Have you ever felt that keeping your family’s secrets equates to love? In this compelling episode, Lisa Whittle discusses how the lines between secrecy and privacy can often blur within families. Through her own personal experiences, Lisa reveals the lie that loyalty means covering for others’ sins. With candidness and vulnerability, she emphasizes the importance of bringing the truth to the forefront and allowing God to work in the midst of our family dynamics. Keeping secrets can weigh heavily on our souls—this isn’t the freedom Jesus desires for us. If you find yourself wrestling with the complexities of loyalty and truth, this episode is packed with essential insights you won’t want to miss!

Listen in to learn more:
(0:39) - What God dropped on Lisa’s heart
(2:15) - Should truth tellers share other’s business?
(3:17) - Trust in a pastor’s family
(4:37) - Mistaken beliefs
(7:24) - Secrecy vs. privacy: defining the difference
(10:37) - When privacy becomes more…
(15:14) - Family secrets don’t equal love
(16:35) - Getting out of God’s way

Get ready to challenge your beliefs and embrace the freedom found in truth!

Mentioned in the Episode:

Prep Dish: https://prepdish.com/JOE
Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/Plus

Jesus Over Everything book: https://www.lisawhittle.com/joe

Jesus Over Everything 6-Week Bible Study: https://shopstyle.it/l/bObaO

Resources:

Special thank you to this season’s sponsors of the Jesus Over Everything show:

Prep Dish: Prep Dish is the best way for busy people to get nourishing meals on the table without the stress. Listeners of the JOE Show can enjoy a FREE two-week trial of Prep Dish meal plans by visiting the link above.

Crossway: “The Story of Jesus: A Guided Journey Through the Gospel of John” shares the gospel message in an inviting, book-like format that's accessible for both nonbelievers and new Christians. Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit the link above to learn how you can get 30% off with a Crossway+ account.

Connect with Lisa:

Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com

Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle

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Ever feel like you need to downplay your accomplishments to be truly humble? Do you ever worry that sharing your passions and talents makes you appear prideful or self-focused? Lisa Whittle gets super honest in this episode, sharing how she used to believe minimizing her work and giftings was a sign of humility. Unpacking the difference between "false humility" (where you focus on not talking about yourself), and true humility (where you focus on recognizing your true identity and purpose in Christ). Lisa shares her own personal experience with both. Get ready to learn how Holy Spirit self-awareness can help you understand what real humility looks like in your own life – tune in to discover a more authentic way to live!

Listen in to learn more:

(:58) - Lisa shares her personal experience of false humility
(2:26) - Deliverance from a mistaken mindset
(3:29) - Boundaries and ministry
(6:27) - What is true humility? Let’s define it
(9:55) - False humility and who we are fooling
(12:45) - Five symptoms of false humility…plus some
(17:51) - Very demure, cute trends and the pride it reveals
(22:10) - What does false humility point to?

Mentioned in the episode:

Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/Plus

Prep Dish: https://prepdish.com/JOE

The Hard Good: https://www.lisawhittle.com/good

Resources:

Special thank you to this season’s sponsors of the Jesus Over Everything show:

Crossway: “The Story of Jesus: A Guided Journey Through the Gospel of John” shares the gospel message in an inviting, book-like format that's accessible for both nonbelievers and new Christians. Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit the link above to learn how you can get 30% off with a Crossway+ account.

Prep Dish: Prep Dish is the best way for busy people to get nourishing meals on the table, without the stress. Listeners of the JOE Show can enjoy a FREE two-week trial of Prep Dish meal plans by visiting the link above.

Connect with Lisa:

Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com

Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial

**LISTENER NOTE: This conversation contains details of physical abuse and childhood trauma. We encourage you to listen with care and discretion.**

Have you ever questioned whether the love of God truly extends to you, especially in the midst of personal pain or trauma? In this poignant and inspiring episode of the “I Used to Think” season, Lisa Whittle welcomes Pastor Maria Durso, who bravely opens up about her tumultuous past, revealing how the transformative power of God’s love can heal deep wounds from childhood loss, physical abuse, alcoholism and more. Together, they delve into the essential relationship between belief and experience, reminding listeners that it is not merely about knowing God intellectually but truly believing in His unfailing love.

Maria’s incredible story of overcoming adversity serves as a powerful testament to the healing process and the importance of faith. Tune in to discover the importance of believing God loves you, no matter your past.

Listen in to learn more:

(4:03) - Maria’s story of pain and resilience

(6:54) - The challenges of starting school and finding acceptance

(10:11) - A new beginning and what a broken bone taught Maria

(15:06) - The truth about instant transformation vs. the journey of healing

(19:09) - Understanding the foundational love of God

(22:55) - The intricate connections between our hearts and minds

(24:49) - Lisa’s reflections on Biblical literacy and belief

(27:49) - Exploring if anyone can truly comprehend the love of God

(30:58) - A transformative experience in Mexico

(35:58) - The power and purpose of prayer in healing

Mentioned in the Episode:

Prep Dish: https://prepdish.com/JOE

Crossway: https://www.crossway.org/Plus

Jesus Over Everything book: https://www.lisawhittle.com/joe

Jesus Over Everything 6-Week Bible Study: https://shopstyle.it/l/bObaO

Resources:

Special thank you to this season’s sponsors of the Jesus Over Everything show:

Prep Dish: Prep Dish is the best way for busy people to get nourishing meals on the table, without the stress. Listeners of the JOE Show can enjoy a FREE two-week trial of Prep Dish meal plans by visiting the link above.

Crossway: “The Story of Jesus: A Guided Journey Through the Gospel of John” shares the gospel message in an inviting, book-like format that's accessible for both nonbelievers and new Christians. Pick up a copy wherever books are sold or visit the link above to learn how you can get 30% off with a Crossway+ account.

Connect with Maria:
Website: http://www.mariadurso.com

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariadurso129

Connect with Lisa:

Website: https://www.lisawhittle.com

Substack: https://letsbeclear.substack.com

YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@lisawhittleofficial

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lisawhittle

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lisawhittleofficial