On this episode, Justin Daugherty and Brian Borgman discuss the importance of cultivating godly emotions in the Christian life. They explore the character of God, the nature of humanity, and how the gospel transforms our emotions. The conversation delves into the cognitive versus non-cognitive views of emotions, the significance of renewing the mind, and practical steps for mortifying sinful emotions while cultivating godly ones. Brian shares personal stories that illustrate the transformative power of God's word and the hope found in Christ for those struggling with their emotions.

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Cultivating Godly Emotions

02:48 Understanding the Character of God

05:46 The Inner Man and Biblical Anthropology

08:13 The Gospel's Transformative Power

10:58 Cognitive vs Non-Cognitive Views of Emotions

13:52 The Importance of Biblical Thinking

16:12 Renewing the Mind for Godly Emotions

18:41 Mortification and Cultivation of Emotions

21:35 Practical Steps for Emotional Transformation

26:53 Hope and Encouragement for Emotional Struggles