225. Let's Talk About Hell Part 3

In this week’s episode, we dive into part 3 of our series on Hell - challenging traditional beliefs about hell, unpacking Jewish and early church perspectives, and exploring why fear has no place in the gospel. We share listener feedback, address theological criticism, and ask some hard but necessary questions about God's love, judgment, and what it really means to follow Jesus.

Whether you're curious, skeptical, or wrestling with your own faith journey, this conversation is meant to open dialogue - not shut it down.

00:00 - Welcome & Podcast Intro
00:23 - The Purpose Behind These Conversations
01:16 - Feedback and Questions from Listeners
02:04 - Responding to Online Criticism
03:30 - Coloring Books, Theology, and Humor
05:06 - Nearly 100K Downloads & Gratitude
05:41 - Preaching About Hell at Church
06:54 - Why We Talk About Hell Publicly
07:59 - Announcing the New Ebook on Judgment & Wrath
08:42 - Week 3: What the Hell Series Intro
09:27 - Recap of the Four Hell Words in Scripture
10:04 - Diversity of Jewish Thought on the Afterlife
11:19 - Olam Haba & Resurrection Beliefs
11:59 - Gehenna as Temporary Purification
12:48 - Recommended Deep Dive: John Crowder Teaching
13:35 - God's Fire as Healing, Not Harm
14:12 - Powerful Quotes About God's Wrath
14:52 - Fire Reveals the True Self
16:00 - The Real Goal: Removing Fear from Theology
17:04 - Biblical Love Casts Out Fear
17:16 - A Biblical View of Hell as Earthly Experience
18:19 - Hell as Earthly Suffering, Not Afterlife Threat
19:02 - 70 AD vs. Afterlife: What Was Jesus Talking About?
19:49 - Hell Shouldn't Be in Gospel Presentations
20:56 - Adam vs. Jesus: Who Holds More Power?
21:25 - Paul’s Gospel Never Mentions Hell
22:10 - What the Disciples Did—and Didn’t—Say About Hell
23:16 - No NT Precedent for Hell in the Gospel
23:49 - Old Covenant vs. New Covenant Logic Breakdown
24:46 - Jesus as High Priest vs. OT Priests
25:12 - Challenging Question: Is Eternal Hell Logical?
26:04 - The Tragic Case of Andrea Yates
27:06 - Atonement Theory Breakdown: Did Jesus Suffer Hell?
28:13 - Jesus Defeated Death—Not Suffering in It
28:42 - God Is Love, Not Death and Torture
29:18 - Defining Hell: No Longer Being Able to Love
29:35 - Empowerment to Manifest Heaven
30:15 - Manifesting Heaven or Hell: You Choose
30:49 - Closing Reminder: You Are Loved