Dr. Mike Franklin is a distinguished Legacy Pastor at The Torch. With extensive experience in pastoral care, Dr. Franklin is known for his insightful teachings and uplifting messages.
Dr. Mike Franklin is a distinguished Legacy Pastor at The Torch. With vast experience in pastoral care, he is renowned for his insightful teachings and uplifting messages, reaching many through his platform at The Torch. Dr. Franklin is recognized for his ability to convey profound insights on personal and spiritual growth, drawing from his personal experiences and applying them in relatable ways to address everyday challenges.
In this episode of "Morning Light with Mike Franklin," Dr. Mike Franklin explores the complex interplay between personal experiences with imperfect parental figures and one's perception of God. He draws from personal anecdotes, illustrating how a father's tenderness coupled with toughness helped shape his faith and understanding of God. Through this narrative, he invites listeners to introspect on their views of divine love, urging them to overcome past grievances to embrace a God who offers unwavering love and support.
Dr. Franklin delves into the topic of how past experiences with flawed earthly parents can skew one's perception of God. Drawing on relatable examples, he explains the importance of recognizing these imperfections to foster a healthier relationship with the divine. With references to biblical passages like Psalm 103:13, he underscores God's tender, paternal love. The episode outlines the steps to shifting one's perspective from a skewed image of God associated with past earthly experiences to embracing a view rooted in the biblical model of an all-loving Father, encouraging listeners to trust in a God who knows and meets all unique needs.
Understanding how views of God are often shaped by personal relationships with parental figures.
Recognizing that even the best earthly parents are flawed and cannot fully encompass God's perfect love.
Realizing the importance of redefining one's perspective of God using biblical principles.
Emphasizing the eternal God's unconditional love, dependability, and foresight in meeting needs.
Encouraging a shift to trusting in God's perfect understanding and provision despite past parental inadequacies.
"However you view your dad, it has a great bearing on how you see God."
"The God that we serve ... loves you. He's a loving father."
"Even the best father you ever had is still an imperfect human being."
"God anticipates every need you ... have and is already providing it for you."
"I challenge you today to see the God of the ages who cares for you and put your
