{"href":"https://api.simplecast.com/oembed?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsexgodchaos.simplecast.com%2Fepisodes%2F032-tullian-tchividjian-rderv4eh","width":444,"version":"1.0","type":"rich","title":"031 Tullian Tchividjian | Freedom Not Punishment","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_url":"https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/946a2b58-0ffd-45b6-9844-fac690eb5aff/61ae57d0-089a-4686-a827-388f9fa31bb0/episode-art-11.jpg","thumbnail_height":300,"provider_url":"https://simplecast.com","provider_name":"Simplecast","html":"","height":200,"description":"In this episode, we dive into a profound conversation with a guest who shares a refreshing perspective on the intersection of faith and consequences. Tullian Tchividjian eloquently expresses how, as a Christian, he believes that the cross was the ultimate expression of God's love, where all deserved punishment was meted out. He emphasizes a crucial distinction: the challenges we face are not punitive measures from God but rather the natural consequences of our decisions. As a result, he debunks the notion that hardship equals divine condemnation, asserting that the horizontal consequences we experience don't equate to vertical condemnation from God. The episode wraps with a discussion on enduring challenging times, emphasizing the importance of recognizing that God's goal is our freedom, not our punishment. In this way, Tullian challenges the common misconception that difficulties stem from God's anger and emphasizes that God's mission is our freedom. Join us as we explore this thought-provoking conversation, offering a perspective that might reshape how you view the intersection of faith and life's challenges. Discover a God whose mission is freedom, not punishment."}