EPISODE 0125 | Woke Mirage: Story Time – Learning to Listen, Learning to Care
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Personal stories have the power to shape perspectives, but when unchecked by biblical truth, they can lead to distorted views of justice and identity. In this episode, Pastor Stephen and Pastor Nathan discuss how Pastor Nate’s compassion for a father’s heartbreaking experience shifted his perspective and led him into the world of wokeness. They explore the dangers of elevating personal narratives above God’s truth, how empathy can drift from biblical compassion, and why anchoring our understanding of justice in Scripture is essential for staying rooted in the gospel.
Main Topics Covered:
✔️ How personal stories can shape our understanding of justice and identity.
✔️ The danger of elevating personal narratives above biblical truth.
✔️ Why empathy, if unchecked, can drift into distorted compassion.
✔️ The importance of keeping our understanding of justice rooted in God’s Word.
✔️ Recognizing when cultural narratives misalign with biblical values.
Key Scriptures:
📖 Matthew 22:37-39 – Love God and love your neighbor.
📖 Ephesians 4:15 – Speak the truth in love.
📖 Exodus 20 – The foundation of moral truth in the Ten Commandments.
Key Takeaways:
🔹 Personal Stories Can Move Us, But Truth Must Guide Us.
🔹 Unchecked Empathy Can Lead to Misplaced Compassion.
🔹 God’s Word Provides the Framework for True Justice.
🔹 Emotions Should Never Replace Objective Truth.
Resources
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