This week, we're sitting down with Paul Daugherty, pastor of Victory Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to talk in raw and vulnerable fashion about his brush with considering suicide. And before I go on, I want to share that if you or anyone you know is considering suicide, please stop this podcast and dial 988 on your phone right now. It's a 24-hour crisis hotline and help is available. Aside from that part of the conversation, Paul and I discuss the strength of a lie to empower our lives and why we need to dump the plastic, sugar-coated platitudes when dealing with loss and pain. We'll also discuss fake prayers and why you can't just pray trauma away. In a culture so consumed by facades, I'm very thankful for Paul's transparency in our conversation and trust you'll receive great value from it. Episode Links: Show Notes Start reading my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here!

This week, Dr. Lisa Feldman Barrett, Ph.D., a Distinguished Professor of Psychology at Northeastern University, who is a world expert in the science of emotions, joins us to talk about how to understand our emotions. We'll also dive into the topic of why emotions are "whole brain events," how to change the meaning of experiences to change our minds, the effect of PTSD on the brain, and so much more. Episode Links: Show Notes Start reading my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here!

This week is the final week of [Formed.], and this week, my good buddy, Ian Simkins is back. He's one of my favorite people, and a deep well at that. Today, we're talking about the cost of surrender, why control and clarity are cousins, embodied trust, and the necessary theology of suffering concerning effective spiritual formation. Episode Links: Show Notes Start reading my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here!

Havilah Cunnington discusses what God's voice sounds like and why some people don't want to hear from Him. They explore the rise of spirituality, the impact of COVID-19 on faith, and the challenges of discerning God's voice. The importance of regular scripture consumption and cultivating a steadfast relationship with the Lord is emphasized.

Jamie Winship, expert on separation, self-emptying, and developing a right view of God, discusses the suffering caused by separation, the practice of self-emptying according to Jesus's teaching, and the concept of closed-handed anxiety. The podcast also explores the importance of having a right view of God, the significance of the beatitudes rooted in connection and trust, and the practice of self-emptying during prayer for joyful relationship and connectedness in community. Additionally, the concept of being makers and maintainers of peace is discussed, highlighting the importance of believing in peace and making sacrifices for it. The chapter concludes by encouraging reflection and emptying oneself to be filled with their true identity and God's calling.

Dr. Craig Keener, foremost biblical scholar in the world, discusses self-centered spirituality and successful scripture interpretation. They challenge common misinterpretations and misapplications of favorite Bible verses. They also emphasize the importance of scripture in Christian formation, exploring its significance in transformation and honoring different perspectives within the body of Christ. Additionally, they delve into the fear of the Lord, the significance of different Bible translations, and the impact of idioms and figu

Father Ronald Rolheiser, a brilliant priest, discusses the dark night of the soul, breaking the hold of self-sufficiency, the end game of spiritual formation, becoming aware of God, and the key to purity of heart.

This week's guest, Craig Cooney, discusses embracing the tension of transition, stewarding our hearts after betrayal, and finding freedom from the poison of unforgiveness. They also explore the transformative power of forgiveness, strategies for overcoming bitterness and unforgiveness, and the importance of personal devotional time with Jesus.

Happy New Year! Coming to the podcast this week and running for the next several weeks is Formed, our annual series on spiritual formation. This week, Craig Cooney joins us. We're talking all about how to navigate through the often turbulent waters of transition in life and how to find freedom from the poison of unforgiveness. Next week, Father Ronald Rolheiser joins us to discuss what's missing in the spiritual formation conversation and why pain is God's microphone to a deaf world. In two weeks, renowned scholar and author Dr. Craig Keener is here, followed by Jamie Winship, Havilah Cunnington, and Ian Simkins. No doubt, this will be a powerful series.   So if you don’t yet follow the podcast, do so right now. And then, share this trailer with just one person. Someone you believe will be equipped by this new series to live a life marked by transformation from the inside out.   Plus... Start reading my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here!

Today, we're revisiting an awesome conversation with Dr. Henry Cloud, who's here talk about when to withhold trust. Trust is key for relationships. It makes everything work. But at what point is it safe to say a person is unable to be trusted? Dr. Cloud will answer that question today. We'll also explore emotional regulation, how to develop discernment, and why "believing the best" might be bad advice. Episode Links: Show Notes Start reading my NEW BOOK "Healing What You Can't Erase" here. Connect with me @WINTODAYChris on Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube. Get LMNT and a free gift with your purchase here!