52: Cruci-FICTION: Awakening from the False Story of Judgment, Sin and Separateness

Guest: Patricia Pearce, Spiritual Teacher and Author, Beyond Jesus

As a child, I remember often being told, "Jesus died on the cross for your sins." He did? More than anything, this was profoundly confusing. (I remember thinking, "but he didn't even know me....").

In previous episodes (ep. 28 & 44), we have come to know Jesus as a wisdom teacher. We have come to understand his message of oneness. So how do we make sense of his teachings and the messages of sin & judgment?

Patricia Pearce -- spiritual teacher and author of Beyond Jesus -- is back on the show to share her beautiful wisdom. With her unique perspective from having been a Presbyterian pastor for 17 years and experiencing her own awakening, she illuminates the stories we have been told, where they come from, and provides an inspiring new interpretation of the cross and the resurrection.

About Patricia Pearce

Patricia Pearce was born and raised in Denver, Colorado. After graduating from the University of Colorado, she served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in the Andes of Ecuador. Her experience there set her on a path of spiritual exploration that took her into ordained ministry, and for seventeen years she served as a Presbyterian pastor. But in 2002, following the death of a close friend, she experienced a spiritual awakening that led her beyond the bounds of conventional Christian belief. She resigned from parish ministry in 2010 to embark on a vocation of writing, speaking, and teaching. She lives with her spouse in Philadelphia.

Links So You Can Explore More

Patricia Pearce: www.patriciapearce.com

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