Transforming Power Dynamics: Embracing Connection in Therapy, Parenting, and Ministry

Voxology

Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Society & Culture

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 10 June 2024

⏱️ 55 minutes

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Summary

Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the complexities of power dynamics in therapy, parenting, and church leadership, exploring how shifting from 'power over' to 'power with' can transform relationships and foster genuine connection. They discuss listener insights on therapeutic practices, reflect on the challenges of parenting without resorting to control, and examine a modern confession inspired by Matthew 23 that seeks to reverse the pitfalls of power misuse in ministry.

Key Takeaways:

• Reimagining Therapy Relationships – Understanding the importance of therapists serving as mirrors to facilitate self-discovery, avoiding judgmental or prescriptive approaches.

• Power With vs. Power Over in Parenting – Exploring strategies to replace controlling tactics with collaborative approaches that prioritize connection and trust with children.

• Connection as the Antidote to Shame – Discussing how genuine connection can combat shame in family and faith communities, fostering open communication and healing.

• Reversing the Woes of Matthew 23 – Introducing a confession that counters the pitfalls criticized by Jesus, promoting humility, service, and equality in church leadership.

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• Matthew 23 – Link

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0:00.0	Hey, everybody, welcome to the Voxology podcast, Michael Carl Eerie, Timothy John Stafford, and the Lord Jesus Christ, joining you today
0:22.2	on the show. And we know Jesus is with us for a couple of reasons. Number one, we're going to be
0:29.3	quoting from him. But number two, there are two of us gathered, even via Zoom. So, there you go.
0:39.0	I mean, he said he would.
0:42.0	So we're hoping he speaks a little bit today. I'm sure he had digital technology in mind when he said that.
0:44.3	Absolutely.
0:45.3	Absolutely.
0:46.8	Timothy, how are you?
0:48.4	I know our mutual friend doesn't like the banter, but I say, I say heck with him.
0:55.7	That's right. I say heck with him. You went whitewater rafting yesterday i did you can't swim well i cannot which is a good combo yes
1:02.0	or not what are the class what's the class like the class of rapids that you're dealing with
1:07.3	yesterday was not crazy yesterday was like a three-3 plus and a lot of twos.
1:14.7	So one of my good buddies, my next door neighbor is learning how to guide.
1:19.5	So he was, so we did that stretch so that he could really kind of like be comfortable and
1:24.4	whatever.
1:25.8	So yeah, it's fun.
1:27.3	It's a lot of fun. That's great. Yeah.
1:30.3	What is one thing, this is a cheesy pastor question. What is one thing in your life that is
1:34.9	bringing you joy right now? Well, that kind of stuff is so good. It's like a therapy thing too
1:43.4	because when you're on the river
1:45.0	it forces you to shut your brain off like you have no option you because you're paying attention
1:49.7	you have to row with everybody else when you get into the rapids it's very fast and you have to react
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