Episode 26: Family Wounds | Part 4 (Siblings)
Jake and Bob finish up their series on the Healing of the Family by discussing sibling wounds. They frame the conversation around the Old Testament story of Joseph and his brothers. Whether sibling wounds were caused due to individual sins or inadvertently, the hosts share insight for finding healing. This episode is filled with practical tips for how to navigate the healing process in general and specifically for sibling wounds.
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Show Notes
Guiding Quote
"When his brothers saw that their father loved him best of all his brothers, they hated him so much that they could not say a kind word to him." Genesis 37:4
Key Points
There hasn’t been as much conversation around sibling wounds as the others we’ve already addressed (parents/spouse)
These topics can be heavy. See the practical tips below
Sibling rivalry is often over vying for the affection of the parents.
Conversation about Joseph and the coat of many colors and how everyone in the story went wrong.
Joseph’s brothers already had stuff going on in their hearts about their dad. They were step-brothers.
Joseph didn’t cause the problems, his actions revealed the issues that we already there.
Situations can cause sibling issues but so does personal sin of the individuals.
Even in situations where the pain isn’t intentional, there can still be very real wounds.
Practical steps for when things feel heavy or you are being triggered
Self-awareness. Be very aware of the movements of your heart
Be careful not to make agreements. Take time before you make a decision.
Invite the Holy Spirit in to speak to you and lead you when seeking healing.
When you bring something to Jesus, the results might not be immediate. Stay with Him.
Practical Application
Self-awareness. Be very aware of the movements of your heart
Be careful not to make agreements. Take time before you make a decision
Invite the Holy Spirit in to speak to you and lead you when seeking healing.
When you bring something to Jesus, the results might not be immediate. Stay with Him.
Resources
Anatomy of a Wound podcast series on Restore the Glory (Sept 2020-Nov 2020)
Be Healed by Bob Schuchts (book)
