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Sam Jolman joins the Gary Wilkerson Podcast to talk about the transformational power of curiosity. Whether we are asking about our own intentions or the details of another person's story, true curiosity allows us to better understand ourselves and others.
Key Points from the Podcast
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Sam Jolman shares his personal experience with counseling as a young adult and how that led him to become a professional Christian counselor.
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God has given us the gift of curiosity so that we can get to the roots of our feelings and behaviors, rather than merely trying to feel or behave better.
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Shame can be a hindrance to people looking into the deep areas of their heart that need healing.
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The gospel invites us to be curious about our desires, our heart, the things that are motivating our behaviors.
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The goodness of God’s grace is that we can bring our sin to him and allow God to restore us to dignity.
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Sam Jolman invites us to know our own story and to be curious about other people’s stories.
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God, in his humility, not in any kind of inadequacy, created us to need more than him. We were created for human connection.
Bible Verses Referenced in the Podcast
Mark 10:51; Proverbs 13:12
Resources Mentioned in the Podcast
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You Need More Than God by Sam Jolman
Episodes in this podcast series:
About Sam Jolman
Sam is a therapist and writer who helps people get life back. As a Licensed Professional Counselor I specialize in men’s issues, marriage counseling, and sexual abuse recovery. Though in my 20 years of experience, I’ve walked with many people through a broad range of very important personal and relational struggles.