In this episode Brian Zahnd talks about the radical love of Jesus and touches on deconstruction, love casting out fear, unity of the body, Dostoevsky, the Lord of the Rings, and more. Brian Zahnd is the founder and lead pastor of Word of Life Church, a non-denominational Christian congregation in Saint Joseph, Missouri. Brian and his wife, Peri, founded the church in 1981. Brian is also the author of several books, including, When Everything's on Fire, Sinners in the Hands of a Loving God, Water to Wine, A Farewell To Mars, Beauty Will Save the World, and Unconditional?: The Call of Jesus to Radical Forgiveness. Brian's Recommendations: The Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkein The Battle for Middle Earth by Fleming Rutledge David Bentley Hart Connect with Joshua: jjohnson@allnations.us Go to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy. Follow on Facebook at www.facebook.com/shiftingculturepodcast All Nations Kansas City Trainings: Register for Catalyze Register for CPx Support the show