# Does God Have Emotions? | Dr. James Dolezal on Divine Impassibility

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Podcast: [Think for Christ](https://stenobird.com/podcast/think-for-christ-6329823)
Published: 2025-06-23T11:01:01+00:00
Episode link: https://rss.com/podcasts/thinkforchrist/2082619
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## Resource

What does it mean to say that God is without passions? Why does it matter? In this thought-provoking episode of Think for Christ, Dr. James Dolezal joins Anthony Alberino to explore the vital doctrine of divine impassibility. Together, they dive deep into questions like: Does God feel emotions the way we do? Can He truly understand human suffering if He doesn’t experience it? Dr. Dolezal brings clear, biblical, and philosophical insight to these challenging topics. Don't miss this engaging conversation on why denying passions in God is essential to a proper understanding of His nature.

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