
The Love Offering
Rachael AdamsDeveloping Deeper, More Authentic Relationships: A Conversation with Tom Bennardo
April 8, 2025 ● 43 minShare this episode
Have you ever found yourself craving honest, soul-deep connection—with others, with your community, and with God—but not quite knowing how to get there?
On this week's episode of The Love Offering Podcast, I had the privilege of talking with Tom Bennardo, author of Open-Hearted People, Soul-Connected Church: How Courageous Authenticity Can Transform Your Relationships, Your Community, and Your Life.
Tom's message is one so many of us need to hear: we were made for more than surface-level friendships and guarded conversations. We were created for heart-level honesty, vulnerable community, and spiritual connection that can truly transform us.
In our conversation, we talk about:
- Why we hide behind masks of pride and fear—and how to let them fall
- What it really means to be part of a soul-connected church
- How to lead with courageous authenticity in a world full of artificiality
- And why the very things we're afraid to reveal are often the gateway to deeper love and acceptance
If you've ever felt lonely, disconnected, or unsure how to create deeper relationships in your life or church, I encourage you to tune in.
Let's take a step toward living open-hearted today.
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Today's Devotional
A Prayer to Cultivate Our Hearts for Spiritual Growth - Your Daily Prayer - May 16
Spiritual growth and a deeper connection with God come through intentionally seeking Him, reading His Word, relying on the Holy Spirit, and praying—practices that invite His presence and transform our hearts.
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