Jesus Didn’t Come to ‘Work For’ Us - He Came to ‘Be With’ Us - Dr. Sam Wells - Triangle Theory EP. 52

We explore:Why suffering is not punishmentWhy doing good deeds doesn’t earn salvationWhy God often feels silent when you’re trying hardestThe difference between working for, working with, and being withWhy chasing spiritual feelings can block real faithWhat prayer actually is — beyond asking God to fix thingsHow faith matures when striving collapsesThis episode is especially for:People who feel spiritually flat despite “doing everything right”Seekers questioning belief, baptism, or belongingAnyone exhausted by self-improvement spiritualityMen and women waking up from performance-driven living📌 Find more about Dr. Sam Wells' work:https://www.stmartin-in-the-fields.org/people/revd-dr-sam-wells/📌If this episode resonated with you, subscribe to the Triangle Theory newsletter for more insights on self-awareness, psychology, and human growth:https://tr.ee/KM1Gr5S8lG📌If you enjoyed this episode, you can support us by buying us a coffee! :)https://tr.ee/maaifQETDlTimestamps:00:00 - Sam Wells: A Journey Through Theology and Life09:54 - The Four Approaches: Being With, For, and Beyond14:17 - Understanding Suffering: Human Limitation and Malice 20:24 - The Nature of God: Presence in Suffering30:20 - Living God's Future Now: Beyond Good Deeds38:27 - Faith Beyond Borders: Inclusivity in Belief42:26 - Acts of Kindness and Humility43:07 - Interfaith Dialogue and Coexistence44:15 - Finding Common Humanity in Conflict48:08 - Tradition and Truth in Faith59:13 - The Journey to God and Baptism01:03:26 - Understanding God's Presence and Trusting the Process01:11:36 - Prayer and Connection with God01:16:52 - Healing Relationships and Reconciliation----------------------------You can also support us at:Subscribe to our Newsletter: https://3-minute-theory.beehiiv.com/subscribeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/triangle.theory_/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@triangle.theorySpotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/50RW93YVyR3YgEIuNdKIAZ?si=d77d72433a074a34Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/triangle-theory/id1769204627Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@TriangleTheorypodPlayer FM: https://player.fm/series/triangle-theoryListen Notes: https://lnns.co/bdxlCwfrYN8Podchaser: https://www.podchaser.com/podcasts/triangle-theory-5790906LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/triangle-theory-podcast/