Russell Moore is joined by Philip Yancey, author and former journalist, to discuss his new memoir, Where the Light Fell. Yancey and Moore have a lot in common, including their Bible Belt upbringings and even a shared distant ancestor.

In this episode, Yancey speaks of his childhood faith and the fear that shook it, which eventually led him to discover the Jesus he never knew. He and Moore talk about the toxic ideas that arise when churches paint a false picture of who God is. Finally, they discuss the eye-opening, true nature of God and how, ultimately, his love should cast out fear.

0:00 Opening
00:43 Introducing Phillip Yancey
01:58 Impact of Losing Your Parent
06:54 The Vow
13:49 A More Gracious View of God
19:39 Fear
23:25 Am I Following a Script?
30:42 Pain in Family Relationships
37:59 Numbing Our Emotions
45:06 Facing Backlash in Social Circles
50:47 How Do You Know What's Fake or Real?

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