Deservedness. It's a concept often co-opted by pastors and authors to communicate the great depth of God's love and grace for humanity. But what if using the word "deserve" actually did more harm than good? What if it actually said or implied something untrue of God and God's love for us? In this episode, Nathan and Steven build a case for why "deserving" has nothing to do with God's love, and why eradicating the word from use in this context is one of the best things we can do moving forward. Spoiler alert, but here's the reason why: because, before anything else, you are loved.
