Podcasts about First Love

Guest host and syndicated cartoonist Gary Varvel examines the Democratic Party's embrace of democratic socialism, Anthony Fauci and the Wuhan lab-leak controversy, and the historical alliance between Marxists and Islamists during Iran's 1979 revolution. He argues that today's progressive-Islamist coalition is united by opposition to Western civilization despite deep internal contradictions. Turning to America's founding, biblical morality, abortion, and scientific efforts to extend human life, Gary urges the nation to remember, repent, and return to its first principles—and explains why eternal life ultimately comes through Jesus Christ rather than technology.

Ephesians 1 reminds us of who we are in Christ—chosen, loved, forgiven, redeemed, and blessed because of what Jesus has done for us. Going back to our first love means remembering the passion and gratitude we had when we first truly understood His grace and choosing to put Jesus back at the center of everything. When we remember whose we are and how deeply we are loved, our hearts are stirred to love Him, follow Him, and live fully for His purpose.

Money. Intimacy. Chores. Parenting. Sometimes it's just the way they said "okay." If it feels like you're fighting about everything, don't try to fix everything. Fix this first. In this episode, I'm joined by my colleague Alejandra Piñero Stillmann, a licensed marriage and family therapist at Growing Self, to talk about the one change that makes every other relationship problem easier to solve: emotionally safe communication. Because here's what I've learned after working with thousands of couples... The fight you're having is rarely the real problem. When couples feel stuck, they usually try to solve money, intimacy, parenting, or household conflict one issue at a time. But if every conversation turns into an argument, none of those problems stay solved. The foundation has to come first. In this episode you'll learn: Why you're probably fixing the wrong problem The real reason the same arguments keep happening What emotionally safe communication actually looks like How to stop seeing each other as opponents and start working as a team Why lasting relationship change takes practice—not perfection The one question to ask your partner tonight that can change the entire conversation If you're ready to take the next step, download my free Communication That Connects training and workbook at www.growingself.com/communication. And if you'd like personalized support, you can learn more about Alejandra Piñero Stillmann and book a free consultation at www.growingself.com/alejandra. Alejandra works with individuals and couples in both English and Spanish and specializes in helping people build healthier, more connected relationships. Sometimes the biggest breakthrough in your relationship isn't solving the biggest fight. It's finally learning how to have a different conversation. Xoxo, Dr. Lisa Marie Bobby Growing Self Special thanks to this month's sponsors of the podcast: Shopify —  Every self-made person started somewhere. Yours starts free at shopify.com/lhs Quince — Quality products you'll actually use that feel like luxury without the price tag. Get free shipping and 365-day returns at ⁠quince.com/lhs⁠ Skylight — Stay connected with the people you love through beautiful digital calendars and photo frames designed for real family life. Learn more at skylightcal.com/lhs.

⚠️ This episode discusses antidepressants, mental health treatment, withdrawal and sensitive topics around psychiatric medication. Please seek professional guidance before making any changes to your medication.This week I'm joined by Dr Mark Horowitz, clinical research fellow in psychiatry, co-author of the Maudsley Prescribing Guidelines, and one of the most important voices in the world right now on antidepressants and how to come off them safely.We explore the science behind antidepressants, what they actually do to the brain, and what nobody told you about coming off them.Dr Mark Horowitz is a clinical research fellow at University College London and North East London NHS Foundation Trust. He co-authored the Maudsley Deprescribing Guidelines, which have begun to change clinical guidance on antidepressant withdrawal worldwide. His research on tapering and withdrawal has been published in leading medical journals and has directly influenced NHS and international prescribing guidelines. He founded the National Prescribing Support Service and has trained clinicians at Outro Health in America in safer tapering approaches. He has personal experience of antidepressant withdrawal, which led him to dedicate his career to helping others through the same process.What we explore together:Why 1 in 6 people in England are on antidepressants — and whether we are overprescribingWhat antidepressants actually do to the brain and why the chemical imbalance theory is misleadingWhy the clinical trial data on antidepressants is far less impressive than most people realiseThe emotional blunting effect — what it is, why it happens and what to do about itWhy 85% of people recover from depression within 12 months with no intervention at allWhat withdrawal actually feels like — and why doctors so often get it wrongHow to taper safely and why doing it too fast causes so much unnecessary sufferingWhat the alternatives to antidepressants are and why they are rarely offered firstLove, Sarah Ann

My guest today on the Online for Authors podcast is Cinda Gault, author of the book Everything I Hope For. Cinda has demonstrated an enduring interest in women's lives. An undergraduate degree in Psychology led to her founding an agency to help victims of domestic violence. She followed up a stint as a prison guard with an M.A. in Criminology focused on domestic violence. Inspired to become a writer and learn about the literary tradition she wanted to join, she completed a doctoral dissertation on Canadian women's writing during the “identity years” of 1965-1980.   In 1988, she published her first novel as a Harlequin Superromance set in Guelph. Her first historical novel, This Godforsaken Place, was published in 2015. In between these novels, she won third prize in an international short story contest, earned a Ph.D. in English, and raised two sons. In 2023, she published A Small Compass, welcomed two granddaughters, and has a new novel, Everything I Hope For, set in the 1970s.   In my book review, I stated Everything I Hope For is a young adult late 20th century historical fiction by Cinda Gault. Although it is difficult for me to believe that 1970s is now historical, Cinda does an excellent job thrusting us into the world of Jesus Freaks and hippies.   In this coming of age story, we meet Belinda who is a senior in high school who has always been a good student and honest with her parents - especially her open-minded mother. But as her parents' relationship disintegrates and Belinda begins dating, everything she thought to be true about her relationship with her mother turns upside down. At seventeen, she finds herself on her own and making adult choices she's not quite ready to make.   We watch as she navigates familial bonds, romance, lust, friendship, higher education, finding a job, and true love. Throughout it all, Belinda is simply hoping to find what she's always wanted - to be accepted for who she is and to be allowed to grow and become.   I enjoyed this book and think you will too!   Subscribe to Online for Authors to learn about more great books! https://www.youtube.com/@onlineforauthors?sub_confirmation=1   You can follow Author Cinda Gault Website: www.cindagault.com FB: @Cinda Gault IG: @gaultcinda LinkedIn: @Cinda Gault X: CindaGault   Purchase Everything I Hope For on Amazon: Ebook: https://amzn.to/4xagglK   Teri M Brown, Author and Podcast Host: https://www.terimbrown.com FB: @TeriMBrownAuthor IG: @terimbrown_author X: @terimbrown1   Want to be a guest on Online for Authors? Send Teri M Brown a message on PodMatch, here: https://www.podmatch.com/member/onlineforauthors   #cindagault #everythingihopefor #YAfiction #historicalfiction #terimbrownauthor #authorpodcast #onlineforauthors #characterdriven #researchjunkie #awardwinningauthor #podcasthost #podcast #readerpodcast #bookpodcast #writerpodcast #author #books #goodreads #bookclub #fiction #writer #bookreview *As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

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Preached at First Love Church, Accra ,Ghana 08 August 2026

Preached at First Love Church, Accra ,Ghana 08 August 2026

Episode 128 (10/07/26) – With Barry still being ill, Greg is on his own again to keep the podcast rolling, and he's talking about: Ricky Gervais's Alleycats (having now watched the actual show), the top 25 action movies (as compiled by The Telegraph), this week's Battle Tracks (with Greg and Johnny both having done songs with “First Love” as the theme), going out drinking at the weekend and possibly embarrassing himself, some movie recommendations, and a whole lot more!

Recorded on August 9, 2026, this episode of The Mountain Podcast features Samuel Goulet continuing the Culture series with a powerful message from Revelation on the churches of Ephesus and Thyatira. Samuel challenges listeners to let Jesus examine the “lampstand” of their lives—rekindling intimacy, restoring love, and refilling the oil of the Holy Spirit—while also learning how to walk in holiness by refusing to tolerate what God wants to remove. With practical insight, humor, and a strong call to spiritual renewal, this message invites every listener to welcome the fire and love of Jesus into their home, family, church, and personal life.

Preston & EZ BlueZ: F.L.Y. (First Love Yourself) TYE (Encore) by WNHH Community Radio

F.L.Y. (First Love Yourself) Are You Stuck In Your Excuses? by WNHH Community Radio

Let's get back to your FIRST LOVE! What does that look like you might ask? Listen to this message to hear how Courtney encourages us to fall in love with Jesus again!Join in and be reminded what it means to ACKNOWLEDGE God. These are the scripture referenced: Revelations 2:1-7To stay connected and to support this ministry click here:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/hopeandanchorchurch?utm_source=link

It's possible to be doing all the right things on the outside while slowly drifting from Jesus on the inside.In this message, Pastor Bobby explores Jesus' letter to the church in Ephesus—a church known for its faithfulness, sound doctrine, and perseverance, yet one that had abandoned its first love. Discover why a cold heart is often the root of spiritual drift, and how Jesus' invitation to remember, repent, and return leads us back to the life and love we were created for.

F.L.Y. (First Love Yourself): A Conversation Between Your Heart & Your Mind by WNHH Community Radio

Mike talks with 2026 Windham-Campbell Prize for Fiction recipient Gwendoline Riley about Mark Van Doren's rangy, American, and endlessly-re-readable Shakespeare. Plus, a good Top 5 list of Shakespeare's plays!Gwendoline Riley was born in London. She is the author of seven novels, including First Love, My Phantoms, and most recently, The Palm House. In 2018, the Times Literary Supplement named her one of the twenty best British and Irish novelists working today. She won the 2026 Windham-Campbell Prize for Fiction.The Windham-Campbell Prizes Podcast is a production of Literary HubHosted by Michael KelleherTheme music by Dani LencioniProduced and edited by Drew BroussardSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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This week on That Was Us, we're breaking down This Is Us Season 6, Episode 2: “One Giant Leap.” From Deja's life-changing weekend with Malik to Nicky's search for a love he never forgot, the episode explores first love, second chances, and the hope that keeps us moving forward. In this episode, the hosts chat about: * Waiting for the right person versus the right time when it comes to intimacy * Chris's unforgettable (and now admittedly creepy) road trips in pursuit of romance * How making amends can reveal just how much we've changed over time * The lasting impact of criticism and why one comment can change how we see ourselves They also break down the episode, including: * Deja secretly traveling to Boston to spend the weekend with Malik * Meeting Malik's ex, Jennifer, and stepping into the realities of his life as a father * Deja preparing for her “first time” * Malik's tenderness, patience, and reassurance during one of the biggest moments of Deja's life * Nicky, Rebecca, and Miguel's road trip to find Sally decades after Vietnam * The awkward reunion with Sally and the unexpected truths they all discover * Why Nicky realizes that closure doesn't always come in the way we expect * The surprising plane ride home that introduces Nicky to his future wife, Edie And a friendly reminder, you can catch new episodes of That Was Us every Monday, a day early, exclusively on Hulu. Available on Spotify, YouTube, or wherever you get your podcasts on Tuesdays like usual! That Was Us is produced by Rabbit Grin Productions. Music by Taylor Goldsmith and Griffin Goldsmith. ------------------------- Support Our Sponsors: - See how K12 Powered Schools can help unlock your child's full potential! Enroll online today at https://k12.com/thatwasus - Right now save up to 20% on mattresses and up to 25% on everything else when you go to https://Casper.com. -------------------------

In this lecture, Ian reflects on a visit to Yellowstone and the geyser Old Faithful as an image of how people can become strangely unimpressed by what is remarkable. He uses the response of a child who called it “medium” to introduce the theme of spiritual apathy.He explains that the message is based on Revelation 3:14–22 and is addressed to the church in Laodicea. The church appears comfortable, wealthy, and secure, but Jesus says they are actually poor, blind, naked, and lukewarm. Ian contrasts their self-assessment with Jesus' evaluation, which focuses on the condition of their affection for him.The lecture develops three main causes of apathy. First is the myopia of success, where comfort, abundance, and busyness cause people to lose sight of their dependence on God. Second is derailment by disruption, where interruptions to spiritual habits such as prayer and Bible reading make it harder to return to them. Third is undervaluing what is most important, which leads people to take God for granted and give him leftovers rather than their best.Ian says Jesus' words are both corrective and loving. The call is to be zealous and repent, not to remain indifferent. He emphasizes that Jesus still stands at the door and knocks, inviting renewed fellowship and a shared meal. The lecture ends with an appeal to respond to that invitation and seek prayer.

Repentance is not reserved for dramatic moments of failure. It is a daily posture of keeping the heart oriented toward the One who never stopped calling. The post Return to Your First Love appeared first on Emmaus Road Fellowship.

F.L.Y. TALK F.L.Y. (First Love Yourself) Radio: Admitting You Need Help Is Not A Weakness!! by WNHH Community Radio

What happens when church activity replaces genuine intimacy with God? In this heartfelt and deeply convicting message, Ranita Nyarko reminds us that serving God is not the same as desiring Him. True Christianity is built on relationship, not routine, and God is calling His people back to their first love. Using Psalm 63, Matthew 13, Matthew 6, Matthew 11, and Revelation 2, this sermon explores what it means to hunger for God's presence above every promise, blessing, or breakthrough. Through the life of David, we see that even in seasons of disappointment, rejection, loneliness, and unanswered questions, his deepest cry remained, "O God, You are my God; earnestly I seek You." His greatest need was not relief from hardship—it was the presence of God.   This message challenges believers to examine their hearts and ask: Have I replaced intimacy with ministry? Am I serving God without truly seeking Him? Have life's burdens become greater than my desire for His presence? Have I drifted from my first love?

Revelation 2:1-7 To the Church in Ephesus 2 “To the angel of the church in Ephesus write: ‘The words of him who holds the seven stars in his right hand, who walks among the seven golden lampstands. 2 “‘I know your works, your toil and your patient endurance, and how you cannot bear with those who are evil, but have tested those who call themselves apostles and are not, and found them to be false.3 I know you are enduring patiently and bearing up for my name's sake, and you have not grown weary.4 But I have this against you, that you have abandoned the love you had at first.5 Remember therefore from where you have fallen; repent, and do the works you did at first. If not, I will come to you and remove your lampstand from its place, unless you repent.6 Yet this you have: you hate the works of the Nicolaitans, which I also hate.7 He who has an ear, let him hear what the Spirit says to the churches. To the one who conquers I will grant to eat of the tree of life, which is in the paradise of God.'   Introduction: Christ's Letters to His Church Christ Knows His Church (Revelation 2:1) A Church That Forgot Its First Love (Revelation 2:2–4) Christ's Call to Repent and Return (Revelation 2:5–7) Conclusion

A teenager climbed into his red Datsun and drove off into the rain on Boxing Day 1985. He was never seen again.Nearly 40 years later, what happened to 18-year-old Andrew Inglis remains a mystery. In this episode, Tim and Xanthe are joined by Andrew’s then-girlfriend, Joanne Greensill, who shares the heartbreak of losing her first love. Although she doesn't believe he met with foul play, his disappearance has haunted her for decades and she believes critical opportunities to find answers were missed. After giving evidence to the NSW Parliamentary Inquiry into unsolved murders and missing persons, Joanne is hoping her story will help change how other missing persons cases are handled. Anyone with information about Andrew's disappearance is urged to contact Crime Stoppers: 1800 333 000 or https://nsw.crimestoppers.com.au Watch the full video episode on Youtube at Crime Central Australia HERE.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this lecture, Lawrence Lockett, Jr. speaks about intimacy with Jesus as something that requires pursuit, attention, and protection from distraction. He says that many believers want to know Jesus deeply, but daily life, devices, and competing priorities pull the heart in different directions.He presents the message as a warning about “the allure of other loves,” using Exodus 20, Matthew 6, and 1 John 5 to show that Scripture consistently asks who or what has the heart. He explains that idolatry is not only about statues or ancient practices, but also about misplaced worship and divided allegiance.The lecture focuses first on the first and second commandments. He says God's command is exclusive: no other gods and no created image of God. He describes idols as both false gods and false versions of the true God, and says that people still remake God according to their own preferences, ideologies, or desires.He also distinguishes between “idols by nature” and “idols by placement.” Some idols are openly sinful, while others begin as good gifts such as careers, relationships, children, money, or ministry. The danger, he says, is when a gift becomes ultimate and replaces the Giver.A second section turns to Colossians 3 and the idea that idols are redirected rather than simply removed. He says worship begins in the mind, and repeated influences shape the channels of thought that eventually shape the heart. Christian change, he argues, is not mainly behavior modification but renewed thinking that leads worship back to God.In the final section, he returns to Exodus and Revelation to stress that God begins with grace before giving commands. He says Jesus calls wandering believers to remember, repent, and return to their first love. The message ends by pointing to Jesus as the image of the invisible God, who restores intimacy with God and makes lesser loves lose their appeal.

By Michael Douthett - Just as Christ called the church in Ephesus to remember, repent, and return to its first love, we too must guard against spiritual complacency and continually rekindle our relationship with God.

Star of the West End Ruthie Henshall opens up like never before about her extraordinary, real-life Cinderella story with Prince Edward, detailed in her captivating memoir, The Showgirl and the Prince. From their passionate five-year romance, secret weekend escapes to Balmoral and Windsor, to keeping their connection quiet behind palace walls, Ruthie shares the raw truth. She also reveals delightful, never-before-heard details about her intimate encounters with the late Queen Elizabeth II, Princess Diana's candid humour, and Prince Philip's legendary wit. JOIN OUR VIP COMMUNITY: Want even more exclusive royal insights? Delve deeper into the stories that matter with bonus expert content on everything royal, available right now to our VIP community. Sign up via hello! magazine/subscribe. 00:00 - Introduction & The Cinderella Story 02:15 - Discovering the Diaries: Why Now? 05:20 - Giving Edward the "Heads-Up" 06:45 - Choosing the Stage Over the Crown 09:00 - The Golden Era of West End 12:00 - The Heavy Burden of Secrecy 16:00 - Addressing the Headlines & "Gay" Rumours 22:00 - First Love & Romantic Escapes 27:00 - Pagers, Bricks, and Royal Switchboards 31:00 - Raising Her Daughters & Finding Peace 34:25 - Behind Closed Palace Doors: The Queen & Prince Philip 37:45 - Connecting with Princess Diana & Sarah Ferguson 41:00 - The Surreal Balmoral Cookout From HELLO! magazine Hosts: Laura Benjamin and Emily Nash Producer: Millie Jackson Editor: Chelsey Ranore Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this lecture, Ian introduces Jonah chapter 4 and continues a series on “first love,” focusing on the danger of cynicism toward God. He explains that Jonah is not mainly a story about a big fish, but about a prophet who believes in God and yet becomes cynical about God's character and actions.He briefly reviews Jonah's story: God sends Jonah to Nineveh, Jonah runs away, a storm leads to Jonah being thrown overboard, he is swallowed by a fish, and then he obeys God and preaches to Nineveh. The city repents, God relents from destruction, and Jonah becomes angry because he feared God would show mercy.Ian then describes Jonah's withdrawal, anger, and desire to be left alone as signs of cynicism. He argues that cynicism often begins with hurt, then becomes self-protection through distance and observation instead of trust and participation. He compares this with the story of a woman in the film *Safe*, whose isolation grows as she seeks safety.The lecture also outlines the costs of cynicism. Ian says it costs people their hearts, their witness, and their progress in faith. He gives examples of people who retain knowledge about Christianity but lose warmth and passion, and he uses other illustrations to show how cynicism can produce distance, suspicion, and paralysis.He then turns practical, offering guidance for helping a friend who may be cynical: acknowledge real pain, avoid dismissing it, and gently resist treating past hurt as the full story of the future. He also says that for oneself, the key is to admit that the issue is not God needing to apologize, but our need to return to trust and love.Ian ends by emphasizing God's character as merciful, compassionate, slow to anger, and full of unfailing love. He connects this to the unexpected ways God works in Scripture, especially through Jesus' death and resurrection, and closes by praying for a community marked by restored first love and resistance to cynicism.

Who are those who "have ears to hear" according to Jesus? Am I a "lone ranger Christian," and should I be concerned? If I don't speak in tongues, do I not have the Holy Spirit? What's the meaning of the Revelation 2 warning to the church of Ephesus about forgetting their first love? Are we as believers regarded as "sinners" or "saints" or both? Is the doctrine of original sin (sin and death through Adam) biblical or not? What does the word "word" (logos and its forms) mean in Acts (and James): the law, the gospel, or either depending on the context?

Following Ep.155's review of “Paris Blue: A Memoir of First Love,” the book's author (and flutist) Julie Scolnik joins me from the south of France to correct all my mistakes.She also chats about her relationship with the prominent male French flute professor with breathtaking honesty.Grma xInline G Merch ⭐️www.Inlineg.myshopify.comInline G Patreon ⭐️www.patreon.com/TheInlineGFlutePodcastInline G will ALWAYS be free of charge, but signing up to the Patreon helps let this podcast reach new heights, if you can afford it. You'll also get to ask questions to upcoming guests as well as get early access to some episodes. Or if you'd rather not spend money, subscribing to my YouTube channel and following me on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok is a HUGE way to support the podcast. It'll cost you nothing, and it really makes a difference to the algorithm gods. So please interact however you can; like, comment, or subscribe, and help keep this podcast lit xIntro music: Rhythm=Power by Spodo Komodo. Used with permission. All rights reserved by the creator.Chapters:00:00 - An Excitable Intro03:42 - Some Corrections10:05 - Artaud, Larrieu and Power Dynamics30:25 - The Romance of Paris47:45 - Does Luc Know!?

Today, we're falling in love with the empathetic, bittersweet Peabody Award-winning Netflix series Forever, a refreshing update to the Judy Blume classic, now set in Los Angeles with two Black leads. In our conversation, host Gabe González and showrunner and creator Mara Brock Akil dig into the legacy and revived fandom of her first series Girlfriends, the importance of apprenticeship and craft in TV, and why she wanted to update Forever for today's Black families, especially young Black men and the parents who want to keep them safe while also letting them flourish. Then Caty Borum, the pod's Executive Producer and Executive Director for The Center for Media & Social Impact, chats with Dr. Yalda T. Uhls, a research scientist, educator, author, and expert on the science of media and adolescent development, about teens' hunger for stories where parents and adolescents love and care for each other and work out their issues in a healthy way. Turns out the kids really are alright!

F.L.Y. (First Love Yourself): Acknowledgement Needed or Not For A Man with Purpose! by WNHH Community Radio

This lecture focuses on Revelation 2:1–7, the message to the church in Ephesus. Jesus commends the church for hard work, endurance, doctrinal discernment, and for rejecting false apostles and the evil practices of the Nicolaitans.The central concern is that the Ephesians have abandoned their first love. The speaker explains that the passage warns against a faith where service and orthodoxy remain, but love for Christ and others has cooled.The sermon then emphasizes Jesus' call to remember, repent, and return. Believers are urged to remember their former closeness to Christ, repent of divided affections and spiritual drift, and return to the works they did at first, now rooted in love rather than duty.The speaker also connects this passage to the question Jesus asks Peter: “Do you love me?” He argues that Christianity is not mainly about performance, but about delighting in the Lord, with good works flowing from love.The lecture closes with practical suggestions: set aside time to remember one's story, identify competing affections, confess spiritual drift, and return to practices that cultivate communion with Jesus.

Pastor Drew Zylstra preaches from Revelation 1:19-2:7, “Our First Love.” —————————— More from Oostburg CRC Sermons: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/sermons Bible Study Resources: https://www.firstcrcoostburg.org/resources Original Music: https://open.spotify.com/album/4P7JbJlHzabPNW8GpdxKcB YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJSouYxM1rwWZ4cYAvTIqVA

F.L.Y. (First Love Yourself): Healthy Relationships, Belonging & the Health of Our Lives by WNHH Community Radio

This episode explains the church of Ephesus message: although they did many good works, they had left their first love. We explore how good things and busy service can quietly replace a deep love for God and call listeners to repent and return to the foundational relationship with Christ.  

There is another revival coming to America — a full-blown Great Awakening. It will be characterized by a massive movement of Love. But it's conditional. In this powerful episode of the God is the Issue Podcast, Brad Bright shares his dad's (Bill Bright) profound encounters with God during a 40-day fast and reveals God's ONE non-negotiable for the coming revival.Brad explains:- how you will know when a true Awakening has begun. - what “Repent and DO the things you did at first” in Revelation 2 means— and why this is the requisite starting point for cultural transformation.- how to help plant the seeds for the coming revival. - the primary characteristic of the next Great Revival. Whether you're longing for personal renewal or praying for our nation as we celebrate America's 250th birthday, Brad's words offer both hope and a sure path forward.May God bless America—with a fifth Great Awakening. Recommended Resource: "First Love: Renewing Your Passion for God" by Bill Bright. Bill Bright, the author of The Four Spiritual Laws (over 2 billion in print) said “First Love is the most important book I have ever written.” (Releasing soon on Amazon) #Revival #GreatAwakening #FirstLove #Revival #BradBright #GodIsTheIssue #ChristianPodcast #America250

This episode invites you to "reset" by returning to the foundations of faith—going back to Genesis and rekindling our first love for Christ. The speaker reflects on how life and routine can cause us to drift from core values, using Revelation 2 and biblical creation to show why restoration is needed.  

Preached at First Love Church, Accra ,Ghana 21 June 2026

Preached at First Love Church, Accra ,Ghana 21 June 2026

In this episode, we encourage you to "reset" by returning to your first love and core biblical values—starting with personal faith, family order, and church life. He shares a dream of an "Open Heavens" revival that impacts government, reflects on historical revivals like George Whitefield's influence, and warns about the cultural consequences of drifting from foundational truths. 

Red Letters: First Love (Pastor Nick Stephanovic) 6/28/26 Bridge City Church