ep100 - Disentangling our Inner Lives with Jo Johnson

In this episode of Christian Book Blurb, host Matt McChlery interviews author Jo Johnson about her book 'Disentangled: Taming Your Thoughts and Feelings to Live Freely for Jesus.' Jo, a clinical psychologist, discusses the importance of managing our inner lives, the nature of guilt and forgiveness, and how the Holy Spirit plays a role in our emotional well-being. The conversation emphasizes the need for emotional honesty within the Christian community and the significance of recognizing our thoughts and feelings as gifts from God. Jo shares practical advice for dealing with inner turmoil and highlights the importance of a biblical self-image. Links Help keep this podcast on the web by simply buying me a coffee https://www.buymeacoffee.com/mattmcchlery Sponsor an episode of this podcast Click for Advertising info Visit Matt McChlery's website mattmcchlery.com Get Disentangled book from The Good Book Company Takeaways Jo Johnson emphasizes the importance of managing our thoughts and feelings. Guilt can be a complex issue, especially in a faith context. Emotional honesty is crucial in the Christian community. Our inner lives are a gift from God, not a burden. The Holy Spirit helps us navigate our thoughts and feelings. We often entertain thoughts that lead us away from Jesus. Confession and openness can lead to healing and growth. Understanding our biblical self-image is vital for emotional health. We need to confront the thorns that entangle us in sin. Jesus offers us the breastplate of righteousness to cover our mess. Sound bites "Jesus died for messy people." "You're a lot less messy than you think." "Jesus has gifted me his perfection." Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Christian Book Blurb 01:13 Understanding Disentangled: The Book's Core Themes 05:09 The Nature of Guilt and Forgiveness 10:12 Parenting Our Thoughts and Feelings 13:12 The Importance of Emotional Honesty in Faith 18:00 Confronting Thorns: The Struggles We Face 19:45 The Role of the Holy Spirit in Disentanglement 24:47 Advice for Managing Inner Messiness 27:38 Getting to Know Jo Johnson 33:55 The Breastplate of Righteousness 36:43 Where to Find Jo Johnson and Her Work