The Connecting Podcast with Paul Tripp

Paul Tripp, author of 'Do You Believe? 12 Historic Doctrines to Change Your Everyday Life,' discusses unpacking doctrines and connecting them to practical living, recognizing the truth and glory of God, the importance of following through with actions, the intersection of sexuality, money, and the doctrine of creation, the doctrine of the holiness of God, and the labor of love in writing a book.

Vaneetha Risner shares her story of suffering and faith, discussing the importance of reading and studying the Bible as a Christian. She reflects on her childhood experiences and anger towards God, and shares her crisis of faith. Risner recounts the tragedy of losing her two-month-old son and learning to trust God through lament. She also talks about her experience of suffering as a mother and finding unexpected love on E-Harmony.

Shelby Abbott, an author, radio host, and campus minister joins Paul Tripp in the inaugural episode of this podcast. They discuss various interesting topics including the appeal of collecting Mickey Mouse figurines, the transformative power of challenging experiences, personal stories of anxiety and bullying, finding meaning in painful experiences, accepting Christ in college, the numbing effect of technology, the burden of seeking human approval, the transformative power of embracing the doctrine of creation, and living out the gospel in everyday life.