51. The Next Saul: Why We Need to Stop Labeling People
From Courageous Retirement: Answer God's Call to MORE! by Vona Johnson
May 7, 2026 · 6 min · Season 3 · Episode 51
About this episode
Vona Johnson discusses the dangers of labeling people and encourages listeners to see beyond categories through faith.
In a world quick to label people, it's easy to form opinions without ever knowing someone's story. In this episode, Vona Johnson reflects on the subtle ways we categorize others — and invites us to pause. What if we trusted Jesus with what we don't understand, and chose to see people, not categories? Drawing on the transformation of Saul into Paul, she explores how faith can change the way we see others — and ourselves. A gentle call to slow down, question the narratives we absorb, and choose...
People in this episode
Host: Vona Johnson
Topics covered
- labeling
- faith
- transformation
- understanding others
- Christianity
- self-perception
Keywords
- labeling
- faith
- Saul
- Paul
- understanding
- Christianity
- self-perception
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