RiverGlen Christian Church Podcast People Pleasing // When You're Way Isn't Working - Charity Miller
May 12, 2025
This podcast delves into the struggles of people-pleasing, tracing its roots back to childhood and its effects on identity. It contrasts the pursuit of approval with genuine love, highlighting the importance of boundaries. Emphasizing faith, the discussion reveals how embracing self-worth through God's love can lead to personal freedom. Listeners are encouraged to honor maternal figures while navigating the complexities of faith and communication, ultimately inviting a deeper connection with spiritual fulfillment.
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Charity's Mom Shows Servant Heart
- Charity Miller shares how her mother visits and serves by cleaning and doing laundry instead of relaxing.
- This story shows the deep servant nature and love embodied in her mom's actions and character.
Childhood People-Pleasing Examples
- Charity's childhood efforts to make friends included excessive smiling and asking eager questions to gain approval.
- Though some attempts failed, she often avoided conflict and was well-behaved, making relationships easier.
Roots of People-Pleasing
- People-pleasing arises from fears and unmet desires, often to avoid pain and seek safety in relationships.
- It reflects a desire to be the ideal person to avoid rejection, failure, or conflict.