“You’re So Brave”: Tyler Merritt Turns the Tables on Jen in Part 2 of Their Vulnerable Conversation

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In Part 2 of this conversation, we go even deeper — into the personal, the creative, the brave, and the sometimes scary places we enter when we dare to tell the truth. This time, Tyler Merritt is the one asking the questions. Jen and Tyler talk about what it means to be seen, judged, misunderstood — and still choose honesty. They discuss Awake and the vulnerability involved in sharing the unvarnished parts of your story. They explore fear, joy, and the courage to keep showing up as your authentic self. In this second installment: ● Jen shares the last time she felt truly brave and what it was like to unearth and expose tender, personal moments in such an honest way. ● Tyler asks Jen who modeled kindness for her at a young age. ● Jen reveals the song that reflects her current vibe in the world. ● Tyler asks Jen what she wishes more people understood about her. Thought-provoking Quotes: "Our stories, though they may seem new, are the things that change the world." – Jen Hatmaker “What I asked myself when deciding to include or exclude something was, am I going to be proud of this five years from now? Will I be five years more healed, more mature, more distant from it? And I let that be my guide.” – Jen Hatmaker “It's been weird to be at the center of people's judgment for quite a long time now. At all points along the way, I can say sincerely, I have really and truly been trying to do my best. I just wish people knew that.” – Jen Hatmaker “My story is not special and I think that's what makes it important. I hope readers will see their own story in it somewhere and take from mine what they need for theirs.” – Jen Hatmaker Keywords: Jen Hatmaker, Tyler Merritt, Awake book, vulnerability, bravery, storytelling, personal growth, truth-telling, being seen, public judgment, overcoming fear, kindness, life lessons, honesty, podcast conversation, authentic living, self-reflection, personal journey Resources Mentioned in This Episode: ➢ Depoe Bay, Oregon – https://visittheoregoncoast.com/cities/depoe-bay/ ➢ Awake: A Memoir by Jen Hatmaker - https://amzn.to/40MYuXs ➢ Jen shares the first line from Awake – https://www.instagram.com/reel/DMrDdj4sCaQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link&igsh=ZzdzZGdvM3h5Mmd6 ➢ This Changes Everything: A Surprisingly Funny Story About Race, Cancer, Faith, and Other Things We Don’t Talk About by Tyler Merritt – https://amzn.to/4m135Oj ➢ Brené Brown – https://brenebrown.com/ ➢ Before You Call The Cops by The Tyler Merritt Project – https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGu_xGBekpo ➢ I Take My Coffee Black: Reflections on Tupac, Musical Theater, Faith, and Being Black in America by Tyler Merritt – https://amzn.to/47by9Gf ➢ Luna Sea Fish House in Yachats, Oregon – https://www.lunaseafishhouse.com/ ➢ Buy My Own Drinks by Runaway June – https://open.spotify.com/track/40p6WybX0YvcLdMlLja3oL ➢ A Door Made for Me by Tyler Merritt – https://amzn.to/4mv4jBd ➢ A Long December by Counting Crows - https://open.spotify.com/track/1tjKIXd7DYNklhVSgBxREi Guest’s Links: Website - https://thetylermerrittproject.com/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/thetylermerrittproject/ Twitter - https://x.com/ttmproject Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/thetylermerrittproject Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCPB48_JfK-VMnYQPTYyMX5Q Connect with Jen! Jen’s Website - https://jenhatmaker.com/ Jen’s Instagram - https://instagram.com/jenhatmaker Jen’s Twitter - https://twitter.com/jenHatmaker/ Jen’s Facebook - https://facebook.com/jenhatmaker Jen’s YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/user/JenHatmaker The For the Love Podcast is presented by Audacy.

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• Victory Over Fear