This chapter explores the tension between seeking expertise and fostering authentic spiritual growth. The speaker shares their personal evolution from pastor to writer, advocating for a fresh approach to faith that values humility and openness over control and knowledge.
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Episode 036 – Don’t Avoid Starting Over
I like knowing stuff. I like being seen as a good person. I love being an expert. Weird that I became a pastor, right? But here’s the thing. As much as I like this stuff, I’ve discovered it’s not very good for me. Turns out that being an expert doesn’t help you grow spiritually.
Consider this: What you think you know about God might be getting in the way of really knowing God.
Two of the most famous stories in the Bible, one from the Hebrew scripture and one from the Christian gospels, tell the same exact story in different contexts.
The Divine Voice invited Abram to leave behind everything he knew and head out into the unknown.
The Divine Voice through Jesus invited Nicodemus to set aside what he thought he knew in order to start again spiritually.
Being an expert or being comfortable can be an obstacle to spiritual growth and a deeper connection to God.
Consider if God is saying, “What you think you know about Me is getting in the way of really knowing me.”
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