#556 Why We Can't Ignore What Offends Us About Jesus

If questions about sex lead to questions about God, it’s important that we know and follow Jesus as He really is. Rick Lawrence, author of “Editing Jesus”, joins Juli to discuss how many American Christians make Jesus into an image other than Himself.   Guest: Rick Lawrence   Rick’s Website: ricklawrence.com Book: Editing Jesus: Confronting the Distorted Faith of the American Church by Rick Lawrence   Join our email list! Guide: “3 Reasons Questions About Sex Lead to Questions about God”   Timestamps 00:00 Understanding God and Sexuality 02:50 The Journey to “Editing Jesus” 06:11 Confronting Cultural Misunderstandings 08:57 The Mud Puddles of Scripture 11:57 The Hard Sayings of Jesus 15:12 Intimacy and Relationship with Jesus 18:02 The Challenge of Self-Centeredness 21:01 Joy vs Happiness in Faith 23:49 The Role of Suffering in Growth 27:01 Practical Steps to Know Jesus 29:52 Conclusion and Resources   Java with Juli with Dr. Juli Slattery – Christian Discussions on Marriage, Sex and Singleness.