Faith in Practice: Episode 33: God Has A Long Nose w/ Bekah Strangairty

In this episode of Faith in Practice, Kurt Kessler sits down with Bekah Strangarity, Next Steps Director at Manheim BIC, to wrestle with a question many Christians have asked: Is the God of the Old Testament angry and wrathful, while the God of the New Testament is loving and merciful?Together, Kurt and Bekah unpack Exodus 34, where God reveals His own name and character: merciful, gracious, slow to anger, abounding in steadfast love, and faithful. Bekah explains how the Hebrew language gives deeper meaning to these descriptions, including the image of God’s mercy being like a mother’s compassion for her child and His patience being described as “long of nose.”The conversation also explores God’s justice, the consequences of sin, generational effects, Jesus’ teaching in the New Testament, and how our identity as beloved children of God changes the way we deal with shame, failure, and recurring sin.If you’ve ever struggled to reconcile God’s wrath with His mercy, or wondered whether God is disappointed in you, this episode offers a hopeful and deeply biblical reminder: God’s heart has always been merciful, compassionate, patient, and pursuing relationship with His people.CONNECT:Kurt: [email protected]   IG: https://www.instagram.com/higherpowersportspt/Bekah: [email protected]