Episode 50

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9th Nov 2023

Does God Want to Erase Us?

What does Dietrich Bonhoeffer’s famous expression that when God calls a person, He says “Come and die!” mean in everyday life?

Is “dying to ourselves” a different way of expressing God’s goal is to erase us?

We investigate this in today’s episode as we wrap up John 12. In addition, we see:

  • Jesus acknowledges his heart is “troubled.” He doesn't dance his way into the coming spiritual battle; he fights his way forward.
  • Incorrect and “non-essential” theological beliefs can keep people from Jesus.
  • If Jesus couldn’t do enough to win people over, it shouldn’t come as a surprise when we can’t either.
  • FOMO isn’t new. It thrived in Jesus time. Fear of missing out – on other people’s acceptance – kept many people hiding their beliefs.

It’s fascinating to see what Jesus doesn’t do as he prepares to wrap up his time on earth in human form.

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Live Only True Stories
Grow spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally wise by aligning your internal stories with truth.
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Stephanie Smith

Stephanie knows from experience good intentions aren't enough to be spiritually strong, emotionally healthy, and relationally smart--or to raise kids who are. She shares powerful Scriptural principles and science-backed insights into human behavior to equip people to grow good intentions into godly impact.

Stephanie's authenticity creates immediate connection with audiences both virtual and on the stage, while gracious authority provides clarity and confidence for listeners. Her leadership experience includes being a certified Primal Question coach, Christian school founding board member and teacher, homeschool cooperative founder, and Teen Theater Director.

Stephanie is a wife, mother of five grown sons, mother-in-law of four, and Nana to a growing tribe of awesome grandkids. She is committed to Psalm 17:17-18, proclaiming God's power to generations through wisdom forged in real life.