There have been tears and there was laughter on this episode of the podcast, as a result of we talked in regards to the weak (and generally troublesome!) subject of belonging. And my company have been Chris and Julie Bennett, the authors of Fighting for Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging.
Because the title of their ebook would counsel, Chris and Julie are obsessed with relationships and group. Within the dialog, they share about how household isn’t simply the individuals who you might be associated to, it will also be individuals who turn into like household due to your deep friendship.
The Bennetts share their story of a really loopy and chaotic season of their lives — uprooting their lives to maneuver to Los Angeles with no clear plan, not having the ability to discover housing, transferring many times, whereas dealing with the fully sudden prognosis of stage three breast most cancers for Julie.
They share how laborious it was, but in addition how good it was. How God used this house the place they felt like that they had nothing to supply and have been so needy to show them highly effective classes about belonging.
On this episode, they share a few of what they’ve discovered and supply encouragement for anybody who’s feeling lonely or like they’re an outsider.
If you’re craving deeper connections, eager for a way of belonging, or just searching for inspiration to navigate life’s challenges with grace and resilience, this episode is for you. I feel you can be so blessed by this heartfelt dialog!
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In This Episode
[0:35] – I’m interviewing Chris and Julie Bennett, authors of the ebook Preventing for Household.
[1:50] – Chris reveals how the ebook got here to be.
[3:21] – Julie factors out how life’s challenges turned her adventurous household into courageous survivors, battling homelessness and most cancers collectively.
[5:49] – Their religion was deepened amidst chaos, reshaping their understanding of belonging.
[8:49] – How did Julie and Chris navigate the immense threat and uncertainty, particularly with kids concerned?
[15:43] – Julie, regardless of hesitations, joined a various group of fourteen ladies and these ladies ended up serving as a lifeline for her.
[19:35] – Belonging entails each giving and taking dangers.
[24:05] – Fostering real connections requires vulnerability with out hidden agendas, creating house for genuine sharing.
[27:00] – Chris causes that Jesus exemplified love and belonging, prioritizing the marginalized and modeling inclusiveness.
[29:39] – It’s okay to really feel lonely, even with family members. Hold preventing; there’s hope forward.
[31:51] – And keep tuned on the finish for an thrilling announcement of a venture I’ve been engaged on for quite a lot of months that I’m lastly launching this week! I announce that I’m launching “10 Weeks to a Extra Organized Dwelling,” with every day duties for decluttering.
Hyperlinks & Assets
Books
- Fighting for Family: The Relentless Pursuit of Building Belonging by Chris & Julie Bennett
- Bowling Alone: The Collapse and Revival of American Community by Robert D. Putnam
Social Media
- Crystal Paine on Instagram
- Crystal Paine on Goodreads
- Money Saving Mom
- Money Saving Mom on Facebook
- Money Saving Mom Deal Seekers Facebook group
- crystal@moneysavingmom.com