Dr. Steven Paulson

Kelsi chats with Dr. Steven Paulson, a 1517 Senior Scholar in Residence and Lutheran pastor, who delves into the Reformation concept of being simultaneously sinner and saint. He challenges listeners to distinguish between their feelings as sinners and their identity as saints through Christ. Dr. Paulson reflects on his journey from engineering to theology, exploring the transformative power of faith and the importance of grounding one’s identity in God’s word. Also discussed are the complexities of emotional suppression in faith communities and the liberating teachings of Jesus.