Podcasts about enemy love

Human relationships are a full-contact sport. We're bound to experience hurt and even harm as we navigate life in relationship with others. Thankfully, Jesus offers us wisdom to help us remain whole and free in the midst of relational pain.

Over the next few weeks, we'll be exploring the relational priorities and practices Jesus gives for his church in Matt 5.21-48. We believe that Jesus knows best – he's the wisest teacher to have ever lived – and doing relationships as he describes them will always lead to flourishing for us and others. We believe that Jesus modeled all of these relational priorities and practices, showing us in his life how we ought to live. And we believe that Jesus has given us – in his life, death, resurrection, and gift of his Spirit – all the resources we need to live this kind of life together.

Gentry Wigginton | 05.24.26 | ethoschurch.org

Why would God include violent prayers in the Bible?In this deeply challenging teaching on Psalm 137, John Ortberg explores anger, injustice, enemies, suffering, and why the Psalms are far more emotionally honest than most modern spirituality.John begins with a provocative statement: “You should stop having a quiet time.”Using reflections from Eugene Peterson, this episode explores the difference between prayer that merely calms us down and prayer that honestly confronts evil, grief, and the brokenness of the world.This episode explores:- Why Psalm 137 feels so disturbing- The role of anger and indignation- Why suppressed hatred is spiritually dangerous- Prayer as honesty before God- Jesus, enemy-love, and the Psalms- “Our hate needs to be prayed, not suppressed”Featuring reflections on:- Eugene Peterson- C.S. Lewis- René GirardScriptures:- Psalm 137- Ephesians 6:12- Matthew 5:44#Psalm137 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #SpiritualFormation #ChristianFaith #Psalms #EugenePeterson #Justice #Forgiveness #BibleStudy

What if loving your enemies isn't just about being nicer… but about becoming free?In one of Jesus' most confronting teachings — “Love your enemies” — we explore how outrage, resentment, bitterness, and division quietly shape our hearts more than we realize. In a world discipled by anger and polarization, Jesus invites us into a different kind of love: not passive tolerance, but a supernatural love that reflects the heart of the Father.Whether your “enemy” is a difficult family member, political opponent, former friend, coworker, or someone who deeply wounded you — this message is an invitation into healing, surrender, and freedom.

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Forgiveness is one of the hardest, but most crucial parts of the Christian life. In this episode with Amy Orr-Ewing, we talk about why forgiveness matters right now, especially in a culture shaped by outrage, cancellation, and competing visions of justice. Amy helps clarify the difference between forgiveness and reconciliation, why real forgiveness doesn't minimize harm or remove consequences, and how the cross makes a way to take evil seriously while still offering grace. We also get into trauma, shame, enemy love, and what it looks like to practice forgiveness in our lives and communities without cheapening it.Dr. Amy Orr-Ewing is an international author, speaker and theologian who addresses the deep questions of our day with meaningful answers found in the Christian Faith. She is the author of multiple books including bestsellers ‘Where is God in All the Suffering?', ‘Why Trust the Bible?', ‘Mary's Voice', and her latest ‘Forgiveness Reclaiming its Power in a Culture of Outrage and Fear' releases in 2026.Over the last twenty five years, Amy has spoken in more than 40 countries as a public advocate for the Christian faith including public lectures and open forums on university campuses, and addressing Politicians and Parliamentarians in the UK Parliament and staffers on Capitol Hill, the Senate and the West Wing of The White House. Amy speaks at conferences, businesses, banks, and churches about how theology connects with the deepest questions of life.In 2023, Amy was awarded the Alphege Medal for Evangelism and Witness by the Archbishop of Canterbury. She holds a D Dphil (doctorate) from the University of Oxford and is Honorary Lecturer at the School of Divinity, University of Aberdeen, Distinguished Scholar at Wheaton College Illinois and Founder of Advocate Collective. Amy is married to Frog and they have three wonderful sons.Amy's Book:ForgivenessAmy's Recommendations:The Mind of the MakerThe Body Keeps the ScoreConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowGo to mennomedia.org to order the Anabaptist Community Bible. Use code SHIFTING for 20% off. Support the show

Preacher: Jason Min Title: Kingdom Ethics: Enemy Love Sermon Series: Life Reimagined Scripture: Matthew 5:43-48 (NIV)

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Slavery, Retaliation, Death Penalties, and Enemy Love with Joshua LiemExodus 20:22-23:19This Sunday we begin exploring the Covenant Law Code in Exodus 20-23:  the messy, controversial, and surprisingly beautiful laws that follow the Ten Commandments. We'll wrestle with what the Bible actually says about slavery and capital punishment, discover enemy-love hiding in plain sight in the Old Testament, and see how Jesus read these same texts and followed them all the way to the cross.

Dustin Boreland Matthew 5:38-48 www.springvale.org

Life, Culture and Current Events from a Biblical Perspective with Neil Johnson.Your support sends the gospel to every corner of Australia through broadcast, online and print media: https://vision.org.au/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A few weeks before leaving to pursue mainstream music, Tim Timmons was told he had five years to live. In this episode, we talk about the story behind his song “Even If,” how that confession was forged in the middle of stage-four cancer, and how his journey is now portrayed in the film I Can Only Imagine 2. We explore what it means to hold grief and gratitude together, to surrender outcomes without giving up hope, and to resist contempt through enemy-love in a divided culture. This isn't a polished victory arc. It's a conversation about paying attention to Jesus in the 10,000 ordinary minutes of our lives — and discovering that even if the healing doesn't come, God himself is still our hope.Tim Timmons is a singer-songwriter who has spent over two decades in ministry, writing songs born from personal experience with pain, cancer, hope, and joy. In 2001, he received a terminal cancer diagnosis with a five-year prognosis—he's now 24 years into that journey. "The gift of cancer is perspective," he shares. "It's really the open door to speak into people's stories."Since his 2013 debut "Cast My Cares," Timmons has been creating what he calls "prayers set to music," including co-writing MercyMe's Grammy-nominated "Even If." His latest work with Integrity Music explores themes of God's presence through struggle, including singles like "You Never Let Go" and "Roar"—songs that put praise into action even in the midst of hardship.After 15 years leading worship in Orange County, California, Timmons now tours full-time, carrying a message forged in the fire of his own battle with incurable cancer. "I hear so many stories after every show where people are just stuck in religion—exhausted, shame-filled, powerless, and joyless," he notes. "I want to have songs that actually help them through their journey and invite them beyond fear."When home in Nashville, Tim, his wife Hilary of 23+ years, and their four children live out their faith in everyday moments. Six years ago, he founded the non-profit 10000 MINUTES with a weekly podcast inspiring people to practice Jesus in all 10,000 minutes of their week, not just the 80 spent in church. He is also the author of the forthcoming book, Waking Up Again: A Journey of Grief and Gratitude (March 3, 2026).Tim Timmons' greatest desire—whether through his cancer story, his theology, or his songs—is to help people discover the real life found with Jesus, one day at a time.Tim's Book:Waking Up AgainConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link belowGet Your Sidekick Support the show

In this message from Matthew 5:33–48, Pastor Matthew walks us through Jesus' radical call to a deeper righteousness—one that transforms our words, our response to wrongs, and even how we treat our enemies. Whether you're wrestling with unforgiveness, struggling to tell the truth consistently, or exhausted by the cycle of outrage and payback, this message will challenge and encourage you to follow the Way of Jesus: truthful speech, surrendered rights, and enemy love that looks like the Father's perfection.

Did Yeshua contradict Moses when He said, “love your enemies”? We show how Matthew 5:43–48 aligns with Exodus 23:4–5 and why Yeshua corrected tradition, not Torah. We also explain “be perfect” (teleios) as spiritual maturity and give practical steps to love enemies. Scriptures (4–6):Matthew 5:43–48; Exodus 23:4–5; Leviticus 19:18; Luke 6:27–28; Romans 5:10; Matthew 5:17 Takeaway (1–2 sentences):Loving our enemies isn't optional; it's how we resemble our Father. Pray, greet, and help even those who oppose you—this is mature obedience.

GRAND PARKWAY BAPTIST CHURCHNeil McClendon, Lead PastorGrand Parkway Baptist ChurchMatthew 5:43-48The Reassuring Power of Enemy Love1. Enemy love is evidence of authentic faith, v. 43-45 2 Kings 6:20-232. Enemy love is how God loves, v. 45b-47Two questions we have to answer today… a) who do you love? v. 46 b) who do you greet? v. 473. Enemy love is God's nature, v. 48 a) Jesus incites a pre-evangelistic despair that prepares us for the gospel. b) You don't need a relationship with God just for forgiveness; you need a relationship with Christ for capacity. Mental worship… 1. Do you feel capable of loving your enemies? 2. What is different about the way you love and greet from the way non-Christians love and greet? 3. Is there a “moreness” to the way you live?  4. What is a first step you could take this week towards enemy love?  5. Do you see God's commands through the lens of His promise?  6. Who do you spend time with that is like looking in a funhouse mirror? 

This week, we share a For the Journey exclusive conversation between Bill Haley (Coracle Executive Director), author and ethicist Andrew DeCourt, and therapist and spiritual director David Schmidgall. Their conversation focuses on the increasing presence of “othering” in our political discourse and how the prophetic teaching and example of Jesus speak powerfully to our moment.Support the show

If Jesus tells us to love our enemies, does that extend all the way to Satan? This week, Kaitlyn and Mike take a surprisingly thoughtful kids' question and use it to explore what Christians mean when we talk about the devil, and what Scripture is actually asking of us when it commands enemy-love. They also revisit the much-maligned phrase "love the sinner, hate the sin,"  and ask whether it still has value, and consider why the hardest "enemies" to love usually aren't cosmic villains, but the people who cut us off in traffic, frustrate us in the checkout line, or vote differently than we do.   0:00 - Theme Song   2:23 - Does God Love Satan?   6:00 - Who/what is Satan   10:14 - Satan and Evil   14:00 - Sponsor - SelectQuote - Go to https://www.selectquote.com/kaitlyn to get started on your new life insurance policy   15:02 - Sponsor - World Relief - Let's Talk About It! World Relief has conversation cards about displacement and immigration, downloadable at https://worldrelief.com/KAITLYN   18:05 - What is Love?   31:42 - Enemy Love and God's Love   34:23 - End Credits

What if God really looks like Jesus? Not partly loving and partly wrathful, but fully revealed in the crucified Christ. In this conversation, Greg Boyd helps us reimagine everything - our picture of God, how we read Scripture, and how we live in the world. We talk about what it means to see the cross as the center of revelation, how to wrestle with violence in the Bible, and how the way of Jesus invites us into nonviolence, humility, and love for our enemies. Greg also reflects on what it means to be kingdom people within an empire, to follow the Lamb instead of the sword, and to build communities that look more like Jesus.Greg Boyd is the Founder and Senior Pastor of Woodland Hills Church, Maplewood MN. Former professor of theology at Bethel University (St. Paul, MN) and Northern Seminary (Chicago, iL). Author or co-author of 22 books and numerous articles. He and his wife Shelley have been married for 44 years. They have three adult children, six grandchildren, and an adorable though highly eccentric dog. His hobby is drumming in a rock band.Greg's Book:God Looks Like JesusSubscribe to Our Substack: Shifting CultureConnect with Joshua: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.comGo to www.shiftingculturepodcast.com to interact and donate. Every donation helps to produce more podcasts for you to enjoy.Follow on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, Threads, Bluesky or YouTubeConsider Giving to the podcast and to the ministry that my wife and I do around the world. Just click on the support the show link below Contact me to advertise: jjohnson@shiftingculturepodcast.com Support the show

Join us as Kevin Jamison preaches from 1 Samuel 24, where David spares King Saul's life in the cave. This powerful story shows how God calls His people to radical forgiveness and trust in his timing, even when wronged.Scripture: 1 Samuel 24Pastor: Kevin Jamison

It takes zero supernatural energy to love a good friend. It takes no divine enablement to warmly welcome a brother or sister. Anybody can do that. You don't need the Holy Spirit to love loved ones. But followers of Jesus who desire to look like their Heavenly Father will demonstrate his supernatural power in the way they practice enemy love.

Sermon On the Mount: The Good News of the Kingdom of God

UPSIDE DOWN: JESUS & THE SERMON ON THE MOUNT Week 5 – Oaths, Retaliation and Enemy Love He had tried to build bridges between the Muslims and Christians in his village. It was all I could do to find any love for such hate-filled terrorists—or to pray for them. The gift of salvation is freely given. To be transformed into the image of Jesus is costly. “…that Your Son, Jesus Christ, our Lord, will be more fully formed in us. In Jesus' Name, amen.” Matthew 5:33–37 “Again, you have heard that the ancients were told, ‘You shall not make false vows, but shall fulfill your vows to the Lord.' But I say to you, make no oath at all… But let your statement be, ‘Yes, yes,' or ‘No, no'; anything beyond these is of the evil one.” Matthew 12:36–37 “But I tell you that every careless word that people speak, they shall give an accounting for it in the day of judgment. For by your words you will be justified, and by your words you will be condemned.” Kingdom speech is powerful in its simplicity and refreshing in its clarity. 1 Samuel 3:19 “And Samuel grew, and the Lord was with him and let none of his words fall to the ground.” Proverbs 18:21 “The power of life and death is in the tongue.” James 3:8–11 “The tongue… is a restless evil and full of deadly poison. With it we bless our Lord and Father, and with it we curse men… From the same mouth come both blessing and cursing. My brethren, these things ought not to be this way.” Before we speak, we need to check in with the Holy Spirit. Amen? Matthew 5:38–42 “You have heard that it was said, ‘An eye for an eye…' But I say to you, do not resist an evil person… turn the other cheek… go the second mile… give to him who asks of you.” Walter Wink wrote: “‘Turn the other cheek' suggests the passive, Christian doormat image. ‘Resist not evil' seems to crush opposition and encourage submission. ‘Go the second mile' becomes a platitude. But Jesus never acted this way. The misunderstanding lies not with Jesus, but with our interpretation.” The Bible is a cultural translation, not just a linguistic one. Jesus offers a way to oppose evil without mirroring it—without losing your dignity or self-worth. Matthew 5:43–48 “You have heard… ‘You shall love your neighbor and hate your enemy.' But I say to you, love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you… For He causes His sun to rise on the evil and the good… Be perfect, as your heavenly Father is perfect.” “Hate your enemy” may have been a common phrase, but it's not biblical. Scripture makes that clear: Job 31:29–30 “Have I rejoiced at the extinction of my enemy…? No, I have not allowed my mouth to sin by asking for his life in a curse.” Proverbs 25:21–22 “If your enemy is hungry, give him bread… if thirsty, water… for you will heap burning coals on his head, and the Lord will reward you.” Last Friday, Islamic terrorists attacked a worship service in Yaribori, Nigeria, killing Pastor Emmanuel Na'allah and a recent convert, and abducting a woman. Reverend Emmanuel Na'allah “Bring Your enemies to repentance—or render them incapable of harming Your people. In Jesus' Name, SAVE. Amen.” Matthew 5:43–48 (repeated for emphasis) “…Love your enemies and pray for those who persecute you…” Jesus was perfect, but not obsessive. He doesn't call us to be neurotic or self-condemning. R.V.G. Tasker: "Perfection refers to uprightness and sincerity of character. While sinless perfection is impossible, godliness is attainable." Maturity isn't about age alone. How do we grow into Christ? Two words: Press on. Hosea 6:3 “So let us know, let us press on to know the Lord…” Philippians 3:12 “Not that I have already obtained it… but I press on…” Philippians 3:14 “I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus.” Hebrews 6:1 “Therefore leaving the elementary teaching about the Christ, let us press on to maturity…”

Romans 5:6-10 - how does God treat enemies?Romans 12:14-21 - how should we treat our enemies?Replicating the pattern of the cross in our lives... 

Why is grace so costly? What role does community place in Paul's life? What is enemy love?

Jesus calls his community to take on his Father's likeness. To our surprise, this looks like active enemy love.

Week 4 of McDowell Church's series on Jesus' Sermon on the Mount.

No teaching of Jesus is more counter cultural, or difficult to walk out, than his command to go The Way of resisting revenge, and loving our enemies.

March 16, 2025 - Making Changes: Changing my Character - "Integrity, Revenge and Enemy Love" by Southwest Christian Church

We have a tremendous amount to learn about faithful Christian discipleship from our Palestinian Christian brothers and sisters.  We are grateful to have that opportunity this week through our recent Soundings Seminar Conversation with Dr. Salim Munayer (author, theologian, and founder of the reconciliation ministry Musalaha).  Salim shared his raw and honest assessment of the war in Israel/Palestine, prophetically exhorting American Christians to follow the example of Jesus to listen to and advocate for the voices of the suffering.This Soundings Seminar was hosted at Coracle's ministry center in Arlington, VA in partnership with Telos and The District Church.inthecoracle.org  |  @inthecoracleSupport the show

This week, we share an exclusive For the Journey conversation between Bill Haley and Gregory Thompson—an author and consultant at the intersection of moral imagination and social change. They discuss how the American church and culture have been interacting recently and explore the meaning and need for a dissident church deeply rooted in the way of Jesus.Support the show

03/02/25 We are called to be peaceable; not because it makes the world a less violent place, but because that is what God is like.

We're now winding down our study of the second section of the Sermon on the Mount (5:17-48), in which Jesus addresses his relationship to the Torah.

Genesis 45:3-11 Luke 6:27-38

Mercy feels like a burden—until you need it. Then it breaks you open and makes you merciful…

What if Jesus actually meant it? Love your enemies. Bless those who curse you.Pray for those who mistreat you. In a world obsessed with payback, this feels impossible. But enemy-love isn't passive—it's a practice. A discipline. And maybe, how we hold onto our enemies is shaping us more than we realize. Jesus saw enemies differently. Even on the cross, He prayed, “Father, forgive them.” What if today, you started seeing people—and God—with new eyes?

Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. You are called to radical enemy love as part of God’s upside-down kingdom. As you fall asleep tonight, embrace the path of humility and suffering you are called to in Christ. For our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for better sleep is right here: https://abide.com/peaceDiscover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

Sleep better and Stress Less— with Abide, a Christian meditation app that provides a biblically grounded place to experience peace and progress in your relationship with Christ. We hope this biblical sleep meditation, narrated by Tyler Boss, helps your body relax and your mind rest on the truth found in scripture. You are called to radical love as part of God’s upside-down kingdom. As you fall asleep tonight, embrace the path of humility and suffering you are called to in Christ. For a 30 day free trial of our premium ad-free content, your trusted friend for better sleep is right here: https://abide.com/peace Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us

Of all of Jesus' commands, his call to love our enemies might be the most radical - and yet the most needed in a moment like this. Sunday, I'm unpacking why love for our enemies isn't just a lofty ideal to admire, but a kingdom strategy of resistance to the world as we know it. (Luke 6:27-38)

Philemon

Romans 12:19-21

1 John 4:19-21