Episode 109: How Our Stories Impact the Way We Love: Others with Shara Photias
Description
In this episode, they explore how our personal stories and biases impact the way we love others. They emphasize the importance of challenging our biases and creating a safe space for people to share their stories. The conversation highlights the need to love others without judgment and to allow the Holy Spirit to lead people to repentance through kindness. They explore the challenges of breaking down biases and allegiances, and the fear that can come with opening oneself up to different perspectives. Karrie and Shara also discuss the balance between loving others and not aligning with sin or harm. Ultimately, they highlight the importance of healing in community and the power of soothing and presence in relationships.
Takeaways
- Our personal stories and biases impact the way we love others.
- It is important to challenge our biases and create a safe space for people to share their stories.
- Loving others without judgment and allowing the Holy Spirit to lead people to repentance through kindness is crucial.
- We cannot take people farther than we are willing to go ourselves. Jesus is for all cultures and should not be limited to any specific religious or cultural group.
- Loving others does not mean aligning with harmful beliefs or behaviors.
- It is important to hold space for others and engage in conversations that seek to understand their stories.
- Finding the balance between loving others and not aligning with sin or harm can be challenging but necessary.
- Healing and growth happen in community, and the power of soothing and presence in relationships is transformative.
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