Knowing God: Why Does It Matter? with Dr. Erik Thoennes

Happy Wednesday! Today, Janell and this month's co-host, Gaia from Italy, have a meaningful conversation with Dr. Erik Thoennes about the character of God. Erik shares about his passion for working with college students. He also shares about theology and why he believes knowing God is so important for every single person. Erik shares practical ways of cultivating a deeper relationship with God and what he knows of God's character. Gaia asks questions about God's view of love and sexuality. Erik shares about what the scriptures say regarding human sexuality and God's design, Biblical authority, and also shares how he engages with people who disagree with the Bible. There is also some extended discussion about pride, sin, and God's plan of salvation. We hope you enjoy the episode! About Dr. Thoennes: Erik Thoennes has been a husband for 34 years, the father of 2 daughters and 2 sons. He is a professor of theology at Biola University. He is committed to teaching biblical and systematic theology so that he and his students love God and people more fully. He strives to make the necessary connections between the study of theology, obedience to Jesus and fulfilling the Great Commission. He has taught theology and evangelism at the college and seminary levels for several years and is a frequent guest speaker at churches, conferences and retreats, in addition to co-pastoring a local church (Grace Evangelical Free Church of La Mirada). Thoennes has received the University award for faculty excellence and professor of the year. ___________________ We would love to thank our Patrons for all their amazing support! To learn more about supporting Finding Something REAL via Patreon, click here! To learn more about Faithful Counseling and if it is a good fit for you, you can click here! FSR: Gaia’s Intro Godly Jealousy: A Theology of Intolerant Love - Dr. Erik Thoennes Biola University The Character of God - Dr. Erik Thoennes (video lecture) Believing God - Beth Moore AW Tozer