Episode 160: An Introduction to the Gardens’ Series, Part 2, with Matt, Laurie, and Steve

It's time to bring even more color and clarity to the Oneness Mountain in this second part of our introduction to the Gardens Series!

Today, Matt and Laurie bring examples and Core Needs so we can better see that life is more than a timeline. It is more like a group of gardens to cultivate with each other and Gardener God.

After you listen, will you let us know the answer to the question: "How is your church community doing at cultivating oneness (unity, intimacy) right now? What's one way they/you are doing it well?"

Let us know so we can encourage each other with practical care! (Email: [email protected])

This week we cover CORE NEEDS:

• Affirmed: Overwhelmingly approved of
• Desired: Specially chosen—no pretense necessary
• Included: Wanted in this group, team, or partnership; I belong
• Loved: Unconditionally accepted
• Nurtured: Cared for; held
• Purposed: Filled with a sense of profoundly mattering
• Rested: Re-centered and reset in mind, body, spirit; includes having fun
• Delighted In: Seen as unique and special
• Protected: Unafraid; trusting everything is under control
• Noticed: Seen inside and out

We also cover these GARDEN BARRIERS:

• Rocks: Sin done to us, or the effects of the Fall on us (unchosen)
• Weeds: Sin tendencies within us (These are still unchosen defaults (temptations), but we have a choice of whether we will engage the sinful tendencies.)
• Broken Fence: Covenant break of any variety (affairs, porn, "what if" questions such as "What if I left?" or "What if I married that person?")
• Mold: Aggravation of our circumstances (lies, bitterness, the enemy influence)

To see the Seven Gardens, see Episode 159.

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