
š Episode SummaryĀ
In this powerful and deeply healing episode of theĀ Finding God Podcast, we explore one of the most misunderstood truths in Christianity:Ā religion cannot saveĀ youĀ but Godās love absolutely can. Many of us grew up believing that Godās acceptance was tied to our performance, our behavior, or our ability to follow religious rules. But Scripture, psychology, and the life of Jesus all reveal a different story.Ā
Today, we break down the difference betweenĀ religionĀ andĀ relationship, and we look at why Godās unconditional love is the only thing that truly transforms, heals, and saves.Ā
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š Last Weekās Episode RecapĀ
Last week, we talked aboutĀ why Godās love is not performanceābased. We explored how:Ā
- God loved usĀ beforeĀ we changedĀ
- His love is not tied to our behaviorĀ
- Fear and shame are not tools God usesĀ
- Jesus consistently loved peopleĀ intoĀ transformationĀ
This week builds directly on that foundation.Ā
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⨠What We Explore in This EpisodeĀ
š Why People Confuse ReligionĀ WithĀ Godās LoveĀ
We unpack the reasons so many believers mix up rules with relationship, including:Ā
- Childhood conditioningĀ
- Fearābased church culturesĀ
- The desire for structure and predictabilityĀ
- Misrepresentation of God by religious systemsĀ
- The human tendency to earn approvalĀ
YouāllĀ learn why this confusion is commonĀ and how to break free from it.Ā
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š The Difference Between Religion and Godās LoveĀ
We take a deep dive into the contrast between:Ā
- Religion:Ā rules, pressure, performance, fearĀ
- Godās Love:Ā relationship, grace, identity, transformationĀ
YouāllĀ hear how religion focuses on the outside, but Godās love transforms from the inside out.Ā
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āļø Why ReligionĀ CanātĀ Save YouĀ
We explore why religion falls short:Ā
- ItĀ modifiesĀ behavior butĀ doesnātĀ heal the heartĀ
- It creates fear instead of freedomĀ
- It produces shame instead of restorationĀ
- It cannot heal trauma or change identityĀ
- Scripture clearly teaches that salvation is aĀ gift, not a rewardĀ
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š Why Godās LoveĀ CanĀ Save You (SideābyāSide Comparison)Ā
This section breaks down the truth:Ā
- ReligionĀ saysĀ āearn itāĀ /Ā God says āI came to you firstāĀ
- ReligionĀ saysĀ ātry harderāĀ /Ā God says ārest in MeāĀ
- ReligionĀ saysĀ āyour mistakes define youāĀ /God says āMy grace covers youāĀ
- ReligionĀ saysĀ āchange firstāĀ /God says āyou are changed because you are lovedāĀ
This comparison brings clarity and freedom.Ā
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š Biblical ExamplesĀ
We look at people in Scripture who relied on religionĀ and those who discovered Godās love:Ā
People who trusted religion:Ā
- The PhariseesĀ
- Saul before becoming PaulĀ
- The Rich Young RulerĀ
People transformed by Godās love:Ā
- The Woman at the WellĀ
- The Prodigal SonĀ
- The Thief on the CrossĀ
These stories reveal thatĀ religion never savedĀ anyoneĀ but Godās love always did.Ā
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š§ Psychology + Faith: Why Love HealsĀ
We connect Scripture with modern psychology, referencing leading experts like:Ā
- Dr. Bessel van der KolkĀ
- Dr. Gabor MatĆ©Ā
- Dr. Sue JohnsonĀ
- Dr. Kristin NeffĀ
Their research confirms what the Bible has always taught:Ā
Ā Love,Ā notĀ fear,Ā is what heals the human heart.Ā
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š§š½āāļø Healing ExercisesĀ
YouāllĀ learn practical ways to shift from religious pressure to Godās love:Ā
- Daily love remindersĀ
- Rewriting harmful beliefsĀ
- Stillness practicesĀ
- Scripture meditationĀ
- Releasing the āspiritual scorecardāĀ
These tools help retrain your heart to trust Godās love.Ā
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š¬ Final ThoughtsĀ
Religion can give you structure, but it cannot save you.Ā
Ā Only Godās love can heal, restore, and transform your life.Ā
Thank you for listening to this weekās episode of theĀ Finding God Podcast.Ā
Ā Share this episode with someone who needs to hear the truth about Godās love.Ā
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