Living Out Podcast Intimacy with Yourself (Exploring the Intimacy Deficit #3)
Oct 9, 2025
Andrew Bunt, the Emerging Generations director for Living Out, and Jeanette Howard, a storyteller and author, delve into the concept of intimacy with oneself. They explore how self-knowledge can foster deeper connections with God and others while addressing the misconceptions around self-intimacy being narcissistic. The duo shares personal insights on their strengths, the importance of Scripture, and the communal aspects that enhance self-awareness. They discuss practical steps for nurturing this intimacy within communities, emphasizing that it ultimately glorifies God.
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What Intimacy With Yourself Means
- Intimacy with yourself means feeling comfortable in your own skin and not being primarily sexual.
- It involves honesty about strengths and weaknesses and appreciating God-given identity.
Personal Strengths Shared
- Jeanette shares she has learned contentment and values simple pleasures.
- Andrew says he is grateful for being good at loving people and caring well.
Honesty And Thankfulness Are Key
- Healthy self-intimacy includes being honest about who you are and being thankful for yourself.
- It combines acknowledging strengths and naming weaknesses to pursue growth in Christlikeness.
