Tommy Miller & Bobby Shane Brooks / Tragic Ontology vs Salvific Ontology

About this episode

A conversation exploring the differences between tragic and salvific ontology in the context of modern Christianity and personal grief.

Tommy Miller, Bobby Shane Brooks, and Jason have a powerful conversation about union, identity, and the goodness of God, exploring how much of modern Christianity has framed the gospel through separation, behavior, and fear rather than inclusion, belovedness, and Christ-centered being. Tommy unpacks the difference between “tragic ontology” and “salvific ontology,” while Bobby shares his deeply personal story of losing his daughter and how the revelation of God’s unwavering love carried him through grief without turning him against the Father. Together, they reclaim salvation, healing, holiness, and identity through the lens of union, arguing that the delusion of separation is over and that the gospel is ultimately the awakening to who we have always been in Christ. Homecoming Conference Link: https://legacy-church-ohio.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/3410549 For more content like this, go to: https://afamilystory.org/ JOIN our RGWT Subscriber-Based Community: https://promo.fourriversmedia.com/rethinking-god-with-tacos/ JOIN A Family Story's Mailing List https://dashing-field-76805.myflodesk.com/pie4be6wto JOIN the Rethinking God with Tacos Facebook Group at…

People in this episode

Host: Jason Clark

Guests: Tommy Miller, Bobby Shane Brooks

Topics covered

• union
• identity
• goodness of God
• tragic ontology
• salvific ontology
• grief
• gospel

Keywords

• Christianity
• gospel
• salvation
• healing
• holiness
• identity
• union
• grief
• God's love

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Legacy Church, A Family Story

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