Developing Deeper, More Authentic Relationships: A Conversation with Tom Bennardo

April 08, 2025
00:00 43:07
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Have you ever found yourself craving honest, soul-deep connection—with others, with your community, and with God—but not quite knowing how to get there?

On this week's episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I had the privilege of talking with Tom Bennardo, author of Open-Hearted People, Soul-Connected Church: How Courageous Authenticity Can Transform Your Relationships, Your Community, and Your Life.

Tom's message is one so many of us need to hear: we were made for more than surface-level friendships and guarded conversations. We were created for heart-level honesty, vulnerable community, and spiritual connection that can truly transform us.

In our conversation, we talk about:

  • Why we hide behind masks of pride and fear—and how to let them fall
  • What it really means to be part of a soul-connected church
  • How to lead with courageous authenticity in a world full of artificiality
  • And why the very things we're afraid to reveal are often the gateway to deeper love and acceptance

If you've ever felt lonely, disconnected, or unsure how to create deeper relationships in your life or church, I encourage you to tune in.

Let's take a step toward living open-hearted today.

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Author of A Little Goes a Long Way and Everyday Prayers for Love, Rachael Adams, hopes to help women realize God’s love and purpose for their lives. She and her husband, Bryan, live in Kentucky with their two children, Will and Kate. Her work has been featured on Good Morning America, Crosswalk, Proverbs 31, Today Parenting, and YouVersion. Connect with her by visiting rachaelkadams.com, searching @rachaeladamsauthor on Instagram and Facebook, and tuning in to The Love Offering Podcast every Tuesday on your favorite listening platform.
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