Dr. Les Parrott Challenges Empathy Myths in Christian Circles

World-renowned relationship expert Dr. Les Parrott sits down with host Steve Cuss for a raw discussion about reclaiming your mind and soul. Parrott shreds toxic beliefs about empathy, parenting, and vulnerability that have infiltrated Christian culture, replacing them with a vision for emotional and spiritual health that actually works. Together, Steve and Dr. parrott dissect the razor-thin line between empathy and enmeshment, reveal how technology can fuel genuine human connection, and unpack why hearing God’s voice without shame is a game-changer. 

Resources mentioned in this episode include:

• Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott’s Saving Your Marriage Before It Starts

• Dr. Parrott and Judah Smith’s Bad Thoughts: A Preacher and a Shrink's Guide to Reclaiming Your Mind and Soul

• Pastor Judah Smith’s instagram

• Drs. Les & Leslie Parrott’s website

• David Brooks’ How to Know a Person

• Steve & Clarissa Moll discuss the Four Spaces of Anxiety

• The Gospel of Mark (ESV)

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