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The Tree of Knowledge Made Love Possible

Spiritually Formed··22 September 2026·30 min

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Have you ever wondered why God placed both trees in the middle of the Garden of Eden?In this episode, Brian and Katie Hess unpack:Why God's desire for a loving relationship with people made the tree of knowledge absolutely necessary.What God is (and isn't) in control of.How to become the type of people who are capable of loving the way God does, even when other people (especially our kids) behave in a way that makes loving them difficult.Want to connect with us? Use the links below to find us on social media, send us an email, buy our books, or subscribe to our weekly newsletter!Check out our kids book: https://mailchi.mp/spirituallyformed/8lk1lhsrxaSubscribe to our weekly newsletter: https://mailchi.mp/2bdc94e9b17b/lp-subscribeFind us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spiritually_formed/Send us an email: hello@spirituallyformed.com