Theology in the Raw Living a Jesus Shaped Life: Lisa Harper
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Apr 24, 2025 
Lisa Harper, a world-renowned speaker and writer with over 30 years in ministry, shares her insights on living a Jesus-shaped life. She discusses the importance of genuine connections with God, the epidemic of loneliness among women, and the need for deeper discussions at women’s events. Harper reflects on her journey at Denver Seminary, balancing faith and family, and the evolving role of women in ministry. She also tackles the challenges of misogyny in theology and advocates for compassion and equality in church leadership.
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Theology Beyond Knowledge
- Theology has often been pursued to cover shame or insecurity by accumulating knowledge.
- True theology leads to intimacy with Jesus and transformation by God's radical kindness.
Hypostatic Union Illustrated
- Lisa Harper shared a story of comforting a woman at a women's event, getting residue of her heartache in her hair.
- This personal moment beautifully illustrates the doctrine of the hypostatic union as Jesus condescending to be close and bear our pain.
Theology as Relationship
- Theological terminology can become a barrier rather than a bridge to understanding God.
- The relational essence of teachings like the Trinity speaks profoundly to human loneliness and belonging.