Freedom: Becoming Emotionally Engaged Ep. 414

We've all experienced moments where we feel emotionally disconnected—distant from God, withdrawn from the people we love, or simply "off" without knowing why. But what if those moments aren't meant to be ignored or pushed aside? What if they're invitations to deeper healing?In today’s episode we’re continuing our Freedom Series by sharing ones of Elliott’s recent sermons he gave. Elliott explores why emotional engagement is essential to spiritual maturity and healthy relationships. Drawing from Scripture, psychology, and years of counseling experience, he explains how God created us as emotional beings and why suppressing, repressing, or avoiding our emotions often leads to fear, conflict, isolation, and unhealthy patterns.He explores the difference between passive, aggressive, and healthy emotional responses, and why our thoughts, emotions, and behaviors are so deeply connected, and gains practical tools for recognizing, processing, and surrendering your emotions to God. Elliott also introduces the "R.A.C." framework—Recognize, Accept, and Consider Change—a simple yet powerful way to move from emotional reactivity toward emotional maturity.Whether you've felt emotionally numb, overwhelmed, reactive, or simply disconnected, this episode offers a biblical vision for living with greater honesty, freedom, and intimacy—with God, with others, and with yourself.Dr. Karin & Pastor Elliott AndersonWebsite: http://loveandlifemedia.com/Empowered Dating Playbook: smarturl.it/EmpoweredDatingBookInstagram: @dr.karin | @pastorelliottanderson