21 - Tell the Truth - to God and Self (Part 1)

In Episode 21 of "Living with Heart," hosts Chip Dodd and Bryan Barley look into the essential practice of feeling emotions, embracing truth, and trusting God throughout life's challenges. They explore the significance of self-care, vulnerability, and the mind-heart connection, while also addressing common misconceptions around emotional health. By sharing personal stories and biblical references, they underscore the importance of acknowledging feelings, seeking relational intimacy, and surrendering to the process to experience a deeper connection with God. The episode also highlights the impact of addiction and the necessity of truth-telling in overcoming life's adversities and fulfilling one's purpose.

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Timestamps:

06:50 Victims reject feelings, demand others to act.

08:40 Self care for passionate individuals with purpose.

12:50 Neuroscience confirms ancient wisdom about the mind.

17:04 Humans crave genuine understanding and support.

23:08 Respect the man, connect for miracles.

28:14 Finding strength and love through adversity.

33:05 Belonging requires suppressing thoughts and feelings.

39:14 Christianity embodies truthfulness, self-care, and giving.

49:44 Destruction of communication, truth, and relationship with God.

54:46 Theology is about relationship, not solving equations.

Key Topics: Living with Heart, truth, feelings, self-care, vulnerability, emotional health, theology, anthropology, relational intimacy, addiction recovery, Bartimaeus story, biblical passages, truth-telling, mind-heart connection, self-responsibility, love and connection, spiritual growth, postmodernism, Christian Counseling.