The Power of Connection

ABOUT THIS EPISODE

In this episode we talk about the power of connection and the shared human desire to be connected to one another. We discuss how authentic Christianity is not lived in isolation, the importance of vulnerability, being present to the present moment, and learning to love well and grow out of unhealthy patterns of relating to others.

Show Notes

Group Questions

1. WHAT HOLDS YOU BACK FROM BEING VULNERABLE WITH PEOPLE IN YOUR LIFE?

2. WHAT MIGHT GOD BE ASKING YOU TO SAY NO TO, SO THAT YOU CAN BE MORE PRESENT WITH THOSE IN FRONT OF YOU?

3. AUTHENTIC CHRISTIANITY IS NOT LIVED IN ISOLATION. WHAT IS ONE WAY YOU CAN BREAK THROUGH THE ISOLATION AND CONNECT WITH YOUR COMMUNITY MORE REGULARLY?

Journal Questions

1. HOW CAN YOU BE MORE PRESENT TO THE PRESENT MOMENT AND BE A GIFT TODAY?

2. WHAT IS MOST PERSONAL IS MOST UNIVERSAL. WHAT IS A DESIRE THAT YOU HAVE IN RELATIONSHIPS THAT YOU CAN OFFER TO ANOTHER PERSON?

3. WHO DO YOU NEED TO REACH OUT TO IN YOUR LIFE AND CREATE OPPORTUNITIES FOR DEEPER CONNECTION?

Quote to Ponder

“VULNERABILITY SOUNDS LIKE TRUTH AND FEELS LIKE COURAGE. TRUTH AND COURAGE AREN'T ALWAYS COMFORTABLE, BUT THEY'RE NEVER WEAKNESS.” - BRENE BROWN