Become New with John Ortberg Episode 16 - Getting Real
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Mar 10, 2021 Rick Blackmon, clinical psychologist focused on intimacy and relational healing. He explores why being known matters and the roots of hiding and loneliness. They discuss confession to another person as a path to healing. Practical advice on choosing someone trustworthy and facing fear to disclose is offered.
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Being Known Is Required For Feeling Loved
- Being known and knowing are inseparable from feeling loved and are central to intimacy.
- Dr. Rick Blackmon says people cannot feel loved without being known, making disclosure essential for close relationships like marriage.
Culture Pushes Image Over Vulnerability
- Cultural pressure to present a good image pushes people away from vulnerability.
- Dr. Rick Blackmon contrasts American achievement/reputation norms with the countercultural need to celebrate inadequacy for freedom and growth.
Confess To A Trusted Person For Deeper Healing
- Confessing to another person often brings deeper healing than confessing only to God.
- Dr. Rick Blackmon cites James 5:16 and explains how humiliation and being seen by a safe person produce relief and closer connection to God.
