EPISODE · Sep 1, 2026 · 5 MIN
Episode 1355: Why Is It So Hard to Love People We Disagree With?
from Pursuing God with Gene Appel · host Gene Appel
It's easy to love people who think like us. The real challenge comes when Jesus asks us to love the people we'd rather avoid. In the story of the Good Samaritan, one man's simple question, "Who is my neighbor?" reveals how easily we create boundaries around who deserves our compassion. Today we'll discover how Jesus challenges those boundaries and invites us to examine the people we've decided are hardest to love. Who have you quietly given yourself permission not to love?Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside’s conviction that God’s grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God’s presence and activity in your life.
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It's easy to love people who think like us. The real challenge comes when Jesus asks us to love the people we'd rather avoid. In the story of the Good Samaritan, one man's simple question, "Who is my neighbor?" reveals how easily we create boundaries around who deserves our compassion. Today we'll discover how Jesus challenges those boundaries and invites us to examine the people we've decided are hardest to love. Who have you quietly given yourself permission not to love? Pursuing God with G...
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