The Pastor Theologians Podcast Peace | Jonathan Huggins
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Dec 16, 2024 Jonathan Huggins, Chaplain at Berry College and a fellow of the Center for Pastor Theologians, shares profound insights on peace during Advent. He redefines shalom, discussing its impact on our relationships with God and ourselves. Huggins emphasizes the importance of spiritual practices for cultivating inner tranquility in an anxiety-filled world. He explores the significance of the Sabbath and the transformative journey towards rest and renewal, encouraging listeners to seek deeper connections with Jesus amidst modern distractions.
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Gospel's Shalom
- The Gospel establishes a relational atmosphere of Shalom between us and God, fostering peace, rest, wholeness, and goodwill.
- It also creates a psychological state of rest for our souls (psuche, the Greek word for mind or soul), essential in our anxiety-ridden world.
Rest and Formation
- The Gospel creates relational and psychological rest, enabling soul formation and good works.
- From this foundation of grace, we pursue renewal and restoration into Christ's image.
Rest in Jesus
- True rest for our souls can only be found in Jesus, despite worldly claims.
- This rest is a deep longing, especially in our world filled with haste, anxiety, and worry.
