Why Do Christians Fear Empathy and Curiosity? - Liz Charlotte Grant

Some forms of Christianity frame difference as dangerous—so empathy and curiosity are viewed with suspicion. But this week on Christianity Without Compromise, Liz Charlotte Grant, Christian Century columnist, is on the show with host Jake Doberenz to discuss how genuine curiosity—and even disagreement—can be acts of faithfulness. They talk about the power of talking with those you disagree with, unpack the fear beneath the doctrine of biblical inerrancy, and explore how Christianity might look if it welcomed empathy instead of certainty. Liz challenges the idea that being “right” matters more than being empathetic, calling the Church to embrace wonder and listen well—even across very deep divides.Important Links:Liz Charlotte Grant’s Substack: the Empathy ListKnock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis after Losing Faith in the Bible by Liz Charlotte Grant (affiliate) Liz Charlotte Grant on InstagramChristian Century Columns by Liz Charlotte GrantLiz Charlotte Grant is an award-winning writer, columnist for The Christian Century, and the author of Knock at the Sky: Seeking God in Genesis after Losing Faith in the Bible. Her work focuses on politics, theology, and spiritual formation, often exploring the spaces between certainty and mystery. She runs the Substack newsletter The Empathy List and lives in Colorado.Follow this show and Jake Doberenz’s writings at http://jakedoberenz.substack.com.