Stephanie Tam leads a captivating discussion with Curt Thompson, a Christian psychiatrist, on how Jesus’ teachings can provide solace amid anxiety. They delve into the concept of 'merimnao,' differentiating between healthy concern and paralyzing worry. The conversation highlights the importance of seeking God's kingdom for peace and trusting in divine provision. Practical techniques for managing intrusive thoughts and nurturing community support are emphasized, alongside insights on living a non-anxious life grounded in faith.
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Present Focus
Focus on the present moment, and don't let anxiety about the future consume you.
Each day has enough trouble of its own, so there's no need to borrow trouble from tomorrow.
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Live Like the Birds
Birds offer a valuable lesson about living in the present moment, not excessively worrying about the future.
They do not farm or store up provisions but trust in daily provision.
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Understanding "Merimnao"
The Greek word "merimnao" means "to have concern," which can be positive or negative depending on its focus.
Worry arises when our concern shifts from things we can control to things we can't, ultimately needing trust in God.
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Getting Things Done (GTD) is a personal productivity system developed by David Allen. The book provides a detailed methodology for managing tasks, projects, and information, emphasizing the importance of capturing all tasks and ideas, clarifying their meaning, organizing them into actionable lists, reviewing the system regularly, and engaging in the tasks. The GTD method is designed to reduce stress and increase productivity by externalizing tasks and using a trusted system to manage them. The book is divided into three parts, covering the overview of the system, its implementation, and the deeper benefits of integrating GTD into one's work and life[2][3][5].
Sermon on the Mount E29 – In Jesus' fourth and final teaching on money, he offers his listeners an antidote to the worry that accompanies life’s daily troubles. Jesus teaches that the path to a peaceful mindset is found in what we pay attention to or seek. And seeking the Kingdom of the skies leads to trusting in God's abundance. In this episode, Jon, Tim, and Michelle explore how communities who understand God's character can live without worry, knowing that even death does not separate us from God’s generosity.
Chapter 3: A Conversation on Merimnao With Brittany Kim and Stephanie Tam (14:24-22:35)
Chapter 4: Even Death Cannot Separate Us From the Generosity of God (22:35-33:37)
Chapter 5: “We Become What We Pay Attention To” with Curt Thompson (33:37-54:05)
Chapter 6: The Highest Values (54:05-57:12)
Chapter 7: The Harmony of the Cosmos (57:12-1:03:17)
Referenced Resources
Getting Things Done: The Art of Stress-Free Productivity by David Allen
Anatomy of the Soul: Surprising Connections between Neuroscience and Spiritual Practices That Can Transform Your Life and Relationships by Curt Thompson, M.D.
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“Shambles” by When Mountains Move
Original Sermon on the Mount music by Richie Kohen
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Show Credits
Stephanie Tam is the lead producer for today’s show, and Tim Mackie is the lead scholar. Production of today’s episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer; Cooper Peltz, managing producer; and Colin Wilson, producer. Frank Garza and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode. Tyler Bailey also edited this episode, provided our sound design and mix, and served as supervising engineer. Nina Simone does our show notes, and Hannah Woo provides the annotations for our app. Special thanks to Brittany Kim and Curt Thompson. Today’s hosts are Jon Collins and Michelle Jones.
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