We all have parts of our lives that we are not only not proud of, but would rather get rid of. It’s the stuff of our inner life that makes us feel broken inside.
There are different ways different strands of Christianity address this, from the Gospel of Wealth and Prosperity to the Gospel of Fulfillment. While those approaches to Christianity are extremely appealing, I don’t think they bring the healing and wholeness they promise. I think there’s another understanding of the Gospel that is a much better way.
Timestamps
00:12: Introduction to the Evolving Christian Faith Podcast
02:30: Personal story about the secret I carry
03:29: Our struggles and desire for personal freedom are universally human
05:16: An understanding of Christian salvation
06:33: Looking at healing and wholeness in everyday life
06:51: Critique of prosperity gospel approach to healing
08:49: Criticism of fulfillment-focused spirituality
11:31: Why my strand of Christianity is different
12:04: Emphasis on facing and integrating personal challenges
13:00: Reference to Apostle Paul's "thorn in the flesh" passage
14:46: The sufficiency of grace
15:53: The power of true acceptance
17:02: Connecting personal integration with wider human connection
18:01: You can't escape your "inner train wreck"
18:10: Final message on the sufficiency of grace and accepting others
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