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The Enneagram as a Tool For Growth – with Rev. Jamie Butcher
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Is the Enneagram just a personality test—or could it be a pathway to deeper faith?
In this rich and heartfelt episode of Complex Creatures, Rev. Dr. Jarrod Longbons speaks with Rev. Jamie Butcher—Presbyterian minister and certified Enneagram coach—about how this ancient tool offers more than labels. Together, they explore how the Enneagram can lead us from self-protection to self-giving, from pigeonholing to spiritual compassion, and into the very presence of God.
Topics include:
The Enneagram as a contemplative Christian practice
Why Christians are drawn to typologies—and how to avoid the pitfalls
How compassion begins with self-understanding
Prayer postures, personality awareness, and spiritual growth
Using the Enneagram in pastoral care, spiritual direction, and community life
Whether you're new to the Enneagram or a longtime student, this conversation invites you to move beyond “what number are you?” into a deeper life of reflection, grace, and love.
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