There are times when our suffering puts us on the floor—either literally or metaphorically. Today, KJ talks about the rather remarkable surprises that often take place when someone joins us on the floor. Support the podcast
3 Dec 201841min
