Theology in Plain Words Episode 7: Why Are We So Broken?

In Episode 7 of Theology in Plain Words, Dr. Susan Agbenoto and Faith Simplified author Aaron Armstrong explain that sin is more than breaking religious rules or violating cultural standards. It is rebellion against God expressed through our actions, words, thoughts, desires, and failures to do what is right. Drawing from Genesis 3, they trace how humanity’s decision to distrust God introduced shame, blame, alienation, painful toil, and death into the world. Sin damaged our relationship with God, one another, ourselves, and creation. Yet understanding sin is not meant to leave us trapped in guilt. It helps us recognize our need for Jesus and see more clearly the depth of God’s love. The story may feel hopeless, but brokenness does not have the final word. Join us for Episode 8: Jesus: More Than a Good Man? Like, subscribe, and share, and explore Aaron Armstrong’s Faith Simplified for more accessible teaching on the Christian faith. Credits and Sources Aaron Armstrong, Faith Simplified (Harvest House, 2025). Wayne Grudem, Christian Beliefs, revised edition (Zondervan Academic, 2022). Wayne Grudem and Erik Thoennes, Systematic Theology Laminated Sheet (Zondervan Academic, 2020). Erik Thoennes, Life’s Biggest Questions (Crossway, 2011). Wayne Grudem, Systematic Theology, second edition (Zondervan Academic, 2020).