Have you ever felt that keeping your family’s secrets equates to love? In this compelling episode, Lisa Whittle discusses how the lines between secrecy and privacy can often blur within families. Through her own personal experiences, Lisa reveals the lie that loyalty means covering for others’ sins. With candidness and vulnerability, she emphasizes the importance of bringing the truth to the forefront and allowing God to work in the midst of our family dynamics. Keeping secrets can weigh heavily on our souls—this isn’t the freedom Jesus desires for us. If you find yourself wrestling with the complexities of loyalty and truth, this episode is packed with essential insights you won’t want to miss!

Listen in to learn more:
(0:39) - What God dropped on Lisa’s heart
(2:15) - Should truth tellers share other’s business?
(3:17) - Trust in a pastor’s family
(4:37) - Mistaken beliefs
(7:24) - Secrecy vs. privacy: defining the difference
(10:37) - When privacy becomes more…
(15:14) - Family secrets don’t equal love
(16:35) - Getting out of God’s way

Get ready to challenge your beliefs and embrace the freedom found in truth!

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