{"type":"rich","version":"1.0","provider_name":"Transistor","provider_url":"https://transistor.fm","author_name":"Core Podcast","title":"Humanity | Core Podcast Ep. 6","html":"","width":"100%","height":180,"duration":2932,"description":"What does it really mean to be human, and how does understanding our identity shape the way we follow Jesus?In this episode of the Core Podcast, Pastor Luke Bilberry sits down with Andee Mesman and Pastor Brian Ball to explore the doctrine of humanity and what it means to be created in the image of God. This conversation examines humanity's original design, the effects of sin, and the hope of becoming a new creation through Jesus Christ.Together, they unpack how Scripture provides a foundation for understanding who we are and why we're here. Along the way, they discuss work, relationships, parenting, community, and the tension of living as redeemed people in a broken world. You'll hear personal reflections, as well as practical encouragement for living as ambassadors of Christ.The world tells us to create our own identity. Scripture tells us we were lovingly created by God with purpose, value, and meaning. This episode is designed to help you see yourself through the lens of God's Word, embrace your identity as an image-bearer, and live more fully as the person God created you to be.In this episode:What it means to be created in the image of GodWhy every human life possesses inherent valueHow sin fractured our relationship with God, others, ourselves, and creationThe difference between finding identity in culture and finding identity in ChristWhy work matters and how it can glorify GodWhat it means to put off the old self and walk as a new creation in ChristLiving as ambassadors of Jesus in a broken worldSubmit a Question We want to hear from you! Submit your question about the Core Series topics at https://shorturl.at/9LJrQ or by texting 616-662-8801, and we may feature your question on an upcoming episode of the Core Podcast.About this PodcastThis podcast is an 11-week companion to the Core Series at Chapel Pointe Church. Through deep theological conversations with our pastors, our goal is to help you build a deeper understanding of the core truths of...","thumbnail_url":"https://img.transistorcdn.com/Yhs_xzcRZvk1e0vG7sui16eB60zG1WDCM68Z25qeR0c/rs:fill:0:0:1/w:400/h:400/q:60/mb:500000/aHR0cHM6Ly9pbWct/dXBsb2FkLXByb2R1/Y3Rpb24udHJhbnNp/c3Rvci5mbS9kZjE2/NTc5OWE0ODhlMWI5/MmYwOWFiNGM4Nzg5/MWJiMS5wbmc.webp","thumbnail_width":300,"thumbnail_height":300}