S1E7: Heaven is Going to be Crazy Balls

Heaven is Going to be Crazy Balls What if our vision of sainthood has been far too tame? This episode challenges conventional notions of Christian holiness by exploring the wild, celebratory heart of authentic faith. In this episode of Bread & Wine: In Relentless Pursuit of Christian Community, hosts Steve McKinney and Wes Davis explore the tension between our sanitized ideals of Christian living and the raw, adventurous reality exemplified by biblical figures like King David. This conversation examines how modern Christians often tiptoe around celebration and expression, missing the very freedom that God intended for his people. The hosts dig into our conflicted relationship with spiritual freedom and authentic expression in Christian community. Through engaging discussion about heaven, celebration, and true sainthood, they challenge listeners to reimagine what it means to be fully alive in Christ. As Steve observes, "I think David's a much better ideal as a saint, but that seems scary, doesn't it? David's kind of a crazy person." Wes adds a pointed critique of modern Christian attitudes toward celebration: "We all go, 'Yeah, Jesus saved the day,' and turn the water into wine, but we are not going to do that today.... We don't want to celebrate too hard." Questions Explored in this Episode: - What does it truly mean to be a saint, and have we made sainthood too boring? - How do proper boundaries actually enable greater freedom in Christian community? - What role should celebration and adventure play in Christian life? - How can we create spaces that allow for both authentic expression and loving correction? - What can biblical figures like David teach us about being fully alive in God? THANKS TO OUR SPONSOR If you're looking for a new way to do life, networking and especially business, this just may be the book you're looking for! Collaboration is the New Competition demystifies how to choose the right people, time and place to collaborate. I provide a framework to help you make the most of this tool to solve daily problems and even wicked challenges while also broadening your sphere of influence. You'll discover how effective collaboration propels you from problem solver to major influencer, thought leader and true competitor, regardless of what business or organization you're leading. Collaboration is the New Competition on Amazon in old-school paperback format, Kindle ebook, or Audible download. For more information, downloadable exercises or to book the author for a keynote or book signing, visit https://priscillamckinney.com/ If you're interested in sponsoring the podcast, send us a line at breadandwinepod@gmail.com.