We're honored to welcome to the show James' cousin, Haans Erlandson!

Haans and I spent a lot of time together growing up. Our families were very close as children and lived just a few miles apart in the suburbs of Minneapolis, MN. And though we haven't been as close in adulthood because we're both busy "adulting" the bond is clearly strong and evident in the conversation you'll hear in this episode.

We didn't really have a strict agenda for the conversation. Sometimes you just like to begin talking and see where the Great Winds of Dialogue will take you.

And this interview did not disappoint.

We ended up going through what you might call Salvation 101; i.e. what it means to really know God in a personal way via a connection with His Son Jesus.

What sin is, and how it affects that divine connection, and much more.

And Sana was able to ask some very honest questions - as she is wont to do - which led to some really deep dialogue and conversation that you'll find fascinating whether you consider yourself a Christian or not.

In this conversation with Haans, you'll discover:

-How Haans merges his painting business with "marketplace ministry"...01:30

-What do you mean when you refer to "the Kingdom" and "the Word"?...06:15

-Who is our true enemy?...15:45

-How do you balance the "loving" God and the "destructive" God?...18:45

-Will God judge (punish) children and those who don't know "the way" to salvation?...26:25

-What sets Christianity apart from other religions that encourage good works and harmony in the world?...35:06

-Love defined from a scriptural perspective...44:22

-Haans describes his ministry activities...53:14

-And much more!

Resources mentioned:

Check out Haans' books

And check out his website

**BTW, if you enjoy this episode topic, you might also like this interview I did with Robert Borelli, former mafioso turned Christian minister. Click here to listen: https://energeia.live/borelli

About our guest (in his own words):

"I am called to teach, coach, and encourage identity in the unconditional love and grace of Jesus Christ through the joyful ministry of the Holy Spirit. Shortly after finishing College at Colorado State University in 1999, Sarah and I were married. Sarah and I graduated from Northern Colorado Bible College in 2003 (2 year degree), a Charis extension school at the time.

Since 2000, Sarah and I have been actively involved in the creative direction of US and International youth camps and conferences. For over two decades we have seen the supernatural power of the Word of God being demonstrated through a confidence in Jesus as our identity. 

We have seen thousands of people receive salvation in its many expressions, from the goodness of a loving Father God. With contagious joy and enthusiasm, I share on how to hear the voice of God and finding and operating in your gifts from the Holy Spirit. I love ministering the baptism in the Holy Spirit, introducing people to the power of God and how to flow in the anointing! 

People experience peace with God and freedom in their hearts to be themselves. I currently have a successful painting business that supports my family and ministry. I started Haans Erlandson Ministries in 2010 in response to the call on my life. 

We minister the gospel through speaking engagements at businesses, conferences, camps, churches, discipling individuals and groups, home groups, bible studies, missions trips, coaching athletics, youth groups, and through my books God Tone & Flowing in Grace.

We have helped to plant 3 churches over the past 20...