Better on the Inside Better on the Inside

You can find Pastor Trey on his website. https://www.pastortrey05.com/

Buy his book Theologizin' Bigger on Amazon.



Summary



The conversation explores the idea that humans have limited their potential by creating their own image of God. This self-constructed version of God has corrupted our understanding and hindered our growth. The speakers discuss the need to embrace the true nature of God and strive to become the best version of ourselves.



Keywords



aspiring, constructed, hamstrung, capacity, best, limited, eternal, other worldly, incorruptible, God, corrupted, imaginations, potential, understanding, growth



Chapters



00:00 Introduction and Self-Introduction

50:28 Defining Identity and Roles

52:28 The Impetus for Writing

53:42 Choosing a Non-Traditional Publishing Route

55:28 Building a Non-Traditional Audience

56:51 Making God Smaller

59:21 The Message of the Book

01:00:54 Why We Make God Smaller

01:05:26 Expanding Our Understanding of God

01:11:04 Avoiding Blasphemy of the Holy Spirit

01:12:21 The Expanding Universe and God's Not Yet

01:14:35 Broadening Love and Avoiding Confinement

01:16:21 Idolatry and Shaping Ourselves

01:17:39 Introduction

01:21:56 BOTI Outro Video.mp4





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You can find Dianne on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠her church here.⁠

⁠rocaderefugiosatx.org⁠



AI Summary

Summary



In this conversation, Jon Pyle interviews Dianne Garcia, the pastor and church planter of Iglesia Cristiana Roca de Refugio, a church for immigrant families in San Antonio. Dianne shares her experience of starting a church that is led by and serves immigrant families. They discuss the importance of forming personal relationships with immigrants and the misconceptions surrounding immigration. The conversation highlights the need for churches and individuals to support immigrants in a way that truly helps and empowers them.



Keywords



church, immigrant families, church planting, community, relationships, support, misconceptions, empowerment



Chapters



00:00 Personal Connections and Changing Perspectives

07:02 Impact on the Soul through Engaging with Immigrants

08:40 Finding Meaning and Impact

09:24 The Challenge of Helping Many

09:54 The Most Meaningful Thing

10:36 Passion Rooted in Suffering

11:35 Moving Beyond Charity

12:30 Compassionate Relationship vs. Charity

13:21 Transformation through Suffering

14:17 Vulnerability and Empathy

15:16 The Impact on the Soul

16:01 Help that Hurts

17:12 The Danger of Dehumanization

18:08 Moving Beyond Transactional Help

19:41 Creating Safety, Narrative Change, and Empowerment

21:02 Seeking Sanctuary and Changing Narratives

22:29 Providing Emotional and Spiritual Sanctuary

25:08 The Emotional Journey of Asylum Seekers

26:01 Finding Joy in Watching Baby Chicks

27:52 Where to Find Diane

33:52 BOTI Outro Video.mp4








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You can find Dianne on Instagram and her church here.

rocaderefugiosatx.org



AI Summary



In this conversation, Jon Pyle and Dianne Garcia discuss the importance of treating immigrants with love, dignity, and respect. Dianne shares her experience as the pastor of a church that serves immigrant families and asylum seekers in San Antonio. They talk about the different categories of immigrants, the challenges they face, and the fear and uncertainty they live with. They also discuss the political and partisan aspects of immigration and the pushback Dianne receives for her work. The conversation highlights the need for a more humane and compassionate approach to immigration.



Keywords



immigration, immigrants, asylum seekers, church, love, dignity, respect, fear, uncertainty, political, partisan, pushback, humane, compassionate






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Find ⁠Kadi Cole at her website⁠ and on ⁠social media⁠. She also has some INSANELY cool resources on here ⁠LinkTree⁠. https://linktr.ee/kadicole


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Find Kadi Cole at her website and on social media. She also has some INSANELY cool resources on here LinkTree. https://linktr.ee/kadicole

If you're not in full time ministry (90+% of people) what does it look like to fully engage your calling? That's one of the big questions Kadi is here to address and she does an amazing job guiding us to a fulfilling life at home, in church and at work.




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