The Shadow Side of Grace

In this episode of Being Human with Steve Cuss, Steve talks with New Testament scholar Shane J. Wood about the book of Revelation and its relevance today. He reflects on how vulnerability and sacrificial love—not power or aggression—are central to Christian faith and transformation. Their conversation weaves together biblical insights, personal stories of trauma and healing, and reflections on family of origin. The episode explores how unhealed pain is passed down, the importance of bringing wounds into the light, and the church’s unique role in fostering wisdom, openness, and hope in a turbulent world.

Episode Resources:

• Shane J. Wood’s Thinning the Veil: Encountering Jesus Christ in the Book of Revelation Genesis 3 (ESV)

• 2 Peter 3 (ESV)

• Matthew 5-7 (ESV)

• More About Walter Brueggemann

More From:

• Substack: Shane J. Wood: Letters from the Desert

• Shane J. Wood’s website

• Shane J. Wood’s Between Two Trees: Our Transformation from Death to Life

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