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Mentioned in 5 episodes
The Shack
Book • 2007
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.
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.
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Mentioned in 5 episodes
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as an example of a person whose adult children are exceptionally healthy.


Donald Miller

114 snips
#23: Dadville—The New Rules of Being a Great Dad
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as the author of 'The Shack', whose children grew up exceptionally healthy.


Donald Miller

11 snips
Why That Worked #23: Dadville—The New Rules of Being a Great Dad
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as being very similar to the work of Thomas Erskine.


C. Baxter Kruger

Wm. Paul Young with C. Baxter Kruger / The Incarnation and Trust
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who credits Paul Young for distinguishing between expectations and expectancy.

Michael John Cusick

Episode 356 - Letting Go of Control Through the Serenity Prayer
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as a book that a woman in his church was excited about and wanted to add to the church library.


Mark Clifton

How to Shepherd Your Church Well: Protecting
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in the context of books about God's love.


Wayne Jacobson

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

Hour 1: Doctrinal Confusion
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after receiving a call from the author.


C. Baxter Kruger

Unlocking The True Nature Of God With C. Baxter Kruger


Vern Tompke

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