CNLP 708 | John Ortberg on What the Church Can Learn From Alcoholics, The Spiritual Power of Personal Inadequacy, and Why the Church Keeps Producing Elder Brothers
The Carey Nieuwhof Leadership Podcast
The Power of Confession and Community
This chapter examines the importance of self-reflection and vulnerability in spiritual growth, contrasting current church practices with the transformative principles of recovery communities like Alcoholics Anonymous. It emphasizes the necessity of communal confession, humility, and the acknowledgment of personal struggles as vital components for authentic faith and healing. Through personal narratives and biblical references, the discussion highlights the potential for deep connections and transformation when individuals confront their brokenness within a supportive community.
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