Hope + Help for Setting Boundaries with Jim Newheiser

About this episode

Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about setting boundaries in a God-centered way.

In this episode of the Hope + Help Podcast, host Christine Chappell interviews Jim Newheiser about his book, Do I Need Boundaries? The conversation touches on the common struggles people face with boundaries in various aspects of their lives, emphasizing the importance of setting limitations in a God-centered way rather than a self-centered one. Listeners are provided a comparative analysis of secular and biblical views on boundaries and their practical applications in familial, occupational, and personal contexts. The episode concludes with reflections on maintaining joy and rest while managing commitments, along with closing encouragement for those struggling to say no to others' demands. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 00:31 Why Write About Boundaries? 03:10 Secular vs. Biblical Boundaries 07:09 Jesus and Boundaries 09:38 People Pleasing and Boundaries 21:32 Practical Applications of Boundaries 22:52 Setting Boundaries in Ministry and Work 27:06 Closing Thoughts and Encouragement View the full show notes & links for this episode: ibcd.org/boundaries-jim-newheiser The Hope + Help Podcast offers biblical conversations about life's challenging problems. The podcast accomplishes…

People in this episode

Host: Christine Chappell

Guest: Jim Newheiser

Topics covered

• boundaries
• Christianity
• self-care
• people pleasing
• biblical counseling

Keywords

• limitations
• joy
• rest
• commitments
• familial context
• occupational context
• personal context

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Do I Need Boundaries?

Books & works: Do I Need Boundaries?, Jesus and Boundaries, Setting Boundaries in Ministry and Work

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