Your Hope-Filled Perspective with Dr. Michelle Bengtson podcast

240 Making the World a Better Place with 10 Keys to Kindness

November 16, 2023
00:00 36:09
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Episode Summary: 

Have you ever been treated unkindly? We live in a world that values kindness but struggles to actually be kind. Today it seems that division runs amuck and people have forgotten how to treat each other with kindness and respect, even when we disagree with them. But kindness can change a heart, change someone’s mind, and change a world. Greg Atkinson and I talk about making the world a better place with 10 keys to kindness.

 

Quotables from the episode:

  • We live in a world that values kindness but struggles to actually be kind.
  • We have the power within us to be extraordinarily kind, to be the people of God we were meant to be, to demonstrate over-the-top kindness that goes the extra mile.
  • We must learn to tap into that secret place within us where kindness, love, and peace dwell.
  • Bad things happens when you’re not intentional.
  • Kindness begins with forgiveness, both for yourself and others.
  • How you deal with the trauma and pain in your life—including how you respond to it—will shape your life presently and in the future.
  • You can become bitter or better. Kindness is the remedy, and forgiveness is the antidote.
  • Kindness is contagious. Kindness unlocks kindness.
  • Kindness is the prerequisite for making a difference.

 

Scripture References:

  • Romans 8:6 (NIV) “The mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.” 
  • Proverbs 15:1 (NIV) “A gentle answer turns away wrath, but a harsh word stirs up anger.” 
  • Colossians 4:6 (NIV) “Let your conversation be always full of grace, seasoned with salt, so that you may know how to answer everyone.” 

 

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Guest:

Greg Atkinson is an author, speaker, pastor, coach and consultant. He is the Founder and CEO of Worship Impressions, the First Impressions Conference,  as well as the Co-Founder of the Social Media Church Conference. He has been featured in Forbes, the Wall Street Journal, Christianity Today, and on CBS, FOX, and NBC.

 

Hosted By: Dr. Michelle Bengtson Audio Technical Support: Bryce Bengtson

 

 

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Meet Your Host
Dr. Michelle Bengtson is a hope concierge! She is a board-certified clinical neuropsychologist, international speaker, and award-winning author dedicated to offering hope, healing, and practical tools for mental, emotional, and spiritual well-being. As the host of the top-rated podcast Your Hope-Filled Perspective, she combines her professional expertise with biblical truth to empower listeners to overcome anxiety, depression, and life’s challenges through faith.

A trusted voice in Christian mental health, Dr. Bengtson is the bestselling author of Hope Prevails: Insights from a Doctor's Personal Journey through Depression and Breaking Anxiety's Grip. With over 30 years of clinical experience, she has helped countless individuals find lasting freedom from fear, stress, and discouragement.

Dr. Bengtson is a frequent media guest on platforms such as Focus on the Family, Life Today, and Moody Radio. Her writing and resources have been featured on outlets including Crosswalk, iBelieve, and Salem Media, equipping believers to embrace God's promises in every season.

Connect with Dr. Bengtson at DrMichelleBengtson.com, where she shares faith-based encouragement, expert insights, and free resources for cultivating a hope-filled life.
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