The Alisa Childers Podcast #78 Clay Jones Says We're Going to Die. How Should We Respond?
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Aug 30, 2020 Clay Jones, author of "Immortal: How the Fear of Death Drives Us and What We Can Do About It," dives into the often-taboo topic of death from a Christian perspective. He discusses why many Christians fear death, contrasting it with atheistic views on legacy. The conversation critiques common coping mechanisms, like health obsessions, and challenges sensational ideas like uploading consciousness. Jones encourages embracing a hopeful view of eternal life, emphasizing a deeper understanding of heaven to alleviate mortality anxieties.
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Fear of Death
- People are terrified of death, revealed through 500+ studies by psychology professors.
- They often deny or distract themselves from this fear until confronted with illness.
Distractions from Death
- High-paid entertainers distract us from our mortality.
- Julia Louis-Dreyfus's cancer diagnosis shifted her perspective on death's reality.
Certainty of Death
- The only certainty about the future is death.
- Christians should be comfortable with this reality, unlike those without God.
