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37. Stories and Sin - Adam Miller

37. Stories and Sin - Adam Miller

FromFaith Matters


37. Stories and Sin - Adam Miller

FromFaith Matters

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Length:
57 minutes
Released:
Jan 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

In this episode, we speak with Adam Miller on the subject of sin. Adam has a really unique perspective on this — to quote his book, he says “God’s work in your life is bigger than the story you’d like that life to tell. His life is bigger than your plans, goals, or fears. To save your life, you’ll have to lay down your stories and, minute by minute, day by day, give your life back to him. Preferring your stories to his life is sin.” We dive deep on those ideas with Adam, one of our favorite Latter-day Saint thinkers and authors. Adam is Professor of Philosophy at Collin College in McKinney, Texas, and author of several books, including Letters to a Young Mormon, published by Deseret Book.08:36 How does Adam Miller define sin?20:37 How should we navigate obeying the law and loving others? Are they at odds?28:10 What roles can guilt and shame play?34:43 How does sin relate to punishment?39:02 Thoughts on prayer, ego, and the stories we tell51:36 How can I teach my children these things in a healthy way?Register for Restore: A Faith Matters Gathering.
Released:
Jan 10, 2020
Format:
Podcast episode

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Faith Matters offers an expansive view of the Restored Gospel, thoughtful exploration of big and sometimes thorny questions, and a platform that encourages deeper engagement with our faith and our world.We focus on the Latter-day Saint (Mormon) tradition, but believe we have much to learn from other traditions and fully embrace those of other beliefs.