Heaven on Earth: What the Bible really promises about the new Earth

In this episode of Faith & Clarity, Dr. Mark Turman and Steph Thurling are joined by author Randy Alcorn to discuss his children's book Heaven on Earth and the biblical promise of a new heaven and new earth. Drawing on 2 Peter 3 and other passages, Randy contrasts the common disembodied, "clouds and harps" view of heaven with Scripture's emphasis on resurrection bodies and a renewed earth where God removes the curse and restores creation. Together, they explore how parents can talk with kids about death, grief, memory, and reunions with loved ones, along with hope for those who have lost children or pregnancies and questions about marriage in the resurrection. The conversation closes with a look at disabilities, the role of time in eternity, and why animals, and possibly even pets, have a place in the renewal of "all things."

Topics(0:00) Introduction

(3:47) New Earth Explained

(12:56) Helping Kids Understand

(17:06) When to Start Talking to Kids

(22:54) Marriage in Resurrection

(27:53) Children in Heaven

(29:16) Grief With Hope

(31:17) Remembering Loved Ones

(32:46) Miscarriage And Hope

(37:48) Healing Disabilities

(42:01) Pets In The New Earth