Aliens and Death in the Badlands: How Fear Keeps Us from Community
10/31/24 • 15 min
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What happens when fear meets faith on a dark highway? Through a gripping midnight journey through the Badlands, host Eric Tomeo explores how our fears and perceived dangers keep us from experiencing true community. Discover the paradox of vulnerability and security, and how sacrificial love can transform our relationships. For anyone wrestling with fear, trust, and the desire for genuine connection.
Opening Story: Driving Through Badlands (00:00)
Theme Introduction: Fear & Danger (03:39)
Main Concept: Security & Vulnerability (04:51)
Analysis: Real vs. Perceived Threats (09:04)
Closing: The Path Forward (13:56)
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What happens when fear meets faith on a dark highway? Through a gripping midnight journey through the Badlands, host Eric Tomeo explores how our fears and perceived dangers keep us from experiencing true community. Discover the paradox of vulnerability and security, and how sacrificial love can transform our relationships. For anyone wrestling with fear, trust, and the desire for genuine connection.
Opening Story: Driving Through Badlands (00:00)
Theme Introduction: Fear & Danger (03:39)
Main Concept: Security & Vulnerability (04:51)
Analysis: Real vs. Perceived Threats (09:04)
Closing: The Path Forward (13:56)
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