

Paul Young
Author and speaker known for writing The Shack and other works exploring relational theology and the nature of God, contributing extended theological teaching and storytelling in the episode.
Top 5 podcasts with Paul Young
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Jun 18, 2025 • 1h 13min
Wm. Paul Young with C. Baxter Kruger / The Incarnation and Trust
Wm. Paul Young, renowned author of 'The Shack', joins C. Baxter Kruger, a theologian known for his work on Trinitarian theology, in a thought-provoking conversation. They discuss how trust lays the foundation for faith and the complexities of love and relationships. Emphasizing the importance of community and emotional health, they explore the role of anger and healing in spiritual growth. The duo also highlights living in the present and integrating faith with daily life, proposing that recognizing God's goodness is essential for true love and connection.

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Mar 31, 2026 • 1h 20min
Wm. Paul Young, Martijn van Tilborgh & Matt Seifert / The Sacred Undoing
Wm. Paul Young, author known for The Shack, offers storytelling and theological teaching. Martijn van Tilborgh, theologian and relational thinker, moderates tough questions. Matt Seifert, pastor and church leader, shares pastoral reflections. They discuss wrath, hell, suffering, sacrifice, church safety, restorative love, and what salvation rescues us from in a candid, relational conversation.

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Feb 2, 2021 • 1h 6min
187 - Overcoming Brokenness w/ Paul Young
Listen to author Paul Young share his story of trauma, addiction, and facing brokenness. Explore themes of healing, recognizing divine image, overcoming past trauma, seeking validation, and embracing God's unconditional love. Discover the journey to self-discovery, rebuilding trust after betrayal, and embracing the present moment for inner healing and wholeness.

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Mar 26, 2020 • 50min
Wm. Paul Young (part 2) / Jesus Is What God Is Like
Wm. Paul Young, an author and storyteller acclaimed for 'The Shack,' engages listeners with profound theological insights. He emphasizes reading scripture relationally to encounter Jesus as the true nature of God. Exploring concepts of grace for today, he challenges performance-based faith and highlights the significance of honest prayers. Young reinterprets Biblical narratives, such as Abraham’s sacrifice, revealing God's heart against violence. He also shares his current writing projects on ontology and the essence of forgiveness, inviting a deeper understanding of relationships with the divine.

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Mar 24, 2020 • 37min
Wm. Paul Young (part 1) / Trust Is My Throughline
Wm. Paul Young, renowned author of The Shack, shares his journey of faith and friendship with Brad Jersak. He reflects on the healing power of storytelling, recounting emotional moments from the film's set that helped grieving couples find hope. Young emphasizes that trust is foundational in one's relationship with God, contrasting it with religious performance. He also discusses the transformative gatherings of The Grand Embrace, initiated by those he helped heal. Dive into an insightful conversation on intimacy, trust, and the essence of encountering the divine.


