Christianity Without Hell: A Conversation with Brian Recker

What if one of Christianity's core teachings is actually holding people back from love? In this episode of Exploring A Course in Miracles , Emily and Robert Perry sit down with Brian Recker, author of Hell Bent , to explore how the doctrine of hell shapes belief, behavior, and our image of God—and why it undermines a truly love-based spirituality. Brian shares his journey from a fundamentalist upbringing to becoming an evangelical pastor to ultimately questioning the fear-based theology he once preached. Together, they discuss the lingering impact of early religious conditioning, the hidden role hell still plays in modern Christianity, and what it could look like to rebuild the Christian story on a foundation of love. ___________________________ Since 1993, our purpose has been to help with both the theory and practical application of A Course in Miracles . We are the publisher of the Complete and Annotated Edition of the Course (known as the "CE"), which is available as a revised hardcover* , ebook* , and via Audible . Our work grows out of our commitment to be as faithful as possible to what A Course in Miracles says, years of dedication to walking this path ourselves, and a desire to see the Course's purpose realized in the lives of students and in the world. You are invited to download the free ACIM CE App to read, search, or listen to the Course wherever you are in the world, by following the instructions at Whether you are new to ACIM or you've been a student for many years, you are welcome to join our online community and learning platform to access a vast collection of resources designed to help you understand and apply Course teachings in everyday life: To submit a question or suggest a topic for a future podcast episode, please email info@circleofa.org . If you enjoyed this podcast, please consider subscribing and leaving a review, as this will help us reach other listeners. You are also welcome to make a donation to help support our work at circleofa.org/donate . *Amazon affiliate links

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Christianity Without Hell: A Conversation with Brian Recker is an episode from Exploring A Course in Miracles by Emily Bennington.

This episode is 58:20 long.

This episode was published on Apr 6, 2026.

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