Episode 16 - What do you think about God?

Send us Fan MailYou can go to church for years and still carry a picture of God that quietly keeps you anxious, guarded, and tired. We sit down with Amy and talk about the moment you realize, “I thought I believed the right things about God… but I never really examined what I assumed.” That one shift can change everything, because what you believe about God shapes how you pray, how you handle guilt, and whether you run toward Him or pull away.We dig into the false narratives that show up in real life: God as easily disappointed, God as someone you should avoid when you fail, and God as a last resort instead of a present Father. We talk about repentance as changed thinking, the Holy Spirit’s role in revealing what we can’t see, and why inner tension can be a signal that something else is sitting on the throne of our hearts.Then we get painfully practical. Think dream house, dream school, a future you want for your kid, or a timeline you can’t stop managing. When does a good desire become an idol? What does surrender actually look like? Scott shares a Navy sailor’s story that reframes delays with one line: God is not in a hurry. We anchor it all in God’s character, He is only good, loving, wise, and kind, and we point you to a helpful resource, The Good and Beautiful God. We close with Dallas Willard’s reminder that information doesn’t transform us; interaction does.If this challenged you, subscribe, share it with a friend who’s carrying heavy tension, and leave a review so more people can find the conversation."The Good And Beautiful God" by James Bryan SmithThe Good and Beautiful God: Falling in Love with the God Jesus Knows (The Good and Beautiful Series): Smith, James Bryan: 8601420922501: Amazon.com: Books