Spiritual Lessons I've Learned from My Dog

February 10, 2025
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In this week's episode of Truth Tribe, Dr. Groothuis discusses the spiritual lessons learned from his dog, Sonny, a golden doodle. He reflects on the biblical references to animals, emphasizing that dogs, like all creatures, reveal God's existence and attributes. Dr. Groothuis argues against viewing pets as replacements for human children and highlights the importance of human procreation. He explores how dogs' existence, beauty, skills, and emotional bonds with humans can illustrate aspects of God's nature. Dr. Groothuis also shares personal anecdotes about Sonny's role in his family, particularly during his wife's illness, to illustrate the deeper theological connections between humans and animals.

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Douglas Groothuis, Ph.D., is Distinguished University Research Professor of Apologetics and Christian Worldview at Cornerstone University and the author of twenty books, including Beyond the Wager: The Christian Brilliance of Blaise Pascal (InterVarsity, 2024).

Website: https://www.DouglasGroothuis.com
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