Brian Zahnd – The Wood Between the Worlds

Brent talks with Brian Zahnd about his new IVP America book ‘The Wood Between the Worlds: A Poetic Theology of the Cross’.

Brian is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church in St Joseph, Missouri.  Brian is known for his theologically informed preaching and his embrace of the deep and long history of the church and he provides a forum for pastors to engage with leading theologians and is a frequent conference speaker.  

• (1:10) The kaleidoscopic meaning of the Cross;
• (2:40) What does the Cross tell us about God?
• (5:30) Brian’s personal journey with the Cross;
• (8:30) Atonement;
• (12:30) Some of the artists who’ve inspired Brian;
• (21:50) The Cross and capital punishment.

Links mentioned in this episode:

www.ivpress.com

www.amazon.com/Wood-Between-Worlds-Poetic-Theology/dp/151400562X

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