Healing Our Image of God with Paul Young
In this episode of Healing Our Image of God, I have the joy of bringing you author and theologian Paul Young. Paul's books, including The Shack, The Pastor (co-authored with Bradley Jersak), and Lies We Believe about God (to name a few), have impacted millions, inviting us to see God and ourselves through the lens of love. Watch now on my KZread channel or IGTV! bit.ly/rootedonyoutube.
In this rich and vulnerable conversation, Paul shares how his image of God was formed, his own deconstruction and his journey of restoration. We talk about the problem of pain and the question of protection as Paul invites us to understand the work of love in our lives. Then I lead us in an imaginative practice opening space for you to reflect on how you image Father, Jesus and Holy Spirit, and to notice where your images might be distorted. At the end, Paul lets us in on the three books he's writing right now, including (wait for it) a sequel to The Shack!
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I’m 70 and have been a Christian for over 50 yrs, deconstructing and restoring and realising I haven’t got a clue, yet so grateful my Papa is in the whole process
Susan, I appreciate how you didn't interrupt or over-talk Paul. You gave him a safe place. Thank you for that modeling.😄👍
@SusanCarson
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you, Courtney!
The few brave ones say “I’m outta here” but a large number like me stay in it too long! And oh man the suffering! Love this insight Paul!
Thank you so much für this episode of Healing Our Image of God. You, Susan, Paul, Young and also Bradley Jersak can‘t imagin what your videos, podcasts and books mean to me and my husband. We where searching more than 30 years for a lovingly relationship to God, to Father, Son an Holy Spirit who love us, whom we can trust and who trust us. Who meet us on eye level and in a loving encounter. First it was „The Shack“ as movie, next as book, then „Lies we believe about God“, later Brad Jersaks books „A More Christlike God“, „Can You Hear Me“, „A More Christlike Way, „A More Christlike Word“, „Rivers from Eden“ and not least your (Susan) wonderful book „Rooted (IN)“, who helped us, to get in touch with the loving God and changed our livee. God blessed us with you all. May God bless you all personal and also your work. The best wishes for you all, Bettina Henkelmann (Ludwigshafen/Germany).
@SusanCarson
2 жыл бұрын
Bettina, thank you for this encouragement. It means more than you know. I love the way you describe this journey--knowing the God who meets us on eye level and in a loving encounter. Blessings to you and your husband as you continue to grow more deeply rooted in love.
@bettinahenkelmann6019
2 жыл бұрын
@@SusanCarson Thank you for your answer, Susan. Your words and blessings are a great joy for me /for us. It‘s amazing what you wrote in your book. As you described your childhood I was thinking: She wrote about me. I have very similar experiences.Lots of Love, Bettina.
@SusanCarson
2 жыл бұрын
@@bettinahenkelmann6019 I'm so glad to hear that the book has been meaningful for you!
@courtneybrubaker9738
2 жыл бұрын
Me too!!!
Paul has such a depth of sharing that really impacts me and makes me realize how our background really molds us. Unlearning false teachings is so essential to get to the TRUTH of who God is.
For many years I had a picture of approaching the Throne and a foot would kick me away! Like Paul I had a fearful view of my own father and it’s been a long journey…..
Can’t agree more, love this episode
43:00 - 57:10. Great answer, Paul! Thanks, David.
Soooooo beautiful!!! For about two years both my husband and I have stocked on KZread, podcasts, and books Paul, Brad, Baxter, Susan and others... Sooo grateful for the sharing and teachings!!! We now walk in such fellowship with Abba, Jesus, and The Spirit as they have used all of you! Healing and restoration has started....Thank you, thank you, thank you ❤️❤️❤️!!!!
@SusanCarson
2 жыл бұрын
Christy, what an encouragement! To be listed with the names of people who've been so formative for me, wow. So grateful to be part of your restoration journey!
@courtneybrubaker9738
2 жыл бұрын
Me too. I love how Sarayu is uncontrollable yet completely reliable.
@christymarsh3363
2 жыл бұрын
@@SusanCarson
Thank you 😊 for being here for us today!!! Big Blessings to me alone.
@SusanCarson
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for joining in! Grateful to know this was meaningful for you.
Thanks..
Always so happy to hear this special man.🙏🤸♀️🤸♀️. Ask Paul for Jamie Winship. Get Jamie on!
@christymarsh3363
2 жыл бұрын
❤️ Jamie and Donna
@SusanCarson
2 жыл бұрын
@@christymarsh3363 I'd love to hear more about the Winships.
@christymarsh3363
2 жыл бұрын
@@SusanCarson Jamie and Donna Winship teach about hearing and encountering The Trinity and learning to walk free of fear congruent in our true identity, and not in our fear, guilt, and shame. I heard Bradley talk about them in a KZread seminar and have found them to indeed be a blessing also! :)
@SusanCarson
2 жыл бұрын
@@christymarsh3363 So glad to know about them! Thank you!
@courtneybrubaker9738
2 жыл бұрын
@@christymarsh3363 Thank you for explaining more. I’m enrolled in their May intensive for “Becoming what you believe” class. Amazing, aren’t they?
Keep sharing paul because people are listening and hearing truth!!!🥰
I am so looking forward to Paul’s new writings to come forth!!! May the Lord bless him and his work!
@SusanCarson
2 жыл бұрын
Me, too, Connie!
Come to England!
So beautiful, I keep listening to your story, Gods amazing restoration of our false selves! Thank you again. Will Kin ever write a book or could you co author?
@SusanCarson
Жыл бұрын
I love that thought, Kathryn. I don't think it's on Paul's list right now, but who knows?
Profound Most Christians will not be able to pry away from theology to comprehend what Paul is getting at.
eye for an eye, at minute 45;00 was a light bulb moment for me.
What about bullying ? Does one just let that go as well ?
@SusanCarson
2 жыл бұрын
That's a good question, Candace. When trauma is involved, letting go is most likely part of a larger healing process.
@bradvincent2586
11 ай бұрын
Your bully only did what they did because their parents sucked and they believed lies about you. Your anger is towards God, who allows it to take place and then requires forgiveness. Your bully is in the same hopeless place you are. And I am. Hopefully God shows us the way out