"The Windblown Girl"

The Kingdom Corner with Matt Geib

Summary

In this episode of the Kingdom Corner Podcast, host Matt Geib interviews Patti Townley-Covert, an author and Christian activist. They discuss Patti's memoir, 'The Windblown Girl,' which explores her journey of finding peace and stability through a biblical worldview. They touch on topics such as identity, sexuality, social issues, and the importance of biblical truth. Patti shares her experiences and how she learned to live in light of eternity rather than temporal standards. The conversation highlights the need for Christians to have a ministry of reconciliation and to differentiate between cultural lies and biblical truths. Patti Townley-Covert discusses her new historical fiction series set after World War II and the importance of applying biblical concepts to our lives. She shares that the series focuses on the voices that influence our choices and the struggles of the characters in learning about God. Patti also emphasizes the value of the journey and how success is not defined by reaching a certain place but by who we are. She encourages listeners to speak truth with kindness and to listen to the one voice that matters. Patti's book, 'The Windblown Girl,' is available on Amazon.

Keywords

Kingdom Corner Podcast, Patti Townley-Covert, memoir, biblical worldview, identity, sexuality, social issues, biblical truth, ministry of reconciliation, cultural lies, historical fiction, World War II, biblical concepts, voices, choices, struggles, journey, success, truth, kindness, The Windblown Girl

Takeaways

• Our identity in Christ determines our thinking on self, sexuality, and social issues.
• Cultural lies can lead to chaos and despair, while biblical truths bring stability and peace.
• Having a correct identity in Christ helps us navigate through difficult circumstances and trials.
• We all have a ministry of reconciliation and should strive to value and respect others as image-bearers of God. Patti Townley-Covert is working on a historical fiction series set after World War II, focusing on the voices that influence our choices.
• Success is not defined by reaching a certain place, but by who we are and how we apply biblical concepts to our lives.
• Speaking truth with kindness is important, and it requires understanding how biblical concepts apply to our lives.
• Patti's book, 'The Windblown Girl,' explores her personal journey and the storms she faced, emphasizing the importance of standing firm in faith.
• Patti encourages listeners to subscribe to her e-newsletter for updates on her book series and to receive additional resources.

Titles

• Living in Light of Eternity
• The Ministry of Reconciliation Speaking Truth with Kindness
• Success Defined by Who We Are

Sound Bites

• "Practical biblical applications have taught me how to live in light of eternity."
• "When I came to Christ completely, I was done. I just didn't want to hurt myself anymore."
• "It really became dangerous to be in denial. We have to deal with the truth."
• "Throughout it's about the voices that influence the choices, our choices."
• "Success is who we are. It's not what we do."
• "Applying what we learn from scripture is key."

Chapters

00:00

Introduction and Background

03:03

Living in Light of Eternity

09:45

Finding Stability through a Biblical Worldview

17:03

Dealing with the Truth

23:34

Valuing Others as Image-Bearers of God

31:15

33:11

Exploring the Voices that Influence Our Choices

36:29

The Journey of Applying Biblical Concepts

43:36

Success Defined by Who We Are

48:12

Speaking Truth with Kindness

50:01

Standing Firm in the Storms of Life

52:24

Introduction to Patti's Historical Fiction Series

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