Why Do We Need to Fear God if He Is a God of Love?
Tough Questions with Pastor Mike
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Should we be afraid of God? Isn't he supposed to be a God who loves us so much? This doesn't seem to make sense.
Have you ever had questions you wanted to ask a pastor but felt silly or embarrassed to ask them? Questions about taboo topics like sex, politics, porn, IVF, and mental illness? Well, there's a podcast for that—and you're listening to it! Hear how Pastor Mike Novotny from Time of Grace answers some real questions from people just like you, giving thoughtful, biblical answers that point people back to Jesus.
Find even more questions at timeofgrace.org/tabooquestions.
You can also order Pastor Mike's book Taboo: Topics Christians Should Be Talking About but Don't at taboobook.org.
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Time of Grace exists to point people to what matters most: Jesus. Using a variety of media (television, radio, podcasts, print publications, and digital), Time of Grace teaches tough topics in an approachable and relatable way, accessible in multiple languages, making the Bible clear and understandable for those who need encouragement in their walks of faith and for those who don’t yet know Jesus at all. Learn more at timeofgrace.org.
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