Relational Wisdom
Relational Wisdom is a teaching series looking at what the Bible has to say to us on the topic of relating to other people in our lives.
But actually, what we’re going for is much greater than that. What you’ll see as we go through this series is that the Bible doesn’t just provide some top tips in order that we might get along a little better. It actually provides wisdom, real wisdom. Wisdom that gives us a Biblical vision for relationships. Wisdom that equips us to build all sorts of relationships well. Wisdom that provides us with healing and hope even for when relationships hurt. Wisdom that leads us into fruitful relationships, not just functioning ones.
Jesus Christ is the wisdom of this book. And we will be looking at Him and His Word to bring transformation to the way we relate to other people in our lives.
Episodes
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13. Relational Wisdom | Imitation
13. Relational Wisdom | Imitation
In a culture with a lot of information and so little wisdom, what does it look like to follow good examples and firm instruction? Matt Carvel concludes our Relational Wisdom series looking at the... -
12. Relational Wisdom | Handling Disagreement - Can we be friends when we don’t agree?
12. Relational Wisdom | Handling Disagreement - Can we be friends when we don’t agree?
Can we be friends when we don’t agree? How can we approach disagreement with love, forgiveness and prayer? Tobi Ford-Western continues our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme of... -
11. Relational Wisdom | The Clique - How can friendships become toxic?
11. Relational Wisdom | The Clique - How can friendships become toxic?
How can friendships become toxic? We know what it's like to be an outsider but is it just as painful to be on the inside? Joel Virgo continues our Relational Wisdom series looking at the theme... -
10. Relational Wisdom | Freedom & Conscience - If they are doing it does that mean I should?
10. Relational Wisdom | Freedom & Conscience - If they are doing it does that mean I should?
If they are doing it does that mean I should? If they are not doing it, does that mean I shouldn’t? If I am free from ‘their rules’ that means I can ignore them, right? Where there is a moral... -
09. Relational Wisdom | Self Awareness - Are my strengths and weaknesses the same as everyone else's?
09. Relational Wisdom | Self Awareness - Are my strengths and weaknesses the same as everyone else's?
Are my strengths, weaknesses and temptations the same as everybody else’s?
God is not put off by our weakness but touched by it and reaffirms us with gentleness. Learning how to... -
08. Relational Wisdom | Vulnerability - What does it look like to live in the light?
08. Relational Wisdom | Vulnerability - What does it look like to live in the light?
True vulnerability is costly. How can we be vulnerable by walking in the light with the right people? How do we trust God's promises when putting ourselves in the hands of others? Stephen Dawson... -
07. Relational Wisdom | Challenge & Rebuke
07. Relational Wisdom | Challenge & Rebuke
How do we challenge each other when something is morally wrong? Rebuke is not a personal attack but a constructive process of seeking repentance, forgiveness and restoration. Matt Carvel continues... -
06. Relational Wisdom | Race & Cultures - How does Jesus challenge my cultural assumptions and security?
06. Relational Wisdom | Race & Cultures - How does Jesus challenge my cultural assumptions and security?
The root of understanding different races & cultures starts, not with our own righteousness, but with the heart and authority of Jesus. Joel Virgo continues our Relational Wisdom series looking... -
05. Relational Wisdom | Encouragement
05. Relational Wisdom | Encouragement
We all need to be encouraged and words have the power to uplift. What does it look like to build each other up through the lens of Jesus? Tobi Ford-Western continues our Relational Wisdom series... -
04. Relational Wisdom | Authority - Is there a Christian kind of bossiness?
04. Relational Wisdom | Authority - Is there a Christian kind of bossiness?
How can we lead our teams and families well?
Matt Carvel continues our Relational Wisdom Series, looking at the theme of 'Authority'. It's easy to think that you're not... -
03. Relational Wisdom | Peace and Reconciliation - Can we mend damaged relationships?
03. Relational Wisdom | Peace and Reconciliation - Can we mend damaged relationships?
Stephen Dawson continues our Relational Wisdom Series, looking at the theme of 'Peace and Reconciliation'. Sometimes a relationship simply can't work without something being at least... -
02. Relational Wisdom | Truthfulness - What should we do when truthfulness causes pain?
02. Relational Wisdom | Truthfulness - What should we do when truthfulness causes pain?
Joel Virgo continues our Relational Wisdom series, looking at the theme of ‘Truthfulness’. We need to think more biblically (thus more patiently, sensitively and bravely) about the relationship... -
01. Relational Wisdom | Laughter - What makes relationships healthy?
01. Relational Wisdom | Laughter - What makes relationships healthy?
Matt Carvel opens our Relational Wisdom series, looking at the theme of ‘Laughter’. Our relationships are not primarily meant to be contexts for gruelling self-denial. They are arenas in which we get...
