S8 E3 | Better Reactions Lead to Better Relationships

Therapy and Theology

Proverbs 31 Ministries

Mental Health, Therapy, Health & Fitness, Religion & Spirituality, Christianity, Theology

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🗓️ 17 April 2025

⏱️ 42 minutes

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Summary

Have you ever wondered why you have different reactions with different people in your life? Maybe it's easy to respond to a friend with love and patience but difficult to respond to your spouse without getting angry.

The truth is our character is revealed in how we react. Lysa TerKeurst puts it this way: "Our feelings are indicators, not dictators."

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What the four kinds of reaction types are and which one you are.
How to work toward balance with your mind (thoughts), body and soul (feelings).

Helpful Links

Have a question for Lysa, Jim or Joel? Leave us a message, and it could be answered on one of our future podcast episodes! Start here.
Download “Trust Is a Track Record: 5 Scriptural Truths To Remember God’s Faithfulness" by Lysa TerKeurst here.
Purchase "The Trust Journey Bundle" that includes I Want to Trust You, but I Don't by Lysa TerKeurst as well as The Trust Journey (a guided journal to use alongside I Want to Trust You, but I Don’t) here.
We'd like to extend a special thank-you to our sponsor for this season, Compassion International. When you sponsor a child, you'll receive the “Proverbs: The Beginning of All Wisdom” study guide as our gift to you! Go to compassion.com/proverbs31 to get started!
Download the "What's Your Reaction Type" Chart by Lysa TerKeurst.
Click here to download a transcript of this episode.

Want more on this topic?

Listen to "Why Do I Feel So Angry?" here.
Listen to "The Daily Cure for a Heavy Heart."
Watch "I Don't Want To Be an Angry Person."

Transcript

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0:00.0	This season of Therapy and Theology is brought to you by Compassion International.
0:07.6	Compassion brings real solutions to the poverty that so many children in today's world are facing,
0:13.6	all in Jesus' name and through the generosity of sponsors.
0:18.2	Visit Compassion.com backslash proverbs 31 or click the link in our show notes to choose a child to sponsor today.
0:26.0	As an added bonus, when you become a sponsor,
0:29.3	Compassion will send you a copy of our study guide called Proverbs,
0:32.9	the beginning of all wisdom.
0:35.4	Now on to today's episode of Therapy and Theology.
0:46.2	Hi, friends. Thanks for tuning in to the Therapy and Theology podcast brought to you by Proverbs
0:51.1	31 Ministries, where we help you work through what you walk through.
0:58.9	I'm your host, Jay Hill, and I'm so excited for you to hear another great conversation from Lisa Turkir's, counselor Jim Kress, and Dr. Joel Mutamale.
1:03.0	Each episode of this season is going to help you get out of any dysfunctional dances and be
1:07.2	bravely honest about what you may be experiencing behind closed doors.
1:11.3	Today, they're going to talk about different reaction types that we all have, anger and
1:15.9	blaming. They will also be talking us through a chart at one point in this episode, so if you
1:21.0	need a visual, make sure you check out our show notes for that. Before we jump in, I want to let you
1:25.9	know about two things. First, we want to hear from
1:28.5	you guys, our listeners. By clicking the link in our show notes, you can submit a question or even a
1:33.7	voice memo for Lisa Jim and Joel to listen to. Your question could be answered on a future
1:37.9	episode, so make sure you check it out. Secondly, download a free resource by Lisa titled
1:42.8	Trust is a Track Record,
1:44.6	five scriptural truths to remember God's faithfulness.
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