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Mentioned in 7 episodes

The Shack

Book • 2007

William P. Young

The Shack tells the story of Mackenzie Allen Phillips, a father of five, whose youngest daughter, Missy, is kidnapped and murdered during a family outing.

Years later, Mack receives a mysterious note from 'Papa' (God) inviting him to the shack where Missy's body was found.

There, Mack encounters three figures representing the Trinity: Papa (God the Father), Jesus, and Sarayu (the Holy Spirit).

Through conversations with them, Mack gains a new understanding of God's love, forgiveness, and the reasons behind suffering and evil.

The book explores themes of love, relationships, and the transformative power of redemption through forgiveness.

Mentioned by

C. Baxter Kruger

Preston Sprinkle

Ronald Rolheiser

Michael John Cusick

Mentioned in 7 episodes

Mentioned by

Donald Miller

as an example of a person whose adult children are exceptionally healthy.

#23: Dadville—The New Rules of Being a Great Dad

Mentioned by

Ronald Rolheiser

as a book that got the author in trouble for its thesis that forgiveness trumps everything.

Ronald Rolheiser on Giving Your Life Away

Mentioned by

C. Baxter Kruger

as being very similar to the work of Thomas Erskine.

Wm. Paul Young with C. Baxter Kruger / The Incarnation and Trust

Mentioned by

Preston Sprinkle

as an example of a book that nobody wanted but sold millions of copies.

A Raw Conversation about Manga and the Complex Life of a Creative: Street Hymns

Mentioned by

Michael John Cusick

who credits Paul Young for distinguishing between expectations and expectancy.

Episode 356 - Letting Go of Control Through the Serenity Prayer

Mentioned by

Donald Miller

as the author of 'The Shack', whose children grew up exceptionally healthy.

Why That Worked #23: Dadville—The New Rules of Being a Great Dad

Mentioned by

Mark Clifton

as a book that a woman in his church was excited about and wanted to add to the church library.

How to Shepherd Your Church Well: Protecting

Mentioned by

C. Baxter Kruger

after receiving a call from the author.

Unlocking The True Nature Of God With C. Baxter Kruger

Vern Tompke

mentions it to explain the awareness he developed in his 30s and 40s.

Ep. 164 - What Set Me Up for Porn (with Tim Fletcher)

Mentioned by

Wayne Jacobson

in the context of books about God's love.

How to Know You’re Born of God (#971)

Mentioned by the host, who avoided asking any questions about it.

William Paul Young & Brad Jersak: Judgment, Wrath, Hell, and the God Who Is Love (Re-Release from S01E11)

Mentioned by

Bruce Epperly

as a book where God comes to you as that African-American lady cooking pancakes.

Process Theology & Religious Pluralism - With Bruce Epperly

Mentioned by Carl Payne as an example of a book that promotes universalism.

Hour 1: Doctrinal Confusion

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