God Is Speaking ... If We Will Listen | Os Guinness
Aug 29, 2023
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Dr. Os Guinness discusses his book 'Signals of Transcendence' and explores personal experiences and encounters with God throughout history. They also delve into the concept of recognizing and exploring these signals, sharing stories of individuals who have experienced them. The chapter concludes with a discussion on actively listening for signals of transcendence and taking action.
Profound experiences called signals of transcendence can challenge worldviews and inspire individuals to search for deeper meaning.
Certain experiences and intuitions can awaken forgotten knowledge within us, leading to a questioning of established beliefs.
Cultivating curiosity, questioning, and wonder is essential to recognizing and engaging with the signals of transcendence that surround us.
Deep dives
Recognizing the True North
The prevalent cultural slogans that emphasize self-reliance and individual truth are examined in Alyssa Childers' book, 'Live Your Truth and Other Lies'. The author aims to provide a Christian response, highlighting the importance of God's reality and His ultimate authority. The book offers guidance on discerning between popular truth claims and biblical truth.
Exploring Transcendence in Life
In a conversation with Dr. Oz Guinness, the concept of signals of transcendence is discussed. These signals represent profound experiences that point beyond an individual's current beliefs and prompt them to search for deeper meaning. The conversation delves into the spontaneous and often diverse nature of these signals, highlighting their unique impact on individuals and their role in guiding seekers on their journey.
Rediscovering Hidden Knowledge
The recognition of innate knowledge and suppressed truths is explored through various stories. Elizabeth Barrett Browning's famous lines, 'Earth's crammed with heaven,' illustrate the idea that certain experiences and intuitions can awaken forgotten knowledge within us. Examples from the lives of individuals like C.S. Lewis, W.H. Auden, and Philip Hallie demonstrate how signals of transcendence can challenge established worldviews and open the door to deeper inquiries.
The Role of Wonder and Distraction
The loss of wonder and the prevalence of distractions in modern society are discussed as obstacles to recognizing signals of transcendence. The conversation highlights how distractions like technology and constant noise can deaden our awareness and hinder our ability to truly engage with the world. It emphasizes the importance of cultivating curiosity, questioning, and wonder in order to be open to the signals of transcendence that surround us.
The Power of Love and Beauty
The transformative power of love and beauty is highlighted through stories of remarkable experiences. These experiences, ranging from the reassurance of a mother's love to encounters with art and nature, serve as signals of transcendence. They inspire individuals like G.K. Chesterton, Windsor Eliot, and Whitfield Guinness to search for deeper truths that go beyond the superficiality of the world, ultimately leading them to a more profound understanding of reality.
A dandelion, a song, a mother’s love, even the reality of evil; God has used all of these to pierce the godless worldviews of real men and women. In this Upstream re-air, Shane welcomes Dr. Os Guinness to tell their stories using his book, Signals of Transcendence.
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