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b"Do you ever feel distant from God?\\nDo you struggle with conflicting emotions or unanswered questions that make it hard to feel God's presence in your life?\\nToday's episode brings the \\U0001f525\\U0001f525\\U0001f525. I'm passionate about naming the false guilt and counterfeit messages that keep us from a vibrant relationship with God.\\nSo often we try to shove complicated feelings aside or manipulate ourselves into feeling what we think we \\u201cshould\\u201d feel in our faith. It doesn't work. The good news is that as with any relationship, when you name and frame what you're feeling honestly, you invest in a deeper, more authentic relationship with God. Here\\u2019s what we cover\\u2026\\n1. The problem with spiritual bypassing (7:36)\\n2. 6 counterfeit messages we internalize about God (19:34)\\n3. 5 framing questions to help you transform those messages (24:23)\\n4. Specific examples of braving steps you can take in your spiritual life (26:51)\\n5. My personal experience with spiritual dissonance (31:44)\\nToday's episode is based on an excerpt from Chapter 11 of I Shouldn't Feel This Way, available everywhere books are sold.\\nFind a list of resources from this episode here.\\nThanks to our sponsors:\\nGo to www.organifi.com/bestofyou today and use code BESTOFYOU for 20% off your order today.\\nHead over to WildHealth.com/BESTOFYOU and use code BESTOFYOU at checkout for 20% off!\\nWhether you're exploring distant lands or enjoying a staycation at home, Cozy Earth has your back. Visit cozyearth.com and unlock an exclusive 35% off with code BESTOFYOU.\\nGet 40% off your first order of Sundays. Go to SundaysForDogs.com/BESTOFYOU or use code BESTOFYOU at checkout.\\nGo to thrivemarket.com/bestofyou for 30% off your first order, plus a FREE $60 gift!\\nRelated Episodes:\\nBonus Episode: Aundi Kolber & Dr. Alison on Writing & Launching Books\\nMusic by Andy Luiten\\nSound editing by Kelly Kramarik\\nWhile Dr. Cook is a counselor, the content of this podcast and any of the products provided by Dr. Cook are not specific counseling advice nor are they a substitute for individual counseling. The content and products provided on this podcast are for informational purposes only.\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"