Episode 56: Am I Really Supposed to Die to Myself? Misconstrued Messages and How to Disentangle From Them

<p>We’re hitting hard today on this question “Am I really supposed to die to myself?” So many have been encouraged to misapply the message of self-denial in ways that are not healthy. So what does the Bible really say about it? </p> <p>Here’s what we cover:</p> <p>1. What "deny yourself" really means</p> <p>2. 3 different types of people</p> <p>3. A surprising invitation</p> <p>4. A practical exercise to apply to your own life</p> <p>5. Your Questions: Healed vs. Saved</p> <p>Find a full transcript and list of resources from this episode <a href="https://wp.me/pa3WGh-1EN" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferer">here</a>.</p> <p>Do you have questions for Dr. Alison?⁠ <a href="https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSe3N7QByNr1lLxXtAxPQG2DlbTQnCtLvp86RfWSxdkX-puz7Q/viewform" target="_blank">Leave them here</a>.</p> <p>Want to receive free bonus content? ⁠⁠Sign up for my free weekly email <a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/2-e-books-and-audio-file-web/" target="_blank">here</a>.</p> <p>Thanks to our sponsors:</p> <p>Go to ⁠<a href="https://tinyurl.com/TBOYOrganifi" target="_blank">www.organifi.com/bestofyou⁠</a> today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today. </p> <p>Go to <a href="https://tinyurl.com/TBOYFullerSeminary" target="_blank">fuller.edu/bestofyou</a> to learn more about Fuller’s MS in Marriage and Family Therapy program. </p> <p>Head to <a href="https://tinyurl.com/TSFNAirDoctor" target="_blank">airdoctorpro.com</a> and use promo code BESTOFYOU to receive UP TO 39%! </p> <p>Visit <a href="https://tinyurl.com/TBOYCKCoffee" target="_blank">christiankitchenscoffee.com</a> and use code bestofyou for a 10% discount on your first order!</p> <p>Get 35% off your first order of Sundays. Go to <a href="https://tinyurl.com/TBOYSundaysForDogs" target="_blank">SundaysForDogs.com/BESTOFYOU</a> or use code BESTOFYOU at checkout.</p> <p>Related Podcast Episodes:</p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-39-boundaries-for-your-soul-how-to-navigate-your-overwhelming-thoughts-feelings/">Episode 39</a>: Boundaries for Your Soul</p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-40-5-steps-to-healing-painful-emotions-why-parts-of-us-get-stuck-in-the-past/">Episode 40:</a> 5 Steps to Healing Painful Emotions</p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-41-boundaries-with-fear-and-anxiety-how-to-calm-the-chaos-within-and-the-joy-of-internal-boundaries/">Episode 41</a>: Boundaries with Fear and Anxiety</p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-42-how-to-honor-sadness-set-boundaries-with-loneliness-and-what-to-do-when-you-dont-have-time-for-this-work/">Episode 42</a>: How to Honor Sadness </p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-43-how-to-tame-your-inner-critic-why-all-parts-are-welcome-and-how-to-resolve-conflict-in-your-relationships/">Episode 43</a>: How To Tame Your Inner Critic</p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-54-can-i-pray-my-anxiety-away-a-surprising-approach-to-the-anxiety-pandemic-how-to-walk-yourself-your-kids-through-it/">Episode 54:</a> Can I Pray My Anxiety Away?</p> <p><a href="https://www.dralisoncook.com/episode-55-am-i-supposed-to-distrust-myself-why-trusting-yourself-is-necessary-to-establishing-healthy-relationships-with-other-people/">Episode 55</a>: Am I Supposed to Distrust Myself?</p> <p>Youtube Series:</p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzFDKlRfLhPLMGPdt3L9cUSCeTCxyt3ys">What Does the Bible Really Say</a></p> <p><a href="https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLzFDKlRfLhPJwMMAJGbkTmIoFZthM8zm1">Boundaries for Your Soul</a></p> <p>Music by Andy Luiten</p> <p>Sound editing by Kelly Kramarik</p> <p>While Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.</p>

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