The Like of God | Ep 148

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The Like of God | Ep 148

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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,” we don’t mean that God merely finds us agreeable. We mean something much deeper: Does He enjoy being with us? Does He delight in us? Does He welcome our presence and desire our company—or does He mostly tolerate us while waiting for us to become more disciplined, holy, useful, or spiritually mature?

In Episode 148, Brian explores another hidden idea of God that can quietly shape our spiritual lives even when our theology says something very different.

We look at David Benner’s simple but revealing question: Imagine God thinking about you. What do you assume He feels?

For many of us, the immediate answer isn’t joy. It’s disappointment.

We explore how family patterns, churches, performance cultures, and the false self can shape us to believe God’s approval must be earned. We also consider why genuine spiritual transformation doesn’t begin with becoming impressive enough for God to delight in us—it begins when we experience His delight before we change.

God not only loves you. He likes you.

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