Finding Harmony Again (#999)
We live in a day when relationships are easily discarded whenever they reach a bump in the road. Yet, it is normal for even good relationships to go through difficult stretches, due to discovering things you didn't know before, simple human mistakes, or insensitivities. The relationships that grow large over time learn to recover from periods of disharmony. Kyle and Wayne discuss relational repair and the relational capital required to facilitate those repairs more easily. You can bring healing to relationships without sacrificing authenticity or affection.
Podcast Notes:
- We apologize, but there is no video recording of this podcast available.
Podcast: Download
Subscribe: RSS
I totally resonated with the concept of “feral Christian.” I don’t have a “Church,” but I do my best to love God, and to treat others as I would like to be treated.
Thank you both, for creating this space for true, adult conversation. It is very meaningful. I look forward to hearing this every week.
I’m glad you put “Church” in quotes because you are part of a Church that spans the world with people who love God deeply and yet don’t find the institutional packaging to be helpful to the adventure of following him. I’m glad you’ve found this space to have these kind of conversations and are willing to share your heart as well. Blessings to you!
When I faced a difficult diagnosis about ten years ago, I came out to people who I thought would be understanding. Some were, others, not so much. They either distanced themselves or discounted what I was dealing with.
Having to deal with this diagnosis on a daily basis makes sustaining relationships challenging, yet not impossible. There are periods of time I have only Jesus to lean on. I have to carefully measure how often I reach out to others, and in what ways. This way of living has worked out for me for the most part, although there are times of loneliness when I take the focus off of Jesus.
I take comfort in 2 Corinthians 12:9-10…
And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me. Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.
Hi Ron, Kyle and I have discussed doing a podcast on how to care for someone with a chronic illness. There’s always a lot of support in the first few days, and then people don’t know how to navigate the realities of a long-term health challenge. Most feel like they end up having to carry it by themselves. I’m sorry for your diagnosis and also for the challenge it presents to community. I pray God provides some people who can help you feel less alone with it. I do love your Scripture, though. It’s a powerful one.
Thanks so much Ron for sharing your thoughts here. As Jesus navigates me through similar pain, there’s no prescription on how to walk with him. It helps to know there’s one more person also walking this out. May God bless you. From Sue