vulnerability
My Testimony Is Better Than Yours
We Christians love a good story. We know that stories are powerful, and sometimes we get caught up in the craving for that power. I’ve...
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Collective Trauma
As a therapist, I commonly spend time working with my clients around trauma they’ve experienced. In my experience, trauma is often addressed from an individualistic...
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Scapegoating, Part Three
On this week’s podcast, Dan Allender concludes our series on scapegoating by reflecting on what might be required to change these age-old cycles of shame...
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A Summer of Play, Part Four
Dan Allender concludes our series on play alongside Russ Teubner, developer of a unique, artistic event space called Backstage Stillwater. Russ and Dan reflect on how we can create spaces of play in the world around us.
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Let Them See Your Scars: How I Learned to Lead Out of Healing
Wendell Moss writes about learning at a young age that to be a compelling and effective leader means not letting anyone see your scars.
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Masculinity, Small Groups, and Internalized Assumptions
Wendell Moss reflects on the assumptions he has encountered—from himself and others—as both a facilitator and participant in groups.
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Who Am I?
Becky Allender shares a poetic essay inspired by the I Am From project, an exploration of the people, places, and stories that help shape our identities.
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Enigmas, Shame, and the Myth of the Strong Silent Type
Beau Denton writes about the shallow promises of the strong silent type, and the need for connection even when we are not doing well.
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