Saying No to God with Matthew Korpman

"God’s word is an instructive guide. If we disobey it for the right reasons, we are faithful saints."  -Matthew J. Korpman

This week, on the show, I sit down with author, Matthew J. Korpman. Matthew's new book, Saying No to God is a radical approach to reading the Bible faithfully. 

Scripture is rarely definitive and clear when it comes to things that "God says." Between the books of the Bible, it seems like God's nature and focus change at will and even often contradict themselves. So what's going on here? In his book, Korpman has an interesting answer. 

There's a different way to read and understand the Bible, one in which begs the readers to push back on what God says because the God of scripture requires it. 

Taking a closer look at the text reveals something interesting going on, so join us today as we delve into Saying No to God. Matthew has a brilliant way of making complex ideas simple and accessible. It's a fantastic conversation about getting to the heart of what matters. 

On a personal note: I read through this book with a group of friends and it was a formative experience to some and a deconstructive one for others. Either way, it's a book that begs to be read if you're looking to challenge some of your Sunday School notions of scripture and dig deeper to see a God that is far more loving and inclusive than institutionalized Christianity is comfortable with. For that very reason alone, you should check out this book.  

Buy Matthew's book, Saying No to God, on Amazon:

https://www.amazon.com/Saying-No-God-Approach-Faithfully/dp/1938480511/

Visit Matthew's website for upcoming books and speaking engagements here:

http://www.matthewjkorpman.com/

Come along for the ride as we skewer through life, culture, and spirituality in the face of a changing world.

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