The Refuge Ministry
The Refuge Ministry
Reactive & Receptive (Part 1)
Reactive & Receptive (Part 1)
Reactive & Receptive (Part 1)
Wednesday 30th November 2022
Discover how being receptive can enhance your recovery journey with tips on trust and active listening from Wes Thompson and Austin Hill.
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Get the buttons here!Reactive vs. Receptive: Building Trust in Recovery
The hope is that we grow in becoming receptively, trusting we can trust appropriately. We can first trust God, and by trusting God appropriately allows us to trust ourselves and others appropriately.
Ever wonder why some relationships thrive while others crumble under pressure? In this episode of 'Relational Recovery', hosts Wes Thompson and Austin Hill break down the crucial difference between being reactive and being receptive. Drawing from the wisdom of Jim Cofield and Rich Plass, they explore how these two postures can either hinder or help your journey to recovery. Being reactive often stems from a place of mistrust, influenced by past traumas or negative experiences.
This mindset can make you feel like everyone is out to get you, leading to strained relationships and constant exhaustion. On the flip side, being receptive involves learning to trust—starting with God, then extending that trust to yourself and others. The hosts emphasize that adopting a receptive posture means assuming positive intent and giving people the benefit of the doubt. Active listening plays a key role in becoming more receptive.
Wes and Austin share practical tips on how to be fully present in conversations: making good eye contact, using nonverbal cues, asking open-ended questions, and paraphrasing what has been said. They also stress the importance of withholding judgment and advice, which can deepen understanding and foster trust. The episode dives into the teachings from Leviticus about loving your neighbor as yourself and avoiding grudges. By adopting a receptive mindset, you can build healthier connections with God, yourself, and others.
The hosts argue that this approach not only helps in recovery but also enriches all aspects of life. So if you're looking to improve your relationships and foster trust on your recovery journey, this episode is a must-listen. With relatable anecdotes and actionable advice, Wes and Austin guide you through the transformative power of being receptive.