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Jan 27

25m 58s

Why Heaven Won't Be Perfect

Kaitlyn Schiess

About this episode

We think the after life will be perfect in every way, but that is not the picture that Scripture paints. From Eden to new creation, Kaitlyn and Mike explore why scripture calls creation "good" instead of "perfect," why only God has perfection, and why eternal life won't be static, boring, or frozen in place. Instead, it's a future of growth, learning, and flourishing—far better than the perfection we imagine now.

0:00 - Theme Song

0:55 - Should the Word Be Used to Describe Something on Earth?

3:35 - Was Eden perfect?

12:48 - Sponsor - With & For: Psychology and Spirituality for Thriving Podcast. Check it out now! https://pod.link/1712333330

14:00 -Perfectionism

22:02 - Orienting Toward Heaven

25:28 - End Credits

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