Ask NT Wright Anything #183 Pastoral questions on porn, personal tragedy and coming back to faith (Replay)
Aug 31, 2023
Tom, a guest on the podcast, answers pastoral questions on topics such as guilt over porn addiction's connection to miscarriages, navigating personal tragedy, and finding a way back to faith. The tension between enjoying worldly pleasures and renunciation is explored, as well as the Old Testament's view on miscarriage and sin. A heart-wrenching story of a nephew's death prompts questions about renewed faith and a loving god. The episode discusses finding God in the midst of suffering and the importance of lament.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Enjoying Worldly Pleasures vs. Renunciation
02:19 • 10min
Exploring the Connection Between Miscarriage and Sin in the Old Testament
12:00 • 2min
Heartbreaking Tragedy and Questions of Faith
13:43 • 3min
Finding God in the Midst of Suffering and Tragedy
17:04 • 11min