The concept of the holiness of God is a mysterious and awe-inspiring experience that evokes both fear and fascination. Rudolph Otto's idea of the holy as a 'tremendous mystery' that produces tremors within us is explored through the experiences of Saint Augustine and R.C. Sproul. The ambivalence of the human response to the holy is discussed, where we are drawn to and repelled by the presence of God at the same time. [... more]

The concept of holiness is often misunderstood as moral purity, but in scripture, it primarily refers to God's transcendence and separateness from the creaturely realm. Understanding holiness is essential for Christians, as it reveals our deepest attitude toward God and affects our daily lives. [... more]

The concept of the holiness of God evokes a sense of ambivalence, drawing us to want to step closer while also frightening us with its mystery. This ambivalence is rooted in our likeness to God and our eternal longing for His presence, yet our dissimilarity from Him causes us to shudder in fear. Exploring this human experience of holy dread is crucial to understanding our relationship with the living God. [... more]

The host shares personal stories of broken hearts and how Jesus has bound them up, using the concept of binding and loosing from Matthew 16 and Isaiah 61. He encourages listeners to pray for others, including a woman whose husband is struggling with faith and a man whose granddaughter is battling leukemia. [... more]