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Rebuilding the Ruins: A Journey to Restoring the Church
Natalie Runion joins us to explore the challenges and hope found within church leadership and community. As the founder of Raised to Stay and author of The House That Jesus Built, Natalie shares her journey from church hurt to healing, drawing from decades of ministry experience. Together, we tackle the tension between platform and servanthood, the impact of spiritual orphanhood in leadership, and the power of returning to God's original blueprint for His Church. Whether you're a leader seeking to align your life with your faith, a believer wrestling with disappointment in the Church, or someone curious about what it means to follow Jesus, this conversation will inspire you to pursue unity, integrity, and hope within God’s people. Let's dive into a rich discussion that calls us all to reflect, heal, and build His house together.
00:00 Introduction
01:05 Meet Natalie Runion: Author and Advocate
02:43 Natalie's Journey: From Pastor's Kid to Online Community Leader
03:51 The Rise of 'Raised to Stay'
07:23 Addressing Church Hurt and Celebrity Culture
13:58 The Wheel of Favor: Church Leadership Challenges
25:19 The Green Room Controversy
30:58 Understanding Reactions and Gentleness in Leadership
32:37 The Concept of Spiritual Orphans in Churches
34:09 Personal Growth and Generosity in Leadership
38:07 The Importance of Repentance and Humility
40:22 Building a Healthy Church Culture
44:23 Navigating Celebrity Culture in Ministry
54:17 The True Meaning of Church
56:04 Final Words of Encouragement and Resources
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We LOVE that you’ve decided to join us this week for the Living Wholehearted Podcast. We hope you enjoyed the conversation, tips, and resources to help you transform every relationship that matters most to you. If you think this will help someone you know, make sure you send it their way or share on socials. Tag us @living_wholehearted and @terramattson!
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Until next time, be the leader you would follow!
Grateful for you,
Jeff & Terra
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WEBSITES
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RESOURCES
Shrinking the Integrity Gap (www.livingwholehearted.com/store/books)
Shrinking the Integrity Gap e-Course (www.livingwholehearted.com/e-courses)
Courageous: Being Daughters Rooted in Grace (www.livingwholehearted.com/store/books)
Dear Mattsons (www.christianparenting.org/dearmattsons/)
Helping Moms Raise Confident Daughters (cpguides.org/)
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Mastering Conflict Resolution with the Core Values Index (CVI)
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Want to take the CVI test? Go here: www.livingwholehearted.com/cvi The Core Values Index (CVI) serves as a practical lens for navigating conflict in relationships, workplaces, and personal growth. We explore how the four core values-Builder, Merchant, Innovator, and Banker-highlight individual strengths while revealing unique conflict strategies. Through insights from Tara and Jeff Mattson, we ...
Episode 240: The Good the Bad and the Funny
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People have a tendancy to avoid facing their life stories. Often times we ignore them, we compartmentalize them, and we dwell on them. The difference between a wholehearted leader who is healthy and a leader who is not, is that wholehearted leaders have processed their story. They have done the work to get their baggage down to carry on size and have come to learn who they are BECAUSE of their ...
Episode 239: When You Want to Want God Again
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What do you do when you find yourself lacking joy in life, or feeling a heaviness about things that you just can't quite put your finger on? What happens when you know that you want to want God in your life, but right now you don't feel like wanting Him in your life at all? Today we talk with Lisa Whittle as she shares her story of surrender to God in an outcry for Him, the only one who can rev...
Episode 238: Taboo Topics With Family
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Episode 238: Taboo Topics With Family
Episode 237: Growing Our Listening Skills
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Episode 237: Growing Our Listening Skills
Episode 236: The Power of Meals with Family
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Episode 236: The Power of Meals with Family
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Episode 235: What to Do With Big Emotions
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Episode 235: What to Do With Big Emotions
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Episode 234: Growing with Emotions
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Episode 234: Growing with Emotions
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Episode 234: Growing with Emotions
Episode 233: The Best Test for Your Growth - CVI
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Episode 232: Tired of Being Tired? How to Rest.
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Episode 232: Tired of Being Tired? How to Rest.
Episode 232: Tired of Being Tired? How to Rest.
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Episode 232: Tired of Being Tired? How to Rest.
Episode 231: Maintaining Integrity as a Leader
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Episode 230: How Can I Be Free From Porn?
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Episode 229: How to Stay Healthy When Counseling Others
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Episode 229: How to Stay Healthy When Counseling Others
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Episode 228: Parenting On Phones and Social Media
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Episode 228: Parenting On Phones and Social Media
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Episode 227: Letting Go of Expectations
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Episode 226: How to Do Healthy Conflict
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Episode 226: How to Do Healthy Conflict
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Episode 224: Identity, Sexuality and Anxiety
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Episode 225: Compassion and Conviction with Gender and Sexual Identity
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Episode 225: Compassion and Conviction with Gender and Sexual Identity

КОМЕНТАРІ

  • @erisdiscordia5429
    @erisdiscordia5429 5 днів тому

    Mmm conflict.

  • @breathoflife8004
    @breathoflife8004 Місяць тому

    GRATEFUL

  • @fathertedcrilley3988
    @fathertedcrilley3988 Місяць тому

    Hiya. Not religious, UA-cam recommended this randomly, The lady seems nice if a little misguided. I wish you well :)

    • @living_wholehearted
      @living_wholehearted Місяць тому

      Hi! Thanks so much for watching. Any way we could serve you? Hope you have a great Thanksgiving!

  • @dilorensgon
    @dilorensgon Місяць тому

    Disappointed

    • @living_wholehearted
      @living_wholehearted Місяць тому

      Would love to help if I can! Maybe context for this would be helpful? The whole episode is available that might frame a short clip.

  • @googiegress
    @googiegress 2 місяці тому

    Previous generations struggled with the medium and the message, and people in the new millennium have too, but also struggled with the infrastructure (the phone). I wonder how many problems are caused by the addictive and exploitative nature of social media specifically, in isolation of the phone? Imagine social media in the newspaper age, where if you walked away from the ticker tape you would no longer be in communication with the community? The easy answer is that the omnipresent cell phone exacerbates the negative effects of social media, or that they are mutually reinforcing. But what of people accessing high-quality information on a mobile device and a sharing platform that culturally emphasized intellectual discussion of deeply valuable pieces of content, contrasted with doomscrolling? One could imagine everything but the content being the same as today, but the content diametrically opposite, and that leading to relatively positive outcomes. Or, does the existence of low-quality social media like FB, TikTok, Twitter, (about 99% of UA-cam), et al. prevent the mass adoption of such high-quality social media? Are the people swine for picking their content thus, or does the content make them swine? I'm reminded of how tasty, novel, easily-digestible food can lead to overeating and fat gain, and poor health, while flavorless, unprocessed whole-food, and a repetitive menu can lead to loss of apetite and weight - and if continued long enough also poor health. In both cases despite the desires of the eater. We're seeing some responses to social media's overreach into our minds with apps for personal use tracking and reporting, and access controls. What too of how the media is absorbed? Previously a person might have a book, read it, and think on it or talk with others in a discussion with more than one participant in person. With scroll-fed media we glaze over and endlessly absorb, until battery death, and then nothing is worth discussing with others. Online discussion tends to be a shot-from-the-hip hot take, responses go unread or pointlessly argued with, no consequences, no growth. The mind, untrained in analysis, unused to rumination, is stimulated passively; the lights blink and the brain chemicals squirt and the addiction deepens. It's telling that tech CEOs forbid their own children from using their company's products. It's irresponsible to get high on your own supply.

  • @StankyFangerz
    @StankyFangerz 2 місяці тому

    Never could tell my parents anything cause I feared the reaction. My mom asks me to this day why I don’t share things with her. Another point just to add, if you ever give the reasoning that your child should obey saying I’m the parent and your the kid. That’s all you will ever be, when the child grows up and is an adult and needs a friend/mentor/guide you’ll never be that cause you only defined your relationship as a parent who controls

    • @living_wholehearted
      @living_wholehearted 2 місяці тому

      I'm so sorry to hear that! Hope you feel seen with our clip in that this is an issue with a lot of parents.

  • @StankyFangerz
    @StankyFangerz 2 місяці тому

    Never could tell my parents anything cause I feared the reaction. My mom asks me to this day why I don’t share things with her. Another point just to add, if you ever give the reasoning that your child should obey saying I’m the parent and your the kid. That’s all you will ever be, when the child grows up and is an adult and needs a friend/mentor/guide you’ll never be that cause you only defined your relationship as a parent who controls

  • @ttygre8963
    @ttygre8963 2 місяці тому

    I was such an inept parent. Dang…

    • @living_wholehearted
      @living_wholehearted 2 місяці тому

      We all have those look back moments where we feel this. If you can see it clearly now, chances are you had a lot of things going for your parenting.

    • @ttygre8963
      @ttygre8963 2 місяці тому

      @ Thanks for that. I was just so young and immature and made so many mistakes and parenting is so important. God please forgive me.

  • @PrincessPineapple92
    @PrincessPineapple92 2 місяці тому

    This is true. Ive been laid back with my 15 year old son and he is always very open and honest with me about everything.

  • @SM-dc7wp
    @SM-dc7wp 2 місяці тому

    They placed their heavy emotions and anxiety on me. Meanwhile my insides felt moldy and gnatty if that makes sense. Like after a California wildfire. I went to books, movies, shows, and the arts to TRY to handle them alone. Lots of living on the moon though.

  • @saywhatna7376
    @saywhatna7376 2 місяці тому

    💖💖💖

  • @primeiroultimo1726
    @primeiroultimo1726 2 місяці тому

    Thank you for the words ❤

  • @CoolStuffDad
    @CoolStuffDad 2 місяці тому

    Totally needed to hear this- struggling with my 10 yr old daughter, and I’m coming to an epiphany that I (or we) are wrongfully contributing to some of her reactions & behaviors that we’re trying to combat.

    • @XavierAndFriendsOfficalChannel
      @XavierAndFriendsOfficalChannel 2 місяці тому

      Relax, pray and give her enough space to be her true self. Don’t panic. Trust the process. She will be a pain but she will love you…no matter what. If you worry, it will show, or she will feel it…and that, to a young person is a form of distrust. No lecture, just listen a whole lot, opinions matter but not of her…of others but not too critical. Our fears are made manifest…so do not fear. Concern yourself but avoid worry and learn the difference. Trust Jesus and Gods angels to guide her, even when she makes stupid childish decisions, Christ will guide her through them. You must trust Him, however. That’s not to say you should completely let go, absolutely not…but when you need to let go or give her space, then, trust God to have her under His wing, absolutely. Don’t panic! Leave little notes for her…don’t ask if she found them. Short notes, simple, “I love you”, “you are a treasure in my world”, “my heart beats an extra beat when I hear your voice”, little things that let her know she is important, without you having to say it. Do this once every now and again…along with a surprise cupcake and drink together, 5 minutes…be the first to leave the table, so she doesn’t feel stuck there. One day she will ask you to stay a little longer…and you will feel so blessed. These are little things that have filled my heart when reading your comment. I hope and pray, your little girl will grow to love God, herself, her family and life. Oh… one more thing. A promise ceremony with dad, when she begins to learn about boys and life commitment. Let her dress up like a bride and commit to Jesus or dad, to keep herself pure and perfect, until she meets the right man and decides to marry. This might sound extreme to some people…but after 55 years on this planet and watching many of my friends bring up both girls and boys, I think this can be good for some girls, for others, it’s just not necessary, as they are focussed on Jesus or they choose a mate very young and have stuck it out. The young ones, in supported relationships by both families, have lasted and flourished. Just an observation. 14 wasn’t too young to date many years ago…and those marriages at 18 or 19, lasted 75 years. Something to think about. I know several myself, that started young, with support, healthy mutual and neutral support from both families, who bbq and picnic together, have lasted well and are healthy examples of loving families. Society might have changed a heap but our human nature has stayed pretty much the same over hundreds, thousands of years. Trouble happens, drama too, sometimes trauma, and there’s sometime tragedy…but whatever happens, if our reactions are calm, thoughtful, sometimes no words needed, other times a firm word is…but whatever happens, if we show respect, we will receive it. Do not give in…just give love. Blessings of good health, peace and joy to you, your daughter and all your precious people. Jen. Watching and praying from Australia. ❤️🙏🕊️❤️

    • @living_wholehearted
      @living_wholehearted 2 місяці тому

      Way to go on stopping to reflect! Let us know if we can help!

  • @5TTT129
    @5TTT129 2 місяці тому

    Thanks. Great content

  • @fabianmitrache5799
    @fabianmitrache5799 2 місяці тому

    I was wondering what would be the bast reaction in this kind of situations. Thks

  • @pluut9722
    @pluut9722 3 місяці тому

    i guess you where there seeing it happen ...

  • @zedzedder4947
    @zedzedder4947 3 місяці тому

    Speak for yourself.

  • @s.annehancock730
    @s.annehancock730 6 місяців тому

    Just discovered your fantastic channel. Debra’s book is indeed life changing. Keep up the great work Jeff and Terra.

    • @living_wholehearted
      @living_wholehearted 6 місяців тому

      Thank you so much! Let us know if we can serve you in any way!

  • @GrimaceShake-gz5oc
    @GrimaceShake-gz5oc 7 місяців тому

    Oi shush Blud

  • @colleennewell3264
    @colleennewell3264 7 місяців тому

    Ezekiel 3-4 The Glory of the God of Israel ascended from his usual place above the cherubim-angels, moved to the threshold of the Temple, and called to the man with the writing case who was dressed in linen: “Go through the streets of Jerusalem and put a mark on the forehead of everyone who is in anguish over the outrageous obscenities being done in the city.” The Message

  • @colleennewell3264
    @colleennewell3264 7 місяців тому

    How do we express our hatred of this particular sin then?

  • @colleennewell3264
    @colleennewell3264 7 місяців тому

    Misplaced empathy will lead the hearers to become "nice" Christians as apposed to good Christians.

  • @colleennewell3264
    @colleennewell3264 7 місяців тому

    But people we are in a war as the scriptures says! As I am in the middle of it I'm going through hell. My 26 year old son wants to transition to be a woman. I have had more than one very open conversation with him that ends in tears. I'm engaging in the weapons of our warfare praying and fasting to loosen the bondage of the world, the flesh and the devil that is attacking my son's mind and heart. We are not warring against flesh and blood but against principalities and powers. Wait till you get here you are not going to believe the destructive power that wants to take this generation out and send children, parents and whole communities to hell. Lord have mercy! Christ have mercy! Lord have mercy!

    • @living_wholehearted
      @living_wholehearted 7 місяців тому

      Amen, Lord have mercy. Perhaps what you quoted (Eph 6) is precisely the answer. We should not be combative or adversarial to people because the fight doesn't lie with them but the principalties waring against us and them. May God strengthen you and give you endurance to love your son, sit with him, listen to him, and wait on the Lord. What a terribly difficult task friend. One that certainly must be done with the support of others. If we can be of help to you, please don't hesitate to reach out. to: info@livingwholehearted.com.

    • @colleennewell3264
      @colleennewell3264 7 місяців тому

      @@living_wholehearted Thank you so much for such a kind hearted response. Please pray for all of us who are going through this as were are in the thousands.

    • @living_wholehearted
      @living_wholehearted 7 місяців тому

      @@colleennewell3264 Of course, one other resouce that might be helpful is Preston Sprinkle. He has helpful info for parents on this topic: www.prestonsprinkle.com/

    • @colleennewell3264
      @colleennewell3264 7 місяців тому

      @@living_wholehearted Sorry but I have read Preston's book and watched his UA-cam and believe he is a heretic ....he is literally in the affirming camp but he won't tell you that straight out. I would not recommend him at all.

    • @colleennewell3264
      @colleennewell3264 7 місяців тому

      I'm getting more and better resources from secular sites at this stage so that is saying something.

  • @asaprob1373
    @asaprob1373 8 місяців тому

    Still why yall translated his name? No name should be translated plus he was speaking Aramaic and when he was calling to god we all know what he was calling He wasn’t calling for himself 😂

  • @mdnahidseo
    @mdnahidseo 9 місяців тому

    Hi Are you looking for a professional UA-cam thumbnail designer?

  • @jermainemccleary9271
    @jermainemccleary9271 10 місяців тому

    Promo>SM