That love does not control seems obvious to many people. And yet the temptation to control\u2014often with good motives \u2014 is strong. The long-term results of yielding to this temptation damage everyone.<\/p>\n
Thomas Oord and Christy Gunter join us to talk about uncontrolling love from a theological and therapeutic perspective. They are both contributers to Love Does Not Control: Therapists, Psychologists, and Counselors Explore Uncontrolling Love<\/em><\/a>.<\/p>\n Dr. Christy Gunter is the director of Client Services at an agency that serves families of Domestic and Family Violence in DFW. She’s the author of “Survivor Care: What Religious Professionals Need to Know about Healing Trauma” and has her doctorate in Global Health and Wellness, a M. Div., and a Master of Social Work with over 500 additional hours of specialized training in violence, assault, trauma-informed care, and other related topics.<\/p>\n Thomas Jay Oord is a theologian, philosopher, and scholar of multi-disciplinary studies. Oord is a best-selling and award-winning author, having written or edited more than twenty-five books.\u00a0Academic Influence<\/em>\u00a0ranks him among the most influential theologians in the 21st century. Oord directs a doctoral program at Northwind Theological Seminary and directs the Center for Open and Relational Theology. He is known for his research and writing on love, open and relational theology, science and religion, evil and power, and the implications of freedom and relationships for transformation.<\/p>\n Connect with Gravity:<\/strong><\/p>\n Our Sponsors: Support this podcast at \u2014 https:\/\/redcircle.com\/gravity-leadership-podcast\/donations<\/a><\/p>\n Advertising Inquiries: https:\/\/redcircle.com\/brands<\/a><\/p>\n Privacy & Opt-Out: https:\/\/redcircle.com\/privacy<\/a><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" That love does not control seems obvious to many people. And yet the temptation to control\u2014often with good motives \u2014 is strong. The long-term results of yielding to this temptation damage everyone. Thomas Oord and Christy Gunter join us to talk about uncontrolling love from a theological and therapeutic perspective. They are both contributers to…<\/p>","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":30037,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_wp_convertkit_post_meta":{"form":"-1","landing_page":"0","tag":"0","restrict_content":"0"},"episode_type":"audio","audio_file":"https:\/\/audio2.redcircle.com\/episodes\/6c3c7406-f8a9-48f4-a9ea-a7bcc5a0c105\/stream.mp3","podmotor_file_id":"","podmotor_episode_id":"","cover_image":"https:\/\/gravitycommons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gravity-podcast-new-thomas.jpg","cover_image_id":"30037","duration":"","filesize":"61.33M","filesize_raw":"64307958","date_recorded":"2023-10-03 10:00:00","explicit":"","block":"","itunes_episode_number":"","itunes_title":"","itunes_season_number":"","itunes_episode_type":""},"tags":[],"series":[65],"class_list":["post-29264","podcast","type-podcast","status-publish","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","series-the-gravity-podcast"],"episode_featured_image":"https:\/\/gravitycommons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gravity-podcast-new-thomas.jpg","episode_player_image":"https:\/\/gravitycommons.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/gravity-podcast-new-thomas.jpg","download_link":"https:\/\/gravitycommons.com\/podcast-download\/29264\/thomas-jay-oord-christy-gunter-love-does-not-control","player_link":"https:\/\/gravitycommons.com\/podcast-player\/29264\/thomas-jay-oord-christy-gunter-love-does-not-control","audio_player":"https:\/\/gravitycommons.com\/podcast-player\/29264\/thomas-jay-oord-christy-gunter-love-does-not-control<\/a>","episode_data":{"playerMode":"dark","subscribeUrls":{"apple_podcasts":{"key":"apple_podcasts","url":"https:\/\/itunes.apple.com\/us\/podcast\/gravity-leadership-podcast\/id1356585852","label":"Apple Podcasts","class":"apple_podcasts","icon":"apple-podcasts.png"},"stitcher":{"key":"stitcher","url":"","label":"Stitcher","class":"stitcher","icon":"stitcher.png"},"google_podcasts":{"key":"google_podcasts","url":"","label":"Google Podcasts","class":"google_podcasts","icon":"google-podcasts.png"},"spotify":{"key":"spotify","url":"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/show\/1ukzQzQjNTeoXoJoP9OAaq?si=Y9ahiyCySUiZsxRDnuDMRw","label":"Spotify","class":"spotify","icon":"spotify.png"}},"rssFeedUrl":"https:\/\/gravitycommons.com\/es\/feed\/podcast\/the-gravity-podcast","embedCode":"\n
\n* Check out HelloFresh: http:\/\/hellofresh.com\/50gravity and use code 50gravity to get 50% off plus 15% off the next two months.<\/p>\nThomas Jay Oord & Christy Gunter: Love Does Not Control<\/a><\/blockquote>