#013 Potter's Wheel: The Volitional Circle

Dec 8, 2023

This podcast explores the relationship between choice, goals, demands, and desire, and how they impact our emotional journey. It emphasizes aligning our desires with Jesus' teachings and the connection between unmet expectations and emotions. Listeners are encouraged to reflect on their own choices and the role of faith. The volitional capacity and the concept of suffering are discussed. The importance of personal goals and overcoming compulsivity is explored. The interconnectedness of personal freedom, beliefs, and personal capacity is examined, highlighting the role of emotions and cooperation in achieving goals. The speakers also delve into their roles as shepherds and the guidance of the Holy Spirit. Anecdotes on parenting, setting boundaries, and seeking God's guidance are shared. The emotional circle and its importance in understanding oneself and others are also discussed.

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Introduction

00:00 • 3min

The Dilemma of Choice

02:43 • 13min

Choosing and Being Chosen

15:53 • 16min

The Relationship Between Personal Freedom, Beliefs, and Personal Capacity

32:00 • 10min

Roles as Shepherds and Guided by the Holy Spirit

42:15 • 4min

Reflections on Parenting, Boundaries, and Seeking God's Guidance

46:28 • 6min

Understanding the Emotional Circle and its Importance

52:02 • 3min

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In the latest episode of the Journey Companion Ministries podcast, titled "The Volitional Circle," Patti Cepin returns to share her profound insights from the Potters Wheel lecture series. This episode, hosted by Pastor Eric Cepin, looks into the intricate relationship between choice, goals, demands, and desire, and their collective impact on our emotional journey through life.

Patti Cepin masterfully articulates how our decisions and objectives shape our feelings and experiences. She emphasizes the critical role of aligning our desires with Jesus' teachings, advocating for a life led by faith rather than self-imposed demands. This conversation illuminates the often overlooked connection between unmet expectations and the resulting emotions of anger, anxiety, and fear.

Listeners will be encouraged to reflect on their own life choices and the emotional outcomes they produce. Patti's message is clear: submitting our desires to Jesus is essential for achieving a deeper and more fulfilling spiritual life. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to understand the complexities of human emotions and the transformative power of faith in Jesus. Join us for an enlightening journey into the heart of Christian living, where the alignment of desire and divine guidance leads to a more peaceful and purposeful existence.

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