If questions about sex lead to questions about God, it’s important that we know and follow Jesus as He really is.
Rick Lawrence, author of “Editing Jesus”, joins Juli to discuss how many American Christians make Jesus into an image other than Himself.
Guest: Rick Lawrence
Rick’s Website: ricklawrence.com
Book: Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church by Rick Lawrence
Guide: “3 Reasons Questions About Sex Lead to Questions about God”
Timestamps
00:00 Understanding God and Sexuality
02:50 The Journey to “Editing Jesus”
06:11 Confronting Cultural Misunderstandings
08:57 The Mud Puddles of Scripture
11:57 The Hard Sayings of Jesus
15:12 Intimacy and Relationship with Jesus
18:02 The Challenge of Self-Centeredness
21:01 Joy vs Happiness in Faith
23:49 The Role of Suffering in Growth
27:01 Practical Steps to Know Jesus
29:52 Conclusion and Resources
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