What Did He Mean by That?
šĀ Episode Title: Rising Above Toxic Relationships?
š Ā Release Date:Ā November 6th, 2025
š§Ā Host(s):Ā Dr. Christopher Cali, Pastor Chris Heimerle, Ashley Cali, and Robby Mckinney.
Episode Summary:
In this episode, the team continues the conversation from the weekend message, Navigating Toxic Relationships.They look at how Davidās relationship with Saul teaches us to live above relational toxicity through humility and a right relationship with God. From fear and pride to humility and peace, the discussion dives deep into how our faith anchors us even when relationships with others become difficult and what it means to respond like David instead of reacting like Saul.
Key Discussion Points:
Ā· Toxic Relationships and Spiritual Health: Having a rightrelationship with God doesnāt magically fix every relationship around you.
Ā· Living Above the Toxicity: How David refused to let Saulāsbehavior dictate his peace, choosing instead to find stability in his relationship with God.
Ā· The Power of Humility: True humility isnāt self-deprecation.Itās recognizing who we are before God, and what weāre not owed from others.
Takeaways:
1. Check your heart for selfish ambition: are you striving for success or stepping on others to reach it?
2. Itās okay and biblical to set boundaries when relationships become abusive or destructive.
3. Like David, let your relationship with God anchor you above the chaos.
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