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What if empathy isn't a threat to truth—but a sign of spiritual maturity?

In this soul-searching and challenging episode, Tammy and Laura unpack the growing resistance to empathy within parts of the evangelical church. From claims that empathy is “selective” or “a sin” to the fear that it invites moral relativism, we explore how empathy connects directly to the fruit of the Spirit—even if it’s not explicitly named.

Together, we push back on the false choice between empathy and conviction, showing how spiritual depth lives in the tension of love, humility, and nuance.

We also dive into:

Why some fear the "gray areas" of theology

How empathy is weaponized or suppressed in political agendas

The danger of certainty and the beauty of spiritual humility

The role of curiosity in building authentic faith

Why asking questions doesn’t make you less Christian—it makes you more like Christ

This episode is an invitation to step into the gray, listen deeply, and rethink what we’ve been told about being right.

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