The Deconstructionists Ep 61 - Brian Zahnd ”Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God”
Jesus As Savior From A Violent God
- American Christian culture often imports a violent, retributive image of God even outside hardcore fundamentalism.
- Brian Zahnd argues this image makes Jesus seem like a savior from God rather than of God.
From Coffeehouse To Longtime Pastor
- Brian Zahnd began pastoring after running a Christian coffeehouse in the Jesus Movement era and led that church for decades.
- He turned that venue into Word of Life Church and has pastored there for over 36 years.
A Theological Awakening At Midlife
- Zahnd discovered a richer theological world around 2000 after growing dissatisfied with American pop Christianity.
- Reading Willard, N.T. Wright, Brueggemann and others reopened his ministry and preaching.
Guest Bio: This week week we have the incredible Brian Zahnd. We cover a whole host of topics from Brian’s amazing new book, “Sinner in the hands of Loving God.” This was a really fun conversation that we think you’ll enjoy! Brian is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational congregation in St. Joseph, Missouri. He is a passionate reader of theology and philosophy, an avid hiker, moutain climber, and authority on all things Bob Dylon. (Selected) Published Works: Water to Wine: Some of my story; A Farewell to Mars: An Evangelical Pastor’s Journey Toward the Biblical Gospel of Peace; Beauty will save the world: Rediscovering the Allure and Mystery of Christianity; Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness; What To Do on the Worst Day of Your Life; and Sinner in the Hands of a Loving God: The Scandalous Truth of the Very Good News. Special guest music provided by: Stephen Christian/Anchor & Braille Facebook: @anchorandbraille & @christianmusic Twitter: @anchorbraille & @christianmusic Instagram: @anchorbraille & @christianmusic Enjoy the songs? Songs featured on this episode were: “Goes without saying, Hymn for Her, & Knew Then Know Now” off the album, The Quiet Life. “Nightfall & Watch You Burn” from the album, Songs for the Late Night Drive Home. Anchor & Braille’s music is available on iTunes, Apple Music, Spotify, and anywhere good music is sold! Get a copy of these records and Stephen’s new record out now Donation: If you enjoy what we’re doing consider becoming part of our Patreon family. We have some really great ways for you to help be a part of what we’re doing and some really cool reward packages as well! Check us out at our website www.thedeconstructionists.com to join, listen to all of our episodes, subscribe to future shows, connect with us on social media, read our blog, or get your hands on one of our many cool t-shirts or pint glasses. Website design by @ryanbattles. The Deconstructionists Podcast is mixed and edited by Nicholas Rowe at National Audio Preservation Society: A full service recording studio and creative habitat, located in Heath, Ohio. Find them on Facebook and Twitter or visit their website for more information. www.nationalaudiopreservationsociety.weebly.com www.facebook.com/nationalaudiopreservationsociety Twitter: @napsrecording
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