Links to Resources Mentioned or Related

• Cherished by Polly Hamp
• Doing Ministry From Jesus Instead of For Him (w/ Bob Hamp) – Episode 59
• Think Differently Counseling
• Dale’s Unexpected Sabbatical & Reflections – Episode 91
• 95Network Membership
• Use code PODCAST to get 10% off anything in our store!
• Read Stalled: Hope and Help for Pastors Who Thought They’d Be There By Now
• Watch Podcast on YouTube

Key Takeaways

1) “We all repeat our family of origin until we don’t.” What a powerful statement. Generational patterns of sin or abuse can be broken, but until they’re broken, they are likely to show up again. That’s true for each of us.

2) “Connect with Jesus and let Him speak to your story.” Again, Polly’s story is just such a beautiful reminder to me that Jesus is the true Healer. He is present with each of us and walking with us. Are you letting Him speak to your story?

3) “Wherever you go, there you are.” So often we look to our achievements, the encouragements of others, or a future destination in lieu of acknowledging the broken parts of our heart. But one thing is true: No matter what we do or where we go, we carry ourselves with us.

4) Trauma is a topic the Church needs to understand. I appreciated Polly’s clarity when she said, “Judgments against mental health and those who have struggled with mental health are just as dangerous as someone slugging them in the face.” Trauma is real, and how we approach this topic matters deeply.

5) Pause. God doesn’t need you to be something you aren’t already to accept you and love you in His perfect way. He simply desires to be with you, and He loves you just as you are.

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