Learning to Love Well | 1 John 4:19 with Tiani Welch Phillips

“We love because He first loved us.” — 1 John 4:19 In today’s episode, Ash is joined by Tiani to unpack one of the most foundational truths of the Christian faith — that our ability to love others flows directly from the love we’ve first received from God. Together, they reflect on what it looks like to love generously, sacrificially, and sincerely, even when life, relationships, and past experiences have made love feel complicated or costly. In this conversation, they explore: How understanding God’s love reshapes the way we love people Why love isn’t optional for Christians — even when it’s uncomfortable The difference between loving from obligation and loving from revelation How church and community are meant to look different because of love What to do when past hurt makes loving others feel risky Learning to receive love, not just give it This episode is honest, tender, and deeply encouraging. If you’ve ever found it hard to love people well — or hard to believe that you yourself are truly loved — this conversation will help realign your heart with the truth that God loved you first, and that His love is enough to transform how you live, love, and show up for others.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.