Spiritual Identity, Idealized Self, and Avoidance Patterns | Lisa Vischer (Ep. 7)
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In this conversation, Lisa Vischer explains how the Enneagram helps us understand identity, ego, and spiritual growth. We walk around the Enneagram circle and explore how each type forms an idealized self-image, who we think we must be in order to be loved, and the avoidance patterns we use to protect that image.
0:00 Audio Intro
0:21 Welcome + Episode Overview
2:36 Lisa’s Enneagram Story
6:21 Identity: “Who am I & am I loved?”
8:37 How Identity Is Formed (Attachment)
12:55 Ego & the False Self
16:33 Ego Defenses: Idealization + Avoidance
21:32 Enneagram Types (Idealized Self-Image)
33:17 Enneagram Types (Avoidance Patterns)
43:24 Growth Work: Identity vs Image
47:39 Practical Steps for Each Type
49:49 Outro
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🎙️ Episodes in the Spiritual Growth Series
- Spiritual Identity, Idealized Self, and Avoidance Patterns | Lisa Vischer (Ep. 7)
- Spiritual Practices for Each Enneagram Type | Pastor A.J. Sherrill (Ep. 8)
- How Each Enneagram Type Relates to God | Lindsey Lewis (Ep. 9)
- Image of God in Each Enneagram Type | Marilyn Vancil (Ep. 10)
- What Every Type Wants & What They Settle For | Jesse Eubanks (Ep. 11)
- Enneagram Vices and Virtues | Hunter Mobley (Ep. 12)
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