Do We Need To Be Saved? | Rev. Dani Hillyer & Matt Mattson

About this episode

Rev. Dani Hillyer and Matt Mattson discuss the deeper meanings of salvation beyond just escaping hell.

Is salvation just about saving us from hell... or something deeper? Have you ever wondered what we're really being saved from? We often think of salvation as escaping eternal punishment, but what if it's about something much more personal — like liberation from loneliness, fear, and disconnection? In this chat, Rev. Dani Hillyer and Matt Mattson explore how the word Hosanna —literally meaning "please save us"—hits at our universal desire to be rescued from our struggles, whether it's injustice, powerlessness, or spiritual emptiness. What are YOU desperate to be saved from right now? And could salvation actually be found in leaning into love, connection, and community rather than just eternal rewards? Buy your copy of Cathedrals of Connection today: https://www.cathedralsofconnection.com/

People in this episode

Host: Matt Mattson

Guest: Rev. Dani Hillyer

Topics covered

• salvation
• liberation
• community
• connection
• spirituality
• fear
• loneliness

Keywords

• salvation
• Hosanna
• liberation
• community
• fear
• loneliness
• spiritual emptiness
• connection

Mentioned in this episode

Books & works: Cathedrals of Connection

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