Ep 217 Blindspots and Birdfeeders with Bible teacher, Comedienne, Amberly Neese

Amberly Neese is all for Glee-ology as well as Theology. She loves making people laugh. I would say she can't help it. She knows, too, that truth goes down easier when prefaced with a good dose of humor and vulnerability. Author of three great Bible Studies including UNTANGLING FAITH: RECLAIMING HOPE INTHE QUESTIONS JESUS ASKED, Amberly helps people like you and me experience the freedom found in meaningful relationships with God and others. 

She's hosting a giveaway of UNTANGLING FAITH all week long - please leave comment below to be entered. 

Some gems from our conversation:

 

• My favorite question that Jesus asked is: "Who do you say I am?" 
• Humor drops defenses and helps whet our appetites for what God wants to teach us. 
• I had to let go of the false notion that God only is concerned with me when I'm doing things right. 
• I want people to know that God is for them by the way that I love and honor them.
• We develop a specific muscle group in our minds each time we recall how God loves and provides: He does so for birds—he will do the same for us, His children.
• When my adult children need help, instead of rushing to their aid, I ask, "What do you know to be true?"
• Jesus asked over 300 questions as recorded in Scripture. Since He knew all the answers the questions were for you and I to help us grow in faith and love. 

 

 

Amberly is a featured speaker/ emcee/ comedian for the Aspire Women’s Events and Marriage Date Night, two popular Christian national tours.

She and her husband have two adult children and live in Prescott, Arizona, where they enjoy the great outdoors, the Food Network, and all things Star Wars.

I got to meet and hear Amberly in October. What a treat!