Befriending God: An Invitation Into His Artistry

The Unforced Gifts

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Join us as we continue our 4-part series exploring 8 biblical ways God befriends us, intimately, here in a Post-Eden world. In this very special episode, we explore wonder through the artistry of God as revealed in nature and science. We also contemplate the power of music to draw us into intimacy with God through specific songs and musical moments found in Exodus, Psalms, 2 Kings and Revelation. God is the Original Artist, the first to make something beautiful out of absolutely nothing. Join us as we lean into spiritual and practical ways to embrace this truth and to befriend Him in intentional ways.

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Befriending God: An Invitation Into His Artistry

The Unforced Gifts

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Tanya's new book, Befriending God, releases February 11th. Order your copy here.

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NT Wright | 2 Kings 3:15 (Get Me A Musician)

Author, Astrophysicist + Apologist Hugh Ross

18 episodes

#Religion #Christianity #Tanya Godsey

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