Ep. 128: Joshua Porter on dying to yourself.
In this episode of the Mercy Cast, host Raleigh Sadler explores the profound themes of death, change, and spiritual transformation. Joined by Joshua Porter, former frontman of the punk rock band Showbread and author of 'How to Die: Chaos, Mortality, and the Scandal of Christian Discipleship,' they discuss how life is a series of deaths that lead to transformation and the inevitable changes one must face. They delve into the idea of accepting suffering and loss as pathways to experiencing the love of God and becoming who we are meant to be. This compelling conversation highlights the importance of time, patience, and the presence of God in transforming our lives.
Highlights and takeaways from the conversation:
All of life is a series of deaths.
Death to self is how we become more of who we were meant to be.
Pain is unavoidable and that’s okay.
Our culture of immediacy has made growth all the more difficult because we no longer value patience.
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