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Even before the fall, evil was in the garden. Then evil became full blown after the fall. But even before all this, God had written the story’s ending—“All the sad things will come untrue.” So we need not despair because when the time is right we’ll catch up to the end God has already written!
Dr. Jeremy Grinnell earned his Ph.D. in Systematic Theology from Calvin Seminary in Grand Rapids, MI, and taught theology at a West Michigan seminary for nearly 15 years. He joins us again to answer bible questions!
Jeff asks the first question: “If God created Adam and Eve, and the creation was good, why was an evil serpent allowed in the garden to tempt them.” Which leads to Jeremy’s quote, “The ending is written, we just have to catch up to it!”
Then, “Why was Jesus turning water in to wine his first miracle.” Next, “Hebrews 12 says that God disciplines his children. Jesus took our punishment, so why does he still discipline us??”
Next, “How do I overcome my resentment. I feel like I’m a prisoner to it!“ Then Dave shares, “I've been in a deep valley of depression and anxiety. Is it wrong to take medicine for depression or anxiety? Is taking medicine evidence that I’m not trusting God enough?”
Also, Ronda asks, “What, if anything, does the Bible say about suicide.” And last Lucy asks, “When Paul wrote about the resurrection was he aware of John’s revelation?” And “If Jesus is equal with the Father why does Paul write that one day Jesus will be subject to the Father?”
These are incredible questions, from incredible listeners, with incredible answers. Please share!
Perry LaHaie's passion is to know Jesus and make Him known. “I’m all in with Jesus but not all put together. I need Jesus right now as much as I did when I first started following Him!” Perry says. In addition to co-hosting Perry and Shawna Mornings, Perry is a singer, songwriter, recording artist, and advocate for those who haven’t yet heard the gospel, especially those in the Muslim world. Born and raised in northern Michigan, he earned a bachelor’s degree in Communications and a graduate degree in Cross- cultural Communications. Perry also serves with Frontiers, a worldwide ministry to Muslims. Perry and his bride, Teresa, call Holland, Michigan home. They have two adult children, Kali and Taylor, and Taylor’s bride, Bri.
Shawna Beyer has a way of telling stories that create personal connection— to her, to one another, and to God. She has been a homeschool mom, church planter, project lead for a consulting company, and church staff member. Though she’s been involved in ministry with her husband (Dan) in Iowa, Arizona, and now Michigan, she was born and raised in Southern California and as they say, “You can take the girl out of California . . .” She is mom to four grown kids (Bryn, Drayson, Eden, and Haven) who no longer need her but humor her anyway. Shawna is passionate about the rhythms we weave into the fabric of our lives to fall more in love with God each day. Healthy foods are her go-to, but she will abandon that whole track in a heartbeat for a homemade cinnamon roll like Grandma used to make.
The Perry and Shawna Podcast: Real life conversations reminding you that you’re Abba’s child and that you’re blessed to be a blessing and loved to share Jesus’ love.