31st October, 2024
Today we're chatting with Zach Muetterties who brokers conversations for peace all across the world in some of the most conflicted regions and people groups that you could imagine.
He really has, been to the 'Edge' - and brings back stories of connection that will bring a tear to your eye.
He works with Equal Access International and Youth With A Mission (YWAM), and in both these settings he has learned the simple but profoundly impactful skill to 'listen more than he talks' and in doing so, has helped hundreds of people peel back the layers of hate, unforgiveness and self sabotage; and find healing.
He has an unconventional approach to evangelism - he shares his faith - but not from the sadly typical position of "I'm right" and "I've got the answers" - which is the standpoint of most people. He lives his truth - but also lives as though God loves these other people as much as he loves me. Values their experience as much as his. And is as present for them, as much as he is for him. It sounds obvious when you say it out loud - but subconsciously, that's not how we all show up most of the time. Right?
During this interview, I was reminded of a section in my book, Thrive By Design: Your Guide To Abundant Living. There is a heading in the relationships chapter that says: "Being Right is the Antithesis of Connection" - we're all different - so be can be right all the time - OR we can have relationship. When we choose relationship, we ironically realise that we actually have more in common than we thought.
I found this interview insightful and enriching - and so I've broken it into 2 chapters so you can really ponder and chew over the insights that Zach has to share.
"In a circle of 8 - you have to listen 7 times for every 1 time you talk"
(Zach Muetterties)
In Chapter 22 - Romantic Connection - I unpack the idea that you can be right - or you can be connected - but not both. in times of conflict, which one do you value more? How much do your own insecurities of not believing you are loved, valued and treasured play into this scenario?
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