Eric Schumacher | The Good Gift Of Weakness | Steve Brown, Etc.

About this sermon

Are we weak by God's design? If so, what does that mean for us? This week, Steve and the gang chat with Eric Schumacher about why Jesus is drawn to - not repelled by - our frailty. Eric's latest book is called "The Good Gift of Weakness: God’s Strength Made Perfect in the Story of Redemption" (https://amzn.to/4e3z1ha -@HHPublishers 🗝️ Do you feel like your weaknesses are something to overcome or to embrace? Share your thoughts in the Comments. 🗝️ While you're here, please help Key Life by clicking the 'Subscribe' button, then click on the BELL (on mobile devices, also click 'ALL'). That way you'll be the first to know when the newest episode of 'Steve Brown, Etc.' goes live! Get the best of Key Life in your inbox with Key Life Connection, our free weekly email: https://www.KeyLife.org/subscribe – includes FREE access to our behind-the-scenes 'SBE Insider' playlist here on YouTube. And be sure to download the Key Life app, now available for iPhone and Android: https://www.KeyLife.org/app GUEST BIO Eric Schumacher (@eric-schumacher) is an author, songwriter, and podcaster. He currently serves as the pastoral ministry director for the Baptist Convention of Iowa. Eric has written and co-written several books and his latest is called "The Good Gift of Weakness: God’s Strength Made Perfect in the Story of Redemption." https://amzn.to/4e3z1ha 00:00 - Intro 02:54 - Meet Eric Schumacher 03:42 - A quick health update on Paul Tripp 05:18 - Eric's personal connection to the subject of his book 08:53 - The surprising recurring theme of weakness throughout the Bible 12:56 - Distinguishing "weakness" from "sinfulness" - NOT the same 17:06 - The reason we're afraid to be weak 22:58 - How Jesus' weakness subverts expectations 29:37 - Can weakness and excellence coexist in our lives? 37:38 - Steve's closing thoughts 39:46 - Next week's guest is... Follow us on Social! ▶ X/TWITTER - / keylifenetwork ▶ FACEBOOK - / keylifenetwork ▶ INSTAGRAM - / keylifenetwork Key Life participates in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. Some links may be affiliate links. We may get a small referral fee if you buy something or take an action after clicking one of these.