Upset The World Studios You can't SERVE GOD and do this.. | The Basement w/ Tim Ross
Jan 1, 2025
Ivory McDonald, a worship leader and recovering legalist, shares her compelling journey of overcoming church hurt and discovering the power of being vulnerable. She discusses the significant impact of authenticity on personal healing and the importance of addressing mental health challenges within ministry. Alongside Tim Ross, Ivory humorously explores faith and doubt, while advocating for open conversations about struggles. Their heartfelt dialogue emphasizes the necessity of compassion, self-acceptance, and community support in navigating the complexities of faith.
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Tim Ross's Vulnerability Journey
- Tim Ross's journey to vulnerability began with childhood sexual abuse and a subsequent porn addiction.
- A night of confession with his family lifted the shame and sparked a commitment to transparency.
Honesty, Transparency, and Vulnerability
- Honesty, transparency, and vulnerability are distinct concepts.
- Vulnerability, the deepest level of intimacy, involves opening yourself up completely, like giving someone a tour of your inner self.
Vulnerability as a Gift
- Vulnerability is an extravagant gift freely given, never forced.
- Our default setting is hiding, a consequence of sin, requiring retraining to live vulnerably.
