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Is God Anti-Strength? Gideon’s 300 and the Problem of a Broken World
Why does God work through weakness instead of strength—and why does the world feel hostile if God created it good?
In this episode of Relish, Roan Miller and Pastor Don Patterson explore two biblical tensions many believers quietly struggle with. First, they walk through Judges 6–7 and God’s decision to reduce Gideon’s army to just 300 men, examining why God removes human advantage and what genuine faith looks like when outcomes aren’t guaranteed.
Next, they turn to Genesis 2–3 and the question of dangerous and frustrating aspects of creation. From thorns to wasps, the hosts explain how the…
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