The Place We Find Ourselves 48 You Need More Than God with Sam Jolman
Sep 30, 2019
In this insightful chat, therapist Sam Jolman from Colorado Springs discusses the essential role of human connection beyond spiritual beliefs. He highlights how our need for others can feel daunting but is a fundamental part of being human. Sam shares his own journey through therapy, emphasizing vulnerability as a strength and the transformative power of relationships. The conversation also touches on the importance of parental love, emotional healing, and how intertwined personal and spiritual growth can be in navigating life's challenges.
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Counseling Sparked Healing Journey
- Sam Jolman shared how going to counseling at 19 helped him start engaging his own story and healing from depression and pornography use.
- He experienced great relief and transformation from a counselor's kindness and attention, inspiring his own career as a therapist.
Humans Need Others Deeply
- God created humans to deeply need other people, not just Himself, as seen in the loneliness of Adam in Eden.
- This need for connection is not weakness but a designed part of our nature reflecting relational existence.
Embrace Need, Reject Spiritualized Self-Protection
- Reject the idea that you shouldn't need your spouse; this can be spiritualized self-protection.
- Embrace your need for others as part of God’s design and go to them with your needs.