The Refuge Ministry
The Refuge Ministry
Matthew 18 (Episode 3 - Archive)
Matthew 18 (Episode 3 - Archive)
Matthew 18 (Episode 3 - Archive)
Wednesday 11th June 2025
Explore the complexities of human behaviour with insights on sin, personality differences, and wounds in this engaging podcast episode.
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Get the buttons here!Navigating Human Behaviour: Sin, Personality, and Wounds
Episode Overview
- Understand the difference between sin, personality differences, and wounds.
- Explore the Matthew 18 process for resolving conflicts.
- Learn how patience and grace can improve community dynamics.
- Discover why treating all behaviour as sin can be harmful.
- Find out how to address annoyances with frankness.
"There's a difference between being annoyed by somebody and somebody sinning against you."
The Relational Recovery Podcast dives into the intriguing complexities of human behaviour, particularly when viewed through the lens of Christian spirituality and psychology. Hosted by Wes Thompson and Austin Hill, this episode explores three distinct categories of behaviour: sin, personality differences, and wounds. With a blend of humour and candid conversation, the hosts dissect how these categories can be misunderstood within Christian communities.
They argue that treating all behaviour as sin can be harmful, highlighting the importance of patience, grace, and frankness in dealing with personality quirks. Through relatable anecdotes—like the infamous chewing-with-mouth-open scenario—they illustrate the difference between minor annoyances and genuine offences. The discussion also touches on the Matthew 18 process, offering a structured approach to resolving conflicts and maintaining community bonds.
The hosts emphasise that while wounds need healing and sins require forgiveness, personality differences should be approached with understanding and dialogue. This episode is perfect for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of human interactions within a spiritual context. So, if you're curious about how to balance patience with frankness or how to address annoyances without resorting to legalism, this conversation might just offer the insights you need.