In this conversation, Adi Tilford and Spencer Owen discuss unexpected friendships that formed during the COVID-19 pandemic and the challenges of making and maintaining friendships. They explore the idea of reconstructing religion for those who have experienced spiritual trauma and the need for trauma-informed theology. They discuss the division and polarization in society and the role of the church in promoting love and unity. They also touch on the importance of setting realistic expectations in friendships and the need for inner work and attachment healing. The conversation explores the importance of secure attachment and feedback loops in building healthy relationships. It emphasizes the need for individuals to feel safe within themselves and with God in order to form secure attachments with others. The discussion also highlights the idea that God not only loves us but also likes us, and that building a secure sense of self starts with our relationship with God. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the importance of play and rest in our lives.

Chapters

00:00 Introduction and COVID-19 Friendship Stories

07:48 The Challenges of Division and Animosity

14:00 Grapples with Friendship and Loneliness

21:27 The Biblical Perspective on Friendship and Acceptance

26:37 Attachment Styles and Realistic Expectations

29:15 The Importance of Inner Work and Therapy

35:22 Building Secure Attachments and Feeling Safe

45:45 Understanding God's Love and Liking for Us

56:28 The Transformative Power of Felt Safety

01:06:12 Play as a Spiritual Practice and Joining God in His Work

01:09:24 Introduction and Podcast Announcement

01:11:04 Reconstructing Religion for the Hurting

01:11:33 A Trauma-Informed Perspective on the Bible

01:12:01 Ending Each Episode with Clarity and Understanding

Keywords: podcast, support, friendship, trauma-informed, theology, division, unity, expectations, inner work, attachment healing, secure attachment, feedback loops, safety, relationship with God, play, rest

You can connect with Spencer through his website Renewed Life Counseling and on Facebook at Renewed Life Counseling

Watch the Live Video of this Conversation on Facebook

More from Spencer:

The Promise for Atonement (re-pair): with Spencer Owen

Grapple Loudly - Wrapping up Amplify: God Sees and Hears Everyone

Grapple with Forgiveness with Spencer Owen

Grappling with Dreams and Desires and their Fulfillment with Spencer Owen

You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠

Are you loving what you hear and want to help financially support the production of this podcast? You can contribute through this link: ⁠https://anchor.fm/adi-tilford/support⁠

Are you a cycle breaker and a world changer ready to begin your own reflective journey toward recognizing the transforming work already happening in your life? Get your ⁠Harvest Reflection Guide: Printable PDF here!

In this episode of '8,000 Promises,' Casey returns for his fourth conversation. Adi, the Christian, and Casey, the Agnostic, delve into the complexities of friendship across differing religious beliefs, exploring whether Christians and agnostics can maintain authentic relationships. They humorously dissect Biblical stories, discuss respectful dialogues, and share personal insights on living out faith authentically. The episode also teases an upcoming discussion on rest and Sabbath before taking a brief hiatus.

00:00 Introduction and Episode Goal

00:40 Discussing Conversion and Friendship

02:30 Respect in Interfaith Friendships

06:12 Living Out Faith Authentically

12:44 Challenges of Understanding Religious Texts

21:09 Humorous Take on Biblical Stories

22:09 The Beloved Disciple and the Race

22:46 Jesus and the Adulterous Woman

24:00 Debate on Ancestry and Divinity

26:05 Heavenly Reflections and Humor

28:19 Crafting Comedy from Scripture

31:38 The Bro Voice and Pop Culture

35:23 Final Thoughts and Upcoming Topics

Keywords: Friendship, Podcasting, Religious belief / Christianity, ConversionAuthentic conversations, Humor / Comedy, Jesus and scripture, Friendship dynamics, Podcasting about faith, Christian podcasts,Exploring conversion in modern faith, Authentic friendships across beliefs, Humor in religious conversations, Jesus in modern storytelling, Faith-based discussions, Religious belief clash, Christian teachings, Agnostic perspectives, Interfaith friendships

8KP Episodes with Casey (Our 8KP Cynic)

From Football to Family:Casey’s (Our 8KP Cynic) Dream Evolution - Series 6

Sitting with a Cynic: A Christian and an Agnostic Figure out Forgiveness (Or do they?) - Series 5

A Christian and an Agnostic Walk into a Bar… Sitting with a Cynic - Series 4

Find Casey at https://www.facebook.com/casey.rippy/

You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠

Are you loving what you hear and want to help financially support the production of this podcast? You can contribute through this link: ⁠https://anchor.fm/adi-tilford/support⁠

Are you a cycle breaker and a world changer ready to begin your own reflective journey toward recognizing the transforming work already happening in your life? Get your ⁠Harvest Reflection Guide: Printable PDF here!

This episode of 8000 Promises features the Evans sisters—Molly, Emily, and Abby—co-hosts of the podcast 'Word with the Girls'. They discuss the dynamics of their sisterly friendship, unexpected friendships formed through life experiences, and how their podcast fosters deeper conversations and relationships. The sisters share insights on how to nurture sibling relationships, addressing challenges in different life seasons, and the importance of creating safe relational spaces. They also discuss summer plans focused on play and reconnecting with both nature and important people in their lives.

00:00 Welcome to 8,000 Promises with the Evans Sisters

01:11 Unexpected Friendships: Molly's Story

03:09 Unexpected Friendships: Emily's Story

04:53 Unexpected Friendships: Abby's Story

07:07 Getting to Know the Evans Sisters

14:07 Defining Friendship and Sibling Bonds

27:44 Navigating Friendship in Different Life Seasons

29:35 Navigating Disappointment in Friendships

30:27 Therapy and Values in Friendships

30:56 Motherhood and Friendships

31:23 Defining Friendship Expectations

32:39 Vulnerability and Depth in Friendships

34:36 Challenges of Finding Community

35:31 Military Life and Community

37:38 Building Deep Connections

48:39 Podcasting and Strengthening Bonds

54:04 Summer Plans and Play

Other Resources:

Steven Furtick on Breaking Mental Barriers, Working Out, and Embracing Your Strengths on the Craig Groeschel Leadership Podcast

8KP Episode 54: He’s Always Been Faithful with Guest Writer Molly Evans

You can listen to A Word With the Girls podcast:

https://open.spotify.com/show/4ma45liWALp3Wv904OxjQb?si=0zAvMlBzRti2xrUO3p6F9Q

Watch our podcast

https://youtube.com/@awordwiththegirls?si=w5JowvjnprYqYknh

IG accounts here

Molly @missmollyviolet

Word With the Girls

Emily @keepmovingwithemily

You can find me on Instagram at ⁠AdiTilfordWrites⁠, Facebook at ⁠AdiTilford-Author ⁠and at my website ⁠AdiTilford.com.⁠

Are you loving what you hear and want to help financially support the production of this podcast? You can contribute through this link: ⁠https://anchor.fm/adi-tilford/support⁠

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