{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"#181: Grace Over Fear: When you fear being vulnerable with Jamie Ivey","description":"Why is it hard to be vulnerable? What are the characteristics of a safe person? If you fear being vulnerable but want to try, listen to Jamie Ivey.&amp;nbsp; Being vulnerable with safe people in the midst of your mess is a sacred space. Saying \u201cI\u2019m struggling too\u201d is a saint\u2019s cry. Wherever you struggle today, Whether it\u2019s struggling with sin and temptation, a hard season in your marriage, or doubting God\u2019s goodness and sovereignty in the midst of a cancer diagnosis, God longs for you to tell Him about it \u2013 to be vulnerable with Him and to share it with a sister in Christ.&amp;nbsp; But many of us \u2013 for very valid reasons \u2013 are skittish and reticent to be vulnerable.&amp;nbsp; I can think of no one better to cheer us on toward vulnerability than today\u2019s guest, Jamie Ivey. In today\u2019s episode, you\u2019ll receive practical strategies and anchoring truths to answer the question, \u201cWhy is it hard to be vulnerable?\u201d. You\u2019ll learn:  why we don\u2019t want to be vulnerable, six characteristics of a safe person, what to do when you suffer from a vulnerability hangover, and three questions to ask when you\u2019re ready to be vulnerable.  Mentioned in the podcast&amp;nbsp; The FCC requires that I tell you that I'm an Amazon Affiliate, which means I earn a bit of commission on each sale. But don't worry there's no added cost to you!   #179: Grace Over Fear: When you feel embarrassed by your tears \u200b\u200b#180: Grace Over Fear: What is grief? with Dorina Lazo Gilmore-Young Netlix\u2019s Quarterback If You Only Knew by Jamie Ivey  &amp;nbsp; Here\u2019s how to connect with Jamie Ivey  Instagram Website Podcast YouTube Facebook  &amp;nbsp; Here\u2019s how to connect with Jill  Website&amp;nbsp; GraceInRealLifePodcast.com&amp;nbsp; Instagram&amp;nbsp; Subscribe to Jill\u2019s weekly \u201cthe good + the grace\u201d email&amp;nbsp;  &amp;nbsp; ","author_name":"Grace In Real Life podcast","author_url":"https:\/\/jillemccormick.com\/","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/28521263\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/0f88ae\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/item\/28521263"}