The Apprenticeship Way with Marc Alan Schelske

The Inner Work Imperative (TAW016)

Mar 19, 2019

Dive into the significance of nurturing your inner life and how it shapes everything you create. Hear a candid account of the speaker's struggles in ministry and the unintended consequences of perfectionism. Explore the impact of unresolved trauma and emotional maturity on relationships and work. Learn why investing in your inner well-being is crucial and discover resources like an upcoming audiobook and a free e-course on journaling to aid your spiritual journey.

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ANECDOTE

Painful Church Leadership Moment

Marc Alan Schelske shared a painful moment when a respected ministry leader told him she saw him as a bottleneck to growth.
She questioned her ability to grow spiritually serving under his leadership, which deeply impacted him.

INSIGHT

Creation Reflects Creator's Image

Being made in God's image means we are makers who create things in our own image.
Whatever we build in life inevitably reflects who we are inside.

INSIGHT

Inner Traits Shape Outer Culture

Marc realized his perfectionism and drive shaped the church with unhealthy expectations of performance and value.
These inner traits subtly influenced priorities and the community's culture without his awareness.

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Episode 016 – The Inner Work Imperative

I wrecked my church. I’m not proud of it, and it’s still painful to talk about. But I want to tell you the story because maybe I can change the course of your life. You need to know about the inner work imperative.

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Show notes will not be a transcript. At least not now. You’ll find a few key bullet points, any scriptures references, as well as any other books or resources referenced.

We are made in God’s image. One thing that means is that we are also makers, and like God, we also make things in our image.
In spite of our conscious intentions, the state of our inner life will shape what we make in the world.
The Inner Work Imperative:
- 1. What you make will be made in your image.
- 2. The most important thing to focus on is learning how to nurture a healthy inner life.
- 3. The most effective way to impact the quality of what you’re making is to invest in your inner life.
- 4. If you ignore your inner life, your inner life will still shape what you make.
The Inner Life: The authentic you deep within that contains your story, your sense of identity, your connection to God, and is expressed in your deepest thoughts, your emotional responses, and your intuition.

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