FaithQuest Perspectives
FaithQuest Perspectives
P167_062425 Rom. 9:30-32 Stumbling Over Jesus
P167_062425 Rom. 9:30-32 Stumbling Over Jesus
P167_062425 Rom. 9:30-32 Stumbling Over Jesus
Tuesday 24th June 2025
Explore how embracing Jesus as a 'stumbling stone' can liberate you from addiction and guilt through faith in this episode with Colin Cook.
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Episode Overview
- Understanding Jesus as a 'stumbling stone' challenges self-sufficiency.
- Embracing brokenness and bringing it to God can be liberating.
- Faith allows for honest conversations about personal struggles.
- Acknowledging guilt and shame is key to healing from addiction.
- Spiritual connection helps escape isolation caused by addiction.
Once we know that Jesus is our righteousness, then we can start talking to God.
In this episode of 'How it Happens with Colin Cook', the focus is on the challenging concept of righteousness by faith, particularly through the lens of Romans 9:30-32. Colin Cook dives into the idea of Jesus as a 'stumbling stone' - a notion that many find difficult to accept because it challenges the perception of self-sufficiency and personal salvation.
With a blend of theological discussion and personal reflection, Cook explores why Jesus' humble death and resurrection are pivotal for those struggling with addiction. He suggests that acknowledging one's brokenness and bringing it to God can be a liberating experience, freeing individuals from the chains of guilt and shame. Cook, drawing from years of experience as a faith training counsellor, shares how this understanding can transform one's relationship with God, allowing for honest conversations about personal struggles and addictions.
Through this dialogue, he argues, individuals can begin to heal and reconnect with their true selves, escaping the isolation that addiction often brings. This episode offers a thoughtful exploration of how faith can be an anchor in turbulent times, encouraging listeners to reflect on their spiritual journey. It's a chance to ponder whether embracing the idea of Jesus as both an offence and a saviour might just be the key to facing life's challenges head-on.