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847 When the Walls Fall Hebrews 11:30–31 (Jesus Is Better, Part 34)

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846 He Chose What Lasts Hebrews 11:23–29 (Jesus Is Better, Part 33)

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845 Faith Beyond a Lifetime Hebrews 11:17–22 (Jesus Is Better, Part 32)

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844 A Better Country Hebrews 11:13–16 (Jesus Is Better, Part 31)

5

843 The One Who Promised Is Faithful Hebrews 11:11–12 (Jesus Is Better, Part 30)

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842 Go Without Knowing Hebrews 11:8–10 (Jesus Is Better, Part 29)

7

841 Faith Builds Before the Rain Hebrews 11:7 (Jesus Is Better, Part 28)

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840 Faith That Pleases God Hebrews 11:4–6 (Jesus Is Better, Part 27)

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839 Faith Sees What Eyes Cannot Hebrews 11:1–3 (Jesus Is Better, Part 26)

10

838 Do Not Throw Away Your Confidence Hebrews 10:32–39 (Jesus Is Better, Part 25)

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837 Do Not Turn Away Hebrews 10:26–31 (Jesus Is Better, Part 24)

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836 Let Us Draw Near Hebrews 10:19–25 (Jesus Is Better, Part 23)

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835 The Priest Who Sat Down Hebrews 10:11–18 (Jesus Is Better, Part 22)

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834 The Shadow and the Reality Hebrews 10:1–10 (Jesus Is Better, Part 21)

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833 Once to Bear Sin, Again to Bring Salvation Hebrews 9:23–28 (Jesus Is Better, Part 20)

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832 The Blood of the Covenant Hebrews 9:15–22 (Jesus Is Better, Part 19)

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831 Behind the Curtain Hebrews 9:1–10 (Jesus Is Better, Part 17)

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830 Written on Our Hearts Hebrews 8:7–13 (Jesus Is Better, Part 16)

19

829 Here Is the Main Point Hebrews 8:1–6 (Jesus Is Better, Part 15)

20

828 He Saves Completely Hebrews 7:11–28 ( Jesus Is Better, Part 14)

21

827 The Mysterious King-Priest Hebrews 7:1–10 (Jesus Is Better, Part 13)

22

826 An Anchor for the Soul Hebrews 6:13–20 (Jesus Is Better, Part 12)

23

825 — Keep Moving Forward Hebrews 6:1–12 Jesus Is Better — Part 11

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824 — It’s Time to Grow Up Hebrews 5:11–14 Jesus Is Better — Part 10

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823 — The Perfect High Priest Hebrews 5:1–10 Jesus Is Better — Part 9

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822 — Come to the Throne of Grace Hebrews 4:12–16 Jesus Is Better — Part 8

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821 — Enter His Rest Hebrews 4:1–11 Jesus Is Better — Part 7

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820 — Don’t Harden Your Heart Hebrews 3:7–19 Jesus Is Better — Part 6

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819 — Jesus Is Better Than Moses (Hebrews 3:1–6 Jesus Is Better — Part 5)

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818 — He Became Like Us (Hebrews 2:5–18 Jesus Is Better — Part 4)

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817 — Don’t Drift Away Hebrews 2:1–4 Jesus Is Better — Part 3

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816 — Jesus Is Better Than the Angels (Hebrews 1:5–14J esus Is Better — Part 2)

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815 Why Hebrews? Hebrews 1:1-4 (Jesus Is Better Part 1)

34

814 How Should Studying Ezekiel Change Monday Morning (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 49)

35

813 Five Lessons I'll Never Forget from Ezekiel (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 48)

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812 The Gospel According to Ezekiel: What We Learned (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 47)

37

811 The LORD Is There Ezekiel 48:30-35 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 46)

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810 The Inheritance of Grace Ezekiel 48:1-29 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 45)

39

809 The River of Life Ezekiel 47 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 44)

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808 True Worship Ezekiel 44-46 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 43)

41

807 The Glory Returns Ezekiel 43 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 42)

42

806 Holy Things Ezekiel 42 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 41)

43

805 Entering the King's House Ezekiel 41 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 40)

44

804 The Mountain of Hope Ezekiel 40 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 39)

45

803 The Valley of Victory Ezekiel 39 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 38)

46

802 The Battle Belongs to the Lord Ezekiel 38 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 37)

47

801 One King, One People Ezekiel 37:15–28 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 36)

48

800 Can These Bones Live? Ezekiel 37:1–14 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 35)

49

799 For the Sake of My Name Ezekiel 36:16–38 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 34)

50

798 The Mountains Will Sing Again Ezekiel 36:1–15 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 33)

51

797 Two Mountains, Two Kingdoms Ezekiel 35 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 32)

52

796 The Good Shepherd Ezekiel 34:17–31 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 31)

53

795 Shepherds Who Feed Themselves Ezekiel 34:1–16 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 30)

54

794 Watchman Again Ezekiel 33 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 29)

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793 The Graveyard of Nations Ezekiel 32:17–32 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 28)

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792 A Lion in the Pit Ezekiel 32:1–16 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 27)

57

791 The Fallen Cedar Ezekiel 31 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 26)

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790 rebroadcast of 529 Don’t Copy the World — A Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1–2)

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789 rebroadcast of 528 The Good Samaritan – Who Is My Neighbor?

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788 rebroadcast 527 The Council of Chalcedon – When the Church Defined the Mystery of Jesus

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787 rebroadcast: 005 From Hostility To Hospitality

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786 rebroadcast 004 Only the wounded can serve in love's name

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785 Broken Reeds and False Hopes Ezekiel 30 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 25)

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784 Pharaoh the Great Monster Ezekiel 29 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 24)

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783 The Nations Will Know Ezekiel 28:20–26 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 23)

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782 The Guardian Cherub Falls Ezekiel 28:11–19 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 22)

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781 The Gospel According to Ezekiel Ezekiel 28:1–10 (The Prince Who Thought He Was a God Part 21)

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780 The Shipwreck of Tyre Ezekiel 27 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 20)

69

779 The Fall of Tyre Ezekiel 26 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 19)

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778 Judgment on the Nations Ezekiel 25 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 18)

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777 The Boiling Pot Ezekiel 24 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 17)

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776 Two Sisters, One Tragic Story Ezekiel 23 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 16)

73

775 The Bloody City Ezekiel 22 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 15)

74

774 The Sword Is Drawn Ezekiel 21 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 14)

75

773 A History of Rebellion and Mercy Ezekiel 20 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 13)

76

772 A Lament for the Lions Ezekiel 19 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 12)

77

771 The Soul Who Sins Shall Die Ezekiel 18 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 11)

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770 Two Eagles and a Vine Eze 17 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 10)

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769 The Unfaithful Bride Ezekiel 16 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 9) B

80

768 False Peace and Empty Confidence Ezekiel 11 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 8)

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767 When Glory Departs Ezekiel 9–10 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 7)

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766 Hidden Sin Revealed Ezekiel 8 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 6)

83

765 The End Has Come Ezekiel 6–7 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 5)

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764 When Judgment Becomes Inevitable Ezekiel 5 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 4)

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763 The Siege Begins: Ezek 4 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 3)

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762 The Watchman’s Call: Ezek 2-3 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 2)

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761 God Speaks in Exile: Ezek 1–3 (The Gospel According to Ezekiel Part 1)

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760 Let Jesus Ask You the Question (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 11)

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759 Questions of Love and Loyalty (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 10)

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758 Questions of Hypocrisy and Self-Deception (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 9)

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757 Questions of Understanding (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 8)

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756 Questions of Life and Worry (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 7)

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755 Questions of Compassion (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 6)

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754 Questions of Healing (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 5)

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753 Questions of Faith (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 4)

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752 Questions of Identity (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 3)

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751 Questions of Intent (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 2)

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750 Why Did Jesus Answer Questions with Questions? (Questions Jesus Asked, Part 1)

99

749 When Context Changes Everything (Removing Cultural Blinders, Part 4)

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748 Jesus the Rabbi (Removing Cultural Blinders, Part 3)

101

747 Reading an Eastern Book with Western Eyes (Removing Cultural Blinders, Part 2)

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746 Why We Misread the Bible: Removing Cultural Blinders, Part 1

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745 Living as Resurrection People

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744 Strength for Everyday Living

105

743 A New Way to Live

106

742 Alive to God

107

741 Raised to Walk

108

740.3 Resurrection and New Life

109

740.2 Waiting and Hope (Holy Saturday)

110

740 It Is Finished

111

739 The Table, the Towel, the Cup

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738 The Day They Tried to Trap Him

113

737 When Jesus Flipped Tables

114

736 The King Who Refused the Warhorse

115

735 The Gospel of Self: Unlearning the False Gospels

116

734 The Gospel of Tribe: Unlearning the False Gospels

117

733 The Gospel of Image: Unlearning the False Gospels

118

732 The Gospel of Comfort: Unlearning the False Gospels

119

731 The Gospel of Power: Unlearning the False Gospels

120

730 Faithfulness When No One Applauds

121

729 Speaking Truth Without Losing Love

122

728 Courage Without Harshness

123

727 Handling Criticism Without Defensiveness

124

726 When You’re Misunderstood

125

725 Kindness & Goodness in a Harsh Culture

126

724 Patience in an Instant World

127

723 Peace in an Anxious Age

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722 Joy in a Cynical Age

129

721 Love in a Tribal Age

130

720 The Discipline of Contentment is live.

131

719 Battling Subtle Pride

132

718 When Prayer Feels Dry

133

717 Guarding Your First Love

134

716 The Slow Drift of Compromise

135

715 Sabbath as Resistance

136

714 Hidden Generosity

137

713 Scripture as Formation, Not Information

138

712 Confession Without Shame

139

711 Abiding Before Achieving

140

710 Lent: Ruthlessly Eliminating Hurry

141

709 Loving Your Enemies in a Season of Surrender

142

708 Holy Doesn’t Mean What You Think It Means

143

707 Salt Without Losing Its Saltiness

144

706 When Should Christians Be Silent?

145

705 What Made Jesus Angry — And What That Means Right Now

146

704 Jeremiah 29:11: Hope That Survives Exile

147

703 When the Holy Becomes Familiar

148

702 Choosing a King, Not a Side

149

701 When Christianity Is Working

150

700 Still Standing: Faithfulness in a Loud and Weary World

151

699 The Kingdom Is Not an Echo Chamber

152

698 Red and Yellow, Black and White: A Story for a Divided World

153

697 Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock

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696 Whose Side Is God On? Faith in a Polarized World

155

695 Living as Jesus Prayed for us to Live

156

694 From Illusion to Prayer: The Journey Inward

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693 Unveiling Our True Selves in Christ

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692 Transforming Within: The Lifelong Journey of Becoming Christ-like

159

691 The Undragoning of Eustace: Lessons in Transformation

160

690 Faith That Learns to Rest

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689 — Why Apologetics Begins with Experience

162

688 God’s Goodness in a World with Evil

163

687 Why Knowledge and Faith Belong Together

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686 Faith as a Vision of Reality

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685 Simplicity, Transparency, and Freedom

166

684 The Inner World God Is Actually After

167

683 Practicing the Presence of God

168

682 Why Behavior Change Alone Never Works

169

681 The Hidden Dimension of Your Life

170

680 The Quiet Power of Availability to God

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679 Learning to Live as Jesus Would Live Your Life

172

678 Why Being With Jesus Comes Before Doing

173

677 Apprenticeship, Not Just Belief

174

676 What a Disciple Really Is

175

675 Casual Confidence in God

176

674 Why Jesus Still Matters in Ordinary Life

177

673 Obedience Is the Doorway to Knowledge

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672 God Is Already at Work Where You Are

179

671 The Kingdom Is Not Elsewhere

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670 Finding True Happiness: Contentment in a Restless World

181

669 God With Us, Still Christmas Is Not Over (John 1:1–14)

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668 The Night God Stepped In: Why Christmas Had to Be Quiet (Luke 2:1–20)

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667 The Silence Before the Song Waiting When God Seems Quiet (Luke 1:5–25, 57–80)

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666 Christ the Teacher: Preparing the Heart to Receive the Word (Origen of Alexandria)

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665 The Kingdom Is a Party

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664 Waiting for the Lord: Advent Hope in the Old Testament (Isaiah 40)

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663 Christ Who Came Down and Was Lifted Up (Philippians 2:5–11)

188

662 Bernard of Clairvaux: Three Advents: Christ Who Came, Christ Who Comes, Christ Who Will Come Again

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661 Waiting Well: Simeon, Anna, and the Hope That Finally Came (Luke 2:25–38)

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660 The Good Shepherd and the City of David

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659 Isaiah 9:1–7 - The People Walking in Darkness Have Seen a Great Light

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658 Galatians 4:4-7 When the Fullness of Time Had Come

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657 Athanasius of Alexandria - He Became What We Are: Why God Came at Christmas

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656 Luke 1:26–38 - Let It Be: Mary’s Yes to God

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655 Myth-Busting the Manger: What the Bible Really Says About Christmas

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654 Psalm 46 - Be Still and Know: Finding Peace in a Chaotic World

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653 Colossians 4:2–6 Devoted to Prayer and Walking in Wisdom

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652 Mark 3:7–12 — The Crowds Press In — And the Demons Know His Name

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651 Abba Poemen: Wisdom from the Quiet Shepherd of Souls

200

650 A Root of All Kinds of Evil

201

649 The One Thing Life — Psalm 27

202

648 Clothed in Christ — Colossians 3

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647 Mercy Over Rules — Mark 2:18–3:6

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646 Polycarp: Faithfulness to the End

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645 Tearful Goodbyes and a Faithful Finish — Acts 20

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644 Living in the Care of the Shepherd — Psalm 23

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643 Full in Christ — Colossians 2

208

642 A Seat at the Table — Mark 2:1–17

209

641 The Love That Stays — Amy Carmichael

210

640 In the World but Not of the World: Living in the Tension Jesus Intended

211

639 Rooted in the River (Psalm 1)

212

638 Christ Above All (Colossians 1)

213

637 The Beginning of the Good News (Mark 1)

214

636: Hudson Taylor

215

Episode 635 Acts 19: Disruptive Gospel in Ephesus

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634: Citizens of God’s Kingdom – Loving Neighbors in a Divided World

217

633 Laodicea: Lukewarm Faith Is Gross

218

632 Philadelphia: The Church That Kept the Faith

219

631 Wake Up! The Call to Spiritual Life – The Letter to Sardis

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620 Encouragement in the Midst of Opposition (Acts 18)

221

629 Holding On in a World of Compromise: Jesus’ Letter to Thyatira

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628 Standing Firm in a Culture of Compromise: Lessons from Pergamum

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627 — Faithful Through Trials: Jesus’ Message to Smyrna)

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626 Remember Your First Love: Lessons from the Ephesian Church

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625 Love That Looks Like Jesus

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624 My Kingdom Is Not of This World

227

623 Love Your Neighbor (Even the Ones You Don’t Like)

228

622 Love God with Everything

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621 Announce the Good News

230

620 Water into Wine — The God of More

231

619 The Exchanged Life: Christ’s Strength in Our Weakness

232

618 Living from Union, Not for Approval

233

617 Christ in You: The Hope of Glory

234

616 In Christ: The Great Exchange

235

615 Unknown God, Known Savior: Acts 17

236

614 “God’s Masterpiece: Grace That Works Through Us”

237

613 “Raised Up with Christ: Grace That Lifts Us”

238

612 “But Because of His Great Love”

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611 From Death to Life: The Story Grace Begins

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610 Acts 16: The Power of Faith in Adversity and Transformation

241

609 Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock

242

608 What Is the Mark of the Beast? (The Truth About Revelation 13)

243

607 The Time Has Come: Living in the Kingdom Now

244

606 Knowing Christ: Resurrection Power and Fellowship in Suffering

245

605 Navigating Early Christianity: The Council of Jerusalem

246

604 When Effort Falls Flat: Letting Go of Shame and Living From Christ’s Life

247

603 Canceling the Logic of Vengeance: Why Forgiveness Is the Way of Jesus

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602 Love Your Enemies: Love. Do Good. Bless. Pray.

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601 Changing the World Starts with Changing Me

250

600 Living the Gospel Out Loud

251

599 When Adequacy Kills Prayer: Learning Holy Dependence

252

598 The Great Commission: Apprenticeship to Jesus

253

597 Things Jesus Never Said

254

596 Not Afraid: Prayer, Presence & Peacemaking

255

595: Acts 12–13 Faith Over Fear: Lessons from Acts

256

594 How Do We Know God? Learning Christ in a Noisy World

257

593 When the Church Is the Church: Agape in Public

258

592 The Heart: The Place of Truth Before God

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591 God Wants to Be Seen

260

590 With Jesus or Against Him: Gatherers, Not Scatterers

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589 If Jesus Was Serious… Then We Will Value an Ordinary Life More Than a Famous One

262

588 Called Out, Not Persecuted

263

587 Is It Biblical… is that the real question?

264

586 — Costly Peace: Becoming Children of God

265

Episode 585 Pure in Heart in an Image-Obsessed World

266

584 You Can’t Separate Loving God from Loving People

267

583 Hungering for Justice: When “It’s Not Fair” Becomes a Prayer

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582 The Meek Will Inherit the Earth

269

581 The Kingdom of God is Not What You Think

270

580 Who belongs in God’s family? Acts 11

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579 Never Read a Bible Verse

272

578 Binge the Gospels Unveiling: the Richness of Jesus’ Story

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577 Discovering True Value in a World of Distorted Worth

274

576 Reaching Out

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575 Breaking Barriers: The Message of Acts 10

276

574 Only the wounded can serve in love's name

277

573 You Are God’s Love Letter

278

572: Jesus Is Praying for You

279

571 In the Midst of It All (Rebroadcast)

280

570 Shalom – More Than Peace

281

569 Why Does God Allow Suffering? (4 of 4)

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Episode 368 Why Pain Might Be the Best Thing God Ever Allowed in Your Life (Part 3 of 4)

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567 What the Bible Actually Says About Suffering (Part 2 of 4)

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566 Why Would a Good God Allow Suffering? (Part 1 of 4)

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565 Saul’s Conversion and a New Beginning Passage (Acts 9)

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564 Living Truthfully in a Culture of Lies

287

563 The Vine and the Branches: Abiding in Christ's Love

288

562 Be Reconciled: The Heart of True Worship

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561 Whose Side Is God On

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560 Scattering and Sending: Acts 8 with Mariza

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559 Tossed by the Waves: Ephesians 4:11–16

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558 Counting the Cost: Luke 14:25–33

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557 The Synod of Laodicea: Guardrails for God’s People

294

556 — Melito of Sardis: The First Easter Sermon

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555 Acts 7: Stephen’s Speech and Martyrdom — A Story Worth Dying For

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554 Running the Race: Eyes Fixed on Jesus (Hebrews 12:1–3)

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553 The Tenants: A Story of Rejected Grace

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552 — The Iconoclast Controversy: Images and the Church

299

551 — Basil the Great: Defender of Nicene Faith

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550 — Acts 6: The Appointment of the Seven & Stephen on Trial — Serving and Standing Firm

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549 — Clothe Yourself with Compassion (Colossians 3:12–17)

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548 — The Rich Young Ruler (Mark 10:17–31)

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547 — The Gregorian Mission: Augustine of Canterbury and the Conversion of England

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546 — Perpetua: The Courage of an Early Martyr

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545 Acts 5 – The God Who Won’t Be Boxed In

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544 — Living the Unity of the Spirit (Ephesians 4:1–6)

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543 — Jesus Calms the Storm (Mark 4:35–41)

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542 The Council of Carthage: How We Got the New Testament

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541 Patrick of Ireland — The Slave Who Brought Christ to the Druids

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540: Bold Faith in the Face of Pressure (Acts 4)

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539 – Bearing One Another’s Burdens (Galatians 6:1–10)

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538: Small Things, Big Kingdom – Matthew 13:31–33

313

537: The Council of Orange – Grace Wins the Day

314

536: Aidan of Lindisfarne – The Apostle of Northumbria

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535 Acts 3: The Beautiful Gate and Bold Faith

316

534: The Fruit of the Spirit (Galatians 5:22–25)

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533: The Rich Young Ruler – One Thing You Lack

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532: The Edict of Milan – When Persecution Ended and a New Era Began

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531: Arnobius of Sicca – From Critic to Defender of the Faith

320

530: Acts 2 – The Spirit Falls and the Church Rises

321

529: Don’t Copy the World — A Living Sacrifice (Romans 12:1–2)

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528: The Good Samaritan – Who Is My Neighbor?

323

527: The Council of Chalcedon – When the Church Defined the Mystery of Jesus

324

526: Ephrem the Syrian – The Harp of the Holy Spirit

325

525: Acts 1 — Waiting, Power, and the Mission Begins

326

524: Words That Build — Grace-Filled Speech from Ephesians 4

327

523: Jesus Heals the Paralytic — Faith That Breaks Through the Roof

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522: The Council of Nicaea – When the Church Said What It Believed

329

521: Ignatius of Antioch — Faith on the Way to the Lions

330

520: Benedict Biscop – The Patron Saint of Libraries

331

519 Dhuoda: The Mother Who Wrote to Save Her Son’s Soul

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518 Rabanus Maurus: The Forgotten Genius of the Carolingian Classroom

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517 Isidore of Seville: The Last Scholar of the Ancient World

334

516 Cassiodorus: The Politician Who Saved the Library

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515 The Venerable Bede: Unveiling the Forgotten Father of English History

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514 Lioba of Tauberbischofsheim: The Abbess Who Counseled Kings

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513 Alcuin of York: The Scholar Who Rewired a Civilization

338

512 Cyril and Methodius: The Brothers Who Gave a People Their Voice

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511 Syncletica of Alexandria: The Desert Mother Who Fought Fire with Fire

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510 Hilda of Whitby: The Abbess Who Brought Peace to a Divided Church

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509 Richard Allen: From Chains to the Church

342

508 TBoethius: Consolation, Chains, and the Search for Meaning

343

507 Melania the Younger: The Heiress Who Gave It All Away

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506 Moses the Black: From Gang Leader to Desert Saint

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505 Macrina the Younger: The Hidden Matriarch of Early Christian Theology

346

504 Abiding in Christ, Bearing His Life

347

503 The Righteousness That Comes by Faith (Phil 3:8–9)

348

502 Not I, But Christ (Gal 2:20)

349

501 Christ in You, the Hope of Glory

350

500 John, Carla, and Mariza celebrate 500th episode

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499 Seated with Christ in the Heavenlies (Eph 2:4–7)

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498 No Condemnation, No Separation (Rom 8:1–2, 8:31–39)

353

497 A New Creation (2 Cor 5:17)

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496 Buried and Raised with Christ (Rom 6:1–11, Col 2:12)

355

495 He Calls You by Name: Resurrection and Real Hope (Jn 20)

356

494 New Creation – Hope for the Future

357

493 A Living Hope

358

492 The Power of the Resurrection

359

491 Living in Resurrection Light

360

490 It Is Finished: Love at the Crossroads of Pain and Purpose (Jn 19)

361

489 From Friday to Sunday: The Weekend That Changed the World

362

488 He Is Not Here: The Story That Changes Everything (Lk 24)

363

487 The Cross and the Curtain (Lk 23:26–56)

364

486 Tried by Man, Sent by God (Lk 23:1-25)

365

485 The Lord Will Provide: A Story That Points to Easter (Gen 22)

366

484 The Arrest and the Denial (Lk 22:39–71)

367

483 The Table, the Betrayal, and the Battle Ahead (Lk 22:1–38)

368

482 When the World Shakes: Faithfulness in the Face of the End (Lk 21)

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481 Cornerstone Confrontations: Jesus vs. the Power Players (Lk 20)

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480 | The Arrest, the Betrayal, and the Heartbreak: John 18

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479 | The King We Didn’t Expect: Luke 19 and the Upside-Down Kingdom

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478 The Way Up Is Down: Kingdom Lessons from Luke 18

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477 Quiet Faithfulness: Living for the Kingdom in the Everyday (Lk 17)

374

476 Eternal Investments: What Are You Really Building? (Lk 16)

375

475 Jesus Prays for You: The High Priestly Prayer (Jn 17)

376

474 The Search Party: Finding What Was Lost (Lk 15)

377

473 The Guest List: Who’s Really Welcome in the Kingdom? (Lk 14)

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472 Don't Miss Out on the Kingdom (Lk 13)

379

471 Suffering and Repentance (Lk 13:1-9)

380

470 Standing in the Fire: What Jesus Really Came to Do (Lk 12:49–59)

381

469 Be Ready: Living in Light of Jesus’ Return (Lk 12:35-48)

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468 Trading Worry for Kingdom Trust: Jesus’ Call to Live Free (Lk 12:22-34)

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467 Investing in Eternity: Are You Building Bigger Barns? (Lk 12:13-21)

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466 Who Do You Fear? Living Boldly for God

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465 Cleaning the Inside: Jesus, Hypocrisy, and the Heart (Lk 11:37-54)

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464 Seeking True Wisdom and the Light of Christ (Lk 11:29-36)

387

463 Teach Us to Pray: Discovering the Power of the Lord’s Prayer (Lk 11:1-4)

388

462 Who Is My Neighbor? Jesus’ Radical Answer (Lk 10:25-37)

389

461 Living on Mission: Sent Like Lambs Among Wolves (Lk 10:1-16)

390

460 Following Jesus: The Journey of Compassion and Commitment (Lk 9:51-62)

391

459 True Greatness: The Power of Jesus to Serve (Lk 9:37-50)

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458 Wake Up to His Glory: The Transfiguration of Jesus (Lk 9:28-36)

393

457 Who Do You Say I Am? The Cost of Following Jesus (Lk 9:18-27)

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456 When What You Have Isn’t Enough… Until You Give It to God (Lk 9:1-17)

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455 The Spirit, Sorrow, and Joy: Jesus Prepares His Disciples

396

454 Storms, Chains, and Miracles: Trusting Jesus in Life’s Chaos

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453 Hearing is Not Enough: Becoming Good Soil for God's Word

398

452 Radical Forgiveness: A Story of Redemption and Love (Lk 7 prt 3)

399

451 Are You the One? Wrestling with Doubt and Trusting Jesus (Lk 7 pt.2)

400

450 Abide in Me: The Vine, the Branches, and the Call to Love (Jn 15)

401

449 Faith Like a Centurion: Trusting Jesus’ Authority (Lk 7)

402

448 Real Faith or a Counterfeit? The Heart of True Discipleship (Lk 6 prt3)

403

447 Love Your Enemies: The Radical Call of Jesus (Lk 6)

404

446 Finding Life in Sabbath: The Gift of Rest and Presence (Lk 6)

405

445 Love That Never Leaves – John 14

406

444 Power, Compassion, and Our Greatest Need

407

443 Here I Am, Send Me: Encountering God’s Call (Lk 5; Is 6)

408

442 Jesus' Authority and the Kingdom of God (Lk 4)

409

441 Jesus’ Inaugural Address: The Mission that Changed Everything (Lk 4)

410

440 Binge the Gospels: Seeing Jesus in the Full Story

411

439 True Freedom: Following Jesus’ Path of Humility and Victory

412

438 True Repentance: More Than Just Words (Luke 3)

413

437 Losing Jesus: A Lesson in Allegiance, Growth, and Grace

414

436 The Sword and the Savior: A Baby Dedication Like No Other (Lk 2)

415

435 Feet, Forgiveness, and Servant Leadership: Jesus at the Last Supper (John 13)

416

434 The Power of a Name: Lessons from Zechariah, Elizabeth, and Mary

417

433 Riches to Rags: The Kingdom of God Turned Upside Down - Luke 1:39-56

418

432 Luke 1:26-45 Faith That Surrenders – Learning from Mary’s Response

419

431 Luke 1:5-25 - Zechariah’s Response to God’s Promise

420

430 The Servant King: Jesus' Call to Humble Service

421

429 Finding True Happiness: Contentment in a Restless World

422

428 Breaking Free from the Approval Trap

423

427 What Proverbs 28 Reveals About Our Hearts: Money Talks

424

426 Diligence and Integrity: Working for the Glory of God Prov 27

425

425 John 12: Worship, Witness, and the Way to the Cross

426

424 The Mirror of Wisdom: Proverbs 26 and the Danger of Self-Righteousness

427

423 Work Is Sacred: Finding Purpose in Your Daily Tasks Prov. 22

428

422 Living Wisely: Lessons from Proverbs 19

429

421 Embracing Reproof for Growth: Prov. 15

430

420 Faith and Miracles: The Story of Lazarus

431

419 Proverbs 14: Wisdom for Messy Lives

432

418 The Power of Words: Healing Hearts and Reflecting God

433

417 The Voice of Wisdom: Hearing God’s Call Across Time

434

416 Living Wisely in a Culture of Compromise

435

415 The Good Shepherd: John 10

436

414 Proverbs and Protecting Your Heart

437

413 Living Wisely: Relationships, Direction, and Guarding Your Heart

438

412 The Path to Wisdom: Insights from Proverbs

439

411 Trusting God with All Your Heart: The Wisdom of Proverbs 3:5-6

440

410 Ambassadors of Hope: Living Out Your Calling in a Broken World

441

409 The Ministry of Presence: Bringing Hope to the Hurting

442

408 Merry Christmas: The Humble Arrival of Hope

443

407 The Scandal of the Manger: God’s Choice and Ours

444

406 The Cost of Creation, the Price of Redemption

445

405 Silent Night: The Miracle of a Holy Night

446

404 The Nativity: From Catacombs to Creches

447

403 Yule and Christmas: Finding Christ in the Traditions

448

402 The Good Shepherd and the City of David

449

401 Christmas Myth Busting: Unwrapping Nativity Misconceptions

450

400 Born Blind, Now I See: John 9 and the Light of the World

451

399 Good King Wenceslaus: Faith in Action

452

398 God With Us: The Incarnation in John 1:14

453

397 Unto Us a Child is Born: The Eternal Promise of Isaiah 9:6

454

396 Emmanuel: God With Us Every Day

455

395: Grace, Mercy, and the Woman Caught in Adultery

456

394 Simeon and Anna: Faithful Witnesses in the Christmas Story

457

393 Joseph: An Unsung Hero of Christmas

458

392 Prayer, Partnership, and Peace: Treasuring the Gospel in Daily Life

459

391 Suit Up: Putting on the Armor of God

460

390 The Love of Money: Finding Freedom from a Consumer-Driven Life

461

389 Faith in the Trenches: Living for Christ at Home and Work

462

388 Love and Submission: A Picture of Christ's Love and the Church

463

387 Born to Be Light: Living Out Your True Identity

464

386 New Wardrobe, New Life: Living Out Ephesians 4

465

385 The Legacy of Love: Julie Suess’ Journey

466

384 Walking in Unity: Living a Life Worthy of the Call

467

383 Rooted in Love, Powered by Grace

468

Episode 382: God’s Cosmic Plan: Revealing the Mystery of the Church

469

381 From Division to Unity: A New Humanity in Christ

470

380 John 7: Debate and Division Over Jesus

471

379 God’s Power, Love, and Purpose for You

472

378 Hope, Love, and Strength: What We Already Have in Christ

473

377 Chosen, Adopted, Forgiven, Enlightened: Living Out God’s Love

474

376 The Big Picture: God’s Plan, Our Identity, and Culture intro to Ephesians

475

375 Divine Wisdom: Whose Side Is God On

476

374 The Ethical Teaching of Jesus: More Than Morality

477

373 How We Know: Science, History, and the Different Paths to Truth

478

372 How Humility Became a Virtue: The Cross Effect

479

371 Why Christianity’s Claims Invite Scrutiny and Stand Up To It

480

370 Bread of Life: Jesus’ Identity and the Struggle with Doubt and Commitment

481

369 Contentment, Partnership, and Generosity: Lessons from Philippians

482

368 Pressing On: A Faith That Endures

483

367 Working Out Salvation: A Life of Worship

484

366 Living Worthy of the Gospel: Phil 1:27-2:11

485

365 Healing Beyond the Rules: A Deep Dive into John 5

486

364 To Live is Christ, To Die is Gain: A Radical Perspective

487

363 God’s Unfinished Work: A Promise for the Philippians (and Us)

488

362 Graceful Words, Open Doors: Living the Gospel Every Day

489

361 The Complete Christian Outfit: Putting On Love, Unity, and Gratitude

490

360 Living Water: Jesus' Transformative Conversation

491

359 New Life, New Reality: Living in Christ's Transformation

492

358 Fullness in Christ: No Additions Needed Colossians 2:16-23

493

357 Fully Alive in Christ: Connected, Forgiven, and Delivered

494

356 Growing into Maturity in Christ: Colossians 1:24-2:5

495

355 He Must Increase, I Must Decrease: John the Baptist and Jesus' Ministry

496

354 Christ: The Supreme Ruler and Reconciler of All Things (Colossians 1:15-23)

497

353 (Colossians 1:1-14) Rooted in the Gospel: Growing Deeper

498

352 The Seeker's Joy: God’s Heart in the Parable of the Lost Coin

499

351 The Shepherd’s Relentless Pursuit

500

350 John 3 with Mariza: Nicodemus, Baptism, and New Birth

501

349 Laboring Hard but Distant from Gods Heart

502

348 Staying Connected to the Father

503

347 The Father’s Invitation and the Older Son’s Decision

504

346 Becoming Like the Father: Reflecting God's Compassion in a Broken World

505

345 The Beginning of Miracles: Jesus Revealed in Cana and the Temple

506

344 Hope Beyond Ravensbrück: Betsie Ten Boom’s Vision

507

343 Prayer: Learning from the Jesus’ Model

508

342 Living on God's Team: Colossians 4:2-18

509

341 The Servant King: Power in Humility

510

340 An Interview with Matthew Tomlin

511

339 Citizens of God’s Kingdom: Loving Neighbors in a Divided World

512

338 Laodicea: Lukewarm Faith is Gross

513

337 Philadelphia: The Church That Kept the Faith

514

336 Wake Up! The Call to Spiritual Life – The Letter to Sardis

515

335 Jesus: God in Human Form

516

334 Holding On in a World of Compromise: Jesus' Letter to Thyatira

517

333 Standing Firm in a Culture of Compromise: Lessons from Pergamum

518

332 Faithful Through Trials: Jesus’ Message to Smyrna, Rev 2:8-11

519

331 Remember Your First Love: Lessons from the Ephesian Church

520

330 Isaiah 56-66 Isaiah’s Message of Hope, Justice, and Peace

521

329 Unity: Living for the Eternal Kingdom

522

328 The Passion of Jesus and Our Call to Glorify God

523

327 Living as Jesus Prayed for us to Live

524

326 Born Again: The Radical Transformation Jesus Demands

525

325 Seeking the Kingdom First: Aligning with God's Mission

526

324 Representing the Kingdom of God: A Call to Action

527

323 Christian Nationalism and the Kingdom of God: A Call to Realign Our Allegiance

528

322 Counting the Cost: True Discipleship

529

321 Love in Action: Obedience, the Holy Spirit, and Peace in John 14

530

320 Isaiah 49-55: The Suffering Servant King

531

319 Transforming Enemies into Neighbors: The Radical Love of Jesus

532

318 Jesus Said to Love Our Enemies

533

317 The Call to Be Servants: Mark 9:35

534

316 Denying Ourselves and Following Jesus: Embracing the Cross in Everyday Life

535

315 Isaiah's Hope: God's Faithfulness Amid Rebellion

536

314 Heart Over Ritual: Matthew 15:1-9

537

313 Embracing the Yoke of Grace: Finding Rest in Jesus' Teachings

538

312 Fear Not: Finding Courage in the Call of Christ

539

311 Wise as Serpents, Innocent as Doves

540

310 Compassion Over Offense: Navigating a Divided World with Jesus' Heart

541

309 Wolves in Sheep’s Clothing: Discernment and True Faith

542

308 Entering the Narrow Gate: Choosing the Path Less Traveled

543

307 The Golden Rule: Living Out Matthew 7:12

544

306 Ask, Seek, Knock: Living a Life of Prayer

545

305 Navigating the Turmoil of Faith

546

304: Navigating Judgment in the Light of Jesus' Teaching

547

303 Living Truthfully in a Culture of Lies

548

302 The Vine and the Branches: Abiding in Christ's Love

549

301 Be Reconciled: The Heart of True Worship

550

300 2 Kings 24-25 with John & Mariza

551

299 Let Your Light Shine: Living as the Light of the World

552

298 Rejoicing in Persecution: Finding Joy Amidst Trials

553

297 The Call to Be Disciples – Matthew 4:18-22

554

296 Repent, for The Kingdom of Heaven Is Here

555

295 Isaiah 28-39 Warnings and Hope: Trust in God, Not Man

556

294 Finding Joy and Peace in Cross-Shaped Suffering

557

293 Discipline of Service: The Heart of a Cruciform Life

558

292 The Cruciform Life - Discipline of Forgiveness

559

291 Fasting: Drawing Closer to God

560

290 Exploring Judgment and Hope in the Book of Isaiah

561

289 Sowers of the Gospel: Sharing Faith with Joy and Transparency

562

288 Stewardship and Generosity: Living as Stewards of God's Creation

563

287 Shepherds of Encouragement: Living in Community as Disciples of Christ

564

286 Seekers of God: Made to Worship and Glorify Him

565

285 Believing in Jesus and Following Jesus are NOT the same thing

566

284 The Beauty of Contradictions: A.W. Tozer on the Cross

567

283 Embracing the Cross: Self-Understanding and Self-Giving

568

282 The Groaning of Creation, the Church, and the Spirit: Romans 8:17-27

569

281 The Cost of Discipleship: Embracing the Cruciform Life

570

280 Hope in Judgment: Exploring Isaiah 7-12 on The Daily Grind

571

279 You Are A Chosen People A Royal Priesthood A Holy Nation..

572

278 Embracing Divine Rhythms

573

277 The Venerable Bede: the Forgotten Father of English History

574

276 Alcuin of York - Unsung Hero of European Education

575

275 Isaiah's Question and God's Response

576

274 Breadcrumbs to Eternity: John Bonham’s Faithful Journey

577

273 Unchained Hope: Living and Dying for Christ

578

272 Embracing Peace in the Midst of Anxiety

579

271 Goodness and Grit: A Father’s Legacy

580

270 A Year of Daily Grind: Reflections and Revelations

581

269 Beyond Boundaries: Embracing the True Essence of the Good Samaritan

582

268 Eternal Priorities: Jesus’ Questions That Reshape Our Lives

583

267 Taking Up Your Cross: Unpacking Luke 9:23

584

266 Questions of Faith: The Path of True Discipleship

585

265 Hosea: God’s heart is to heal and to save

586

264 Healing Questions: The Compassionate Inquiry of Jesus

587

263 Questions of Intent: Uncovering the Heart with Jesus

588

262 Questions of Faith: The Identity of Jesus

589

261 Inquiry Over Answers: The Transformative Power of Jesus’ Questions

590

260 The Cautionary Tale of Jehoash: Power, Self-Sufficiency, and Wise Counsel

591

259 Bible Misinterpretation: Is Your Reading Individualistic?

592

258 Settler vs. Pioneer Theology - Are You Free?

593

257 Beyond "Don't Say OMG": The True Meaning of Taking God's Name in Vain

594

256 PHIL 4:13 I Can Do All Things Through A Bible Verse Taken Out of Context

595

255 Called & Chosen: Following God with Elisha (2 Kings 2-9)

596

254 The Kingdom of God is a Party (Rebroadcast)

597

253 Good Losers: Examining Early Christian Resilience (Rebroadcast)

598

252 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry (Replay)

599

251 The Challenge of Forgiving Your Enemies: Lessons from Corrie Ten Boom

600

250 Restoration Over Escape: Rethinking Heaven in the Gospel

601

249 Faithful Ambassadors: Wrapping Up Season One with Gratitude and Grace

602

248 Discipleship in the Daily: Living the Great Commission

603

247 Countercultural Christians: Lessons from the Early Church

604

246 Unifying Faith: The Apostles’ Creed and Christianity

605

245 From Elijah to Elisha: Ancient Lessons

606

244 From Cross to Crown: The Crucifixion and Resurrection

607

243 Three-Fold Office of Jesus (replay)

608

242 Embracing the Compassion of Jesus

609

241 The Misunderstood Jesus

610

240 Elijah's Journey: The Power, Authority and Overcoming Fear and Discouragement

611

239 Seeking the Kingdom: A Journey with Chrysostom

612

238 Unpacking Forgiveness: A Dive into Matthew 6:14 through Chrysostom’s Homilies

613

237 Exceeding Righteousness: A Journey through John Chrysostom’s Teachings

614

236 The Kingdom Within: Exploring Matthew 5:3 with John Chrysostom

615

235 Consequences of Good and Evil Leadership: 1 Kings 14-16

616

234 Paul's Prayers in Colossians: Power of Communal Prayer

617

233 Prayer for Growth and Knowledge: Paul's Heart in Philippians 1:9-11

618

232 Experiencing the Fullness: Unpacking Paul's Prayer in Ephesians 3

619

231 Praying with Paul: Unlocking Spiritual Wisdom and Revelation

620

230 Solomon's Obedience and Disobedience

621

229 Hungering for Righteousness: The Key to Fulfillment

622

228 Jesus' Radical Vision of the Kingdom

623

227 Loving Our Neighbors in Times of Conflict: Praying for Palestine and Israel

624

226 The False Self: Lessons from Nebuchadnezzar's Transformation

625

225 John and Mariza Solomon Dedicates the Temple

626

224 Unpacking Micah 6:8 - The Blueprint for Living Faith

627

223 Navigating Faith in a Multicultural Society

628

222 Victory Beyond the Tomb

629

221 Eclipsing Truths: Unveiling the Lies We Believe

630

220 Unraveling the Rapture: A Biblical Perspective

631

219 Using Scripture to Build Up, Not Tear Down

632

218 Unveiling Modern Idols: What’s Taking God’s Place?

633

217 Beyond Red and Blue: Finding Hope in Jesus Amidst Election Season

634

216 The Resurrection: Answer to Everything

635

215 John & Mariza: Solomon's Ascendancy

636

214 The Nature of Divine Love: Reflecting on Maundy Thursday

637

213 Beyond Labels: Embracing the Simons in Our Lives

638

212 Relying on Jesus: Beyond Material Giving

639

211 Clearing the Temple: Challenging Comfort and Complicity – Mark 11

640

210 King David: Mercy, Consequences, and Redemption

641

209 What Do You Think Is the Worst Sin?

642

208 Gratitude in the Face of Blessings

643

207 The Parables of Jesus: Separating Fact from Fiction

644

206 Don't Miss Out: Embracing the Kingdom

645

205 J.B. Phillips: Serendipities of Bible Translator

646

204 Who Do You Say Jesus Is?

647

203 La Di Dog: Faith Lessons from Canine Companions

648

202 Unmasking Counterfeit Religion

649

201 A Journey through Psalm 1

650

200 The King's Table 2 Samuel 9

651

199 Dead to Self, Alive in Christ: How to Live in the Kingdom of God

652

198 Killing the Red Lizard: Surrendering to Transformation

653

197 Accepting the Daily Cross: Following Jesus

654

196 The Servant's Greatness

655

195 Cutting Off What Causes Stumbling: A Lenten Reflection

656

194 Confronting Irritability: Lessons from Mark 8

657

193 Unmasking Hypocrisy: A Conversation About Faith. Mark 7

658

192 The Good Shepherd: Unpacking the Miracle of Feeding the 5000

659

191 Mark 3: Are You in Jesus' Family

660

190 Divine Promises and Human Obedience: Unveiling David's Legacy

661

189 Healing and Forgiveness: A Journey of Faith

662

188 Embracing God's Presence: Breaking Free of Quiet Time Guilt

663

187 Finding Comfort in Psalm 77: From Lament to Praise

664

186 Journeying with Jesus: Baptism, Temptation, Preaching

665

185 Defeating Giants: The David and Goliath Story

666

184 Finding Rest in Jesus: Practical Applications from Matthew 11:28-30

667

183 Reflecting on Ash Wednesday and Jesus' Call to the Sinners

668

182 Why We Do Lent: My thoughts from growing up Southern Baptist

669

181 Praying Through Bars: Lessons from Paul's Letter to the Colossians

670

180 The Heart of the Matter: From Judges to Kings

671

179 From Illusion to Prayer: The Journey Inward

672

178 Unveiling Our True Selves in Christ

673

177 Transforming Within: The Lifelong Journey of Becoming Christ-like

674

176 Divine Alignment: Whose Side Is God On

675

175 Stones of Remembrance Joshua 3-4

676

174 Lost in Translation: Y'all, You, and the Bible

677

173 Prayer in Action: Turning Faith into Deeds

678

172 The Undragoning of Eustace: Lessons in Transformation

679

171 An Unshakeable Anchor

680

170 Unveiling the Purpose Behind the 10 Commandments

681

169 Treating Others The Way Jesus Treated Me

682

168 The Power of Authentic Community

683

167 Interconnected Faith: Paul's Heart for the Church

684

166 Loving One Another: Beyond Church Attendance

685

165 Lessons from Corrie Ten Boom: the Challenge of Forgiving Your Enemies (REBROADCAST)

686

164 Unveiling Grace: The Syrophoenician Woman's Encounter with Jesus

687

163 The Cry of the Savior: A Meditation on Psalm 22 and the Cross of Christ (New Brew & Sharpen, REBROADCAST of Enrich)

688

162 Beyond Dogma: Essence of Genuine Christianity

689

161 Unpacking MLK's Dream: Color-Blind Fantasy or Color-Brave Reality?

690

160 Unveiling God's Covenant: The Significance of Passover in Exodus 12

691

159 Being Ready: Unpacking 1 Peter 3:15

692

158 The Way: Rediscovering the Path to Life

693

157 Unpacking Ephesians 2:8: The Gift of Grace

694

156 Navigating Life's Path: Trusting in Proverbs 3:5-6

695

155 Walking by Faith: Leading Others to Jesus

696

154 Distracted by Jesus

697

153 Authentic Prayer in an Age of Fakery

698

152 Unmasking Our Prayers

699

151 Prayer: Seeing God in Everyday Moments

700

150 From Betrayal to Blessing: Unraveling the Joseph Narrative

701

149 Living Sacrifices: Embracing Love, Freedom, and Purpose

702

148 Ambassadors of Hope: Sharing the Good News in a Desperate World

703

147 Lighting Up the Darkness: Be a Message of Hope

704

146 Merry Christmas

705

145 Bethel Blessings: Jacob's Encounter and God's Global Plan

706

144 Living Out Koinonia: A Call to Christian Unity

707

143 Endurance: The Marathon of Faith

708

142 The Gift of Waiting

709

141 God Has Not Forgotten Us: Mercy, Covenant, and Promises

710

140 The Sacrifice of Abraham: Unraveling the Mystery and Meaning

711

139 Wenceslaus: The Good King's Winter Journey

712

138 Unwrapping the Nativity: From Catacombs to your Christmas Decorations

713

137 Unwrapping Yule: Tracing Origins of Christmas Traditions

714

136 Unwrapping Isaiah 9:6: Beyond Christmas - A Year-Round Revelation

715

135 God’s Promise to Bless All Nations Through His People: Abraham

716

134 Shepherds, Kings, and the Ultimate Lamb: Unveiling the Divine Tapestry

717

133 Emmanuel: God With Us Beyond Christmas

718

132 Unveiling Forgotten Voices: Simeon and Anna in the Christmas Tale

719

131 Joseph's Journey: Kindness, Surrender, Obedience, and Integrity

720

130 John and Mariza discuss the structure of the Bible

721

129 Christmas Myth Busting: Unwrapping Nativity Misconceptions

722

128 The Scandal of the Manger

723

127 John 1:14 The Incarnation: God with Us

724

126 Joyful Living: Celebrating the Alleluia Life

725

125 Gratitude Roots: A Thanksgiving Tale from Ancient Israel

726

124 The Kingdom of God is a Party

727

123 John 3:16 – The Radical Inclusivity of Whoever

728

122 The Ultimate Love: Unpacking John 15:13

729

121 Harmony in Guidance: Navigating Corporate Disciplines Together

730

120 Joy Unveiled: Finding Gratitude in the Routine

731

119 Gifts from Above: Unpacking the Wisdom of James 1:17

732

118 Practical Christian Spirituality

733

117 From Vienna: A Journey with Scott Holly

734

117.5 BONUS Full Interview with Scott Holley

735

116 Holy Expectancy: Cultivating the Discipline of Worship

736

115 Navigating the Shadows: Unraveling American Evangelical Views on Israel-Palestine

737

114 Alcuin of York - Unveiling the Unsung Hero of European Education

738

113 The Venerable Bede: Unveiling the Forgotten Father of English History

739

112 Whose Side Is God On?

740

111 The Power of Confession: Finding Forgiveness and Healing in the Christian Journey

741

110 Psalm 100:Slowing Down and Reflecting on Gratitude

742

109 Finding Strength in Romans 8:31: If God is for Us, Who Can Be Against Us?

743

108 Embracing Your Saintly Identity

744

107 Choosing to Serve the Lord

745

106 Discipline Eight - Service

746

105 Following Jesus

747

104 Finding Strength in 1 John 4:4

748

103 Shaping Your Reality: Seeing Jesus Through Faith

749

102 The Power of Risky Prayer

750

101 Celebration of Discipline Seven - Submission for Freedom

751

100 Faith, Gratitude, and Laughter: Celebrating 100 Episodes with Mariza, Carla and John

752

098 Faith, Friendship, and Fun: A Conversation with Mariah Ables

753

099 John and Marci: A Journey of Faith, Love, and Laughter

754

097 Good Losers: Examining Early Christian Resilience

755

096 Finding Fulfillment and Freedom Through Solitude

756

095.5 John and Mariza: Psalm 139 and more Part 2

757

095 John and Mariza: Psalm 139 and more Part 1

758

094 The Bible is Written FOR You, Not TO You

759

093 Seeing Clearly: Being 'In Christ'

760

092 Unrestrained Worship: Mary's Priceless Sacrifice

761

091 Simplicity: A Path to Spiritual Freedom

762

090 Finding Faith Amidst Ruins: Exploring Psalm 74

763

089 Andrew: Bringing People to Jesus

764

088 You Are A Chosen People, A Royal Priesthood, A Holy Nation..

765

087 Prophet, Priest, and King - The Three-Fold Office of Jesus: A Path to Freedom from Sin

766

086 Cultivating Joy Through Study: Celebration of Discipline Week 4

767

085 Wisdom in Finite Days: Unlocking the Meaning of Psalm 90:12

768

084 Misquoting the Bible: Common Phrases That Aren't Quite Scriptural

769

083 The Genesis of Everyday Phrases from the Bible

770

082 Taking Up Your Cross Daily: Understanding Luke 9:23

771

081 Discipline of Fasting: Nourishing the Soul

772

080 Filled With All the Fullness of God: Paul’s Prayer in Ephesians 3:14-21

773

079 Discovering God's Power in Everyday Life: Lessons from Gideon:

774

078 Repentance, Redemption, and Charles Spurgeon's Wisdom: Psalm 51

775

077 Living with Purpose: The Pursuit of Affluence vs. Jesus' Teachings

776

076 Celebration of Discipline: Prayer

777

075 Honesty and Mystery in Psalm 60: Wrestling with Emotions and Truth

778

074 Gathering for Praise: A Vision of Unity in Revelation 7:9-10

779

073 Unlocking the Parables: Insights from the Kingdom of Heaven

780

072 Table-Flipping Jesus: Lessons for Today

781

071 Biblical Meditation: A Good Discipline

782

070 Psalm 51: David's Song of Repentance and Redemption

783

069 The Anatomy of Irritability and the Path to Love

784

068 Interconnected Faith: Paul's Heart for the Church

785

067 Unveiling Grace: The Syrophoenician Woman's Encounter with Jesus

786

066 John 10:10 - Abundant Life: Exploring the Greek Words for 'Life' in the New Testament

787

065 Psalms '40' with Mariza

788

064 The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry

789

063 How to Love Your Enemies

790

062 Be Perfect: Love Your Enemies

791

061 Loving Our Enemies: A Radical Call to Christlike Character

792

060 God's Hug: Exploring Psalm 34 with John& Mariza

793

059 Fixing Our Gaze on Jesus Hebrews 12:2

794

058 The Christian Life: Not hard…Impossible!

795

057 Lessons from the Waiting Room: Being Present in the Moment

796

056 The Prayer of Examen: A Tool for Knowing God and Yourself Better Psalm 139

797

055 Mariza and John discuss 23rd Psalm

798

054 The Cry of the Savior: A Meditation on Psalm 22 and the Cross of Christ

799

053 A Meditation on Psalm 16 and the Assurance of God's Presence

800

052 The Path of the Righteous and the Wicked: Reflection on Psalm 1

801

051 The Psalms: A Language to Engage God in Our Full Spectrum of Emotions and Experiences

802

050 The Lord's Prayer, A Template for Our Prayers (Sermon on the Mount with Mariza cont.)

803

049 Using God's Words to Fuel Our Prayers

804

048 Living in the Reality of Christ - Colossians 2:16-3:5

805

047 Walking in Jesus: Faith, Works, and Gratitude

806

046 Christ in You, the Hope of Glory

807

045 Matthew 6:1-4 The World IS Not A Stage

808

044 You Are Here: The Cosmic Map of Reconciliation Colossians 1:21-23

809

043 The Christ Hymn: A Poem of Wisdom and Redemption Colossians 1:15-20

810

042 Paul's Prayer for the Colossians

811

041 Behold, I Stand at the Door and Knock: A Revelation for Our Lives

812

040 Sermon on the Mount with Mariza cont.

813

039 Anxiety Culture or Relaxed like Jesus

814

038 Timeless Wisdom: Relevance of the Minor Prophets.

815

037 Three Parables of God's Love (aka Lost Things)

816

036 Believing in Jesus and Following Jesus are NOT the same thing

817

035 Unpacking the Good Samaritan Story: Seeing Beyond the Surface

818

034 Questions Jesus Asked of Love

819

033 Questions Jesus Asked of Life and Faith

820

032 Questions Jesus Asked: Healing and Compassion

821

031 Questions Jesus Asked: Questions of Intent, Uncovering Hearts

822

030 Questions Jesus Asked: Who do you say I am?

823

029 Questions Jesus asked: What are you looking for?

824

028 Rediscovering Community: Seeing the Collective Message of Scripture

825

027 Reimagining Righteousness: Beyond Personal Morality

826

026 Living in God's Love: The Qualities of Jesus Followers

827

025 Lessons from Corrie Ten Boom: the Challenge of Forgiving Your Enemies

828

024 Praying for Power and Understanding: Embracing God's Truth, Hope, and Blessings

829

023 Theology: Are You a Settler or Pioneer?

830

022 Becoming a Bondservant: Surrendering to Jesus Christ

831

021 Taking God's Name in Vain: the True Meaning

832

020 Exploring the Beatitudes with Mariza

833

019 Rediscovering Jesus: Living Out Authentic Christianity

834

018 The Lord's Prayer: the Meaning and Themes

835

017 Cultivating a Praying Life: Moving Beyond a Segmented Prayer Routine

836

016 Walking the Path of Discipleship: Becoming More Like Jesus Every Day

837

015 Judge Not

838

014 Love One Another: The Radical Call to Live Like Jesus

839

013 Abundant Life in the Good Shepherd

840

012 I Can Do All Things Through A Bible Verse Taken Out of Context, looking at PHIL 4:13

841

011 Putting Romans 8:28 In Context: Understanding God's Plan For The Good In Our Suffering

842

010 You Should Never Read A Bible Verse

843

009 The Lost Sons and The Loving Father

844

008 Personal vs. Communal: Rethinking Our Relationship with Jesus and Each Other

845

007 Binge the Gospels: Unveiling the Richness of Jesus' Story

846

006 Discovering True Value in a World of Distorted Worth

847

005 From Hostility To Hospitality

848

004 Only the wounded can serve in love's name

849

003 You are God’s love letter to the world

850

002 Jesus is continuously praying for us

851

001 Learn the unforced rhythms of grace

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