I did a podcast interview with Rick Warren this afternoon on the topic of vulnerability. I’ll post the link once it goes live. Really enjoyed the conversation with Rick and Rick McKinley from Imago Dei.

Can I sidetrack for a second?

There are lots of Christian leaders that I DON’T want speaking for me to the media. You know what I’m saying? They either say stuff that isn’t representative of what I believe. Or their tone is a poor reflection on the Church. But Rick Warren is “the man” in my estimation. Such an eloquent spokesperson for the church. He has a way of saying the right thing the right way and representing the body of Christ in a way that makes me proud. Not too many people like that. Love the way he represents!

I shared some thoughts during the podcast and I’ll post them seperately. But I found myself taking notes on what Rick was saying during the interview. Priceless insight. Here are a few keepers:

Before truth there must be trust.

Don’t make decisions based on your fears.

When you share your strengths it creates competition. When you share you weaknesses it creates community.

Vulnerability is walking with a limp like Jacob.

There are three levels of vulnerability:

1) Accepting your weaknesses
2) Glorying in your weaknesses
3) Sharing your weaknesses openly