The Holy Post

607: The Gift of Disillusionment with Mike Cosper

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Mar 6, 2024
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Mike Cosper
The podcast discusses embracing disillusionment as a gift in faith, differentiating Christian nationalism from conservatism, and Italy using DNA testing for dog poop offenders. They also touch on Trump's remarks to National Religious Broadcasters and introduce new team members. Banter includes references to Marxism and a fictional Marxist bone.
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Disillusionment Challenges Faith's Goodness

  • Disillusionment differs from disenchantment because it challenges the goodness and worth of faith, not its possibility.
  • Losing illusions forces Christians to confront reality and find what truly matters beyond grandiose stories.
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Illusions Delay Painful Acceptance

  • Clinging to illusions shields us from painful realities despite knowing reality could be better.
  • The idealized vision creates hope, but accepting its falsehood leads to a hard, necessary reckoning in faith.
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Self-Awareness Key for Leaders

  • Lack of self-awareness in leaders fuels toxic church cultures and injury among members.
  • True growth comes when leaders hear feedback, believe it, and explore why they impact others negatively.
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