This is not just a podcast to inspire more love; it's a revolutionary call to love better. ''A terrible virus has spread across the planet and turned the human race into bloodthirsty monsters. Mankind's only hope for survival is . . .'' Originally part of the tagline for the sci-fi thriller I Am Legend, these lines describe the undercurrent of unrest and turbulence in our world. The virus we have been facing for a long time is hate—an epidemic infecting social media, politics, neighborhoods, and homes. Communities of believers, which should be clinics with the cure, are instead suspected of being primary carriers of the virus. But there is hope. Hate, even in its most nefarious forms, is no match for the love modeled by Jesus. Love is his cure for the sick and dying world. But not just any love. This is not just a podcast to inspire more love; it's a revolutionary call to love better. Historians, sociologists, and theologians agree that we are experiencing the most fundamental changes in global society in the last five hundred years. And while the church has a lofty vision and mighty power, we are disastrously unprepared. This podcast presents an understandable, practical, and doable approach to loving others with such clarity and conviction that the world will truly know the God who loves us first. Podcast hosted by North Atlanta Church of Christ.
North Atlanta Sermon - January 3rd
North Atlanta Sermon - January 3rd
What Does God Want You To Do Next? Final Thoughts on 2020 — Love First Podcast
What Does God Want You To Do Next? Final Thoughts on 2020 — Love First Podcast
Division seems to be all around us. Is it necessary? Can we just get along? Are all divisions bad? What causes division? Should we just be quiet about controversial things? These are all disorienting questions that many of us face as we interact with the world today. The good thing is that we can reorient around God's Kingdom. Today, let's talk about what it means to follow Jesus in polarizing times.
Division seems to be all around us. Is it necessary? Can we just get along? Are all divisions bad? What causes division? Should we just be quiet about controversial things? These are all disorienting questions that many of us face as we interact with the world today. The good thing is that we can reorient around God’s Kingdom. Today, let’s talk about what it means to follow Jesus in polarizing times.
Don McLaughlin discusses how people from different walks of life came together for one common goal that affected everybody. He draws from Nehemiah chapters 3 and 5 to show us that making sure every voice is heard is important as we make home feel like home again.
Don McLaughlin discusses how people from different walks of life came together for one common goal that affected everybody. He draws from Nehemiah chapters 3 and 5 to show us that making sure every voice is heard is important as we make home feel like home again.
Join Don McLaughlin for this episode of the Love First Podcast—The Disagreement Dilemma: Learning how to root our differences in relational love
Join Don McLaughlin for this episode of the Love First Podcast—The Disagreement Dilemma: Learning how to root our differences in relational love
The first sermon in the series—Restore: Making Home Feel Like Home Again
The first sermon in the series—Restore: Making Home Feel Like Home Again
Jesus knew the transformative power of eating a meal together. He used meals more than any other setting to teach and model his coming kingdom. Join us this evening as we witness the healing power of eating a meal together. Join us on the Love First Podcast as we set the table for racial equity with Dietra Hawkins and Don McLaughlin.
Jesus knew the transformative power of eating a meal together. He used meals more than any other setting to teach and model his coming kingdom. Join us this evening as we witness the healing power of eating a meal together. Join us on the Love First Podcast as we set the table for racial equity with Dietra Hawkins and Don McLaughlin.
We are less than a week away from a national election. Polarization is running high. Should we avoid divisive topics? Should we just give up on unity? Join Don McLaughlin for the next installment of the Love First Podcast as we talk about ways to find unity in Christ as we engage the most divisive topics—starting with the debate on abortion.
We are less than a week away from a national election. Polarization is running high. Should we avoid divisive topics? Should we just give up on unity? Join Don McLaughlin for the next installment of the Love First Podcast as we talk about ways to find unity in Christ as we engage the most divisive topics—starting with the debate on abortion.
Join Don McLaughlin for a conversation with Tyler White as they discuss Tyler's new book, “Contact: The Shaping Power of Intentional Interaction. You can buy Tyler's book at https://contact-book.com/
Join Don McLaughlin for a conversation with Tyler White as they discuss Tyler’s new book, “Contact: The Shaping Power of Intentional Interaction. You can buy Tyler's book at https://contact-book.com/
On Sunday morning, September 27, 2020, the Sharpe Road Church of Christ in Greensboro, North Carolina was enjoying their virtual worship when their broadcast was hacked. In a flash, the screen was filled with hate speech, racial slurs, and pornographic images. In a coordinated attack, five individuals launched their assault on this African-American church. On this episode of the Love First Podcast, we host a conversation with the Sharpe Road preaching minister, Nick Glenn, a fellow minister from Greensboro, Jason Noble of the Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, and Dr. Jerry Taylor and Dr. Doug Foster of Abilene Christian University. The conversation is witness to the powerful impact of love and friendship is fighting the evil of hate and racism. Take action at www.carlspaincenter.org/solidarity
On Sunday morning, September 27, 2020, the Sharpe Road Church of Christ in Greensboro, North Carolina was enjoying their virtual worship when their broadcast was hacked. In a flash, the screen was filled with hate speech, racial slurs, and pornographic images. In a coordinated attack, five individuals launched their assault on this African-American church. On this episode of the Love First Podcast, we host a conversation with the Sharpe Road preaching minister, Nick Glenn, a fellow minister from Greensboro, Jason Noble of the Friendly Avenue Church of Christ, and Dr. Jerry Taylor and Dr. Doug Foster of Abilene Christian University. The conversation is witness to the powerful impact of love and friendship is fighting the evil of hate and racism. Take action at www.carlspaincenter.org/solidarity
We can't escape the unrest. COVID-19, racial tension, economic angst, and the Presidential Election coming up on November 3. Churches and Christ-followers are not immune. This episode of the Love First podcast is the first in a crucial seven-part series to prepare us to lead with love, unity, and hope.
We can’t escape the unrest. COVID-19, racial tension, economic angst, and the Presidential Election coming up on November 3. Churches and Christ-followers are not immune. This episode of the Love First podcast is the first in a crucial seven-part series to prepare us to lead with love, unity, and hope.
Mosquitoes, bug spray, and fixing our broken relationships. Join us for the Love First Podcast as we explore effective, practical, biblical steps to healing our divided families, churches, and nation.
Mosquitoes, bug spray, and fixing our broken relationships. Join us for the Love First Podcast as we explore effective, practical, biblical steps to healing our divided families, churches, and nation.
Do you feel like we are talking past each other in regard to Jesus and justice? Do you get tired of hearing about it? We know Jesus gets it, but can he lead us through it? Will his first-century ways translate to our twenty-first century days? Let's talk about Jesus and Justice Fatigue on the Love First Podcast.
Do you feel like we are talking past each other in regard to Jesus and justice? Do you get tired of hearing about it? We know Jesus gets it, but can he lead us through it? Will his first-century ways translate to our twenty-first century days? Let’s talk about Jesus and Justice Fatigue on the Love First Podcast.
Could you forgive your mother's murderer? Join Don McLaughlin and Dr. Everett Worthington for the Love First Podcast as they discuss the Psychology of Forgiveness on Thursday at 7 PM. In this episode, we discuss the nuances of forgiving ourselves and forgiving others.
Could you forgive your mother's murderer? Join Don McLaughlin and Dr. Everett Worthington for the Love First Podcast as they discuss the Psychology of Forgiveness on Thursday at 7 PM. In this episode, we discuss the nuances of forgiving ourselves and forgiving others.
Join us for the Love First podcast this evening @7:00 EST. Our special guest is Dr. Everett Worthington, professor of psychology at VCU and internationally renowned researcher on forgiveness. Dr. Worthington has authored more than 30 books and 350 scholarly articles on what forgiveness is, how we grow into being forgiving people, and how we reap the tangible benefits of forgiveness. His engaging style and stunning personal story make this a "don't miss this" podcast!
Join us for the Love First podcast this evening @7:00 EST. Our special guest is Dr. Everett Worthington, professor of psychology at VCU and internationally renowned researcher on forgiveness. Dr. Worthington has authored more than 30 books and 350 scholarly articles on what forgiveness is, how we grow into being forgiving people, and how we reap the tangible benefits of forgiveness. His engaging style and stunning personal story make this a "don't miss this" podcast!
In this episode of the Love First Podcast, Don McLaughlin addresses a question that many Christians are asking right now: Should the Church reject Critical Race Theory?
In this episode of the Love First Podcast, Don McLaughlin addresses a question that many Christians are asking right now: Should the Church reject Critical Race Theory?
Pursuing unity and compelled by the great mission of God, this episode of the Love First Podcast begins a two-part exploration of this current debate.
Pursuing unity and compelled by the great mission of God, this episode of the Love First Podcast begins a two-part exploration of this current debate.
Hard conversations, like a challenging workout, can yield great benefits, but neither is easy! There's always the temptation to skip out on hard stuff of life. In this episode, we drill down into how to stay with—and reap the rewards— of the hard conversations.
Hard conversations, like a challenging workout, can yield great benefits, but neither is easy! There’s always the temptation to skip out on hard stuff of life. In this episode, we drill down into how to stay with—and reap the rewards— of the hard conversations.
On this episode of the Love First Podcast, Don McLaughlin welcomes Dr. Robby Luckett back as he takes us through some crucial history about White Supremacy, Segregationism, and how this history shapes our lives today. You do not want to miss this powerful episode.
On this episode of the Love First Podcast, Don McLaughlin welcomes Dr. Robby Luckett back as he takes us through some crucial history about White Supremacy, Segregationism, and how this history shapes our lives today. You do not want to miss this powerful episode.
Love First Podcast: John Lewis, the Confederate Flag, and the Justice Generation Join Don McLaughlin and Dr. Robby Luckett—a nationally recognized Civil Rights historian and professor from Jackson, Mississippi. Robby leads us through the pressing questions of 2020, connecting John Lewis, the Confederate flag, and how a new generation pursuing justice is rising.
Love First Podcast: John Lewis, the Confederate Flag, and the Justice Generation Join Don McLaughlin and Dr. Robby Luckett—a nationally recognized Civil Rights historian and professor from Jackson, Mississippi. Robby leads us through the pressing questions of 2020, connecting John Lewis, the Confederate flag, and how a new generation pursuing justice is rising.
The second installment of our series with Award-winning Investigative journalist Jerry Mitchell. He cracked Civil Rights-era cold cases and offers powerful insights for today's conversations about policing, protests, and justice.
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