CNLP 681 | Lysa Teurkurst on Red Flags You Can't Trust Someone, How to Recover From Betrayal, and Why She Didn't Quit Ministry

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Oct 8, 2024

Lysa TerKeurst, a renowned New York Times bestselling author and president of Proverbs 31 Ministry, reveals the crucial red flags that indicate untrustworthiness in relationships. She shares personal stories about overcoming betrayal and highlights the importance of emotional healing. Lysa discusses why she didn’t leave ministry for a simpler life and explores how control often masquerades as trust. Her insights on compassionate leadership emphasize the balance between faith and cultivating healthy connections.

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ANECDOTE

Conference Betrayal

A friend used Lysa TerKeurst's marital struggles as a marketing tool for their conference, deeply betraying her trust.
The tagline was "Don't let what happened to Lysa's marriage happen to yours," shocking and angering TerKeurst.

INSIGHT

Trust is Essential

Trust is essential for vulnerability and depth in all relationships.
Broken trust is inevitable, so focus on building inner stability to navigate it.

ADVICE

Build Inner Stability

Recognize that people will disappoint you; build inner stability.
Don't blindly trust; use wise trust built on proven track records.

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