Restoring The Shack

Restoring The Shack

20 Episodes

Join author Paul Young on an adventure into the world of the best-selling phenomenon, "The Shack.î Stunningly filmed in ìBig Skyî country, this inside look at how Paul's own life journey shaped his writing explores questions of faith, grief, wonder and relationship with the Father, Son and Holy Spirit.

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Restoring The Shack
  • An Invitation

    Episode 1

    TV-14. Author Paul Young discusses the themes, metaphors and theology that shaped "The Shack." Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Perfectionist Performance

    Episode 2

    TV-14. How Paul's relationship with his missionary father shaped his theology of a distant, angry God. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Kim
    23:55
    Episode 3

    Kim

    Episode 3

    TV-14. Paul reveals not only how he met his wife Kim, but how he brought his secrets into their marriage. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • The Birth of the Shack

    Episode 4

    TV-14. Paul shares the story of how The Shack became the phenomenon it is today. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Who is the God of the Shack?

    Episode 5

    TV-14. Paul explores the metaphor of the Shack as the heart and soul of a broken human being. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Papa is God the Father?

    Episode 6

    TV-14. Paul uses his mother's objections to the portrayal of God in "The Shack" as a starting point. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • The Question of the Cross

    Episode 7

    TV-14. Challenging the assertion that God the Father turned his face from Jesus. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Future-tripping

    Episode 8

    TV-14. How to live inside the grace of just one day by taking on a child-like perspective. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Loss and Love

    Episode 9

    TV-14. Paul tackles questions of loss, sharing the story of how a couple had lost a daughter to suicide. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Fathers and Sons

    Episode 10

    TV-14. Paul teaches about the concept of wholeness and learning to live in the identity of Christ. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Loose Ends

    Episode 11

    TV-14. Paul tells four inspiring stories meant to tie up all that's been talked about before. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • The Garden

    Episode 12

    TV-14. Paul delves into another important metaphor in "The Shack," the garden. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Coincidence has a Name

    Episode 13

    TV-14. Paul illustrates how God is involved in the intimate details of our lives. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Changing the Narrative

    Episode 14

    TV-14. Paul brings a new perspective to the story of Abraham and Isaac. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • The Cave

    Episode 15

    TV-14. Mack's encounter with Sophia; exploring our own misconceptions behind the concepts of Hell. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Troubling Texts

    Episode 16

    TV-14. Paul defends why he believes Jesus will go down any road to find to us and draw us back to him. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Festival of Friends

    Episode 17

    TV-14. Living in the flow of God's living water empowers us to be all that God created us to be. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Words
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    Episode 18

    Words

    Episode 18

    TV-14. The interpretation of scripture and how it sharpens concepts of God. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Forgiveness and Reconciliation

    Episode 19

    TV-14. Paul examines the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation. Viewer discretion is advised.

  • Last Things

    Episode 20

    TV-14. Paul wraps up the series, tying everything together and focusing on the idea of God's pursuit. Viewer discretion is advised.