God Doesn’t Try, God Reigns: Justin Peters with Jim Osman and Dave Rich

In this episode of Sound Theology and Discernment, Justin Peters interviews Jim Osman and Dave Rich about their new book God Doesn't Try. Together they unpack why Scripture never presents God as "trying" to save, sanctify, speak, build His church, or provide—but as the sovereign Lord who actually accomplishes all He wills. This conversation covers: • Why saying "God is trying…" diminishes His sovereignty • How God's perfections mean He cannot fail • The comfort of God's providence in suffering and loss • Sanctification, holiness, and the danger of "carnal Christianity" • How Christ builds and organizes His church through qualified elders • Why a high view of God protects against false teaching and man-centered theology Clear, pastoral, and grounded in the authority of Scripture, this discussion calls believers to think rightly about God and find real rest in His sovereignty and goodness. This episode first appeared at Justin's YouTube and is posted here with his permission: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zJVnU1zMmsI&t=5s