The Tension of Telling the Truth

The Allender Center Podcast

The Allender Center

Psychology, Religion & Spirituality, Mental Health, Christianity, Trauma, Health & Fitness, Theology

4.6 • 628 Ratings

🗓️ 13 October 2023

⏱️ 34 minutes

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Summary

When it comes to telling the truth, we grapple with a fundamental tension— we’re living in a fallen world as imperfect beings, yet we also recognize and long for the beauty of truth.

When it comes to relationships, especially close ones, this tension can become even more complex. The fear of potential consequences often competes with our desire to be honest and authentic.

Navigating this path can be tricky. There's a fine line between being authentic and being cruel. What's needed is a generous spirit, an understanding of how much truth we can bear, and kindness.

Dan closes the episode with the gentle reminder: “And this is why I keep coming back to Jesus being able to say, I am the way and the truth and the life. And if I'm intending to follow, to be aligned and alive and molded, then I want that way. I want that truth. I want that life. And I'm going to find it not in myself, not in you, but in him, and therefore in me, and you and us. And it just holds the tension that what we dream we will never get, but what we dream we will become.”

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0:00.0	We know that the number of people who have experienced some form of trauma or abuse in their lifetime is staggering.
0:10.2	That's why we'd like to invite you to join us for effective trauma care.
0:15.3	A two-day training led by Dan Allender and Linda Royster from the Allender Center, this October 27th and 28th,
0:23.6	in Brentwood, Tennessee.
0:25.6	This training is designed to equip therapists, practitioners, ministry leaders, and community
0:31.6	advocates to gain a deeper understanding of the impact of trauma and abuse on individuals and to learn effective tools
0:40.3	and techniques to engage and support individuals with past trauma. Whether you're already experienced in this field or just starting out, this training will provide valuable insights to enhance your approach and make a lasting impact.
0:56.5	Registration is now open at the Allender Center.org slash events. Sliding scale tickets
1:02.8	and continuing education units are available. This is the final time that the effective trauma
1:09.0	care training will be offered in person. So don't miss
1:12.9	your chance to participate in this unique learning experience with Dan Allender and Linda Royster this
1:19.0	October. Visit the Allender Center.org slash events to learn more about effective trauma care
1:25.4	and reserve your spot today.
1:39.3	Thank you for listening to the Allender Center podcast. I'm Dr. Dan Allender.
1:45.2	And I'm Rachel Clinton-Centen. We're fiercely committed to providing hope and healing to a fragmented world.
1:47.6	And restoration for the heart.
1:50.9	Thank you for joining us. Let's get this conversation started. Well, let's establish one thing from our last conversation.
2:08.5	You are a really bad liar.
2:11.7	Yeah, when I'm like wittingly trying, it doesn't always go well for me.
2:18.5	Let's just go.
2:19.8	I'm not going to ask you to do this, but just to go, literally my great-grandparents broke
2:27.4	out of whatever institution they were in.
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