In the Dust Podcast15 Okt 2025

75. Peeling back the layers of self-sufficiency

This week, Sarah explores how pain and societal conditioning lead us to embrace self-sufficiency—but how God’s Kingdom calls us into interdependence and connection. Through Scriptures like John 17 and Acts 2, she reflects on Jesus’ example and the early church’s care for the vulnerable.

Sarah shares personal stories, spiritual insights, and practical tools like Examen questions and affirmations to help us soften, trust, and grow in community. It’s a gentle invitation to peel back the layers and rediscover the beauty of being known and held.Examen questions • Where did I feel most connected today?

• Where did I resist help or connection? Why?

• Did I notice any moments where I felt alone or believed I had to handle things on my own?

• Was there an opportunity to trust someone today that I didn’t take?

• What emotions surfaced when I considered asking for help?

• Where did I experience grace or tenderness from another person?

• What protective habits showed up today? What might they be guarding?

• Did I offer someone else a safe space to be vulnerable?

• Where might God be inviting me to soften or open up?

• What truth do I need to remember about God’s design for community and connection?

Affirmations

• I am not alone. I was created for connection.

• It is safe to be seen.

• God’s strength is made perfect in my weakness.

• I am worthy of love, even when I need help.

• Asking for help is an act of courage and trust.

• I honour the protection I’ve built—and I trust God to gently peel it back.

• I release the lie that I must do everything on my own.

• I am part of a body, not meant to function in isolation.

• Connection is holy and healing.

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