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8. Does God Condemn the World?

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The world feels like it’s falling apart and it’s tempting to think condemnation is the only honest response.

But what if God sees the world very differently?
In this episode, we step back and look at the big picture: not just what’s broken, but what God is actively doing to heal it. Drawing on insights echoed by Dallas Willard, Robert Putnam, and a striking story from positive psychology, we explore why humans become trained to see what’s wrong—and why God refuses to give up on the world.

Jesus didn’t come to label the cosmos “condemned.”He came to save, heal, restore, and redeem it.

If you’re worried about the state of the world—or the people you love most—this episode invites you to release the burden of condemnation and rediscover a deeper, steadier hope: Jesus is very good at saving the world.

Today's Resources:
Shaylyn Romney Garrett, The Upswing
Shawn Achor, The Happiness Advantage


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