#79 - Kyle Thompson // The Most Human Face of All

6 min • 21 april 2025

Kyle Tompson shares how John Eldredge's book "Beautiful Outlaw" transformed his understanding of Jesus by revealing Christ's authentic human personality alongside His divinity.

• John Eldredge is the author of "Wild at Heart," a groundbreaking book on Christian masculinity
• Eldredge's lesser-known book "Beautiful Outlaw" explores Jesus' playful, disruptive personality
• Many Christians unconsciously view Jesus as "pretending" to be human rather than being fully human
• Scripture repeatedly emphasizes Christ's genuine humanity (John 1:14, Hebrews 2:14, Philippians 2:7-8)
• Jesus experienced real human emotions and physical limitations (sweating in Gethsemane, hunger during temptation)
• Understanding Jesus' humanity and personality allows us to relate to Him more authentically
• Tomorrow's episode will explore whether Jesus was truly playful

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