Summary
In this episode of After the Well, Melissa Lapin interviews her friend Dawn Lee. They have an intimate conversation about faith and personal experiences with Jesus. Dawn shares her journey of growing up in the church, questioning traditional beliefs, and finding her own understanding of God's love and grace. They discuss the importance of critical thinking and questioning in faith, and the need to have open and honest conversations about beliefs. The conversation also touches on the story of the woman at the well and the transformative power of encountering Jesus. In this conversation, Melissa and Dawn discuss the importance of sharing the gift of salvation with others and challenging our faith and beliefs. They also touch on the topic of fasting and how it has been misunderstood and misused in religious practices. Dawn shares her passion for tapping into wisdom and the need for constant fellowship with God. They emphasize the oneness of the Trinity and the importance of having a personal relationship with God. Dawn also shares her upcoming plans to launch courses and events centered around purpose and wisdom.
Takeaways
- Questioning and critical thinking are important in faith to develop a deeper understanding of beliefs.
- The traditional teachings of the church can sometimes misrepresent God's love and grace.
- Encountering Jesus can be a transformative experience that leads to a deeper relationship with Him.
- Having open and honest conversations about faith and beliefs is essential for personal growth and understanding. We should not keep the gift of salvation to ourselves but share it with others.
- Challenging our faith and beliefs is important for growth and understanding.
- Fasting has been misunderstood and misused in religious practices.
- Tapping into wisdom and having constant fellowship with God is essential.
- The Trinity is a source of unity and wisdom.
- Having a personal relationship with God allows for ease and effectiveness in life.
- Everything we need is already inside of us, and we can tap into it through our relationship with God.
- Constant conversation with God and asking questions is key to receiving wisdom.
- Operating from a place of rest and oneness with God allows for expanded capacity and effectiveness.
- We should not be afraid to ask God for guidance and have open and honest conversations with Him.
