ATW - Talk with Brandon Beard

AfterTheWell

Summary
Brandon Beard shares his journey of faith and spirituality, from growing up in a church-going family to joining the military and experiencing a crisis of faith. He discusses the impact of false theology and the weight of guilt and shame. Brandon's spiritual transformation began in 2009 when he encountered a community that embraced him and introduced him to the prophetic. He learned to discern the voice of God and understand that it often sounds like his own thoughts but with a different thought pattern. Brandon's story highlights the importance of community and the power of encountering God's love and grace. Brandon Beard shares his journey of discovering his identity in Christ and the transformation it has brought to his everyday life. He emphasizes the importance of realizing that God is within us and that there is no separation between us and Him. Brandon also discusses the need for grace and understanding in our relationships with others, and the power of planting seeds and walking alongside people on their spiritual journeys. He encourages listeners to never give up and to seek out communities that will support and guide them in their individuality.
Takeaways

• False theology and guilt can weigh heavily on one's faith journey.
• Encountering a community that embraces and supports can lead to spiritual transformation.
• Discerning the voice of God often involves recognizing thoughts that align with a different thought pattern.
• God's love and grace can bring healing and freedom from guilt and shame. Realize that God is within you and there is no separation between you and Him.
• Have grace and understanding in your relationships with others.
• Plant seeds and walk alongside people on their spiritual journeys.
• Never give up and seek out communities that support and guide you in your individuality.