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Theology in the Raw
S2 Ep1148: Jesus, the Flesh, and the War of Wants: Dr. A.J. Swoboda
Jan 29, 2024
Dr. A.J. Swoboda, associate professor of Bible and Theology, discusses desire, self-denial, and the therapeutic benefit of communal confession of sin. He emphasizes the importance of slow thinking on tough topics and the need to resist the overwhelming amount of information. They explore the integration of art and culture into writing and the concept of a 'Viagra society' where loving Jesus arouses godly desire. They also touch on scripture engagement, delayed gratification, and the longing for Eden through smell and memories.
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- Order your desires by loving the right things the most and the least things the less.
- Embrace waiting as a core aspect of being human and find joy and growth in the process.
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The Power of Ordering Desires
The podcast episode explores the concept of ordering desires, inspired by Saint Augustine's idea of the ordering of loves. It emphasizes the importance of learning to love the right things the most and the least things the less. The guest shares his personal struggle with desires and how he discovered that desires reveal deeper issues that need to be addressed. He discusses the need for restraint and the recognition that we cannot have and do everything. The lesson is to prioritize and focus on the most important desires that align with our values and purpose.
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