Tenth Avenue North - I'm Listening (Mike Donehey Teaching Video)

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Mike explains the meaning behind the song "I'm Listening" from the forthcoming album, The Things We've Been Afraid To Say.
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Our EP is called "The Things We've Been Afraid To Say", and so, perhaps a bit ironically, it ends with a song about listening. We're told in Scripture be slow to speak, quick to listen. When someone comes to you with deep secret - a shameful secret - what's your first response?Is it, "ew! I can't believe - Ew! That's ew!" ?
Or is it more of a gospel infused reaction? Where, no matter what that person is telling you they've done, or what's been done to them, you respond with grace-filled language. A response like, "oh, is that all you got?".
I would argue that that's the only appropriate first reaction when we hear of some secret, shameful thing, because deep down we believe that the blood of Jesus is stronger than the worst of our sin. That's what I'm trying to communicate in this song.
Mother, sister, and brother. I have a mother in my life, a sister in my life, and a brother in my life. We've all experienced the tragedy of sexual abuse, and as I leaned into all three of their stories, I found a common thread that they felt no safe place to bring the secret, and it got me thinking, man, so many of us are so quick to tell people what's right and wrong, we're so quick to offer our opinion, but we're told in James be slow
to speak.We're told in Romans: weep with those who weep, rejoice with those who rejoice.
And so I say sometimes - I don't know if you saw that movie Inside Out, you remember that Pixar movie, and then there's that moment that Joy - she looks and Sadness has helped make the girl feel better, and she goes, "how did you do that?" and she said, "sometimes being sad with someone is what brings them to
healing".
And so the next time someone comes to you with a big, bad, dark secret, man, I hope you know that you have been privileged by God to do as Jesus did, who, before Jesus came to fix it, He felt it. Right? Before Jesus healed anyone, He lived among us for thirty years.
So, take a pause, take a breath, and before you say anything, say, "I'm listening".
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@JohanaFlores13 4 года назад

Wow. My Lord ....Take a pause, take a breath and before you say anything, say, “ I’m listening.” 😭😭😭😭💔

@cambiumlayer1318 5 лет назад

I am listening...

@biermannar10 5 лет назад

I was literally tearing up watching this video and remembering the end of the movie Inside Out--I guess I never thought about that; that Jesus felt things and lived experiences with us for 30 years before he even began on his mission to heal people. How thankful I am for this! Thanks for the reminder, Mike! 💜

@melissahunt936 4 года назад

I've had this song on repeat for the last hour and a half as I weep and write memories I've never shared.

@tabithawhite5175 3 года назад

i pray you find healing through Christ. He loves you. i’ll be praying for you💗

@melissahunt936 3 года назад

@@tabithawhite5175 such a sweet response! God has been terrifically gracious in the past 10 months. I was able to share my deep pain with my counselor and now-fiance, and I've grown so much! Thank you for your prayers, that's the most precious gift

@NubbinsWasHere 5 лет назад

Please continue to create these teaching videos even after your new EP is released. I think a lot of people, including me, need these in our lives. You are full of wonderful insight and you inspire many. Please don't stop.

@sarahj1506 5 лет назад

I always cry when I listen to the song "I'm listening" it hits home base with me not only because it was hurtful, but it allowed me to reach out to others who felt the same as me and let them know that Jesus loves them. "I'm listening" is one of my saved songs on spotify and i pause every time to remember that I am not alone. Thank you Tenth Avenue North.

@RenanAS10 5 лет назад

Jesus is incredible! ♥️♥️♥️

@timcarp1964 5 лет назад

This guy has wisdom beyond his years. Appropriate response to shameful confession sounds a lot like grace. The church could use more of that, much more of grace. I like what you said Mike "Before Jesus came to fix it, He felt it!". Great words.

@spiritman5613 5 лет назад

Mike, I like to call this "The ministry of presence " Sometimes that person just needs to have someone sit by them in silence! That's it man!!!

@charlieswank8820 4 года назад

That is 100% fact 💯👍🏻👍🏻

@MM-iu8fk 5 лет назад

Gods word is alive and active thank you God for using Mike!

@AndiSchneider 5 лет назад

When I was with my first serious boyfriend he decided to take what was meant to be mine to give to my husband. I couldn't tell anyone, I was ashamed, damaged, so many things I can't put to words, and for two weeks I slept on the floor, barely coming out of my bedroom. I was cutting, starving, taking handfuls of pills to try and pretend that nothing happened because I figured everyone would blame me, it would turn out to be my fault. My dear friend lived in a college sponsored residence called Campus Christian House, and she called me wanting me to come to the women's retreat and stay with her for like a week. The very first day we walked to one of our favorite parks and as we were swinging my secret poured out of me. I told her I was fine and to let it go that it was my fault, but she wouldn't listen. She prayed with me, sat beside me as we emailed my doc who took care of my anorexia, and she walked with me to the doctor's office to tell him what happened to me. Though I was in a very dark place, I didn't want anyone to know, I didn't want to even be alive anymore. I needed to be in the hospital because I couldn't control my anorexia at that point, I wanted to be empty, eating made me feel the way I Felt when he hurt me. My doc and friend with such kindness sat with me at the hospital, held my hand when they put a feeding tube down my nose, and stuck by me through everything that followed. It took years to heal from what happened, to forgive and move forward. My faith was tested, but the love of Christ was always there when I fell. At 32, I've just escaped a very abusive relationship and I have been raising my little boy on my own, something my abuser told me I could never do because of the medical things I have, but everyday God is there, and He has put people in my life who just sit and listen in the hardest moments. After I testified in court I didn't think I could hold onto my nine years of recovery from self harm and anorexia, continue to be a good mom, but there was a friend that just sat with me and let me cry, prayed with me...i don't think people understand how much just sitting back and listening can help someone. You don't always need to have to words to respond, just the loving heart to listen and love.

@jantokonijn1800 5 лет назад

You went through a lot... I just prayed for you and hope that God will continue to help you through all of this! May God bless you and you`re little boy!

@davekurschat6791 4 года назад

I’m listening. Sister, your story is powerful and brought me to tears. I am so sorry. Do not stop God from taking your brokenness and turning it into something beautiful. He is doing that. Praise the Lord

@davidatkins5904 5 лет назад

You a legend Mike!!

@ErinMMcDowell 5 лет назад

❤️❤️❤️

@carolinelvsewe 5 лет назад

So so blessed by these words of encouragement. The tongue is desperately wicked.

@mitchelaybisaya2705 5 лет назад

Thank you for this reminder! And I thank God for using you to remind us to pause and listen and not judge others. Not easy when the mind wants to run 100 miles a minute but very, very important. Love you my brother in Christ! ^_^

@aundreaclark8357 5 лет назад

You make some of the hardest things to have empathy with others about, so much easier to understand. I'm intrigued by the way you teach, also impressed by your scripture memorization. ( I can hear skepticism now..."was that KJV version, if not, we are done with him 😂😂) I know these vids are leading up to your new project. But would love to see more of teaching wisdom you want to share! Its been insightful. Thank you!!Can't wait to get your new project!

@TheDwarfmaiden 5 лет назад

Thank you for this video. What you have discussed, I went through. It has been a hard and long journey for me. Still dealing with same and hatred in my life. I am learning that GOD is my father and He is healing me of this. Please keep me in prayer. Thank you so much.

@T4jesusnow 5 лет назад

Me too, sister. This video was so beautiful and hard, and I'm walking through it too. It's a hard journey and sometimes, life is just so weighty. I love you girl and I hope this song blesses you. I'm praying for you.

@TheDwarfmaiden 5 лет назад

Thank you so much T4jesusnow. GOD is good. I am praying for you as well

@nellekekisteman 5 лет назад

Thanks Mike, your teachings are so inspirational! Please don't stop when the next album is coming out. I hope you'll keep enlightening us with your pearls of wisdom!

@kimtaylor2918 5 лет назад

Wow, love watching the holy spirit walk with you through these videos Mike. Your clarity on these topics keeps amazing me. Yes, listening, being non-judgemental and bringing peace instead of friction into all situations is a strong skill we all need to learn! I pray I can stay humble and listen so I may build them up, not offend🙏

@indygrant607 5 лет назад

Thanks Mike

@audreycaron3715 5 лет назад

Thank you

@choupette9470 5 лет назад

Wooow! This is so deep!

@cassia3 5 лет назад

I love these teaching videos

@KNellyy 5 лет назад

Thank you for these videos Mike. They really *really* help me

@icreamday 5 лет назад

~Beautiful, brother. Much love and peace to you all~❤❤❤~

@nickymomin6665 5 лет назад

Thank Mike... That's so true and it should start right from ourselves to be slow to speak and to listen more 😊

@jennyi4121 5 лет назад

I totally agree with u Mike..love Ur teaching videos....it's not only the dark secrets but sometimes if anybody brings deep hurts and sorrow to a person..they should never be judgemental...they should just be in a position to listen rather than pass judgements...it's something I never got during my sorrowful times...Greetings from India☺️

@natiab22 5 лет назад

I always love to hear you Mike inspire me thank you for share with us the word of God and your wisdom.

@MRohit-cx5lz 5 лет назад

motivating and heart touching, thank u

@christophersheets5452 5 лет назад

I would have loved if the whole video had been Mike just sitting there listening as if he could hear the people on their iPhones watching this video

@heathergreen7820 5 лет назад

Christopher Sheets I love how you said iPhones rather than devices 😂😂 But seriously, if it would have just been him sitting there the whole time “listening” to those watching the video, that would have been both great and unnerving to me 😂

@kalaniprice1007 5 лет назад

Thanks for the teaching videos, Mike! Btw, love the new intro and how you combined all the years of your teaching videos in the beginning. You rock👍🏼❤️