Why Does Grace Matter? (With David Zahl)

About this episode

The episode explores the concept of grace in Christianity and its relevance in today's moral landscape.

Christians talk a lot about grace. But how does one define grace? And in an age where morality seems to be on the decline, how does one balance grace and faithfulness to what's right? Joseph Holmes and Nathan Clarkson discuss with author of "The Big Relief" and founder of Mockinbird Ministries, David Zahl. References and resources:Grace definition: https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/grace Protestant Grace definition: https://www.desiringgod.org/interviews/what-is-graceCatholic Grace definition: https://www.catholic.com/tract/grace-what-it-is-and-what-it-doesWebsitesThe Overthinkers: theoverthinkersjourneal.worldNathan Clarkson: nathanclarkson.meJoseph Holmes: linktr.ee/josephholmesDavid Zahl: christchurchcville.org/david-zahl

People in this episode

Hosts: Nathan Clarkson, Joseph Holmes

Guest: David Zahl

Topics covered

• grace
• Christianity
• morality
• faithfulness
• discussion

Keywords

• grace
• Christianity
• morality
• faithfulness
• David Zahl

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Mockinbird Ministries, The Overthinkers, Desiring God, Catholic.com, Christ Church

Books & works: The Big Relief

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