Pastor Chris introduces us to Houstonian Brene Brown as we continue our series focusing on the voices of women. Through her teaching of vulnerability, we gain insight into the life of Jesus and the action He calls us to take. Pastor Chris encourages us to not give up when faced with pain, but to continue serving and loving others with courage.
Live Teaching Podcast
Scripture & Quotations
“Vulnerability sounds like truth and feels like courage.”
-Brene Brown
Luke 10:1-4
1 The Lord then recruited and deployed 70 more disciples. He sent them ahead, in teams of two, to visit all the towns and settlements between them and Jerusalem. 2 This is what He ordered.
Jesus: There’s a great harvest waiting in the fields, but there aren’t many good workers to harvest it. Pray that the Harvest Master will send out good workers to the fields.
3 It’s time for you 70 to go. I’m sending you out armed with vulnerability, like lambs walking into a pack of wolves. 4 Don’t bring a wallet. Don’t carry a backpack. I don’t even want you to wear sandals. Walk along barefoot, quietly, without stopping for small talk.
“Don’t try to win over the haters; you’re not the jackass whisperer.”
-Brene Brown
Proverbs 27:6
Wounds inflicted by the correction of a friend prove he is faithful; the abundant kisses of an enemy show his lies.
Romans 2:5
But because your heart is obstinate and shameless, you’re storing up wrath that will count against you…
Proverbs 4:23
Above all else, watch over your heart; diligently guard it because from a sincere and pure heart come the good and noble things of life.
“Perfectionism is a defensive move. It’s the belief that if we do things perfectly and look perfect, we can minimize or avoid the pain of blame, judgment, and shame.”
-Brene Brown
“I’m not perfect and I’m not always right, but I’m here, open, paying attention, loving you, and fully engaged.”
- Brene Brown
James 1:27
Real, true religion from God the Father’s perspective is about caring for the orphans and widows who suffer needlessly and resisting the evil influence of the world.