Episode 101: A More Christ-like Way with Brad Jersak

 

Hi Pilgrim,

Author, teacher, and monastery preacher Brad Jersak joins us to discuss his new book and how Christianity can recapture a more “Christ-like” identity. Along the way Brad shares his own journey and the struggles that have shaped his understanding that God is always loving and on our side.

Go Beyond the Pale with Brad Jersak!

Peace,

Steve & Tammy

Show Notes:

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Find out more about Brad here

Check out Brad’s book “A More Christlike Way” here

Episode Index:

1:05 – (Intro) Steve and Tammy discuss faith, weight loss, and the Rugby World Cup

18:08- (Interview begins) Brad Jersak shares his story

28:19- Bad atonement theory is not the Gospel

36:49- Brad’s dark night of the soul

43:07- Learning from people rather than “targeting” them

46:34- Discussing Brad’s new book “A More Christ-like Way”

48:47- “Christians” vs. “Christ-followers”

57:08- Brad shares with Tammy some steps to help her develop a contemplative faith without jettisoning the Holy Spirit

1:06:17 Brad contemplates walking the Camino de Santiago

1:07:22- A more Christlike Way is inclusive

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