"Does God Actually Call Us To Be Vulnerable?" With Dr. Joel Muddamalle
The Proverbs 31 Ministries PodcastShow Notes
"Vulnerability" is one of those words that we would all probably define a little differently. That's why Dr. Joel Muddamalle is taking us straight to God's Word to answer the question: Does the Bible instruct us to embrace vulnerability as followers of Christ?
In this episode, you’ll learn: The difference between "being vulnerable" and "being authentic." The crucial distinction between "unwise vulnerability" and "wise vulnerability." How to overcome your fear or resistance to sharing with others. Helpful Links: Get your copy of Seen, Known, Loved: Leaning on the Holy Spirit in Us and the People Beside Us, A Study of the Book of Acts. Download the free First 5 app. Have ideas for future podcast episodes? DM Kaley at @kaleyolsn to share! Want more on this topic? Listen to “It's Time To Get Honest With God" with Jennifer Dukes Lee on The Proverbs 31 Ministries Podcast. Watch "I'm Afraid I'm Being Betrayed" on the Proverbs 31 Ministries YouTube channel. When you give to Proverbs 31 Ministries, you make it possible for us to help you and women like you know the Truth of God's Word and live the Truth every day because we know it changes everything. Click here to download a transcript of this episode. Proverbs 31 Ministries is a nonprofit organization, and this podcast is funded thanks to the generous support of our one-time and monthly donors. To learn more about how to partner with us, click here!
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