{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"The BCUK Podcast","title":"Listening to the heart","html":"<iframe width=\"100%\" height=\"180\" frameborder=\"no\" scrolling=\"no\" seamless src=\"https://share.transistor.fm/e/ba6b9a42\"></iframe>","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2627,"description":"In this episode of the 'to the heart' podcast, Helen Thorne-Allenson, Andrew Collins, and Amanda Cook explore the theme of listening to the heart within the context of biblical counselling and church community. They discuss the importance of being attentive to our hearts, the barriers to vulnerability, and how to create a safe culture in the church for open conversations. The conversation emphasises practical ways to encourage deeper discussions, the significance of prayer, and the transformative power of sharing our hearts with one another.\nTakeaways:\nThe heart is central to our relationship with God.\nOne anothering in the church involves being attentive to each other's hearts.\nVulnerability is essential for meaningful conversations.\nCreating a safe culture in the church encourages openness.\nListening to our hearts requires humility and self-awareness.\nBarriers to vulnerability include fear of judgment and discomfort.\nPractical love flows from a heart that relates well to God.\nTransitioning from small talk to deeper conversations is important.\nPrayer should focus on the heart, not just circumstances.\nTransformation in the church comes from honest conversations about our hearts.\nChapters:\n00:00 Introduction to Listening to the Heart\n02:21 One Anothering in the Church\n05:04 Natural Conversations About the Heart\n07:54 Barriers to Vulnerability\n11:15 Creating a Safe Culture in the Church\n15:22 Listening with Pure Motives\n19:47 Transitioning from Small Talk to Heart Talk\n25:25 Connecting Bible Study to Personal Hearts\n30:37 Encouraging Deeper Prayer Requests\nHosted by Helen Thorne-Allenson and produced by Andrew McKenna.\nFind all episodes on your favourite podcast provider or at bcuk.org/podcast\nFor regular news from BCUK join our mailing lists at bcuk.org/join\nTo support the work of BCUK visit bcuk.org/get-church-talking","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/VSPgy7IOecgFTW6sCf5B614eJ11N4zuznGP0d1hWonw/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS82Yjhm/OTdhMjdkYjU2NzYw/ODdhYmU2YzMwODll/ZDY2Ny5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}