In my conversation, with Heath Hardesty, pastor, and author of All Things Together:How Apprenticeship to Jesus Is the Way of Flourishing in a Fragmented World.

Heath explores the profound effects of sin on humanity, emphasizing how it dehumanizes individuals and obscures the beauty of the world. He discusses the importance of being in a relationship with the Creator to process grief and cultivate gratitude, which are essential for true joy. We talk about how fiction informs reality and how stories help us better understand the world. Heath is able to show through his new book, how apprenticeship is the way we are formed.

Takeaways

Sin compresses us and desaturates the beauty from the world. We become wonder blind due to sin. Healthy processing of grief is possible when our heart is aligned with God. Lamenting can be a healthy expression of grief. Offering our grief to God allows for redemption and transformation. Gratitude is essential for experiencing true joy. A relationship with the Creator is fundamental for healing. Without gratitude, joy cannot exist in the human soul. The great Giver provides us with reasons to be thankful. Healing comes through connection with God.