S1 E4 | What’s Really Motivating Your Love?
Therapy and Theology
Proverbs 31 Ministries
4.8 • 2K Ratings
🗓️ 29 August 2022
⏱️ 33 minutes
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Summary
When our earthly experiences with love have left us feeling unprotected, uncertain and ultimately unloved, it’s tempting not to want to risk trusting anyone again.
And all too often, our view of love and God’s love for us is tainted by the people who have failed us. But God doesn’t want us to stay stuck in our places of hurt. He wants to heal us and help us move forward so we can experience not only the depth of His love for us but also the power of life-giving, healthy relationships with other people, fostered in an environment of authentic love both given and received.
In this episode of Therapy & Theology, Lysa TerKeurst; her personal, licensed professional counselor, Jim Cress; and Proverbs 31 Ministries Director of Theological Research Dr. Joel Muddamalle tackle some of the most important questions surrounding love and our motivations behind love, including:
- How can you love the Lord with your heart, soul and mind?
- How can you really love your neighbor as yourself?
- What is motivating your love? And what is that motivation revealing?
- Where is what you love ultimately leading you?
- How would you define love?
After this conversation, you will be equipped to:
- Understand what biblical love is, and what it isn’t, by discerning the difference between kindness and enabling.
- Know what to do if you feel stuck in an unhealthy relationship, and learn the safest outlets you can take your most important questions to, including trusted friends, a pastor or a Christian counselor.
Like Jim Cress says, “true love connects and communes.” So, friend, we pray this conversation leaves you feeling more loved by God and more equipped to pursue healthy, loving relationships with others.
Helpful Links:
- Want more wisdom as you navigate hard relationship dynamics? Find practical next steps, powerful scriptures and timely guidance on how to set realistic, healthy boundaries in Lysa TerKeurst's new book, Good Boundaries and Goodbyes. In the pages of this book, Lysa's personal counselor, Jim Cress, also provides therapeutic insight surrounding the topic of boundaries, helping you confidently apply what you read. Order the Proverbs 31-exclusive version here.
- Ready to take a personal next step in finding a Christian counselor? The American Association of Christian Counselors is a great place to find the right fit for you and your circumstances.
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Transcript
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| 0:00.0 | This is Lisa Turgers, and you're listening to Therapy and Theology, where we help you work through what you walk through. |
| 0:15.0 | Hi friends, we're so glad you've joined us again for another episode of Therapy and Theology. |
| 0:20.0 | While we don't know the specific reason you found yourself here today, we want you to know you're welcome here, and you're not alone in what you're facing. |
| 0:27.0 | In just a moment, we'll hear from our friends Lisa, Jim, and Joel. But before we do, here are a few things we don't want you to forget. |
| 0:34.0 | First, be sure you're subscribed to the Therapy and Theology Podcasts on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. |
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| 0:44.0 | Doing so helps expose even more people to the incredibly helpful content found in each episode of Therapy and Theology. |
| 0:51.0 | Next, Lisa Turgers' newest book, Get Boundaries and Get Bies, will be available wherever books are sold in November of 2022. |
| 0:58.0 | Don't miss your chance to pre-order today and get access to bonus content only available before the book releases. |
| 1:05.0 | Visit p31bookstore.com to pre-order your copy today. |
| 1:09.0 | Lastly, don't forget to check out the show notes for this episode at Therapy and Theology Podcasts.com, where you can find more information and resources connected to today's episode. |
| 1:20.0 | Now, let's hear from Lisa, Jim, and Joel. |
| 1:23.0 | Welcome to my guest, not really my guest, my really, you're my co-host. |
| 1:29.0 | Yeah, right. That's good. |
| 1:31.0 | You are the brains of the whole situation that we've got going on here. |
| 1:36.0 | Joel Moonwale, Director of Theological Research at Proverbs 31 Ministries. |
| 1:41.0 | The reason I have a question is because really, you are our resident theologian. |
| 1:45.0 | And we have a whole team of people who specialize in theology and so thankful to have your leadership and your brilliance. |
| 1:51.0 | And of course, Jim Cress, who is not only a brilliant therapist, Christian counselor and an amazing friend, but also my personal counselor. |
| 2:02.0 | Lisa, we're going to need this intro every day when we wake up for... |
| 2:06.0 | Right, I need to do a voice memo and you can play it. |
| 2:09.0 | We'll just replay it for us. |
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