Many of us that have grown up made me in the church have had certain narratives given to us that our emotions are bad or they should be avoided or we need to ignore them.

We just need to pray a little bit more, whatever that might be. And I say we need to embrace the God-given reflection, I think, of who he is in these emotions. Now, obviously, marked by sin.

But the expression of our emotions, I think, draws us closer to a perfect reflection of who God really wants us to be.

Everyone experiences emotions some are easy, some are difficult, and dealing with them should be common sense, right? But it isn't.

Even though emotions are a very normal part of life, we often lack the language to fully understand and express them.

Well, that changes today, my friend. On this episode of the 413, Dr. Mark Mayfield is going to teach us how to slow down and explore the ways our emotions develop.

He'll also expose the toll that unexpressed emotions take on us, and he'll highlight the importance of paying attention to all those feelings.

Alright, we are about to get on the road to emotional wholeness, so let's do it, Casey.

Welcome to the 413 podcast where practical encouragement and biblical wisdom set you up to live the I Can Life.

Because you can do all things through Christ to strengthen you. Now, welcome your host, Jennifer Rothschild.

Well, hello. We're glad you're back again. I say that every week because it's how I feel every week. We're glad you're here. I'm Jennifer.

And my goal is to help you be and do more than you feel capable of as you are living the I Can Life.

A Philippians 413, which is simply yielding, surrendering and experiencing the power of Christ in you, which will empower you to live out your calling and who you are created to be.

We don't do it through our own strength. Our people. It's not our grit. It's Christ strength in us. And then who gets the glory? Christ. That's the way to be.

All right, so today I had a really good conversation with Dr. Mark. And I can't wait for you to hear it. You know, there's just some case you resonate with this guy was one of those for me.

And I even told him that his voice kind of reminded me a little bit of John Eldridge.

Yeah, one of my favorites. That kind of gentle counseling voice. Anyway, I got to just tell you one quick thing about John Eldridge.

He's one of my favorite authors. Oh, me too. And he's actually influenced Mark, which you'll hear about. But I had downloaded his app, you know, the one minute pause, which will have a link to it on the show notes.

But it begins every time with Jesus, I give you everything and everyone. Okay. It's beautiful. It's just a sweet way to be able to pray and pause. Okay. Well, one time. And that's all it takes is one.

Yeah. My friend Paula sundry heard he goes, mom, did he say cheese puffs? So now all I can hear is cheese puffs. I give you everything and everyone cheese puffs. It's not hilarious.

Okay. Anyway, that has nothing to do with anything. I am on the way this morning, by the way, to plant city, Florida. I told you that's where I was headed this weekend in Florida for a fresh ground of faith.

So if you're nearby, you can come. I'm going to get to see my mom, which is always a blessing. And that reminds you at me, I got to tell you something that happened recently with my one of my little boys, my little grand boys.

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