In this episode, we explore how vulnerability might be the key to unlocking deeper relationships, inner peace, and even spiritual growth.
Through personal stories and insights from science, psychology, and the Bible, our host, Russ Ewell, along with his guests, Dr. David Traver and Dr. Gary Ruelas, discuss how embracing our emotional limits can actually lead to strength. You’ll hear how letting go of control can relieve anxiety, how spiritual honesty can fuel personal growth, and why vulnerability might just be the most courageous thing we can do.
Listen now and rediscover the strength in surrender.
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Scriptures:
- 2 Corinthians 6:11-13 TPT
- Luke 18:16 NLT
- Mark 14:36 GW
- John 15:1-2 NIV
- Ecclesiastes 11:2,5-6 NLT
- John 8:31-32 NIV
- Galatians 5:19-21 NLT
- 1 Timothy 1:16 NIrV
- 1 Corinthians 15:10 NIV
- 2 Corinthians 12:9 NIV
- James 5:16 NIV
- Psalm 42:1,11 NIV
- Psalm 90:14 NIV
- John 14:6 NLT
- Hebrews 12:2 NIV
- John 18:38 NLT
- John 17:17 NIV
- Mark 10:21 NIV
- Psalm 139:11-12 NIV
Chapters:
00:00 Intro
02:12 Podcast direction & topic
04:07 Scripture & the big question
05:32 Gary — Vulnerability & spiritual union
07:45 Mind, self & presence
09:11 No‑mind (mushin) & the vine metaphor
12:25 Dave — Autonomy, anxiety & belonging
19:10 Contact vs true connection
21:07 Healing requires vulnerability
23:17 Biological drive to connect & love
26:07 DSM, labels & disconnection
29:41 Integrating psychology, psychiatry & faith
33:13 Facing hard truths for freedom
35:37 Courage, control & showing up
39:03 Surrender, God‑first approach to healing
48:39 Vulnerability, sin & church relevance
54:07 Health costs of suppression
56:28 Letting go — East/West perspectives
63:02 Parenting, boundaries & connection
65:25 Control vs vulnerability (Brené Brown)
73:59 Soul‑to‑soul connection (Oprah quote)
82:16 Jesus’ prayer for unity & closing reflections
93:24 Outro & final scripture
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