Rooted Relationships

Rooted Relationships

From The Dwelling Place with Lexie by Lexie Mahaffey

December 23, 2025 · 6 min · Season 2 · Episode 11

About this episode

This episode explores how the book of Colossians shapes our relationships through personal stories, Scripture, and pastoral reflection.

Today’s episode explores how the book of Colossians shapes our relationships — not just our inner lives. Through a personal story, Scripture, and pastoral reflection, Lexie invites listeners to consider how Christ’s peace, wisdom, and love guide the way we relate to others. Drawing from Colossians 3:18–25, along with insights from Lysa TerKeurst and Dr. Henry Cloud, this episode offers a grounded look at boundaries, forgiveness, and what it means to walk in love without striving or control. You’ll also be guided through a reflective journaling practice and a closing prayer to help you carry these truths into your everyday relationships. In This Episode, You’ll Explore: How Colossians forms the way we love and relate to others A metaphor from walking Milo that reveals our tendency to pull and control What healthy boundaries protect — and why they matter The role of peace in guiding difficult conversations and conflict Reflection questions to help you bring Christ’s lordship into your relationships Reflection Questions: Where do you need to bring Christ’s lordship into your relationships right now? What rhythm of prayer or presence could help you walk wisely toward others? Who is…

People in this episode

Host: Lexie

Topics covered

  • relationships
  • Colossians
  • boundaries
  • forgiveness
  • love

Keywords

  • Christ's peace
  • wisdom
  • reflective journaling
  • prayer

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Colossians, Scripture, The Dwelling Place Journal

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