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Sermon from the pulpit of Falls Baptist Church

What if you fall in love on the brink of death? Singing Through Fire (Isaiah 4320 Press, 2025) invites readers into the Job-like true story of a young woman who loses everything-and dares to ask why a good God allows it. When Stanford Law graduate Lara Palanjian collapses on her dream job, she never imagines it will lead to four years bedridden-or to the love of her life. Enter Matthew Silverman: a witty, wise, and impossibly joyful youth pastor and professor facing terminal cancer. What begins with a few random encounters soon ignites an extraordinary, God-written love story that neither of them saw coming. As their unlikely romance unfolds between medical crises, late-night laughter, and unexpected musical performances, Matthew's unshakable faith challenges everything Lara thinks she knows about God's goodness-and what it means to walk with Christlike faith, resilience, and joy in the face of overwhelming grief and suffering. But with time against them, one question looms louder than the rest: What if this gift is only for a moment? Surprisingly funny and spiritually rich, Singing Through Fire is a modern-day "Job meets Lucille Ball." It explores what it means to suffer, love, and even laugh and make music while your life is burning down around you. It eloquently gives voice to the aching questions many sufferers quietly carry-then takes readers inside the breathtaking story of two people who found miraculous love and defiant joy amid heartbreaking loss. It reveals how God can use even our deepest pain to write the most beautiful love stories-even on the cusp of eternity.Find and follow Lara on IG: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

What if you fall in love on the brink of death? Singing Through Fire (Isaiah 4320 Press, 2025) invites readers into the Job-like true story of a young woman who loses everything-and dares to ask why a good God allows it. When Stanford Law graduate Lara Palanjian collapses on her dream job, she never imagines it will lead to four years bedridden-or to the love of her life. Enter Matthew Silverman: a witty, wise, and impossibly joyful youth pastor and professor facing terminal cancer. What begins with a few random encounters soon ignites an extraordinary, God-written love story that neither of them saw coming. As their unlikely romance unfolds between medical crises, late-night laughter, and unexpected musical performances, Matthew's unshakable faith challenges everything Lara thinks she knows about God's goodness-and what it means to walk with Christlike faith, resilience, and joy in the face of overwhelming grief and suffering. But with time against them, one question looms louder than the rest: What if this gift is only for a moment? Surprisingly funny and spiritually rich, Singing Through Fire is a modern-day "Job meets Lucille Ball." It explores what it means to suffer, love, and even laugh and make music while your life is burning down around you. It eloquently gives voice to the aching questions many sufferers quietly carry-then takes readers inside the breathtaking story of two people who found miraculous love and defiant joy amid heartbreaking loss. It reveals how God can use even our deepest pain to write the most beautiful love stories-even on the cusp of eternity.Find and follow Lara on IG: here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/christian-studies

For the past seven years, Ajax Trueblood has served as an Elders Quorum Service Coordinator in two different wards in Utah—and he calls it the best calling in the Church. Through that experience, he's learned that consistent, inspired service doesn't just bless those being helped—it transforms the hearts and unity of those who serve. Links Watch the video and share your thoughts in the Zion Lab community Elders Quorum Service Coordinator Movers & Shakers Squad Soup Patrol in Elders Quorum Transcript available with the video in the Zion Lab community Highlights Ajax shares his experience magnifying the often-overlooked calling of the elders quorum service coordinator. He talks about shifting the culture of an elders quorum to be proactively service-oriented, fostering spiritual growth, and extending Christlike care to members and the community beyond the traditional tasks of moving furniture. Ajax emphasizes that selfless service is a central, scriptural tenet of the gospel that should guide the quorum's efforts. Key Insights Service is Core Discipleship: The service coordinator role, while briefly mentioned in the Church handbook (8.5.3), is viewed by Ajax as foundational to the gospel, emphasizing the principles of bearing one another's burdens and charity. The "Movers and Shakers Squad" (M&S): Ajax organizes volunteers into the M&S list, which is mobilized quickly via text messaging for physical labor, focusing on positive responses only to keep communication clean. Physical projects are handled by small, efficient teams with a designated on-site team leader to improve safety and effectiveness. The Power of "Soup Patrol": This initiative is a non-physical service designed to provide emotional connection and support. It involves quickly delivering small tokens, such as homemade soup, bread, or cookies, to those who are sick or struggling, emphasizing presence and care over the physical item. Coordination Over Execution: A key principle is that the coordinator's primary focus should be on coordination—getting the right people the opportunity to serve—rather than defaulting to execution and doing all the work themselves. This builds linkages and involves more people. Beyond Ward Boundaries: The quorum's service extends beyond active members and ward boundaries to help anyone in the community, including those needing yard work, cleanup, or help moving, using these opportunities as a bridge for fellowship and missionary work. Synergy with Ministering: Service efforts must support the ministering program. Ajax proactively contacts assigned ministering brothers to give them the opportunity to be involved first, ensuring the service coordinator system reinforces the core assignment rather than displacing it. Leadership Applications Recruit Based on Willingness: Leaders should identify and recruit members who are genuinely willing and able to serve, creating a volunteer-driven service system rather than assigning reluctant members to tasks. Offer Diverse Service Opportunities: By implementing low-physical-demand options like the "Soup Patrol," leaders can engage members (like the elderly or young fathers) who may be maxed out or resistant to physically demanding assignments like moving, providing a place for everyone to serve. Be Proactive, Not Passive: Service coordinators should adopt a proactive approach, constantly keeping their "feelers out" by asking members for needs and looking for opportunities rather than waiting for formal requests to come down through the bishopric or ward council. 04:00 - Introduction to the Elders Quorum Service Coordinator Role 06:00 - The Service Coordinator Calling is Foundational to the Gospel 07:10 - Handbook Reference and Magnifying the Calling 08:05 - Organizing Service in a Rapidly Growing Ward (Vineyard) 08:50 - The Key to Success: Asking for Volunteers 11:00 - Service in an Older Ward (St. George) and Moving Beyond Moves

On today's Take 2 with Jerry & Debbie our topic is: Who in Your Life is Most Christ-like?

In this raw episode of Tim Staton Stating the Obvious, discover why is anticipatory grief so powerful and how biblical hope leadership transforms crushing seasons of waiting into spiritual growth. Guest Sam Wegner, author of The Weight of the Wait, shares his dual crises: a 30-year IT career destroyed by a false rumor and his wife's metastatic breast cancer battle. Learn how to deal with anticipatory grief, navigate dealing with anticipatory grief through Scripture, and master how to cope when life hangs in limbo.   Sam's story weaves faith-based leadership with real-world trials—job loss after betrayal and caregiver burnout. Explore faith based leadership podcasts that turn theory into action.   Sam's anticipatory grief peaked while waiting for his wife to die and hunting for work. Scripture revealed what is biblical hope: God designed waiting for growth. His anticipatory grief book unpacks biblical hope vs. faith, the waiting wheel, and biblical hope definition with practical steps to find rest.   Betrayed by a boss who “made” him, Sam chose faith based leadership. “I will not lift my hand against the Lord's anointed” became his mantra. Discover what is faith-based leadership in toxic environments—no HR complaints, just Christlike integrity.   COVID-era stage 4 diagnosis, failing drugs, COBRA expiring—Sam spiraled in the shower. Yet biblical hope verses pulled him back: God is good, He keeps promises. Master how to cope with anticipatory grief through raw prayer and surrender.   Waiting well = learnable discipline. Sam's 4-step framework: Stay in God's Word Pray honestly (even screaming) Trust God's character Lean on community Proof? Colleagues saw genuine contentment. Challenge skeptics: “If this transformed me, what if it's true for you?”   Perfect for anyone facing infertility, aging parents, addiction, business failure—waiting is universal. Grab The Weight of the Wait  and join the movement.   Connect with Sam Wegner: Website: www.samwegner.com Instagram: @samwegnerjr Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575799584385 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/samwegner/ Donate to help: https://www.thousandhillsmissionary.org/hope-in-the-waiting   Connect with Tim: Website: timstatingtheobvious.com Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/timstatingtheobvious Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCHfDcITKUdniO8R3RP0lvdw Instagram: @TimStating Tiktok: @timstatingtheobvious LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tim-staton-04b41a271/

Patrick Boatwright & Antony Jeffares

Galatians 5:7-26 // Paul urges the Galatians to reject every distortion of the gospel and to live in true freedom by walking in the Spirit, whose power produces love and Christlike character.A study of the New Testament // Michael Crosswhite

Healthy relationships don't happen by accident. In "4 Keys to Healthy Relationships," Duane and Sue Sheriff discuss how healthy relationships are built on intentional, godly communication. They apply biblical principles that strengthen every relationship—marriage, family, friendships, and even the Church. Honest conversation, active listening, and Christlike love form the foundation for lasting connections. When communication breaks down, misunderstanding and division take root, but when we learn to speak the truth in love and listen with humility, healing begins. Whether you're married, single, or navigating complex relationships, these practical tools will assist you in communicating effectively, rebuilding trust, and experiencing God's design for unity and peace.

In this episode of The Leader's Notebook, I continue our series, Also Featured in the Cast, with a look at the Apostle Paul—not as the star of the story, but through the lives of three people who shaped his journey: Ananias, Barnabas, and Stephen. Each of these men was “also mentioned in the cast,” yet each played an indispensable role in God's plan. Ananias obeyed a terrifying call to reach out to a persecutor. Barnabas became the encourager who restored others when no one else would. And Stephen's Christlike suffering sowed the seeds of Paul's conversion. Their stories remind us that God often works through ordinary people in unseen moments—and that our obedience, compassion, and faithfulness may change lives in ways we'll never fully know. – Dr. Mark Rutland Chapters (00:00:03) - The Leaders Notebook(00:00:25) - The Unfamiliar Margaret Hamilton(00:02:18) - Acts 4, The Son of Exclamation(00:06:30) - Three Disciples of Paul the Apostle(00:13:24) - The crazy old Welshman from Port St. Joe(00:16:51) - Barnabas and Saul of Tarsus(00:22:30) - The Life of Barnabas(00:26:46) - Paul the Apostle and Saul of Tarsus(00:32:54) - Suffering in the Gospel(00:37:59) - The Leader's Notebook

Christlike character is not about flawless perfection, but is about faithful progression. What should we look for in the character of our church leaders - and in our own character. Join us as Pastor Phil Moser unpacks this topic in Titus as we continue our series, "Truth that Transforms."

For Moses truly said unto the fathers, A prophet shall the Lord your God raise up unto you of your brethren, like unto me; him shall ye hear in all things whatsoever he shall say unto you. (Acts 3:22) *This sermon was preached at West Row - The Barn Chapel.* *1/ A prophet to be raised up - "Like unto me" 2/ To see our Lord's work through Moses - "Like unto me" 3/ The importance of hearing our Lord - "him shall ye hear"* **Sermon Summary:** The sermon presents a profound theological reflection on the prophetic fulfilment of Moses' prediction that God would raise up a prophet like him, fully realized in Jesus Christ. Drawing from Acts 3:22 and Deuteronomy, it emphasizes Christ's identity as the true Messiah—born of Israel, rejected by His people, tested in the wilderness, and validated by miracles and divine communion—paralleling Moses' life and mission. The sermon highlights Christ's work as a liberator from sin's bondage, a lawgiver who fulfils and supersedes the Mosaic covenant, a mediator of the new covenant, and an eternal intercessor, all while underscoring the necessity of hearing Christ in all things, not selectively, but with the full authority of Scripture. Through typology, the sermon affirms that Christ is the ultimate fulfilment of Old Testament prophecy, the Word made flesh, and the sole source of salvation, calling believers to a life of obedient listening to His revealed Word.

Anchor Passage: (Nehemiah 3)In Nehemiah 3, we see Nehemiah thinking big—coordinating a city-wide project—while simultaneously acting small—serving and building the wall alongside the people. Join us as we learn how to live and lead with Christlike servanthood!First Time? Start Here: https://rock.marinerschurch.org/connectcardCan we pray for you? https://rock.marinerschurch.org/page/692You can find information for all our Mariners congregations, watch more videos, and learn more about us and our ministries on our website https://www.marinerschurch.org/---------------------------------------------------------------- FIND US ON SOCIAL MEDIA • Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/marinerschurch • TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@marinerschurch • Twitter: https://twitter.com/marinerschurch • Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/marinerschurch • Online Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mariners.online-------------------------------------------------------------------- Support the ministry and help us reach people worldwide: https://www.marinerschurch.org/give/Like podcasts? Check out more from Mariners Church https://www.marinerschurch.org/podcast-channels/

When Jesus said it was better that He go away so the Spirit could come, He was pointing to a life-changing truth — the Holy Spirit isn't an optional extra in faith; He's the very presence of God at work in us.In this message, Pastor Aaron unpacks John 16 to reveal how the Holy Spirit convicts, guides, speaks, and glorifies Jesus. Through stories, Scripture, and imagery — from the dance of the Trinity to the metamorphosis of a butterfly — we're invited to see how God's Spirit transforms us from the inside out.Whether you've misunderstood the Holy Spirit as distant or mysterious, this teaching offers clarity and hope: 

Being willing to rejoice in suffering for Christ is one of the greatest breakthroughs a believer can experience. We don't suffer as Christians because God afflicts us, but because our obedience to Him brings opposition. We will never face that opposition in a Christlike way if we don't understand that suffering comes with it.

Southeast Baptist Podcast features the preaching and teaching of Pastor John Ray, the senior pastor of Southeast Baptist Tabernacle in Indianapolis, IN. His preaching is biblical, conversational, and encouraging as you pursue a Christlike walk.

Southeast Baptist Podcast features the preaching and teaching of Pastor John Ray, the senior pastor of Southeast Baptist Tabernacle in Indianapolis, IN. His preaching is biblical, conversational, and encouraging as you pursue a Christlike walk.

Tune into this week's episode as Eric is joined by special guest Cheryl Bachelder and they discuss how to live and lead with Christlike servanthood!Cheryl Bachelder was the CEO of Popeyes Industry during the turnaround years. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Chick-fil-A and as a board member of WorkMatters, a ministry focused on helping Christian leaders discover the sacredness of their work. She also authored the leadership book Dare to Serve.

Antony Jeffares

1st Peter 3:8-17

Love is the defining mark of a true follower of Christ — not just spoken love, but love that shows up in compassion, sacrifice, and everyday acts of care. In this touching daily prayer and devotional, Rachael Adams, host of The Love Offering, recalls the powerful example of love she witnessed while caring for her mother during a difficult hospital stay. Amid pain and uncertainty, she found beauty in the kindness exchanged between patients, families, and caregivers — living proof that love can flourish even in hardship. Jesus knew we would need each other. That’s why He gave His disciples this new command: to love one another as He has loved us. The early church lived this out so faithfully that they were recognized by outsiders for their radical generosity and unity (Acts 4:32–34). Their love wasn’t theoretical — it was tangible, visible, and transformative. When we choose to love others with that same self-giving, Christlike love, the world takes notice. Love is what sets us apart and points others to Jesus. Whether it’s a word of encouragement, an act of service, or simply showing up for someone in pain, every gesture of love testifies to the Gospel. The world is full of hurting hearts — people longing to know that someone cares. As followers of Christ, we have the privilege and calling to meet them with compassion, grace, and generosity. Love isn’t always easy, but it’s always worth it — because through love, others see Him. Today's Bible Reading:“A new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so you must love one another. By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” – John 13:34–35

What does it really mean to lead your home the way God designed? This one's for the guys—Dr. Owen Strachan unpacks what real, Christlike leadership looks like—not through dominance or silence, but through courage, sacrifice, and grace—and how when you love, lead, and live out your faith as God designed, your wife and your life will get immensely better.Thank you to our sponsors!ZEBRA — Use code ALEX for 10% off any orderPALEOVALLEY — Use code ALEX for 15% off your first orderA'DEL NATURAL COSMETICS — Use code ALEX for 25% off first-time ordersBRANCH BASICS — Use code ALEX15 for 15% offGEVITI — Use code ALEX for 20% off your first purchasePRIMALLY PURE — Use code ALEXCLARK for 15% offOur Guest:Owen StrachanOwen's Links:InstagramX (Twitter)YouTube

In this new episode, 229. When Friendships Change, I'm diving into something we all experience but rarely talk about — the evolving nature of friendships. Whether you're serving a mission, have recently returned home, or are navigating changes in your ward or family relationships, this episode will help you understand why friendships shift and how to move through those transitions with compassion, honesty, and emotional maturity. I'll share real coaching stories from missionaries and RMs who've felt guilt or confusion as their friendships started to look different — and what it means when you're no longer aligned with the same people or interests. We'll talk about how to release that pressure to "keep things the same," why friendships have seasons and cycles, and how letting go of people-pleasing allows for more authentic, Christlike love. If you've ever wondered how to handle a friendship that's changing, or you've felt guilty for growing in a new direction, this episode will help you find peace. You'll learn why honesty with yourself is the kindest path, how to redefine connection without overexplaining or "DTR-ing" every shift, and how to hold gratitude for what was — while making space for what's next. As always, if you found this episode helpful, I want to invite you to subscribe if you aren't already, share this episode with your friends and missionaries you know, and write a review. I know this work will help LDS missionaries around the world and it would mean so much to me if you did. Until next week my friends.   Website | Instagram | Facebook   Get the Full Show Notes and Text/PDF Transcripts: HERE   Free PDF Download:  Podcast Roadmap   Free PDF Download:  Preparing Missionary Cheat Sheet   Free Training for Preparing Missionaries:  Change Your Mission with this One Tool   RM Transition Free Video Series:  3 Tools to Help RMs in Their Transition Home   Free Guide:  5 Tips to Help Any Returning Missionary   Schedule a Free Strategy Call:   Click Here

Information and Registration:https://www.psd-lcms.org/koinonia-gatheringThis special bonus episode of Lead Time features Rev. Dr. Mike Gibson, President of the Pacific Southwest District (LCMS), joining Pastor Tim Ahlman to announce a historic upcoming event — the Koinonia Gathering, January 7–8, 2026, in Las Vegas, Nevada.The Koinonia Gathering isn't a debate. It's a moment for honest, face-to-face conversation among pastors and lay leaders across the LCMS — a space for listening, understanding, and unity in Christ.Tim and President Gibson unpack:- The heart and history of the Koinonia Project.- Why open, charitable dialogue is essential for our Synod's health.- What participants can expect from this Las Vegas gathering.Whether you agree or disagree on issues like pastoral formation, this is an invitation to talk, not type — to model Christlike love in disagreement and pursue the harmony our Synod longs for.Support the showJoin the Lead Time Newsletter! (Weekly Updates and Upcoming Episodes)https://www.uniteleadership.org/lead-time-podcast#newsletterVisit uniteleadership.org

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In this episode of Dear Church, host Chris McCurley sits down with Chad Garrett, the Connections Minister at Walnut Street, to discuss the complex and often emotional topic of transgenderism.  Together they approach the conversation with truth, grace, and compassion, exploring what Scripture says about identity, gender, and the image of God. This episode encourages Christians to respond with both biblical conviction and Christlike love, seeking to understand how to navigate this issue in today's culture while holding firm to God's design.     Connect with Us: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dearchurch_podcast/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564673680147 YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@DearChurch   Website: https://www.rippleoflight.org/ ROL Facebook: http://facebook.com/rippleoflight ROL Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rippleoflight ROL YouTube: http://youtube.com/rippleoflight ROL Rumble: http://rumble.com/rippleoflight   Have a question? Email Chris at chris.mccurley@rippleoflight.com.   #DearChurchPodcast #SpiritualWarfare #FaithInAction #ChristianLiving #RippleOfLight #ChurchOfChrist #ChristianPodcast #ArmorOfGod #FaithOverFear #SpiritualBattle

How does your daily routine reflect Christlike character to the people around you? 

Justin continues the Anchored series by calling us to be a people rooted in scripture and trained to tell truth from counterfeit. From Peter's warning about false teachers to today's algorithm-shaped echo chambers, we learn how to slow down, listen for Jesus' whisper, and weigh every voice by the ABCs—Affirming, Biblical, Christlike. Practical steps include fasting, living in community, and choosing conviction over condemnation.

We're thrilled to welcome President Camille N. Johnson, Relief Society General President, to the Magnify podcast. From President Johnson's powerful testimony and example of Christlike discipleship we learn ways to let the light of our personal conversion shine above the darkness in the world. President Johnson shares the daily acts of devotion that strengthen her testimony, practices we can emulate to put Christ at the center of our lives. From her unique perspective as the president of a worldwide organization, we learn more about the power we have as covenant-keeping women to individually make a tremendous difference for good as we minister one-by-one.   President Johnson was sustained as the 18th Relief Society General President for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints on April 2, 2022. She also served as the Primary General President. She and her husband, Douglas R. Johnson, served as a mission leaders in Arequipa, Peru. They are the parents of three children and eight grandchildren. President Johnson graduated from the University of Utah in 1985 with a bachelor's degree in English followed by a law degree from the University of Utah in 1989. She practiced law for nearly 30 years. Links: Read or watch President Johnson's devotional address: Righteous Stewards—Disciples of Jesus Christ

Southeast Baptist Podcast features the preaching and teaching of Pastor John Ray, the senior pastor of Southeast Baptist Tabernacle in Indianapolis, IN. His preaching is biblical, conversational, and encouraging as you pursue a Christlike walk.

Southeast Baptist Podcast features the preaching and teaching of Pastor John Ray, the senior pastor of Southeast Baptist Tabernacle in Indianapolis, IN. His preaching is biblical, conversational, and encouraging as you pursue a Christlike walk.

// Choosing Forgiveness // In the final week of our "Are We Fighting" series, Pastor Zach closes things out by talking about one of the hardest — but most freeing — parts of conflict: forgiveness. What does it really mean to forgive someone who's hurt you? Zach unpacks what Scripture says about forgiveness and how we can navigate it in a healthy, Christlike way — finding healing, freedom, and peace along the way.

In today's sermon, we learn that being selfless is much more about being Christlike. Looking to Christ is the key to keeping harmony in all aspects of our lives. Romans 15:1-7

Watch Your Mouth — The Power of Words and Wisdom In James 3, we're reminded that our words have weight — they can direct, defile, and destroy, but they can also build, bless, and refresh. James calls the early believers to maturity in their speech and motives, showing that true wisdom isn't found in clever words but in Christlike character. This message challenges us to pause, examine the condition of our hearts, and submit our tongues to the Holy Spirit. Because what's in the heart will always find its way out — and godly wisdom will always bear godly fruit. ______________________________________________________________________________________ NEW HERE? We'd love to connect with you. Text "NEW" to 323-405-3232 SERMON NOTES: www.bible.com/organizations/f223…-a8fc-3297da42c26a - Or Text: "SERMON" To: 323-405-3232 CONNECT WITH US: Hopeland Website: www.hopelandla.com Hopeland Podcast: @steinbot-519314947 Hopeland YouTube: www.youtube.com/@hopelandchurch Hopeland Facebook: @hopelandla Hopeland Instagram: @hopeland.church To support this ministry and help us continue to reach people with the gospel click here: hopelandla.com/give Or, choose a giving option here: - Venmo: @Hopeland-Church - CashApp: $HopelandChurch - Zelle: shawn@hopelandla.com - Text "Hopeland" to 833-767-5698

Agape love instead of hate is the way of Jesus in a world that feels increasingly hostile and polarized. In this episode, we explore how to practice agape love. Jesus' command to love our enemies and those who persecute us. Agape love is to love someone regardless of how you feel about them. It is acting for another's good without compromising biblical truth. You'll learn four practical steps rooted in Scripture: pray for them (Matt. 5:44–45), find common ground in the image of God (Gen. 1:27), bless those who curse you (Luke 6:28), and set healthy Christian boundaries (Rom. 12:18). You'll learn how agape love was exhibited by Jesus on the cross when he died for us while we were still his enemies (Rom. 5:8), and how Christ commands his disciples to show agape love (John 13:34–35).If you're wrestling with anger, outrage, or online conflict, this “third way” shows how to respond with Christlike love, neither venting rage nor ignoring sin.Clickable chapters below. Comment on which step you'll do this week.More resources at binmin.orgSUBSCRIBE to our channel / @binmin_org JOIN the NEWSLETTER at https://binmin.org/newsletter/SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift HERE - https://binmin.org/donate0:00 - INTRO 1:27 - WHY AGAPE LOVE INSTEAD OF HATEMatthew 5:44-452:25 - WHAT IS AGAPE? Love as action, not feeling3:21 - STEP 1: PRAY FOR THEM 4:02 - STEP 2: FIND COMMON GROUND (GEN 1:27)4:28 - STEP 3: BLESS DON'T CURSE (LUKE 6:28)5:04 - STEP 4: SET HEALTHY BOUNDARIES (ROMANS 12:18)5:39 - OBEDIENCE, WITNESS, AND THE GOSPEL6:24 - CALL TO ACTION: ONE PERSON, ONE STEP6:45 - OUTRO AND RESOURCES JOIN the⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ NEWSLETTER⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. SUPPORT Binmin with a tax-deductible gift⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ HERE⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠CONNECT WITH BINMIN: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Questions?: info@binmin.orgPODCAST RESOURCES: More from Binmin:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Binmin.org⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on Apple Podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow on Spotify⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Subscribe on YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LEAVE A REVIEW on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Apple podcasts⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 

Philippians 2:19-30 | Andy Sabaka

What really matters when we measure success? Jeff Thompson's thoughtful approach challenges us to look beyond numbers and redefine success through Christlike character, service, and meaning. This episode focuses on the Christ-Centered Model for Leadership, as taught by the Sorensen Center for Moral & Ethical Leadership. To learn more about the model and the Sorensen Center, visit their website here: http://sorensencenter.byu.edu/  

How can you have more Christ-centered love?

Send us a textFrom Genesis to Revelation, Scripture traces a living current of the Spirit—hovering over the waters (Gen 1:2), breathing life into dry bones (Ezek 37), resting on Jesus and promised to his friends (John 14–16), poured out at Pentecost (Acts 2), and forming Christlike people who bear fruit (Gal 5) and serve with Spirit-given gifts (1 Cor 12–14). In this episode we follow that flow to answer a foundational question: Who is the Holy Spirit?Rather than an impersonal force, the Spirit is the personal presence of God—our Advocate, Comforter, and Guide—leading ordinary apprentices of Jesus into a with-God life. Drawing on the wisdom of the church and the everyday rhythms of discipleship, we explore how the Spirit shapes our identity, empowers our witness, and cultivates love in community. By the end, you'll have a biblical map—and practical next steps—for recognizing and responding to the Spirit's work in and through you.Support the show If you have any questions about the subjects covered in today's episode you can find us on Facebook at the links below or you can shoot me an email at joe@buddywalkwithjesus.com One Stop Shop for all the links Linktr.ee/happydeamedia

We never graduate from being transformed.This week, Amy Ward shares on what it truly means to behold God and be changed by Him, from glory to glory. Our number one calling is to love Him, to know Him, and to become like Him.As we grow in gifting and calling, the question remains: are we becoming more Christlike? When our success is measured by transformation instead of achievement, obedience becomes the natural response.Join us as we explore what it means to live a life worthy of His calling, not striving for it, but becoming it.

Hank Parker Jr. | Be Strong Breakout SessionIn this session, Hank helps men see how faith begins at home, shaped by Deuteronomy 6 and lived out in everyday moments. Learn how loving God first changes the tone of your house, how simple family devotions can fit real life, and how to disciple your kids through conversation, patience, and presence.Hank talks about leading your wife and children with steady, Christlike love, guarding your home from distractions, and trusting God's Word to do the work. You'll leave encouraged to stay engaged, lead with love, and trust that God can use your ordinary moments for eternal impact.Deuteronomy 6Be Strong Men's ConferencePlease leave a review on Apple or Spotify to help others grow in their faith. Click here to get our Colossians Bible study.

Questions about whether the claim in 1 Corinthians that “no one can say ‘Jesus is Lord' except in the Holy Spirit” is a black-and-white tool for discernment, and how to have a better relationship with Jesus when reading the Bible feels like a chore and you can't remember to pray.   Since First Corinthians 12:3 says that “no one can say ‘Jesus is Lord' except in the Holy Spirit,” if TV evangelists who seem to preach another gospel and act overtly un-Christlike claim Jesus is Lord, is that evidence the Holy Spirit dwells in them? Is this a black-and-white tool for discernment? How can I have a better relationship with Jesus when reading the Bible feels like a chore and I can never remember to pray? I feel like I don't know him at all.

What does true unity in Christ really look like? In today's episode, host Lauren Alessi guides us through the timeless wisdom of 1 Corinthians 1:10, exploring the call to agree in Christ and overcome division within the church. Together, we'll reflect on how submitting our opinions and disagreements to God's Word leads us closer to perfect unity—even when our human nature wants to disagree. As a community, let's discover how embracing God's truth allows division to lose its power and brings us together in Christlike fellowship.Come join us in prayer and devotion, as we seek God's heart for unity and invite Him to reveal ways we can become more united as followers of Jesus.Want to get resources related to this episode? Enter your info at https://www.mymorningdevo.co/newsletter/ and we'll send it to your inbox!Tap HERE to send us a text! BECOME A FOUNDING "MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL" MEMBERIf you enjoy your 5 minute daily dose of heaven, we would appreciate your support, and we have a fun way for you to partner with the MMD community! We've launched our "Buy Me a Coffee" membership where you can buy us a latte, OR become a founding member and get monthly bonus video episodes! To donate, go to mymorningdevo.co/join! Support the showNEW TO MY MORNING DEVOTIONAL? We're so glad you're here! We're the Alessis, a ministry family working together in a church in Miami, FL, and we're so blessed to partner with the My Morning Devotional community and continue the great work done by the show's creator and our friend, Alison Delamota.Join our Community Subscribe to the show on this app Share this with a friend Join our newsletter and get additional resources Follow Us on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠Facebook⁠ ⁠Leave a review Support Our Friends and Family Connect with the original host of MMD Alison Delamota Follow our family podcast The Family Business with The Alessis Check out our Worship Music Hear the new music project "Praise the Lord EP" from Metro Life Worship and Mary AlessiListen on SpotifyWatch on YouTube

What if three simple words could change the way you live your faith?

Where can envy and pride get in the place of love?

Grace Hamman talks with Nathan about medieval wisdom for how to cooperate with God's grace to set aside vices (anti-love impulses) and put on virtues (loving, Christlike impulses).Grace Hamman, Ph.D. (Duke University) is a writer and independent scholar of late medieval poetry and contemplative writing. She is the author of Ask of Old Paths and Jesus through Medieval Eyes. Her work has been published by academic and popular outlets, including Plough Quarterly and The Journal of Medieval and Early Modern Studies. Grace hosts a podcast called Old Books with Grace which celebrates the beauty and joy found in reading the literature and theology of the past. Grace holds a doctorate in English, specializing in medieval literature and theology, from Duke University. She lives near Denver, Colorado with her husband and three young children.https://gracehamman.com/https://www.instagram.com/oldbookswithgrace/https://gracehamman.substack.com/

Elder Dale G. Renlund reminds the faculty of BYU that their responsibility to help students draw closer to Christ is more than a job—it is a blessing. Click here to see the speech page!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Imagine being unjustly imprisoned for months, watching your family and people suffer, and asking the piercing question: "O God, where art thou?" The revelations given to Joseph Smith in the darkest dungeon of his life are some of the most beautiful and powerful in all scripture. Summary: In this profound episode, we explore the transcendent revelations of Doctrine and Covenants 121, 122, and 123, written from the confines of Liberty Jail. D&C 121: The Power of Righteousness. We delve into Joseph's heartfelt plea, "How long shall thy hand be stayed?" The Lord answers with a staggering lesson: authority and power are inseparably connected with the principles of righteousness. We analyze the fatal trap of "unrighteous dominion"—covering our sins, gratifying pride, and exercising compulsion—which instantly causes the heavens to withdraw. Crucially, we learn the six principles of Godly Influence: persuasion, long-suffering, gentleness, meekness, love unfeigned, and kindness. This section is a master class in Christlike leadership. D&C 122: Eternal Perspective in Suffering. The Lord reassures Joseph: "My son, peace be unto thy soul." He validates every trial Joseph has faced, from false accusations to the "jaws of hell," and promises that "all these things shall give thee experience, and shall be for thy good." This section confirms that the "Son of Man hath descended below them all," granting Him perfect knowledge to comfort us in our extremities. D&C 123: The Duty to Record. Finally, we discuss the duty to collect a "catalog of catastrophes" detailing the Saints' sufferings and abuses. This was not for vengeance, but to "leave the whole nation without excuse" and to help those who are "kept from the truth because they know not where to find it." The lesson culminates with the principle of total effort: "cheerfully do all things that lie in our power; and then may we stand still, with the utmost assurance, to see the salvation of God." Call-to-Action: What principle from D&C 121 is helping you the most right now? Share your thoughts in the comments below! If this discussion brought peace to your soul, please like this video, subscribe to the channel, and hit the notification bell to stay "Unshaken" in your faith. Chapter Timestamps: 0:00 Introduction 4:55 Divine Hiddenness 15:47 Hitting Rock Bottom 29:19 Damning the River & Praying for Rain 40:48 Unrighteous Dominion 54:25 Godly Influence 1:12:36 A Catalog of Catastrophes 1:26:08 Work and then Wait 1:35:19 One-Liners