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• "Evicting Shame and Embracing the Identity of the Beloved."

Podcast Show Notes / Description:
"Most of us are busy trying to 'fix' ourselves, but Mike Pennington suggests a different path: Spiritual Direction. Unlike coaching, which focuses on your next action step, Spiritual Direction asks: 'What is God’s invitation to you right now?'

Austin and Mike get 'down in the weeds' to talk about:

• Shame & Self-Rejection: Why the devil never takes a day off, and how to use Romans 8:1 as your defensive line.
• Living in the Present Tense: Why God is 'the God of the I AM,' not the God of your past trauma.
• The Power of Being Seen: Why every human needs to feel seen, soothed, safe, and secure in the arms of the Father.

Resources Mentioned:

• Mike Pennington’s Website: belovedlivingnow.com
• Christie Pennington’s Spiritual Direction: ChristiCoaching.com
• The REACH Forgiveness Tool (Google 'REACH Forgiveness' for the full path).

Connect with Austin:
Visit waustingardner.com for more resources on grace-filled leadership and marriage restoration."

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