DeepSummary
The episode begins with the hosts Lisa Turkhurst, Joel Mutamale, and Jim Kress discussing their personal struggles with doing things they don't want to do, such as Joel's tendency to stop for Taco Bell after playing basketball despite having eaten dinner at home. They explore the theological perspective that sin has caused humanity's desires to be inwardly curved, leading us to seek fulfillment in temporary pleasures rather than in God.
The discussion then shifts to the story of the rich young ruler from the Gospel of Mark, where Jesus invites him to sell his possessions, give to the poor, and follow Him, but the young man refuses because he is bound to his wealth. The hosts unpack this passage, suggesting that Jesus is calling the young man to surrender the final 20% of his heart, and they encourage listeners to identify the areas where they are still holding back from full submission to God.
The hosts emphasize the importance of self-awareness, processing emotions in a healthy way, and being curious rather than furious about one's struggles. They offer practical suggestions such as journaling, seeking counsel from trusted friends, and regularly evaluating one's motivations and attachments. The episode highlights the need to anchor one's hope and security in God rather than in fleeting worldly pursuits.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Sin has caused humanity's desires to be inwardly curved, leading us to seek fulfillment in temporary pleasures rather than in God.
- Self-awareness and the ability to process emotions in a healthy way are crucial for overcoming unhealthy patterns and attachments.
- It's important to identify the areas of one's life that are still held back from full surrender to God.
- Anchoring one's hope and security in God rather than in fleeting worldly pursuits is essential for finding true fulfillment.
- Practical tools like journaling, seeking counsel from trusted friends, and regularly evaluating one's motivations can aid in increasing self-awareness.
- A curious and non-judgmental mindset, rather than a furious or self-berating one, is more effective in addressing personal struggles.
- Emotions are valid and should be processed in a healthy way, as modeled by Jesus.
- Identifying one's deepest desires can help reveal what behaviors or attachments may be hindering the fulfillment of those desires.
Top Episodes Quotes
- βI ultimately want peace. I ultimately want security, and I ultimately want joy. And so if those are the things that I ultimately want, what do I need to address today that would be taking me away from the peace, the security, the joy?β by Lisa Turkhurst
- βJesus wept. Jesus wept. He had emotions Jesus loves. And it's like, well, should I be processing? And how should I process all of this?β by Joel Mutamale
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Therapy and Theology
Lysa TerKeurst
10/5/23
Why we do the things we don't want to do, and how do we overcome falling into the same habits and behaviors?
Learn from Lysa TerKeurst, Dr. Joel Muddamalle and Jim Cress in Episode 1 of this six-part series of Therapy & Theology titled "I Want To Be More Self-Aware." Each week, we'll hear conversations providing insight on how we can live as the most healthy versions of ourselves.
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