Theology in the Raw

You Were Never Meant to Do it All: Dr. Kelly Kapic

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Jun 9, 2025
Dr. Kelly Kapic, a professor at Covenant College and author of 'You're Only Human', dives into the importance of embracing human limitations. He discusses how societal pressures drive addiction to distractions and the need for balance between productivity and rest. Kapic emphasizes meaningful relationships over busyness and critiques simplistic views of suffering, advocating for a nuanced understanding of identity. He also explores the intersections of diet, exercise, and spirituality, revealing how these aspects enhance overall well-being and faith.
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ANECDOTE

Personal Story of Embodiment and Suffering

  • Kelly Kapic's wife suffered chronic pain following cancer and complications for 15 years.
  • This prompted him to emphasize embodiment, lament, and hope in theology rather than shallow positivity.
INSIGHT

Efficiency vs. Human Values

  • Modern culture's obsession with efficiency eclipses values like love and restful slowness.
  • Loving others and raising children are delightfully inefficient but deeply human acts.
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Why We’re Addicted to Distraction

  • Social media addiction partly arises from crushing demands and endless to-dos.
  • Distraction is a way to silence guilt and avoid relentless productivity pressure.
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