Resilience & Other Things

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Let's revisit Romans 12 one more time together, armed with all the information we've learned over the last several months. What sticks out to you, and what will you do differently in light of this new data? Also, this podcast will be taking a break over the summer. I've got all the books to publish and it's hard to keep up. See you in the fall! Get full access to Refuge for the Weary at refugefort...

Today we are discussing the very last verse in Romans 12. It talks about conquering evil or evil conquering us. We don't use black and white terms like this very often, but maybe we should. How exactly can we conquer evil by doing good, and what does it look like to be conquered by evil anyway? Get full access to Refuge for the Weary at refugefortheweary.substack.com/subscribe

As we near the end of our examination of Romans 12, we come across a peculiar set of verses that talk about not seeking revenge. They seem out of place in a chapter full of encouraging words, but Paul knew the human condition well enough to know that vengeance will eventually become part of the picture. We talk about how and why to avoid seeking revenge, and what to do instead. Get full access to...

As we continue our journey through Romans 12, we come upon a verse that calls us to be peacemakers. We discuss three things that being at peace with everyone means in the contest of mental health communities. Get full access to Refuge for the Weary at refugefortheweary.substack.com/subscribe

Today we are continuing our walk through Romans 12, with an eye toward serving mental illness communities.  What does it mean to not repay evil with more evil? And what if we aren't the perpetrators of the evil, what then? Get full access to Refuge for the Weary at refugefortheweary.substack.com/subscribe

Today we are continuing our walk through Romans 12, with an eye toward serving mental illness communities. We are looking at what in the world it means to enjoy ordinary people. It fundamentally means that we need to stop segregating people into have's and have-not's. Everyone is worthy of time, attention, and love. Get full access to Refuge for the Weary at refugefortheweary.substack.com/subscrib...

Today we are continuing our walk through Romans 12, with an eye toward serving mental illness communities. Today, we talk about what it means in the context of mental illness communities to live in harmony.  The big question we address is whether we even consider the mentally ill people who we need to have harmony with, or if we automatically other them and place them in a different category. Get...

Today we are continuing our walk through Romans 12, with an eye toward serving mental illness communities. Today, we are talking about what it means to be happy with those who are happy and to weep with those who weep. To do either of these things requires empathy and relationships. We discuss how to overcome the barriers to true friendship with those we serve. Get full access to Refuge for the We...

Today we are continuing our walk through Romans 12, with an eye toward serving mental illness communities. We come this week to Romans 12:14, which says "Bless those who persecute you. Don’t curse them; pray that God will bless them.”  Other Christians will tell us that we are investing our time in ways and spaces that aren’t godly or helpful. We will be told that we should spend our time elsewher...

Today we are continuing our walk through Romans 12, with an eye toward serving mental illness communities. We come this week to Romans 12:13, which says "When God’s people are in need, be ready to help them. Always be eager to practice hospitality." Biblical hospitality is comprised of four things: welcome, compassion, incorporation, and patience. Get full access to Refuge for the Weary at refugef...

We are continuing our walk through Romans 12, with an eye toward how we can serve mental illness communities. Today we are talking about the second half of Romans 12:12 which says "Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying." We have a few questions here to consider, just like last week: What type of trouble can we end up in when we minister in mental illness communities? What role does patience p...

We are continuing our walk through Romans 12, to learn how we can best serve those in mental illness communities. Today, we answer three key questions: What does it mean to rejoice? What is a good working definition of hope? Why can we have confidence in our hope? We get a bit deep theologically, but it's a good journey, so I hope you'll join us on it! Get full access to Refuge for the Weary at re...

We are continuing our walk through Romans 12 and learning together how this passage applies to mental illness communities. Today, we talk about how laziness can replace enthusiasm as time goes on. It's obvious to those we serve, so we have to guard our hearts against laziness and against losing our enthusiasm. This podcast lays out several strategies to stay sharp, focused, and excited in your ser...

We are continuing our series on Romans 12, with an eye toward serving mental illness communities and honoring God with our efforts. Today, we take a deep dive in the concept of honor. What does it mean to honor someone? Can we honor someone who is homeless and mentally ill? What will that produce in them, and in us? Get full access to Refuge for the Weary at refugefortheweary.substack.com/subscrib...

This episode continues our journey through Romans 12, with an eye toward how we can serve mental illness communities in ways that bring honor to God and dignity to others. Today, we look at what it means to cling to the good and to hate or abhor evil. This is tricky, because if we aren't careful, we will assign people to either the "good" category or the "evil" category. I don't think this is the...

In this episode, we talk about what the difference between pretending to love people and really loving them. The biggest difference is the length of time. Really loving people means staying when things get hard, instead of ditching them at the first chance. Get full access to Refuge for the Weary at refugefortheweary.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we talk about spiritual gifts in the context of what it means to serve others with gusto. Gusto is defined as doing something with energy, exuberance, and excellence. We can apply an unending list of spiritual giftings given by God to mental illness communities to be a blessing to them and find fulfillment along the way. Get full access to Refuge for the Weary at refugefortheweary...

In this episode, we talk about how to help those in mental illness communities find outlets for serving. Along the way, we discuss how to break through some poor thought processes around the mentally ill and compare these myths to the ministry of Jesus. Get full access to Refuge for the Weary at refugefortheweary.substack.com/subscribe

In this episode, we talk about Romans 12:3. It says, "Don’t think you are better than you really are. Be honest in your evaluation of yourselves, measuring yourselves by the faith God has given us." We talk here about arrogance, what it means and how to avoid it. Get full access to Refuge for the Weary at refugefortheweary.substack.com/subscribe

Hello, and welcome to the Resilience & Other Things podcast with Chris Morris. On this podcast, Chris shares the wisdom he’s learned as a lifelong sufferer of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations. Together, we’ll explore how we as Christians can navigate the difficulties of life without avoiding the hard questions about God, life, and mental illness. In this episode, we trace the heart...

Hello, and welcome to the Resilience & Other Things podcast with Chris Morris. On this podcast, Chris shares the wisdom he’s learned as a lifelong sufferer of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations. Together, we’ll explore how we as Christians can navigate the difficulties of life without avoiding the hard questions about God, life, and mental illness. In this episode, I continue our conv...

Hello, and welcome to the Resilience & Other Things podcast with Chris Morris. On this podcast, Chris shares the wisdom he’s learned as a lifelong sufferer of depression, anxiety, and suicidal ideations. Together, we’ll explore how we as Christians can navigate the difficulties of life without avoiding the hard questions about God, life, and mental illness. In this episode, I continue our seri...