Love Matters More with Jared Byas | Ep. 72 - a podcast by Emma Koch
from 2020-10-14T18:15:51
Jared Byas joins me to discuss “speaking the truth in love” as Paul writes in Ephesians 4:15. He reminds us that telling the truth in love is not just giving our opinion and calling it truth, but rather earning people’s respect by bearing their burdens alongside them. Jared’s message is timely in a moment that seems partisan and divided. He reminds us to look up, that our hope is not found in agreements or the favor of man, but in Jesus’ return.
A little bit about the guest:
Jared Byas is co-host of the popular podcast The Bible for Normal People and co-author of the book Genesis for Normal People. As a former teaching pastor and professor of Philosophy & Biblical Studies, he speaks regularly on the Bible, truth, creativity, wisdom, and the Christian faith. He and his wife, Sarah, live outside Philadelphia, PA with their four children, Augustine, Tov, Elletheia, and Exodus. Connect with Jared at jaredbyas.com.
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Resources:
The Bible for Normal People
Jared is reading Drew Hart’s Trouble I’ve Seen; watching The Last Dance; and listening to the podcasts, Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard and Revisionist History by Malcom Gladwell. He is being refreshed by Taco Tuesday, playing basketball everyday with the kids, and the slower life.
Noteworthy quotes:
“Whatever it means, to speak the truth in love, we can’t separate it- we can’t divorce it from being humble, gentle, patient, bearing our burdens, bearing others’ burdens.” - 8:48
“It’s countercultural to say ‘love matters more.’” - 11:32
“I like to say we come to relationships not with a sword, but with a towel and basin.” - 11:43
Questions for consideration:
- In today’s climate, do you have trouble “telling the truth in love?” How can you practice bearing another’s burden to show them love?
- How can we come to relationships or disagreements, “not with a sword, but with a towel and basin?”
- If love is the greatest gift we’re given, how does our love for the Lord overflow into our relationships and conversation with others?
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