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The Shadow Mike Podcast aims to provide you with language, tools, and guidance in your journey toward personal and relational wholeness. We’ll discuss topics ranging from psychology, spirituality, tantra, leadership, sexuality, polyamory and more! You'll hear from expert practitioners who have a thing or two to share about living an integrated and whole-making life. This is a safe yet challenging space to explore and live your hidden life!
Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love with Brian Recker
Shadow Mike Podcast
1 hour
2 months ago
Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love with Brian Recker
Description
In this episode, Shadow Mike interviews Brian Recker about his highly anticipated book, Hell Bent: How the Fear of Hell Holds Christians Back from a Spirituality of Love. Hell Bent s available for pre-order (link below), and hits the shelfs officially September 30th.
Links
Brian's Substack: https://brianrecker.substack.com
Brian's website: https://www.brianrecker.com
Mike's Substack: https://substack.com/@shadowmike
Mike's Website: https://www.shadowmike.com/
Top Takeaways
Reclaiming Christianity involves a new paradigm focused on personal spirituality rather than a collective 'should'.
Deconstructing the concept of hell is essential for a positive spirituality.
Many Christians struggle with the idea of spirituality being rooted in punishment and fear.
The journey from fundamentalism to a broader understanding of Christianity can be complex and challenging.
Fear of hell often distorts relationships and spirituality, leading to alienation from loved ones.
The Good Samaritan story illustrates that those we often reject may be our greatest teachers.
A spirituality of love emphasizes connection and community over fear and punishment.
The macro impact of a hell-centered spirituality can lead to neglect of social justice issues.
Reimagining Jesus involves seeing him as a model for love and connection rather than a punitive figure.
True spirituality is about flourishing in this life, not just avoiding punishment in the next.
Chapters
00:00 Spirituality and Language
01:45 Deconstructing Hell: A New Paradigm
05:48 Personal Experiences of Fear and Punishment
08:50 The Impact of Early Spiritual Conditioning
11:37 The Journey of Deconstruction
14:57 The Role of Love in Spirituality
17:36 Fear-Based Spirituality and Its Effects
20:24 The Alienation of Relationships
23:30 The Complexity of Family Dynamics
26:39 The Struggle for Authenticity in Faith
29:21 The Impact of Spirituality on Relationships
31:35 Colonization of Spirituality and Learning from Others
40:54 Reimagining Christianity and the Path Forward
50:41 Finding Authenticity and Love in Spirituality
Shadow Mike Podcast
The Shadow Mike Podcast aims to provide you with language, tools, and guidance in your journey toward personal and relational wholeness. We’ll discuss topics ranging from psychology, spirituality, tantra, leadership, sexuality, polyamory and more! You'll hear from expert practitioners who have a thing or two to share about living an integrated and whole-making life. This is a safe yet challenging space to explore and live your hidden life!
