About this episode

The episode discusses the concept of recency bias in spiritual life as illustrated by Psalm 77 and emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's redemptive actions throughout history.

"Recency bias" is something we can all fall victim to - putting disproportionate weight on the latest part of a picture or experience and not factoring in the whole account. Psalm 77 makes plain that this trap can ensnare us in our spiritual lives also, and when it does we must look at the larger redemptive actions of God throughout Scripture and history and be reminded once again He never leaves us or forsakes us.

Topics covered

• recency bias
• spiritual life
• redemptive actions of God
• Scripture
• history

Keywords

• recency bias
• spirituality
• redemption
• God
• Psalm 77

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Psalm 77

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