The Enneagram Cost Me My Job

[@annasoko-sapikowska4353]

I lost my dream job this year because of massive layoffs and also went through the identity crisis, I am still in this ‘transition’ process and dark time. Now I really appreciate that I am a human and I want to identify as a human not software engineer or manager. Sending you a lot of support from Warsaw, Poland! I love your videos, promoting them in my small community. 8w7

[@madisonnew7396]

9w1 I used to work in ministry abroad but eventually came out of the closet. Of course most ministry organizations find these two things to be mutually exclusive. I had to trust I knew what was "love", "truth", and how I could move through the world in love with the church opposed to me. A friend once told me, "Whatever is true is true about god." For me that has also meant that the true things I've discovered about myself and the world through the Enneagram aren't against God. Proud that you've moved forward trusting your inner voice! Your "Hundred Acre Woods" video has helped me trust my voice and move through the world in love.

[@jetson888]

Which video is that on?

[@iartol]

​@@jetson888 it's in the Enneagram 9w1 playlist. Maybe that doesn't narrow it down a lot, but that's a great playlist nonetheless

[@jaclynevans4869]

You remind me of my dad, a longtime pastor and 7w6 father of 4 grown kids.. he originally wanted to plant a church, but his passion for local humanitarian aid that superceeded religion did outgrow/“get pushed in a corner” .. it can hurt in the process but this happened to my dad with two churches over time and he is currently a master networker, world changer, teacher of teachers, with all his fun hobbies and side gigs. I feel proud of him and I feel happy for you because God is the one who opens and closes doors, and God sees around corners we can’t. I appreciate all your videos Tom, thank you.

[@gregoryritchie7852]

Tom: Believer for 50+ years ... your story here IS my story!!! Incredible. One and the same. I never thought I'd meet my "kindred spirit" - but here your are - my REAL brother in Christ! Go Tom!!!

[@SethWilson]

Dude I'm so sorry you've had to go through all that. But I'm glad you seem to be on a good, fulfilling path. I'm not a Christian, but as a student of the Enneagram I really enjoy and value your videos. Keep on truckin'! :)

[@sundaypie2088]

I am so happy you listened to your true self. More power to you and your calling. 👏👏👏

[@TheSuperBrando]

I've always thought you were legit guy. I really appreciated you back in the day. Glad we have good pastors like you out there.

[@sparklefulpaladin]

As a Christian who has been learning about and studying the Enneagram, I'm so thankful for you and your channel and the authenticity you're bringing to this channel. My favorite thing about the Enneagram is that it's helped give me language to relate better to God and to others, as well as pointing out areas that can become problems. As someone who has been through church hurt multiple times (three big ones and a handful of smaller stuff), just thank you for being open and willing to talk about this. Your videos have been both a source of knowledge (and wisdom) and encouragement to me over the past year or so. "A voice of reason and debacle"... I feel like this is a PERFECT way to describe a 7!

[@barbskeelcsw]

Tom, Tom, Tom! I feel so happy to watch you tell your story of leaving your job. God works in mysterious ways! I love you to death and wish we could talk Enneagram, personal growth, mysticism, faith, and especially love and acceptance all day and night!! You are the friend I always want, need, appreciate and love. You have been a true brother even though I haven’t connected lately. I’m pretty sure you’ve outgrown your Governor,…maybe Fla isn’t completely lost after all!!! Visit me in CA! I’m ENFP, too! Now diving into Near Death Experiences and OMG, it’s expanding my consciousness more and more! Love your OM shirt, open mind and spiritual curiosity. May it never end, my friend! Barbara in Santa Cruz/Scotts Valley

[@AI-ch3if]

I don't think the Enneagram is suitable for Christians. Go read about its origins.

[@sparklefulpaladin]

@@AI-ch3if I have read about the origins. And I still think it can be a helpful tool if applied correctly and not taken above what the Bible says.

[@TaxingIsThieving]

@@AI-ch3if I'm not sure why.

[@1981cchris]

You are still in ministry. I left the church 4 years ago and am still not able to listen to sermons or even most of the music. I found your channel probably at the beginning of it and it has been good for me. Thank you.

[@SewPerky]

I am a PK and have seen A LOT of unnecessary drama over such things as this!! You ARE ministering to people and it’s a shame people can’t see that and are so out of touch with themselves they can’t see the damage they do to others. Honestly, those people NEED the enneagram….lol

[@grapefanta5975]

Hi Dr Tom! 8w9 muslim girl from southeast asia here :) your videos have helped me so so much in understanding myself and others better. thank you so much for sharing your wisdom ❤ thank you for sharing your inspiring story too! i would love videos on the resilience of different enneagram types! wishing you all the best, dr tom, cant wait to see what the future has in store for you 💪

[@danharris2696]

Dr. LaHue I really cannot overstate how many doors you helped me open within myself. As an 8w7, I related so well to our common 7 tendency to absorb every bit of detail available on something you're passionate about. You inspired me to learn everything I could about the Enneagram and I will be grateful for the rest of my life to have found your videos. When a church and God are each showing you different paths, you know which way to go!

[@frejyaevenstar8572]

I’ve been following your KZbin channel for a few years and I am definitely not a Christian. I love the Enneagram and I’ve learned a lot from you. I think your attitude about your faith is awesome and fits well with what in my opinion the true message of Jesus Christ is. I’ll never join any church but believe in God or Spirit and I’m sure you’re an excellent counsellor. Glad you’re continuing in following your heart and what your spirit is guiding you to do. I’m a 9 wing 1 by the way.

[@douskey.studios148]

"The church is like a barn full of barn animals." I laughed out loud. So true, people are messy and we all have issues, thats why we need to love each other. Great video, I have loved your videos for a long time and the enneagram has changed my life forever. So sorry for the hurt and pain you had to endure through all of this but it sounds like it's all for the greater good, and the disappointment has opened even bigger doors for you to help people. You've definitely helped me. Thanks for all you do.

[@uvrwinn]

Hello Tom, I am an 8 wing 7. I relate to your 7 in the context of the passion around helping others at church through the Enneagram. Unfortunately, some people just want to hear warm messages without looking too much inward. It is great to hear that people not only transitioned to a new church but initiated all of it. I think many people deep down want to get to the core issues that developed our unique personalities that can unknowingly drive each of us to pain. Now.....the 8 in me wants you to go back to the previous leadership and give them the double middle finger with prolonged eye contact. :) I am a secular non-believer and I just want to say you provide the right balance in your videos. I have bought books you've referenced and you've made a positive impact in my life. Keep up the good work.

[@andrewwabik5125]

As an 8, I just wanna say that it takes some SERIOUS balls to withstand pressure like that within your church. I sort of just do it impulsively. “Oh you don’t like me talking about that? Screw off!” But I can imagine for a 7 who likes to be the center of the action, how difficult it must have been to have people rejecting what you were trying to do. You have my respect. Press on.

[@RebeccaPetersWellness]

As a 5 in touch with my inner 8, I got so vicariously angry at his non-believers! Open your ears and learn peeps! 🤣

[@rhondabryanthistlethwaite5351]

Eights don’t have to be harsh! The whole point of growing as a Christian is to not make excuses for sinful behavior! I am an eight, and I am learning to allow the Holy Spirit to soften my rough edges and my heart!

[@rhondabryanthistlethwaite5351]

Exactly! I can stay rough around the edges and just say well. I can’t help it or I can let the Holy Spirit fill me with the gifts of the spirit.🥰

[@loberleitner1]

Love your authenticity 🎉 thank you for your wisdom that you freely share. Have listened and learned from you for a while. The enneagram is a gift.

[@findandobserve]

Jesus was a carpenter on top of being the savior of God, yeah? Imagine God being like, yo…this carpenter gig is not gonna fly. You’re either all savior or all carpenter. He wouldn’t. Just as Jesus still loves saving, would still love God despite god after having been given an ultimatum, WHILE also being a carpenter, you can and you are doing the same in your situation. To many of us, you’re master carpenter. We are beyond grateful for you, Tom.

[@jamesfalter9150]

What an inspiration you are, Dr. Tom! Beautiful to witness your vulnerability and care for others!

[@andreeadobre3190]

If it makes you feel any better, your channel helped me a lot 🌸 I may not be super active anymore but in the pandemic I got the time to study the enneagram and wow it did me good, still use all I learned then. I remember it was one of your videos where I finally figured out my type, you said something like: how to piss off an 8? Put something on their calendar without asking them first, because you take away their control over their own schedule, and I knew it. Before digging into the subtypes I thought I'm too mellow to be an 8 but 8w9 is literally the mellow 8, and the more I learned about 8s the more it made sense. I love talking about the enneagram & mbti too but don't like to push them on people, but I do try to figure out people's types in my head to relate/work better with each. It's super useful for someone who always ends up in some sort of leadership/project coordinator position & finally opened my own business last month 🥳

[@CanCan-rr6hs]

Dude! I live in Ocala, FL and I work for Publix ❤ I also serve in my local church. I think this is the most powerful counseling tool after the gospel of Christ. I am with you! I will be checking out your church online!

[@alexwagner236]

Thanks for sharing your story so authentically. I am so encouraged by this video. I also learned the hard way that not everyone would be as excited about the Enneagram as me. I wish I would've had this video 3 years ago! I really appreciate that you have stuck with the local church and haven't given up. As an aside, my favorite quote from this video is: "Every church is like a barn full of barn animals." Made me LOL because it is SO true! We are all broken but God's grace is making us whole.

[@jonvoss4376]

My Healthy 9w1 takeaway from this video is following your heart and curiosity to be your authentic self. When you do this, amazing things happen. Keep following your heart and curiosity; your positive impact is growing exponentially now. Thank you for sharing this story Dr. LaHue.

[@kristinebocking419]

Your such a strong person for holding onto both of your beliefs, it is very difficult to live in both worlds, but the most fulfilling xoxo

[@travisbunn1110]

4w5 here. I really appreciate the honesty and authenticity of this video. I'm considering learning the enneagram as thoroughly as possible and maybe I can help some people and hopefully make enough money to get by doing it. Currently working at a hotel as a night audit and searching for my calling. I really enjoy your videos where you deep dive into each of the types and hope you continue to do deep dives and sharing them. You are helping so many people. All praise and glory to god!

[@maryellenott50]

Great video! Thanks for sharing. Very encouraging for those of us facing our own challenges. Blessings to you and your family 💜

[@twlahue]

You can do it!

[@vlverm7096]

Dr Tom, the 8 is so much stronger in you than you think. I'm happy for you and glad you enjoy listening to you.

[@twlahue]

Yes! Thank you!

[@AnchorMoments]

I have been enjoying your resilency shorts. Thank you so much for sharing your journey. Being authentic is best for you and us. I enjoyed this very much. I am a 9 with a strong 8 wing. I have had a difficult time recently with a part of my journey. Your shorts were spot on what I needed to hear. This video, too, came at the right time. Thanks again for sharing! Keep living your purpose! I will, too! We can't please everyone. We will never be everyone's jam. That doesn't mean we have to quit or are a failure. We just learn from our experiences and try again. All part of our journey to be the best version of ourselves to serve others with our heart and talents given to us by God. Have a great day, Dr. Tom!

[@thissunchild]

Dear Tom, I'm sorry to hear that it's been such a tough year for you. May God keep you and your family safe. I'm happy that you have not given up your Enneagram coaching. One door closed, causing another to open up for you. I'm one of the ones that commented that you were too harsh in your videos - I'm a 5 w 4 so......yeah😓⁣ - but I realized that your harshness is what made me sit up, listen, apply and grow. So, thank you for that. 🙏

[@camilleward9157]

I’m sorry you all had to go through that and that half y’alls family passed. It sounds like God knew your gifts and talents could be better served around the world via KZbin and even to others in your community in a brand new church where people appreciate you and your family, you can be yourself, use your gifts, earn a living and serve God. 🎉 Dang. I bet he ain’t done either. That pretty awesome!

[@trevawhitmoyer682]

Your positivity in Christ essence shines through! Good for you for rolling with the punches.

[@twlahue]

I appreciate that

[@bugjustine]

In a nutshell... I really appreciate your content. And your curiosity... and delightful 7/Ne-ness. And most of all: your willingness to grow and to take us - whoever the us may be - along if we want. As a non-religious person, I am so appreciative of Fr Richard Rohr - and not just his enneagram stuff. One of his books I have loved the most - and have read several times and will again - is Falling Upward. We all need to fall upward. We all need to transcend the first-half-of-life boxes that we build. That is the work you are doing. There is something (said from my secular, non-tribal perspective) sacred about that kind of work. Brave, beautiful and sacred. So when you, despite your strong 6-wing, say 'not gonna happen'... dear Dr. Tom: I say "Amen". 💜

[@JulieParhelia]

I've been subscribed to you for years now. I started learning about the enneagram as a teenager. When I became a young adult, I got to the point where I felt that I could no longer use the enneagram as a tool of growth, and it had turned into something that I had made a part of my personality, and so I stopped studying it. That being said, there is no doubt that the enneagram did help mold me into who I am now, even if it is no longer a part of my life, and the enneagram community that I was a part of helped mold me even more so. It was the community I found your channel on. I have no doubt that your counseling has touched many people's lives, and it saddens me that people at your church did not see the value of your passions. I'm not a Christian (my denomination is Hebrew roots), but I always found the idea of someone focusing all of their time and energy on the local church to be strange, as all of the leaders of my denomination either have separated full-time jobs or make themselves busy with other things. They're not payed to be leaders, but still, it is strange. I'm sorry for that. I commend you for not giving up on what you believe you were called to do.

[@Duisighingra]

Loved hearing the story, as I rem those videos when u were really down, and almost giving up.. You have come thru resilient! You're walking the walk, brother.. I think u have a really deep appreciation of the enneagram, and we, the worldwide audience are so relieved u didn't quit us.. You're exactly where ur meant to be.. Clearly.. Reaching a larger audience than u would have thru just a local church 🙏😉😄 aren't we the lucky ones!!

[@TR3B3L]

Hey Tom I’m witcha pal , I watched the sandals type 4 & 8, in Fall Nov, 2021 came across your Type 4 content .. it’s something I developed beyond what you’ve shared .. the info here priceless , from you to Damon Grey, Michael Pierce, y’all’s Broadcasting Abilty is Vital in this New Age .. the Ones In Living Rooms need it more than the Ones in the Pews .. 9/10 , the real seekers aren’t in your day to day .. but love Brada ❤ keep going Tom

[@tassey]

Thank you for sharing. I scheduled a coaching appointment with you around Christmas time. Mostly for me, but also for you, because I could see in the videos that you needed to hear how you were helping. From this video I learned a lot about what was going on. I am so glad you are now living your best life. You can see from your story how our lives are shaped both from within and without. Our inner spirit moves us in a certain direction, but that causes us to ricochet off others which changes our direction. At the time, it just feels like bouncing around. Ouchy. You seem to have landed in a good place. At least for the moment.

[@jobbins008]

Great testimony. Thanks for sharing.👍👍

[@SoleilylaLuna]

First of all I love your series and you are very gifted speaker. Secondly, from my own experience I can wholeheartedly say: If the student is ready the teacher will appear. I have been introduced to the enneagram about 6 years ago but couldn‘t relate to Richard Rohr‘s biblical references. The book was just sitting on my shelf. Three years later I felt completely stuck in life and bought another book about the Ennegram. OMG it changed my life because I finally understood my personality and to use my traits to improve instead of adopting traits that are totally out of my character, forced and will make me miserable.

[@lendalcat]

Thanks so much for the update! I'm so happy for you and your family. Thanks for blessing us with your work. The Enneagram has changed my life in so many good ways.

[@twlahue]

You are so welcome!

[@mrivers12]

Congratulations on your new church, Dr. Tom! Even though the title of this video sounds sad, it makes me so happy! I am incredibly grateful that you chose to walk out God's purpose for your life because with only one coaching session, you helped me work through issues I have had with my mom for 37 years. Our relationship has been so much better in the last 6 months and I truly believe we've turned a new leaf and reached a level of understanding. I have also been able to see the other relationships in my life in a different light and it's been incredibly helpful. I think I've started to become an Enneagram fanatic, and I've noticed not everyone gets it or cares, lol! But I still love it! Thank you for all you do!

[@gospelforenneagram]

Thanks for sharing your story Tom with vulnerability. I love the behind-the-scenes stories.

[@karissahammond4587]

Thank you for the encouragement in this video! Going through a rough time right now. I really needed it.

[@Jiggelmeister]

Would love to see a video on the “holy ideas” of the Enneagram, and how you conceptualize them as a Christian

[@caitlinlouiseee]

What a crazy intense time. Thank you for sharing with us ❤

[@twlahue]

You are so welcome

[@567ohyeah]

Tom, you are reaching and impacting so many more people (including people in your local church who still follow you!), so I don’t see any loss, only gain!! You are great, keep doing what you believe, you don’t need no permission 😊 I’m 8w7. I am so happy for you! And you are blessing so many more people this way! ❤

[@aninfphilosophy]

I have to say that your journey is so relatable for me - the church not supporting your mission and also your passion for Enneagram and others just not understanding you. Lol. I find it so inspiring how you persevered despite what others think! I love your videos. They help me so much.

[@jessicakilburn]

I was curious about the church and enneagram so I’m glad I found this video it makes me feel good.

[@katyandchisolmbeckham]

I've worked with you and took your coaching course. I hate to hear how tough this time has been for you, but am also so happy that you were able to follow your call and turn it around.

[@marierose6792]

Thank you for sharing and your message of resilience, when facing rejection. I want to say that I find your authentic and open personality, uplifting. I have heard that many folks, men and women, who have been on decades long search for self understanding, quite literally cry tears of comfort when they learn about themselves, through the enneagram. I just thought that I would briefly share about an Irish author, Ronan Gallagher, that I saw a short video about on KZbin, and he has written a book called, Stop Being Yourself... a practical take on the Enneagram personality framework. He was a successful lawyer but quit and is devoted to running Industry workshops and courses etc, on the Enneagram. I actually ordered the book because he writes a fictional character with each number) and has 2 voices going, what the person says but also what is going on unconsciously. I will share with you what I think of it, once it travels to Canada. Anyway, follow your heart. PS My son is exactly your Try type and is loved by all. Peace. A Canadian "2".

[@jasonwilkerson9497]

Wow! Very inspiring. Been a school teacher for over 20 years and have been really thinking about Enneagram coaching instead. As an INFP 9w1 it's tough to connect in a traditional classroom. I'd love to minister through the Enneagram. Thanks for the book reference. 🙏

[@marierose6792]

@@jasonwilkerson9497 Hi! I have taught primary school for 33 years and retired. I probably should not recommend a book that I have yet to read, but I really was intrigued by the author's interview. His site also has meditation tapes for each Enneagram number, that I have yet to explore. I see the Enneagram as a path for growth. I also would say, that nothing has made me more compassionate for the various different struggles, for each type. Also, I am continually floored in amazement, when I witness different panels sharing their struggles and their differences. I feel that my love for my friends and family has grown.

[@jcsdarnell]

Glad it all worked out! You're videos have been really helpful for my wife and I.

[@gladyslee8589]

thank you so much for sharing this with us dr. tom lahue :-( i hope you are okay, your videos have always bring me comfort

[@twlahue]

You're very welcome

[@skylara.1503]

Hey Tom, The story just got better and better as it went on. The light of God is so heavy on your life. I’ve been loving the shorts you’ve been doing recently. You have helped me sooooo much as a social 4. I have watched all your videos on 4 plus others more than once. I grew up Christian and don’t really consider myself Christian anymore. Your life is defying and purpose is going beyond the church and that’s clearly God’s plan for you. Don’t stop what you’re doing. God bless your family and church!!!!!

[@andrewmanning3639]

It was going to counseling after being made redundant that put me on the path to the enneagram. So much of my identity was tied up in my old workplace that it was difficult to understand who I was without them. You will find your path through this too, I know it :)

[@maryosgood9933]

Thanks for sharing your story. This knowledge has helped me understand my family and myself. I use it daily.

[@twlahue]

You are so welcome

[@kariannaallum1760]

Your video on 9s with the neighborhood analogy helped me so much! Very clarifying and basically described what was happening in my life. This video makes me appreciate you even more! Christians are needed in the marketplace, and ministry is changing. I feel I am an out of the box, feet in more than one world kind of person, and it was interesting and helpful to hear about your journey.

[@rhondabryanthistlethwaite5351]

I found the enneagram very eye opening and helpful. But the resistance I got was that if I allow it, it could take the place of the gifts of the Holy Spirit. I had to ask myself am I seeking God and his will more or the enneagram more. If it leads people to the cross and resurrection of Christ - repentance of sins, it can be a positive. We must be careful as to who is our first love and only hope for salvation. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻❤️❤️❤️

[@StiegStrand]

How refreshing and how honest. So incredibly inspiring on many levels! Thank you Dr. Tom

[@Nic-bd6bj]

Hey Dr. Tom thank you so much for sharing... If your old church had understood Type 7s they would not make you choose either or... I am excited about your new situation and your enthusiasm... much love from Germany...🥰🥰 Nic

[@adaccardo7702]

Thank you for you’re time and all that you do.⚾️

[@sarastokes6300]

Thank you for being vulnerable and sharing your story and the journey you are on. I was convicted to continue to love people when it's hard (and many times, it's hard because people want to "stay asleep," as you mentioned) and reminded that God is still a God of mercy and hope. He cares and intervenes when the church, the world, and life itself beat us up like the tumble cycle in a dryer. I needed that reminder. So, thank you. I'm grateful to see that God and you are finding ways for you to continue ministering and doing what you are passionate about in the local church and to a broader audience!

[@sharonallen3091]

What an interesting and inspiring story. I have been watching your videos for a while and wondered what your background was and how you used the enneagram. I am a huge fan of personality psychology and did the enneagram profile some years ago. After following God’s calling and recently receiving my masters in counselling and psychotherapy I started my own business and as you described “living my best life”. A client came to me citing he was told about the enneagram and would benefit from learning more about himself. There began my journey of seeking to learn more! I’d be interested in what courses you offer to teach practitioners how to learn all the types and bring it effectively into the counselling space? The Lord certainly closed one door for you to effectively follow His calling and now to have returned to the church is a testament to your gifting. Thank you for blessing me. Sharon, South Australia.

[@margaretjudice8944]

Thank you for sharing this. People go and come from churches frequently. I understand how you must have felt bad that some left. Some people want to hear certain sermon topics over and over. I appreciate you sharing on your channel. It helped me think through some issues I've had myself and with others. That's so great about your new church.

[@thegoodlightllc4093]

Thanks for sharing Tom. Glad this is all working out for you. I am so glad to see how much it helps you in your family.

[@twlahue]

Yes, thanks

[@clapaclaw8857]

Hey Dr Tom, thanks for sharing this. I left the church also cos of all the arrogant, ignorant, judgmental folk there. I’m glad you managed to still inspire your local people just like you inspire people online, and it was a good turn of events that now your new church is with you on the enneagram thing.

[@khadraLuula]

Your Enneagram 9 videos was really an eye opening and made self aware . They were really painful to listen to , brought tears often but truly appreciate them and I can say I a much healthier 9 thanks to all of your wisdom and insights . Thank you so much Dr. , Am sorry you had to go through all of that , and having to choose but I want to say I am really grateful for your choice .

[@twlahue]

Wow, thank you

[@daniellthornton4218]

Finding your videos has helped me so much. I don’t think you’re negative at all. You give a message that is real and can be a hit to the gut but it’s delivered in a non judgmental, and easy to understand way. And personally I tend to stay away from Christian’s because of the hurt I hadn’t dealt with from my own church experience. But I’ve unpacked a lot in the couple years I’ve been learning about the enneagram and I appreciate that there are Christians like you who truly love people the way Jesus did.

[@andreapeloso2302]

That's really painful. I still think you did the right thing in sharing your passion. I hope that you can become a pastor again one day. Sometimes people who introduce new, great ideas can experience backlash but the world still benefits. I hope that a church will benefit from your teaching again some day. Also, I do not find your videos negative. If you can't see the dark side of things there is literally no way to identify the problem. So thank you! I learn a lot from your videos.

[@DebraFowler]

Love this that you shared your story!! My first appt with you was in June 2020. I had been listening to your KZbin videos for a while and knew that my husband and I needed your coaching. After about a year of continuing to watch every new KZbin and a few coaching sessions as well, I knew you were going to go full time with enneagram coaching. Being a type 9, I saw it happening!!! Congrats and thank you for all the help you have given my family. Our lives are forever changed and our relationships are filled with grace and understanding like never before!!

[@caitlinlouiseee]

You mentioned analysing other people and trying to work out their type so that you can relate to them better - I’d love a video about this!

[@katerinarajmicova4770]

Dear Tom, you definitly changed my life, thank you for your honesty. Your videos are trasformational - I do not know od this word even exists😂 - many greeting from one 7 in Czech republic 🎉

[@psalm2332]

Hallelujah! Praying for your church and for Christ to be ever so present in your life and congregation.

[@vocalmaestro]

This is a remarkable story Dr Lahue. I can relate. The true message of the gospel is God wants to restore certain truths to his church and his people. I wish you had some kind of open forum that would make it possible for myself (and others like me) to discuss particular points on these topics with you.

[@gaylewemyss7908]

Thank you for your channel! I appreciate your input and knowledge. I am a 1w2 continuing to work on my personality and becoming a more healthy 1. God bless you in all you do.💖

[@sonyagirodon9510]

Oh, so good for you for having pushed through! Your videos brought me a lot of understanding and peace, and I thank you so much for them. Keep on going! Thank you for having shared your story with us here. Love your shirt too! Om shanti.

[@jeandoyle651]

I just love your channel, and I'm glad to hear your story. As and 8 wing 7, I'd say your 8 wing is developed just fine!

[@twlahue]

Thanks a ton! So glad you vibe with the channel! Your support means everything! 🥳

[@andrewcole4255]

Thank you for sharing what has been going on with you, Tom!! I understand what you mean about identity as you felt a lost after being forced to resign for the principals you needed to maintain. Also, thanks for just being you as your channel has ministered to me.

[@goulchat1]

Interesting and informative video

[@darlin5167]

Tom, I am so grateful for all your videos. I had known about the Enneagram from my therapist but a conflict with a close family member led me to your videos and helped clarify so much about myself and the people in my life in a way that gave me much compassion and understanding. I'm not a Christian (in part because of their intolerance for other approaches to spirituality) but I do love Jesus's message, and isn't compassion what Jesus encouraged in us? Thank you for putting your heart into this.

[@twlahue]

Thanks for sharing this...

[@Lenastar23]

I have found a lot of it is about the way you frame it- a lot of ppl don't like being analyzed because they are scared of ppl seeing them for their insevurities- people 1) need to be in a place to receive it 2) you need to be able to explain to them Why you would want to know and how you will use the results in a positive way

[@deepsupport11]

My favorite video of yours so far! Lots of stuff in here I resonated with, and for what it's worth I really feel that sense of God calling you to work with people using the Enneagram. This is a sacred tool - let freedom ring 💛

[@twlahue]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@murrayrosehg]

Oh Tom...I'm so Sorry to hear about the decision made by your past Church's Leadership...that's sad. The Lord has certainly moved you into a more beautiful place in spite of it. Your new teaching on Resilience will be filled with the same Authenticity and Vulnerability as your videos...your lived experience gives you much kudos as you teach. My other thought as you were speaking was "Welcome to The World of The 5"....the downside bit of wanting to share all this wonderfulness but the world isn't interested or doesn't want it or worse...give us curry because of it. Hence the Hermit Hut on the edge of town. BUT! The World Needs 5's and 7's who go to 5...! Well Done for being Salty and Light through your tough year. The Lord Bless you and your Family. Cheers! Rosie (Central Queensland, Australia)

[@germanarovinelli5893]

They didn’t like not having control over you. Your a healer a teacher a maverick No one has the right to put a muzzle on you and your gifts I’m a 8 w a 7 wing Once I understood how to nurture my high side and heal the wounded little girl my life changed My teacher saved my by showing me this sacred forbidden lost wisdom

[@Nyalloyd]

Wish I was living my best life, but I do feel joy when I see others happy ❤

[@mawi820]

Following all the way from Dubai ❤

[@AaronDana626]

Not to boost your ego, but your channel has helped my wife and I grow more than any sermon has. I greatly appreciate your faithfulness to sharing your passion with us. God bless.

[@twlahue]

That is awesome!

[@gordanaprebeg9195]

Thank you for this video. God bless you. Greetings from Croatia!

[@twlahue]

Thank you too!

[@pirjo6084]

God also says: I am. I think it is essential to know yourself and others. Thank you for your great work. God bless you!

[@twlahue]

Yes! Thank you!

[@coletteshock1466]

Trust the process that the last door had to be closed for you to walk into your life’s purpose 🙏🏼

[@brisipos6191]

I love your videos! The enneagram is accurate and sometimes people don't want to hear the truth in why they're a certain way. They get offended because they just don't want to hear about their personality traits. It's okay to be excited about this stuff! I definitely get excited about this stuff.. it's so accurate to me too and I've been studying it for years! I'm either a 5 or a 4.. well I score 4,5 and 6 as my dominant types and I definitely use them all very heavily to be honest.. yet I score highest in the 5 but when I talk to people through messages or face to face, when I'm trying to connect with people I come across a lot more like a 4.. I do relate to the SX 4 variant heavily too though and the SP variant heavily but not completely, yet I also relate to the SX and SP variant of the 5 as well.. so it's really hard for me to type myself, I relate to the 4w5 and 5w4 description so maybe I have a a really strong wing? Also the 5w6 description in a way too but not completely.. I relate most to 5 and 4.. I love your videos though and I think they're very insightful and helpful!

[@isa-manuelaalbrecht2951]

Thanx for being and acting authenically..bravoo..my best wishes for your futur 😁🤩🤗😏👏👏👏💥💯💕

[@Dr.AlessandroDrago]

God open a new door for you, you right. Probably less comfortable and more difficult, however, thanks for your Enneagram lessons on YT!

[@TheWhisperCooks]

As a fellow 7. That was me when i first realized about enneagram. I sent links of enneagram tests for everyone in my group chats. Of course, I later stopped cause a lot of people were not interested. I was kinda disappointed but i realized what you said: not everyone is ready or should know all knowledge out there when they are not ready.

[@jenmash6648]

Been there done that! You're doing great ministry ❤ keep moving forward! #Sevenistic😂

[@joelpartain]

Awesome video!! Thank you, Dr Tom for walking in your design and calling. (This post carries more weight since I am a 9)

[@munkami]

There are some pursuits that will always be viewed as secular in believer communities. I think all these things - tritypes, MBTI, DISC etc are guides to help you understand yourself and others. But if they become rules that may threaten the rules of the Bible, I suspect many church goers will not be open to reviewing them. For me, they are all ways of understanding what we've been given by God. But for many believers, I know that these things are seen as esoteric and too open minded. I hope you can find a clan that you jibe with better.

[@Tribo]

Hey Tom, Im glad that things are working out for you and youre doing what you want to do. I would just like to make a comment about something I noticed... also, I understand that this is an enneagram channel and not a myers briggs and or Objective Personality, so If my comment makes no sense just disregard lol. Im going to use some jargon here and if ever youre curious enough what they are, feel free to look it up or message me. It was mentioned that youre an ENFP which is an observer but I cant help but notice that this video is potentially more of how a decider will talk... which makes you either an exxj or ixxp... Im guessing more IxxP potentially infp. Eitherway l, great video and thanks for sharing and listening

[@isa-manuelaalbrecht2951]

Welcome back Dr LaHue, missed you here in Switzerland...😁🤩🤭😏☺

[@isa-manuelaalbrecht2951]

I'm on Riso & Hudson Enneagram..😍

[@isa-manuelaalbrecht2951]

Good to have changed for the better now...😁🤩👏👏👏🥳😏😎

[@karrinwerrenrath4051]

7w6 self pres! ENTP working w a four who's striving to be unique! so far looks like i can handle it! lol I get her doesn't want to do anything that looks normal at all!! been studying for 20 plus years1 Thanks for videos1

[@tessjones5987]

As a pioneer in Ennegrams 1969 Arican, and A studernt/tacher of Ross/Hudson 1990. I really enjoy your channel. You are really astute and fun. I am book by book verse by verse Old King James Christian.

[@MrFireman164]

Went to church for years, got to involved and figured out it seemed they were running a business, all about numbers and gaining new members which also means more money coming in. Deacon ran off with another man’s wife, church split, pastor left… Probably will never go to church again, Christians ruined it for me 😊