Ep. 147 Who You Are Affects Your Relationships

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Shows Main Idea – The person that you are on the inside always comes out and affects your relationships. If you have a Godward orientation, you will have a positive effect on others. If you have a selfish orientation, you will hurt your relationships.

Show Notes

1. Who I Am – There are many core reasons for the kind of person that you are.
2. Godward or Selfish Orientation – Everyone is a mixture of good and bad qualities. The key is whether your pattern of living is a Godward or selfish orientation.
3. Mixture of Both – Every person will be a mixture of Godward or selfish. You’re not focused on “episodic” characteristics, but “patterns” in the person’s life. Who is this person predominantly?
4. Dating Relationship – During the courting stage, you will see patterns in the persons life, and you must determine the predominant orientation of the individual.
5. Your Future Marriage – There is a direct connection between the person you marry and the kind of person they were before you met them.

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Rick Thomas

Rick launched the Life Over Coffee global training network in 2008 to bring hope and help for you and others by creating resources that spark conversations for transformation. His primary responsibilities are resource creation and leadership development, which he does through speaking, writing, podcasting, and educating.

In 1990 he earned a BA in Theology and, in 1991, a BS in Education. In 1993, he received his ordination into Christian ministry, and in 2000 he graduated with an MA in Counseling from The Master’s University. In 2006 he was recognized as a Fellow of the Association of Certified Biblical Counselors (ACBC).