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Are We Worse Than the Devil | WesWorld Podcast Ep. 11
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- May 26, 2026
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Summary
Are human beings fundamentally good—or completely sinful?In this episode of WesWorld, Dr. David Watson, Dr. Scott Kisker and Dr. Tesia Mallory tackle one of the most important questions in Christianity: 👉 What does it mean to be human? This deep dive into theological anthropology explores:*The difference between being created good vs. being morally fallen*Sin, grace, and the image of God*What John Wesley really taught about human nature*Why this matters for issues like:-Human dignity-Assisted suicide-Gender identity-Transhumanism The conversation also addresses a recent theological debate about whether humans are “fundamentally good” and clarifies the Wesleyan view of total depravity and prevenient grace.If you're wrestling with questions about identity, sin, salvation, or modern culture, this episode gives a thoughtful, biblically grounded framework. KEY TOPICS COVERED0:00 Introduction & controversy overview2:00 What is theological anthropology?5:00 Are humans created good? (Genesis 1)10:00 Moral goodness vs ontological goodness12:00 John Wesley on sin and depravity20:00 The image of God—lost or marred?27:00 Human dignity and ethical implications30:00 Nietzsche and modern secular culture37:00 Identity, sexuality, and moral order41:00 Transhumanism and redefining humanity45:00 Hope, revival, and the Holy Spirit MENTIONSResponsible Grace — Randy MaddoxThe Desecration of Man — Carl TrumanThree Worlds of Evangelicalism — Aaron Renn ASBURY SEMINARY LINKSPodcasts: https://asbury.to/podcastsWebsite: https://asburyseminary.edu/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AsburySeminary/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/asburyseminaryTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@asburyseminary Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this episode are those of the speakers and do not nec…