This episode will dive into friendships and how to choose people that are safe to do life and work with.

What’s good witcha?

Segment for any weekly updates/ check-ins.

TALKING POINTS

Alotta Friends or a few?

• Shallow friendships vs Deep
• How do you connect with people (in work, in general)

Proud or Jealous Friends

• Have you ever experienced a friend who was jealous of you or have you ever been jealous of a friend?

Friends with benefits or boundaries?

• Practical tips and tools on how to set boundaries in friendships/relationships
• Red flags/Green flags on how and who to choose

Safe People: How to Find Relationships That Are Good for You and Avoid Those That Aren't

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B004R0QLCA/ref=cm_sw_em_r_mt_dp_6JTHTPJ1F61717F6850P

EP 202: Spiritual Abuse Pt 1

This episode will dive into the complexities and deep effects of Spiritual abuse.

And now I make one more appeal, my dear brothers and sisters. Watch out for people who cause divisions and upset people’s faith by teaching things contrary to what you have been taught. Stay away from them. Romans 16:17

TALKING POINTS

What is Spiritual Abuse?

• Definitions:
  • Spiritual Abuse- “The mistreatment of a person who is in need of help, support or greater spiritual empowerment, with the result of weakening, undermining or decreasing that person’s spiritual empowerment.”- The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse

Storytime

• Christina’s spiritual abuse journey....
• Tiayrra’s spiritual abuse journey.....

Signs of Spiritual Abuse

• One Emotion Churches (Only allowed to show one emotion of “happy” or rejoicing (1 Thess 5:16), any other emotion is shamed/looked down on
• Can’t challenge leadership. (If you do, you're ultimately disobeying God. In theory they tell you to challenge them, but in practice they get defensive)
• Giving your leftovers to the Lord
• Everything is Spiritual (If you suffer with anxiety or mental disorders, then you are shamed for not “trusting God” ) / False promises- Come to Jesus and all your addictions will go away
• Connection to God- Can only connect thru prayer, devotion, going to church. What if someone connects thru music, nature, art?
• Legalism- Controlling (Church must approve who you date, what jobs you take, if you move, etc (Extreme case)

Recommendation Book/Links

The Subtle Power of Spiritual Abuse:

Book: https://bibleandbookcenter.com/read/the-subtle-power-of-spiritual-abuse/

Spiritual Abuse Lecture by Tim Fletcher:

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1PU8c-fzNwo

Toxic Faith by Dr. Stephen Arterburn:

Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siE2JKPNX_4

Book: https://www.amazon.com/Toxic-Faith-Stephen-Arterburn/dp/0877888256

This episode will dive into the state of the creative world during covid 19 and how artists are coping.
WORD OF WISDOM “In the beginning God Created...”‭‭Genesis 1:1 ‭ESV‬‬
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This episode will dive into our take on the new Pixar movie ‘Soul’ and it’s depiction on purpose.

This episode will kick off season 2 and update Alotta hats listeners on what’s new with Christina Faith & Tiayrra and what new topics they can look forward to on this season.
TALKING POINTS:
Tiayrra Updates

• Shades of Us Installation
  • How did you celebrate/feel ?
    • Friends Visited
    • How did you manage your time/energy?
  • What’s next?
    • More set design (Chitlin Circuit- LA)
• Love You Right Film
  • How did you celebrate/feel finishing your first feature film?
    • Press Junket Schedule. How did you manage time/energy?
  • Traveled to LA!
  • What have you learned so far?
  • What’s Next?

Links:

Love You Right: https://www.amazon.com/Love-Right-Mark-J-P-Hood/dp/B08W8B4122
http://ABRILLiantdummy.com