#2236

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Love Wins

A Book About Heaven, Hell, and the Fate of Every Person Who Ever Lived

Book • 2012

In Love Wins, Rob Bell tackles one of the most contentious issues in faith – the nature of hell and the afterlife.

With a hopeful and insightful message, Bell argues that eternal life does not start after death but begins right now.

He challenges traditional views of hell, suggesting it is more often a self-created prison on earth rather than a literal lake of fire.

The book emphasizes that heaven is not just a future reward but something to be worked towards every day.

Bell's central thesis is that God's love is so profound that everyone who wants to spend eternity with God can and will, even if they find the right path after death.

Mentioned by

Allie Beth Stuckey

Christopher Yuan

Mentioned in 12 episodes

Mentioned by

John Dickson

as a book arguing against eternal punishment.

Mentioned by

Trent Horn

as an ambiguous defense of universalism that was featured in a Time magazine cover story.

#1066 - The Biggest Heresy Destroying the Church

Mentioned by

Dave Stovall

, referencing Rob Bell's book "Love Wins."

#284 An Ex-Progressive Christian Speaks out on Deconstruction and Evangelical Culture, with Dave Stovall

Mentioned by

Allie Beth Stuckey

as an example of a book expressing universalist sentiments within the deconstruction movement.

Ep 1186 | From Crunchy to Cultish: The Deconstruction of 'Rose Uncharted'

Mentioned by

Alisa Childers

and

Christopher Yuan

in discussion about his questioning of the doctrine of hell and its impact on the evangelical church.

#307 The False Teaching of Side B Ideology, with Christopher Yuan

Mentioned by

Rob Bell

, it greatly impacted

Derrick Day

.

#089: Quantum Reconstruction (HOTW: Rob Bell)

Mentioned by

Gavin Ortlund

in the context of evangelical reactions to his book on universalism.

Universalism in Church History is a Fascinating Story

Mentioned by EDJ as a book that resonated with her deconstruction journey.

Where Does Deconstruction Go From Here?

Mentioned by

Pete Holmes

in the context of his spiritual journey and exploration of faith.

Pete Holmes: Comedy! Sex! God!

Recommended by

Ryan Holiday

for

X Mayo

, discussing the concept of hell and its implications.

X Mayo on Discipline, Christianity, and Practicing Stoicism in Hollywood

Mentioned by

Alisa Childers

when discussing progressive views on heaven and hell.

The Sabbatical Series: The Gospel According to Progressive Christianity #3: Redemption and Restoration

Mentioned by

Jason Clark

when referring to a time before Rob Bell's book 'Love Wins' was released.

Jason Clark / Rethinking God with Tacos — Chapter One: What Is The Gospel?

Mentioned by Oprah as a book Rob released that pondered taboo questions in traditional Christianity.

Super Soul Special: Rob Bell: Let's Talk About God

Mentioned by

Ryan Holiday

while discussing the concept of self-inflicted suffering and the nature of "hell."

You've Chosen Your Own Hell

Mentioned by

Jed Coppinger

as an example of sacrificing key teachings in an effort to reach the lost.

The Plumb Line | #64 | 06/21/2025

Mentioned by

Tim Whitaker

to illustrate how quickly dissenting theological views can be rejected within evangelical circles.

361. TNE TALKS: Deconstructing My Faith as a Black Woman in America

Mentioned by

David Artman

as a book that started a lot of conversation about universal salvation.

Ep. 190 Winslow Parker - author of Hitler's Hell and Other Stories of Divine Justice

Mentioned as a book where Rob Bell suggests moving the dial more towards hope regarding universal restoration.

Ep. 194 Benjamin McNair Scott (author of A Hope in Hell) - Surveying the Scene Today (...or looking at the current state of Christian Universalism)

Mentioned by

Pete Holmes

in the context of his spiritual journey and understanding of suffering.

Ryan and Comic Pete Holmes Talk Work-Life Balance and Why Joy Matters

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