God Isn't Angry: Exposing the Lies of a Fear-Based Gospel | Gil Hodges Podcast with Brad Jersak

Ever wondered how a shift in understanding God’s love can transform your life? Join Gil Hodges and Brad Jersak in this riveting episode as they explore profound spiritual insights and personal journeys. Discover how moving from fear-based religion to embracing a more Christlike God can change everything. 🔥💬 "If God is love, what do you do with these texts where He looks like a genocidal maniac?" - Brad Jersak. Tune in for transformative wisdom and spiritual breakthroughs!

Summary:
In this captivating episode, Gil Hodges and Brad Jersak dive deep into the transformative journey from a fundamentalist upbringing to embracing a Christlike understanding of God. Brad shares his dramatic shift from a fear-based gospel to discovering the nonviolent, all-encompassing love of God through Eastern Orthodox teachings. Gil and Brad discuss how this new perspective not only reshapes their theology but also impacts their personal and communal lives.

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Highlights from this show:

1. Journey from Fundamentalism:
- Brad recounts his upbringing in a fundamentalist Baptist home and the shift to embracing a Christlike view of God through Mennonite teachings and Eastern Orthodox practices.
- "The cross is a revelation that God is self-giving, radically forgiving, co-suffering love." - Brad Jersak.

2. Transformative Insights:
- The difference between seeing God as a punishing judge versus a great physician who heals our deepest wounds.
- "God is love, period. If we could wipe out all ancient scriptures and wake up with just that, it would be a wonderful world." - Gil Hodges.

3. Practical Theology:
- Brad emphasizes the importance of reading the Bible through the lens of Jesus' teachings, focusing on the life-giving aspects rather than punitive interpretations.
- "Jesus' way is about grace and letting go, participating in God's already-there grace." - Brad Jersak.

4. Impact on Community:
- Both Gil and Brad highlight the need for genuine, respectful dialogue in spiritual communities, transcending ideological divides.
- "Seeing Christ in others and calling them to follow Jesus, even those who don’t identify as Christians, is crucial." - Brad Jersak.

5. Personal Transformation:
- Gil shares his journey of moving from depression and anger to a deeper trust and intimacy with God through meditation and letting go of old paradigms.
- "God's love is infinite. There's nothing we can do to make Him love us more or less." - Gil Hodges.

6. Future Vision:
- The hope for a future where the understanding of God's love continues to expand and transform lives, breaking down fear and building up grace.
- "Perfect love drives out fear. As long as you have fear, you’ve not been perfected in love." - Brad Jersak.

Don't miss this conversation that promises to challenge your beliefs and inspire a more profound understanding of God's love!
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More about Bradley...
Bradley Jersak is an author and teacher based in Abbotsford, BC. He currently serves as the Principal of St. Stephen’s University (SSU.ca) in New Brunswick, where he continues as the Director and faculty member of SSU’s School of Theology & Culture. He also teaches peace studies courses with JFI.SSU.ca and is a regular speaker with the Open Table Conference crew.
He writes regularly for the Clarion Journal and CWR magazine.

Links:
Bradley's books: https://www.goodreads.com/search?q=Br...

Saint Stephen's University: ssu.ca

Stephen's University is a graduate studies university with an emphasis on theology, peace, and reconciliation.

Bradley's Website: www.bradjersak.com