If You Really Knew Me
Join Ben and Kim as they discuss ways to improve personal and professional relationships with some help from the Enneagram. A personality tool about motivations rather than behavior. They will share insights on how to use this tool all while keeping Jesus at the center of your life.
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Episode 39 - Beth McCord - Enneagram for Moms
Friday, August 16, 2024
In this enlightening episode of "If You Really Knew Me," hosts Ben and Kim welcome special guest Beth McCord, an Enneagram speaker and author, to discuss the insights and wisdom from her new book "Enneagram for Moms."Beth shares her journey of discovering the unique struggles and strengths of different moms, which was largely influenced by a heartfelt conversation with her husband. The episode delves into the challenges of societal mom-guilt, the freedom found through Jesus in understanding one's God-given role as a parent, and the importance of having curiosity for and honoring our childre...
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Episode 38 - Special Guest - Tyler Zach - Devotions for Each Type
Friday, July 19, 2024
In this enlightening episode of "If You Really Knew Me," hosts Ben and Kim chat with special guest Tyler Zach, and dive into an engaging discussion about the Enneagram and its implications for Christians.Tyler, a certified Enneagram coach who has recently transitioned from pastoral ministry to coaching and homeschooling, dispels common misconceptions about the Enneagram and positions it as a valuable tool for self-understanding and personal growth. The conversation also touches on Tyler's devotional book series about the Gospel for each type, free and paid resources, and personal anecdotes ...
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Episode 37 - Special Guest - Christina Kosters, Capitol Christian Music Group
Friday, June 21, 2024
What happens when a music promoter from a Christian record label sits down to chat with some folks at The Bridge? Find out on this month’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me as Ben and Kim enjoy a fun and engaging conversation with Christina Kosters —National Promotion Manager at Capitol Christian Music Group— and walk her through figuring out her personality type and the motivations behind what she does.When your personality and your career line up, it’s a beautiful thing. If You Really Knew Me can be found at We Are The Bridge dot org slash podcast, on The Bridge app, OR wherever yo...
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Episode 36 - Special Guest - Season Bowers - The Joy Bringer
Friday, May 17, 2024
If you attended The Bridge’s Bring the Joy ladies conference in January, you won’t want to miss this month’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me as Ben and Kim sit down with author, speaker and Joy Bringer, Season Bowers.Even if you didn’t attend this event, you will still enjoy Season’s passion about God’s word and how she navigates the relationships in her life through the lens of the Enneagram. If You Really Knew Me can be found at We Are The Bridge dot org slash podcast, on The Bridge app, OR wherever you listen to podcasts.The Joy Bringer Podcasthttps://www.wearethebridge.org/stre...
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Episode 35 - Reflections of God - Joy of God Through a Type 7
Friday, April 19, 2024
Have you ever wondered how someone can be at peace and even joyful in the midst of a difficult situation? That’s because joy isn’t fleeting. It doesn’t exit the room when bad circumstances arrive. On this month’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me Ben and Kim discuss how we can learn to walk in Godly joy. If You Really Knew Me can be found at We Are The Bridge dot org slash podcast, on The Bridge app, OR wherever you listen to podcasts.Bible Verses: Romans 15:13 ~ May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing, so that by the power of the Holy Spirit you may aboun...
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Episode 34 - Reflections of God - Faithfulness of God through a Type 6
Friday, March 15, 2024
Would you consider yourself a faithful person? The definition of faithfulness is lasting loyalty and trustworthiness in relationships. On this month’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me Ben and Kim discuss how we can learn to model God’s faithfulness in our relationships with others. If You Really Knew Me can be found at We Are The Bridge dot org slash podcast, on The Bridge app, OR wherever you listen to podcasts.Bible Verses: Psalm 89.8 (NIV) Who is like you, LORD God Almighty? You, LORD, are mighty, and your faithfulness surrounds you. 1 John 1:9 (NLT) But if we confess our sin...
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Episiode 33 - Meet the Spouses
Friday, December 15, 2023
Whether you’ve been married for a long time or you’re still newlyweds, you know marriage takes hard work. What if you had a tool to help you better understand the motivation behind your spouse’s heart?On this month’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me, join Ben and Kim, AND their spouses, for a light-hearted discussion of how the Enneagram is one of many tools they use in their marriages to better understand one another.Here's the link for the FREE MARRIAGE ASSESSMENT: https://www.becomingus.com/marriage-plan-how-it-worksBecoming Us Coursehttps://www.yourenneagramcoach.com/a/21464/AXk...
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Episode 32 - Reflections of God – Wisdom of God through a Type 5
Friday, November 17, 2023
There are many things in life we can ask God for, but the Bible urges us to seek wisdom above all things. On this month’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me Ben and Kim discuss all the wonderful ways God’s wisdom is displayed through His children and how we can glean from each other.BIBLE VERSES:1 Kings 3:9 AMPSo give your servant an understanding mind (wisdom) and a hearing heart with which to judge your people, so that I may discern between good and evil. For who is able to judge and rule this great people of Yours?James 1:5 ESVIf any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives ...
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Episode 31 - Reflections of God – Creativity and Beauty through a Type 4
Friday, October 20, 2023
We serve an amazing God who is filled with CREATIVITY AND BEAUTY. And we are blessed that He chooses to reflect those traits in us. On this episode of If You Really Knew Me, Ben and Kim discuss how God uses a certain personality type to model these characteristics to others for His Glory.SONGS ABOUT GOD’S BEAUTY AND CREATIVITY :How can you not? - Leanna Crawfordhttps://youtu.be/70JD5YTemJc?si=XfftGE6ZSmbKXlZAJesus Does - We the Kingdomhttps://youtu.be/baz5tuV7X2Q?si=nzU2jq8yyA9J8v2-To Not Worship You - Mercy Mehttps://youtu.be/KIFpkpHSjWA?si=wfEW6y0DK_wAbFwqToo Good to Not Believe - Brandon...
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Episiode 30 - Music to My Ears (with special guests Mike Donehey, Micah Tyler, Tyler Roberts)
Friday, September 15, 2023
You love their music, now learn more about their heart. On this month’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me Ben and Kim are joined by special guests and Contemporary Christian singers Mike Donehey from Tenth Avenue North, Tyler Roberts from Red Rocks Worship AND Micah Tyler. Learn how personality types affect their music and their relationships with others.Special Guest Videos - Mike Doneheyhttps://youtu.be/L-rpLf10SXA?si=2495bUhwUHM5pjGiMicah Tylerhttps://youtu.be/7DXGozXslIg?si=nCEdZKb84djEHyruRed Rocks Worship (with Tyler Roberts)https://youtu.be/IEiEAtMzQdE?si=A2Ok2_K1ZoWqAM8XWould...
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Episode 29 - Reflections of God - Hope of God through a Type 3
Friday, August 18, 2023
It’s been said humans can survive without food, water and even air for a short period of time, but not without hope. On this month’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me Ben and Kim discuss God’s hope and how it can be reflected in each personality type when we are aligned with the Gospel. If You Really Knew Me can be found at We Are The Bridge dot org slash podcast, on The Bridge app, OR wherever you listen to podcasts.Bible Verses About HOPE - Romans 15:13 (NLT) ~ I pray that God, the source of hope, will fill you completely with joy and peace because you trust in Him. Then you will o...
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Episiode 28 - Meet the band CAIN
Friday, July 21, 2023
Meet the band CAIN! Check out this month’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me as Ben and Kim sit down with the members of CAIN and learn how the Enneagram is a tool they utilize in their lives all while keeping their focus on Jesus. In the episode:CAIN the band https://www.caintheband.comCAIN - I'm So Blessed (Official Music Video)https://youtu.be/Q4exKwB0WRkCAIN - Any More (Official Music Video)https://youtu.be/qnqWwE8zJBQWould you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question toben@wearethebridge.orgIf you find this i...
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Episode 27 - Reflections of God – Love of God through a Type 2
Friday, June 16, 2023
How can each of us learn to reflect the love of God better? One of the ways is learning from each other.On this month’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me Ben and Kim discuss how each Enneagram type is wired to show God’s love when they are aligned with the Gospel. If You Really Knew Me can be found at We Are The Bridge dot org slash podcast, on The Bridge app, OR wherever you listen to podcasts.In the episode:Scriptures about God’s lovehttps://www.cru.org/us/en/train-and-grow/spiritual-growth/gods-love-scriptures.htmlGod So Loved by We the Kingdomhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iq5UR...
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Episode 26 - Reflections of God – Goodness of God through a Type 1
Friday, May 19, 2023
In this sometimes, uncertain world, it helps to have daily reminders of God’s goodness. If we look, we can see God’s goodness all around us in what and WHO He has created.On this month’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me Ben and Kim discuss how God gifts each personality type with different traits so we can learn from each other. They’ll also share encouraging songs and scriptures about the goodness of God.In the episode:17 Bible Verses: What God Says About You - Dr. Michelle Bengston1. I say (or have said) I am unlovable, but God says I am forever loved.“And I am convinced that no...
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Episode 25 - Enneagram-Informed Teams (Part 2)
Friday, February 17, 2023
We invite you to meet The Bridge staff and hear our hearts about work culture and showing grace to others.On this month’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me, Ben and Kim sit down with fellow staff members for Part 2 of Enneagram-informed teams. You’ll hear lots of laughter and get an inside look at how our Bridge family works with AND connects with each other.Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question toben@wearethebridge.orgIf you find this information helpful to you, SUBSCRIBE and journey with us.If you’r...
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Episode 24 - Enneagram-Informed Teams (Part 1)
Friday, January 20, 2023
If you work with a group of people day-in and day-out, you know how important it is to get along. At The Bridge, we take this to heart.On this month’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me, Ben and Kim sit down with staff members of The Bridge to discuss how we’ve used the Enneagram as a tool to understand one another better, which in turn helps our team to be connected and strengthened.Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question toben@wearethebridge.orgIf you find this information helpful to you, SUBSCRIBE and...
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Episode 23 - Enneagram-Informed Leadership
Friday, December 16, 2022
If you are a leader, you realize the importance of understanding the people on your team. So, what makes a strong leader OR a great work culture?In this week’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me, Ben and Kim speak to three special guests who lead Christian organizations and get THEIR take on utilizing the Enneagram to understand their team, and themselves, better.If God has entrusted you to lead a group of people, be sure to check out this episode.Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question toben@wearethebri...
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Episode 22 – Finding Your Purpose
Friday, November 18, 2022
Many people spend their lives trying to figure out their purpose. They may even ask, “Why on earth am I here” or, “What am I supposed to do with my life?”. In this week’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me, Ben and Kim sit down with special guest Pastor Kenneth Wagner of United Church Delaware to tackle some of those questions. Listen in as they discuss the importance of knowing yourself through the lens of the Enneagram.Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question toben@wearethebridge.orgIf you find this inf...
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Episode 21 – Taking Care of You
Friday, October 21, 2022
Most of us are so busy focusing on taking care of others that we tend to put ourselves last. We may even think it’s prideful to take care of ourselves. Ben and Kim share self-care tips AND encouraging scriptures for each Enneagram type.Remember, the better we know ourselves, the better we can connect with others.Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question toben@wearethebridge.orgIf you find this information helpful to you, SUBSCRIBE and journey with us.If you’re not sure where to start but want to know more, refer...
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Episode 20 – Should Christians use the Enneagram?
Friday, September 30, 2022
You may not be sure what the Enneagram is all about and you may have questions about its use. This week’s episode, join Ben and Kim as they chat with special guest Tyler Zach, a pastor, author, AND Enneagram coach about the origins of the Enneagram and his research on Christians using it from a Biblical worldview.Tyler Zach - Gospel for Enneagramhttps://gospelforenneagram.com/contact-us/Remember, the better we know ourselves, the better we can connect with others.Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question toben@w...
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Episode 19 – People of the Same Type Can Look Different - Part 2 - SUBTYPES
Friday, August 19, 2022
God’s fingerprint for each of us is SO unique and wonderful. Learn more about it on this week’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me as Ben and Kim dive deeper into how people of the same Enneagram type can look different from one another based on their subtypes.Remember, the better we know ourselves, the better we can connect with others.Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question toben@wearethebridge.orgIf you find this information helpful to you, SUBSCRIBE and journey with us.If you’re not sure where to sta...
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Episode 18 – People of the Same Type Can Look Different - Part 1 - WINGS
Friday, July 15, 2022
Do you ever wonder how people of the same Enneagram type can look so different? This is due to a variety of things: Levels of health or alignment with The Gospel (refer to episode 12); our Enneagram Wings; and our subtype. In this episode host Kim Willey and Certified Enneagram Coach, Ben Sorrells will be discussing WINGS. Each Enneagram type has two adjacent wings that we use to influence our personality and behavior.Wings are the personality types on either side of the main type. One of those adjacent wings is more dominant than the other. We can choose the healthy side of our wings to he...
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Episode 17 – Social Butterflies and Pets
Friday, June 17, 2022
Social butterflies and Dogs. What do these two things have in common? ….nothing LOL. Except for the fact that these topics will hopefully bring a smile to your face today.Life is crazy so having fun and sometimes being silly is a great stress reliever. In this episode, Kim and Ben have a lighthearted discussion of "Social Butterflies," If dogs had enneagram types, seeing someone's Enneagram type through their social posts, and what parents say to their teens.Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question toben@wearet...
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Episode 16 – Using the Enneagram to Share Your Faith
Friday, May 20, 2022
We all have family and friends that we have been praying for to receive Christ as their Savior, but sometimes sharing your faith is hard and you’re not sure what to say. Check out this week’s podcast episode of If You Really Knew Me as Ben and Kim discuss how to use the Enneagram to share your faith. Whether you know their Enneagram type or not you’ll learn simple, effective ways to tell others about Jesus.Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question to ben@wearethebridge.orgIf you find this information helpful to ...
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Episode 15 - Navigating Grief - Part 2
Friday, April 15, 2022
In this episode of If You Really Knew Me, Kim and Ben discuss using the Enneagram to grieve. If you find this information helpful to you, SUBSCRIBE and journey with us. We also would like to hear your questions about the Enneagram that we will answer and may use in a future episode.Special Guest: Chelsea Steinsdoerfer, LCPCResource: To find a therapist in your area visit psychologytoday.comWould you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question to ben@wearethebridge.orgIf you find this information helpful to you, SUBSCRIBE an...
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Episode 14 - Navigating Grief - Part 1
Friday, April 15, 2022
In this episode of If You Really Knew Me, Kim and Ben discuss using the Enneagram to grieve. If you find this information helpful to you, SUBSCRIBE and journey with us. We also would like to hear your questions about the Enneagram that we will answer and may use in a future episode.Special Guest: Chelsea Steinsdoerfer, LCPCResource: To find a therapist in your area visit psychologytoday.com Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question to ben@wearethebridge.orgIf you find this information helpful to you, SUBSCRIBE a...
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Episode 13 - Becoming Your Best Self - Part 2 - Virtues
Friday, February 18, 2022
In this episode of If You Really Knew Me, Kim and Ben discuss using the Enneagram to show the specific areas that we need to let Christ transform. For each type, we'll look at what our view is, where we get stuck, how we try to fix it, and what we can become in Christ.Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question to ben@wearethebridge.orgIf you find this information helpful to you, SUBSCRIBE and journey with us.If you’re not sure where to start but want to know more, refer to Ep 2 - The Enneagram ExplainedInfo credi...
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Episode 12 - Becoming Your Best Self - Part 1 - Levels of Alignment with The Gospel
Friday, January 21, 2022
In this episode of If You Really Knew Me, Kim and Ben discuss using the Enneagram to point out how the Gospel frees you to become your best self. We'll look at what our Auto-Pilot or average mindset looks like, our unhealthy version, and our healthy selves in each type can look like.Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question to ben@wearethebridge.orgIf you find this information helpful to you, SUBSCRIBE and journey with us.If you’re not sure where to start but want to know more, refer to Ep 2 - The Enneagram Expl...
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Episode 11 - Enneagram Stances - Our Default Mode
Friday, December 10, 2021
In this episode of If You Really Knew Me, Kim and Ben discuss Enneagram Stances. Stances describe HOW we carry ourselves - a patterned way of responding to experiences...It’s like our default mode. On most episodes, we separate out each type and describe how they handle situations, however, today is a bit different. In this episode, we will also show how some types share the same stances.Would you like to have YOUR question answered and maybe even featured on a future episode? Submit your enneagram question to ben@wearethebridge.orgIf you find this information helpful to you, SUBSCRIBE and ...
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Episode 10 - The Enneagram at Work
Friday, November 12, 2021
In life, we all want to be known and understood. This is also very important in our jobs as well. Check out this week’s podcast episode of If you Really Knew me as Ben and Kim discuss Enneagram in the workplace.Learn about the Do’s and Don’ts that will help you connect better with your co-workers and create a healthier work atmosphere.Minimizing misassumptions, hurt feelings, and arguments, helps us all get our work done faster. If we are KNOWN, then we want to do a good job and be productive because we don’t want anything to jeopardize our ability to be in a culture we like.In this episode...
