Lk10 trains spiritual moms and dads to form Joy-fueled, Jesus-led communities of practice. In this video podcast they gather together from the US, England, Ireland, and India to share around
In this “Struggling to Stay Joy fueled and Jesus Led, Toni and Matt discuss the dangers of believing that God desires us to run fast and far to complete the great commission. What if we are to run when He says run and rest when He says rest and wait when he says wait? How would that change the way we approach ministry and the way we do or do not judge others? How did Toni handle herself when she was triggered by this statement recently.
In this “Struggling to Stay Joy fueled and Jesus Led, Toni and Matt finish breaking down Spiral Dynamics and finally have the discussion of how this affects the way people approach expressing gratitude.
In this episode of "Struggling to be Joy Fueled and Jesus Led," Toni asks Matt why some people resist thanking others who have given to them. And why some may feel manipulated when they get a thank you. What goes on in someone that would make them resist sending (or receiving) a thank-you card, or a gratitude text, etc. Matt turns to the human development model of Spiral Dynamics to make sense of our differing attitudes around reciprocity. This is the first of a few podcasts on this topic.
Matt summarizes all that has been talked about regarding addictive structures and stages of moral development. Most of us are “half-baked” so to speak and the beauty of life together is that we can agree on rhythms that lead us into healthy connections with ourselves, each other and God together. Do you have healthy rhythms in your life and community that lead you into relationships? If not, go to LK10.com to learn healthy rhythms that can carry all of the people in your community, no matter what stage of development they are in.
In this episode, Matt and Toni talk honestly and openly about addiction and how the path toward freedom is a path of compassion and relational intimacy within yourself, with God, and with each other. Shame, blame, and disconnection are not helpful, yet for many of us that is the only path that has been modeled for us. Listen in to hear what it look like to walk in Love with ourselves and others when we are struggling. Start training with LK10.com today to form healthy rhythms of attention that lead you and your family into relationship and Love.
Breaking down Kohlberg's Stages of Moral Development helps Matt and Toni make sense of some of the strong emotions going on inside of her when she comes up against rules-based Christians, why some people are so afraid of the Way of Love and how often our motives (even Toni's) are really about avoiding pain.
In this new series Struggling to Stay Joy Fueled and Jesus Led, Toni invites you into conversations between her and her husband, Matt Daniels. These conversations are going to be completely unplanned, where Toni shares something that recently triggered her and then asks Matt to help make sense of what is going on.
In this episode, Matt helps Toni understand why some institutional churches shut down a movement like Godly Play when it is actually creating true character transformation among their congregants and children, and in turn creating Vibrant Families of Jesus. for more information about Godly Play go to https://www.godlyplayfoundation.org/
In this episode, Toni has the joy of interviewing her good friend, colleague and fellow author of Relational Revolution and Joy Fueled, Dr. Kent Smith. A professor of 30+ years at Abilene Christian University and co-founder of LK10 and the Eden Center for Regenerative Culture, Dr. Smith has lived a lifetime experimenting with learning communities and is a master architect of creating communities that can love and lead well together with each other and with God. The inability to healthily make decisions together has brought about more division and corruption of power in the church (and world for that matter) than almost any other issue. Dr. Smith shares with us his journey into what he has coined “Divine Governance” and how it creates a way for the Kingdom of God to break forth as a result of every voice reflecting the image of God.
If you are interested in learning more, see the links below. And of course, if you would like to belong to a community of practice learning and implementing these skills, sign up for an intro call with LK10.com today.
Eden Center for Regenerative Culture
In this last bonus episode with Dr. Lehman, he continues with reasons 4 and 5 of why the Immanuel Approach is the most amazing plan in the world for people in high-stress environments like refugee camps, prisons, orphanages, recovery centers, shelters, military bases, etc?” We are not called to reduce stress as Christians. We are invited to reframe it and shift from a toxic relationship to stress to one of challenge that brings deep life meaning and satisfaction. Dr. Lehman shares how he lived in functional deism for many years before discovering the living presence of Jesus in his life! They also discuss the role of relational anger in social justice. The Immanuel Approach lived out in a community like LK10 promotes helps reframe stress in order to build resilient, vibrant Jesus-led communities. If you would like to cultivate this type of relationship with God and belong to a people committed to this kind of heart-to-heart connection together, see these links for possible next steps.
Immanuel Approach Basic Training
https://www.immanuelapproach.com/immanuel-approach-book-now-available/
In these bonus episodes with Dr. Lehman, they jump right into the deep end of heavy emotions during our check-in, which allows Toni the opportunity to model how LK10 holds space for and responds when people share deep pain. Please listen with caution if you are sensitive to losing a close one. Listen in as Karl models how to handle grief, and Toni models how to show up for people grieving. Then, Karl begins explaining the 5 reasons whythey Immanuel Approach is the most amazing plan in the world for people in high-stress environments like refugee camps, prisons, orphanages, recovery centers, shelters, military bases, etc?”
The Relational Revolution is underway and consistently interacting with the living, active, real-time presence of Jesus is an essential component of the cultural shift God is inviting His body into. If you would like to cultivate this type of relationship with God and belong to a people committed to this kind of heart-to-heart connection together, then see below for possible next steps:
Immanuel Approach Basic Training
https://www.immanuelapproach.com/immanuel-approach-book-now-available/
In this 3rd interview part with Dr. Karl Lehman, co-founder of the Immanuel Approach, we discuss what Dr Lehman has not yet had a chance to say. Covering topics such as how the Immanual Approach creates secure attachment that changes the way we practice church together, transforming us into the relational and loving community Christ transforms us to be. We even pray Lk 10:2 for God to send laborers for the harvest. Stay tuned for one more bonus episode with Dr. Lehman coming soon.
The Relational Revolution is underway, and LK10’s newest book outlines how connecting with the live, active presence of Jesus is crucial to this movement. Being able to sense God comforting us, soothing us, giving us His perspective, and directing our steps is how we become hope-bearers in the world today. Relational Revolution: 5 Shifts to Rediscovering Church as Heart-to-Heart Connection will launch on April 18th for just $.99. Sign up with THIS PRE-RELEASE LINK to be notified as soon as the book is released so you can get your copy. Also, browse below for more resources on the Immanuel Approach.
Immanuel Approach website and Book
In this second part of an interview with Dr. Karl Lehman, co-founder of the Immanuel Approach. we hear where the Immanuel Approach is heading, what resources are available for free, and Dr. Lehman's deep heart motivation for why he gives so much of his time and resources away for free
LK10’s newest book outlines how connecting with the live, active presence of Jesus is crucial to this movement. Being able to sense God comforting us, soothing us, giving us His perspective, and directing our steps is how we become hope-bearers in the world today. Relational Revolution: 5 Shifts to Rediscovering Church as Heart-to-Heart Connection will launch on April 18th for just $.99. Sign up HERE to be notified as soon as the book is released so you can get your copy. For more resources on the Immanuel Approach visit these links:
Immanuel Approach website and Book
https://www.immanuelapproach.com/immanuel-approach-book-now-available/
This is the first of a three-part interview with Dr. Karl Lehman, co-founder of the Immanuel Approach. Dr Lehman is a board-certified psychiatrist with twenty-five years and more than forty thousand hours of clinical experience.
He has worked tenaciously throughout his career to integrate faith-based emotional healing with insights provided by psychological and neurological research. Dr. Lehman is also deeply committed to his own growth and healing. His personal struggle to connect with the living presence of Jesus really has paved the way for millions to sense God with them consistently and more predictably.
It is my great joy to share with you Dr Lehman’s passion and life’s work that brings hope to the world every day.
LK10’s newest book outlines how connecting with the live, active presence of Jesus is crucial to this movement. Being able to sense God comforting us, soothing us, giving us His perspective, and directing our steps is how we become hope-bearers in the world today. Relational Revolution: 5 Shifts to Rediscovering Church as Heart-to-Heart Connection will launch on April 18th for just $.99. Sign up HERE to be notified as soon as the book is released so you can get your copy. For more resources on the Immanuel Approach visit these links:
Immanuel Approach website and Book
This is part 2 with Chris Coursey, co-founder of THRIVEToday Relational Skill Training. Here we jump right into how churches are more hungry than ever for relational skill training and younger people are motivated to train so they can be change agents in their communities. Chris also shares what he did when he was publicly attacked. His process is crucial to Christians learning to respond in love.
If you are just tuning in and don’t know what we mean by Relational Revolution, go back to episode 28 for an overview and grab LK10’s upcoming book called Relational Revolution: 5 Shifts to Rediscovering Church as Heart-to-Heart Connection. It is due to release on April 18th for just $.99. Sign up here to be notified when it is released so you can grab your copy.
This is the first of a two-part series with Chris Coursey, an ordained minister, pastoral counselor, published author, international speaker, and friend. He and his wife, Jen, lead and design the THRIVEToday Training Program that uses brain-based exercises to train leaders, families, and communities in the 19 relational skills and the Immanuel Lifestyle. They are passionate about helping people acquire the skills to make relationships work.
In this first part, Chris shares the history of THRIVEToday, what it is, how it came about and its unique contribution to the Relational Revolution.
If you are in any kind of leadership role, from parent to president, and want to learn how to love even your enemies and lead non-anxiously, you will not regret shoring up your maturity skills with THRIVEToday’s premiere leadership training. Go to www.thrivetoday.org for more information. And check out any one of Chris Coursey’s 6 books that help you apply relational skills in your daily life.
In part 2 of an interview with Ray Woolridge, exec director of Life Model Works, Toni shares the importance Life Model Works has had in her personal journey and in LK10. She then turns the conversation to Ray’s involvement in writing Escaping Enemy Mode. His experience as a Brigadier General speaks volumes as he confronts toxic masculinity and mental health issues in the military. He courageously shares his personal journey towards valuing a relational way of being leaders in the world today.
Connecting with Ray and hearing about his journey was inspiring and weighty. If you are needing a stronger scientific and theological basis for living church relationally, LifeModelWorks.org might be your next step.
Recorded just 5 days before Christmas, Ray Woolridge, exec director of Life Model Works shares his personal journey to LMW and how they are uniquely resourcing the Relational Revolution, offering not only the most foundational resources merging relational brain science and scripture but also focusing on transforming churches into whole-brained relational communities in the institutional church and beyond.
It was such a joy to check in with Ray and hear God’s precious words to him “It is enough.” And get a sneak peek at some books on the horizon! Look for part 2 next week.
If you are needing a stronger scientific and theological basis for living church relationally, as well as possible consulting go to LifeModelWorks.org