Grappling with dreams, desires and their fulfillment with Spencer Owen (S:6, E:75)
Episode description
In this episode of the 8000 Promises series on dreams and desires, Adi and Spencer Owen, who brings his expertise in scripture and neuroscience, delve deep into the nature of dreams, desires, and their spiritual and psychological impacts. They explore the challenges of trusting God, dealing with unmet needs, and understanding how our desires align with our identity and spiritual growth. Through personal anecdotes and scriptural analysis, they discuss the balance between contentment and longing, the process of maturing spiritually, and the importance of recognizing our limitations. The episode concludes with a discussion on gratitude and the transformative power of aligning ourselves with God's desire for us.
00:00 Introduction to Dreams and Desires
01:27 Spencer's Childhood Dreams
04:49 Connecting Childhood Dreams to Adult Life
09:09 Theological Reflections on Desires
19:05 Parental Reflections and Spiritual Growth
28:06 Balancing Contentment and Desire
28:44 Exploring Incarnational Theology
29:13 The Role of Anger and Forgiveness
31:41 Trusting God Amidst Fear and Scarcity
36:51 The Courageous Work of Counseling
38:56 Learning to Trust and Let Go
40:33 The Process of Spiritual Transformation
57:05 The Importance of Gratitude
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Keywords: childhood dreams, desires, impact, theology, identity, contentment, longing, maturity, growth, fulfillment, trust, fear of death, scarcity mindset, surrender, desires, dreams, faithfulness, gratitude
You can connect with Spencer through his website Renewed Life Counseling and on Facebook at Renewed Life Counseling
Watch the Live Video of this Conversation on Facebook
More from Spencer:
The Promise for Atonement (re-pair): with Spencer Owen
Grapple Loudly - Wrapping up Amplify: God Sees and Hears Everyone
Grapple with Forgiveness with Spencer Owen
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