Episode 7: Take Up Your Cross
Desert Fathers with Bishop Erik Varden
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Embracing Pain and Authenticity in Christian Living
This chapter explores Christian realism, highlighting that pain and suffering are integral to life, and faith can transform these experiences into meaning. It also discusses the teachings of Abba Isaiah on discipleship, the significance of authentic relationships, and the balance between distancing from negativity and inviting others to a genuine Christian life.
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