Brian Zahnd
Pastor and primary preacher at Word of Life Church in St. Joseph, Missouri; leads the Word of Life Church Podcast and delivers theological sermons focused on Jesus, incarnation, and Christian formation.
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Nov 8, 2017 • 1h 30min
Ep 61 - Brian Zahnd ”Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God”
This week features Brian Zahnd, founder of Word of Life Church and author, known for his engaging theological works. He discusses his new book, reframing the concept of God's wrath as natural consequences of neglecting love and justice. Zahnd explores the trauma inflicted by fear-based evangelism and emphasizes a Christ-centered reading of Scripture. He advocates for humility regarding the afterlife, suggesting hope in God's redeeming love. Listeners are reminded to cling to Jesus during their faith deconstruction journey.
Apr 30, 2019 • 1h 24min
#048: The Atonement (HOTW: Brian Zahnd)
In this engaging discussion, Brian Zahnd, an author and pastor known for his thought-provoking works on faith, delves deep into the complexities of atonement. He challenges penal substitution theories, advocating for a perspective centered on God's love and forgiveness. Zahnd explores the healing nature of sin and how it reflects a loving Father rather than a punitive deity. He also connects the Easter story to modern conceptions of loyalty, urging a reevaluation of Jesus's teachings beyond the cross and emphasizing the transformative power of love.
