Blair Linne is an accomplished author and the author of "
Finding My Father: How the Gospel Heals the Pain of Fatherlessness." She serves as a Bible teacher, actress, and spoken word artist, with experience sharing the gospel through various platforms, including prestigious venues like Carnegie Hall. She is the creator of
Glo with The Gospel Coalition. Blair resides in Portland with her husband Shai Linne and their three children, continuing her impactful work in teaching and performing across the world.
Episode Summary:
Rebecca sits down with Blair Linne to explore themes of faith, fatherhood, and the transformative power of the gospel. Blair opens up about her personal journey from growing up in a fatherless household to finding solace and identity through her faith in Christ. She shares intimate details from her life story, revealing how an unexpected turn of events led her to discover her biological father, and more importantly, her spiritual Father.
Key Takeaways:
- The episode underscores the importance of viewing God as the ultimate Father, extending beyond earthly familial deficiencies.
- Blair emphasizes the critical need for churches to support single mothers and vulnerable populations, promoting the church as a refuge.
- Think responsibly about societal roles in pro-life debates, infusing compassion and support for women in difficult situations.
- It offers a message of hope and forgiveness to individuals who have experienced abortion, emphasizing the limitless grace of God.
Notable Quotes:
- "I remember going from a place of so much shame and sorrow to complete joy because I realized for the first time, oh, wow, okay. That's why it's good news." – Blair Linne
- "No other religion speaks of God as father in a very personal way, like we see in Christianity." – Blair Linne
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