Episode 8: Reckless Love with hosts the Rev. Dr. Ben Huelskamp and Siobhan Boyd-Nelson

"Reckless Love" became a worship phenomenon—but when divine pursuit is painted in violent, relentless terms, what messages are young women in evangelical churches absorbing about love?

Ben and Siobhan dive deep into Cory Asbury's "Reckless Love," exploring both the songwriter's complicated journey through the Christian music industry and the troubling implications of the song's imagery. Connected to Bethel Worship, this hit emerged from Asbury's rocky relationship with contemporary Christian music—but its depiction of God's love as overwhelming, chasing, and relentless raises critical questions. We examine how framing love in violent, pursuit-based terms might shape young people's understanding of healthy relationships, wit ...