BY Brian Fisher
January 8, 2024
Based on Episode 76’s idea that curiosity is a primary characteristic of someone journeying to become more like Jesus, the guys take a few steps even deeper. In a transparent and wide-ranging dialogue, Brian and Kyle explore obstacles to curiosity (sometimes including the church), and what it means to ask questions of God, others, and even ourselves.
This episode continues the discussion from Ep 76.
Most people who follow Jesus have heard that God loves them. But do we live in the idea that He actually likes us? By “like,”
Does God Prefer Some People More? Does God like some people more? Most Christians would say no. Yet our experiences with parents, pastors, institutions, suffering,
What if you believe God loves everyone equally, but somewhere deep in your heart, you’re not so sure? In Episode 146, Brian explores the hidden idea that God is partial—that some people receive greater affection, access, or favor because they are more successful, useful, disciplined, or spiritually mature. We’ll examine how this idea surfaces through performance, suffering, comparison, spiritual celebrity, and our relationships with others—and how deep discipleship invites us to experience God’s love as a gift rather than something we earn.
