Ep 6: Friends, Fools, & Fellowship (feat Pastor Johnny Mitcham) | BONUS EPISODE
Pastor Rodney Thrift and Bryan Evans are joined by a special guest, Connections Pastor Johnny Mitcham, to tackle a difficult tension in the church: How do we love everyone without letting everyone influence us?
There is a dangerous idea that "boundaries" are unspiritual. But as Pastor Johnny explains, Jesus loved the crowds, but He only allowed a few people into His inner circle. If you are exhausted by "Emotional Vampires," dealing with a "Constant Critic," or trying to survive a toxic workplace, this episode is for you.
In this episode, we cover:
Inclusion vs. Selection: Why you need to curate your inner circle.
The Jesus Model: The difference between the Crowd, the 72, the 12, and the 3.
Relationship Drainers: How to spot the Critic, the Victim, and the Vampire.
Thermostat vs. Thermometer: How to influence a toxic environment without absorbing it.
The Relationship Audit: 3 questions to ask yourself this week.
RESOURCES MENTIONED:
Watch the "New Fellowship" Message: https://youtu.be/NQLlZr0s2v0
The Relationship Audit (Quick Reference):
Who is forming me spiritually?
Who drains me consistently?
Who sharpens my faith?
DC Resources Page: https://www.destination-church.org/resources
Includes the Bible App & Lectio365 App for daily mindset.
Worship: We highly recommend finding a worship playlist on Spotify or Apple Music to keep your environment set on Jesus throughout the week.
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