For many of us, our beliefs around spirituality and faith can lead us to heightened levels of anxiety and mental torment, without even realizing it. Our thoughts on God can induce looping mental gymnastics that keep us feeling unlovable and fearful of impending doom. Obsessive-compulsive thoughts of needing to be perfect, in order to please God, can rob us of peace and a life filled with goodness. But it doesn’t have to be that way.
In this episode friend and fellow Life Consultant Rachel Hughes joins Abi and Justin to address spiritual OCD and paranoia that comes from having a broken view of God. They look at ways trauma and attachment play a role in our approach to faith, the impact of ideas about God that oppose goodness, and the role looming punishment plays in robbing us of peace. Lastly, they discuss how an understanding of a God that has unrelenting love grounds us in peace, while restoring a sense of connection that is vital to having a sound mind.
If you’ve ever battled with finding peace in your expression of faith, this episode might shine a light on some of the reasons that keep you from feeling settled and confident in your spiritual journey. Don’t miss out!
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139: Shamelessly Owning Your Part of the Story
138: Making Sense of Relational Messiness
137: Brutal Beginnings for Newlyweds
136: Stepping Back in the Church
135: Finding God Outside of Church
134: Restoring Humanity in Religion
133: Shedding Light on the Mystery of Singleness
132: Becoming the Captain of Your Own Life
131: Thriving After Shipwrecks and Sufferings
130: Building Connected Masculine Friendships
129: The Redemption of What Wasn't
128: Grieving the Loss of What Wasn't
127: The Children We Won't Have
126: Key Ingredients for a Success Cocktail
125: Healing Pain, Shame, and Sexual Addiction
124: Pornography is not the Problem
123: How You Attach to the People in Your Life
122: Renovating Your Life
121: Contagious Courage: A Live Healing Experience
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