Soft robes aren't always good

About this episode

This episode explores the themes of doubt and comfort in relation to faith, drawing on the teachings of John the Baptist and Jesus.

Did John the Baptist ever express doubt? Do you ever struggle with doubt? Does the desire for comfort ever keep you from taking a more fulfilling path? "Soft robes aren't always good" is based on Matthew 11:7-19 As they went away, Jesus began to speak to the crowds about John: “What did you go out into the wilderness to look at? A reed shaken by the wind? What, then, did you go out to see? Someone dressed in soft robes? Look, those who wear soft robes are in royal palaces. What, then, did yo...

People in this episode

Host: Kevin Long

Topics covered

• doubt
• comfort
• faith
• spiritual growth
• John the Baptist
• scripture

Keywords

• doubt
• comfort
• John the Baptist
• spirituality
• faith
• Matthew 11
• Christianity

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Matthew 11:7-19

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