#181: Grace Over Fear: When you fear being vulnerable with Jamie Ivey

Why is it hard to be vulnerable? What are the characteristics of a safe person? If you fear being vulnerable but want to try, listen to Jamie Ivey.  Being vulnerable with safe people in the midst of your mess is a sacred space. Saying "I'm struggling too" is a saint's cry. Wherever you struggle today, Whether it's struggling with sin and temptation, a hard season in your marriage, or doubting God's goodness and sovereignty in the midst of a cancer diagnosis, God longs for you to tell Him about it – to be vulnerable with Him and to share it with a sister in Christ.  But many of us – for very valid reasons – are skittish and reticent to be vulnerable.  I can think of no one better to cheer us on toward vulnerability than today's guest, Jamie Ivey. In today's episode, you'll receive practical strategies and anchoring truths to answer the question, "Why is it hard to be vulnerable?". You'll learn: why we don't want to be vulnerable, six characteristics of a safe person, what to do when you suffer from a vulnerability hangover, and three questions to ask when you're ready to be vulnerable. Mentioned in the podcast  The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry there's no added cost to you! #179: Grace Over Fear: When you feel embarrassed by your tears ​​#180: Grace Over Fear: What is grief? with Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young Netlix's Quarterback If You Only Knew by Jamie Ivey   Here's how to connect with Jamie Ivey Instagram Website Podcast YouTube Facebook   Here's how to connect with Jill Website  GraceInRealLifePodcast.com  Instagram  Subscribe to Jill's weekly "the good + the grace" email