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Union with Christ and Why It Matters (with Rory Shiner and Kyle Worley)
Summary by Christgiving Editorial Desk Courtney Doctor, Rory Shiner, Kyle Worley , The Gospel Coalition
· July 23, 2026
· 2 min read
Courtney Doctor talks with Rory Shiner and Kyle Worley about the difference the doctrine of union with Christ makes in how we understand our relationship to God and how we live our lives day to day. They provide analogies to help us understand this seemingly abstract concept as well as examples of t
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Key takeaway Resource Mentioned: One Forever: The Transforming Power of Being in Christ by Rory Shiner Home with God: Our Union with Christ by Kyle Worley Related Re.
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Category: missions Published: July 23, 2026 Source: The Gospel Coalition Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? Courtney Doctor talks with Rory Shiner and Kyle Worley about the difference the doctrine of union with Christ makes in how we understand our relationship to God and how we live our lives day to day. They provide analogies to help us understand this seemingly abstract concept as well as examples of t
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