Valuing Every Human Life: Rediscovering the Imago Dei (To Be Human Series)

Voxology

Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy, Society & Culture

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 25 March 2024

⏱️ 74 minutes

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Summary

Explore how recognizing every human as made in the image of God challenges societal norms, reshapes our understanding of human worth, and calls us to value all people regardless of ability or status. Mike Erre and Tim Stafford delve into the profound implications of the Imago Dei, discussing how this foundational truth confronts modern idolatry, societal biases, and our own perceptions.

Key Takeaways:

• Every Human as God's Image-Bearer – Understanding that every person, by virtue of being human, reflects the divine image, and how this shapes our interactions and ethics.

• Challenging Cultural Norms – Examining ancient and modern practices that devalue human life based on efficiency, effectiveness, and societal standards.

• Seth's Story – Mike shares personal insights from raising his son Seth, who has Down syndrome, illustrating the beauty and prophetic witness of valuing every life.

• Imago Dei vs. Idolatry – Exploring how the concept of the image of God opposes societal idols of productivity, power, and perfection.

• Implications for Community and Church – Discussing how embracing the Imago Dei affects our approach to issues like politics, inclusion, and the role of the church in society.

Resources Mentioned:

• Being God's Image by Carmen Joy Imes

• The Patient Ferment of the Early Church by Alan Kreider

• Genesis 1–3 – Biblical passages on creation and the Imago Dei

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As always, we encourage and would love discussion as we pursue. Feel free to email in questions to [email protected], and to engage the conversation on Facebook and Instagram.

We're on YouTube (if you're into that kinda thing): VOXOLOGY TV.

Our Merch Store! ETSY

Learn more about the Voxology Podcast

Subscribe on iTunes or Spotify

Support the Voxology Podcast on Patreon

The Voxology Spotify channel can be found here: Voxology Radio

Follow Mike on Twitter: www.twitter.com/mikeerre

Music in this episode by Timothy John Stafford

Instagram & Twitter: @GoneTimothy

Transcript

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0:00.0	Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the Voxology podcast, Mike, Erie, Timothy, Stafford.
0:20.1	We're your hosts with the most, and we're very excited
0:24.5	today. Tim, Tim's got the house by himself. And so, as surprising as it is, I'm a huge
0:35.6	introvert. And then whatever huge introvert I am, Tim is even huger.
0:41.5	So the idea of an empty house for several days.
0:48.0	Tim, tell us just a little bit about how you're going to fill some of that time.
0:51.6	Well, I had therapy this week.
0:52.8	So I got a lot of directives.
0:54.2	I have to do a bunch of painting, but I have to lean into like...
0:58.5	Oh, is that why you wanted me to send you some candid photos?
1:02.2	Yes.
1:03.0	I'm going to paint you like one of my French girls or however that's said in that movie.
1:08.9	That Titanic.
1:10.8	It's an often parodied line.
1:12.4	Oh, I actually saw a pastor saying that he was at Disneyland or something and they were all doing like the character sketches and he sat down and said that line thinking that everybody knows it, which apparently not everybody does.
1:22.6	I don't know that.
1:24.1	Kate Winslet, Leo.
1:26.8	Oh.
1:27.8	Sinking ship. Kind of like this joke. Yeah. I mean, itlet, Leo. Oh. Sinking ship.
1:28.9	Kind of like this joke.
1:29.7	Yeah.
1:30.0	I mean, it rings a bell.
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