Podcasts about live in love

It is week 6 of our Live In Love sermon series, as Luke Parker asks us how much we love Mercy. This morning, Luke 7:31-50 confronts us with an uncomfortable truth: we are all masters at rigging the game of righteousness in our favor. Through the vivid story of a woman known as a sinner anointing Jesus at a Pharisee's dinner party, we discover that our scorekeeping mentality prevents us from experiencing true mercy. The message challenges our tendency to judge others while justifying ourselves, whether we lean toward religious conservatism or progressive inclusivity. We see how Simon the Pharisee treated Jesus as important but not most important, staffing out hospitality rather than offering it personally. In contrast, the woman brought everything she had, using her own hair and expensive perfume to honor Christ. The central revelation is staggering: God forgave us long before we ever asked, and those who recognize how much they've been forgiven love most deeply. This isn't about earning mercy through good works or maintaining a spiritual scorecard. It's about drawing close to the Son of righteousness and being radiated with His warmth and light until mercy flows naturally from our lives. The story of Saint Pelagia reminds us that no one is beyond the transforming power of encountering someone who truly loves mercy.

Our Western culture likes to throw the word "Love" around constantly, but when conflict arises, our definitions quickly crumble. Week five of Live in Love dives into Paul's thoughts about love in Romans 12:9-21, challenging us to move beyond love as a fleeting feeling and embrace it as a consistent, costly action. Drawing from psychiatrist M. Scott Peck's insight that love is the will to extend oneself for another's spiritual growth, we're confronted with a radical truth: genuine love is tested not when things are easy, but precisely when we face disappointment, betrayal, and opposition. Paul's letter to the Romans isn't a rulebook for earning God's approval—it's a description of family values for those who already know they're loved by Christ. The passage walks us through the house of love, opening door after door: hating evil while holding fast to good, showing mutual affection as brothers and sisters, maintaining passionate zeal, rejoicing in hope amid suffering, practicing radical generosity and hospitality. Most challenging of all, we're called to stay open-hearted even when others hurt us, refusing to let evil reproduce itself through our vengeful responses. The burning coals we heap on our enemies' heads aren't instruments of revenge but life-giving fire that might spark transformation. This kind of love only becomes possible when we stop sitting in God's judgment seat and instead gaze at Jesus, who had every right to condemn us but chose only to forgive. When we truly see how Christ loved us first, our icy hearts melt, and we become free to love others—not through willpower, but through transformation.

Live In Love | Love Your Enemy-Pray for Those Who Persecute You - Matthew 5.38-48 by Midtown Presbyterian Church

This week's teaching takes us deep into one of the more misunderstood aspects of Christian living: how we handle anger in a world full of conflict. Drawing from Ephesians 4:25-29, we're confronted with Paul's paradoxical command to 'be angry, but do not sin.' The message challenges our cultural assumptions about anger, revealing that emotions themselves are often God-given responses to injustice and harm. Like nuclear power, anger can either heal or destroy depending on how we handle it. The teaching walks us through Jesus' own expressions of anger, showing us that He became angry when the vulnerable were dismissed, when children were turned away, when religious systems failed to bring healing. His anger always moved toward compassion and restoration, never toward vengeance or destruction. We're given practical diagnostics to distinguish between righteous anger and destructive wrath, examining whether we're angry about genuine harm or simply disrupted preferences, whether our words heal or wound, and whether we move toward repair or replay offenses. The call is clear: conflict delayed becomes conflict deepened. We're invited to become field hospitals for those wounded by the culture wars, not contributors to the casualty count. This means learning to pause and reflect, take responsibility first, build appreciation even in disagreement, and pursue curiosity over criticism. The foundation for all of this is the cross, where Jesus absorbed the full force of humanity's wrath and rose again, proving that the power of destructive anger can be left in the grave.

In our second week of learning to Live In Love, Tom Parker brings us a message from Colossians 3 challenging us to examine what we're truly wearing in our spiritual lives. Just as we wouldn't want to wear an orange jumpsuit that represents imprisonment, we're called to strip off the old self and clothe ourselves with something far more beautiful. The text confronts us with uncomfortable truths about behaviors that fragment community: fornication, greed, anger, and dishonesty. These aren't just moral prohibitions, they're warnings like being told not to touch a 220-volt wire. God's warnings aren't judgmental but protective, meant to save us from wreckage. The stunning truth at the heart of this passage is our identity: we are chosen, holy, and beloved. This reality should take a lifetime to absorb into our souls. From this secure identity, we're invited to put on new clothing: compassion, kindness, humility, meekness, and patience. These aren't arbitrary virtues but reflections of God's own character, seen perfectly in Jesus Christ. The message culminates in a beautiful vision of Christian community where peace rules our hearts, gratitude overflows, and everything we do in word or deed is done in the name of Jesus. This isn't about external appearances but internal transformation that the Holy Spirit works in us, making us look more and more like our Creator.

This week, Gayle Parker opens our next sermon series, Live In Love, with a message that takes us deep into the heart of what it means to truly forgive, drawing from Ephesians 4, the Gospel of John, and the parable of the Prodigal Son. We're challenged to put away bitterness, wrath, and anger, choosing instead to be kind and tenderhearted. The story of the two brothers offers us a mirror: are we the younger son who knows we need grace, or the older brother imprisoned by self-righteousness and victimhood? The message reveals something profound: when we refuse to forgive, we're not punishing the other person, we're locking ourselves in a room of our own making. The REACH model of forgiveness provides practical steps, reminding us that forgiveness is a process, not a single moment. What strikes deepest is the reminder that we can never have a better past, so perhaps it's time to stop dwelling there. Through the Holy Spirit, we're given the same ministry Jesus had: the ministry of forgiveness. This isn't about pretending hurt didn't happen or excusing wrong, it's about choosing freedom over imprisonment, grace over grudges, and living in love rather than grieving the Spirit within us.

Pastor Timothy encourages us; As we anticipate Jesus’ future coming, abide in God’s love by building one another up in the faith and praying in the Spirit.

Lead Pastor Ben Wallis

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Feeling the love yet? In this episode of Soul Hydration, we dive into The Power and discover how choosing love—every single day—can transform your life, your energy, and even the world around you. Get ready for a heart-full conversation that will leave you smiling, inspired, and maybe even hugging a little tighter.Send me a direct message

Morning Mantra: "Today I wake up with love."I hope you wake up a full of love. Love for life, love for others, and most importantly, love for yourself.Where there is love, there is life. There is hope. There is happiness. There is kindness. There is beauty. There is absence of judgment.There is acceptance.And yes, there is loss.The only life worth living is a life full of love, and loss is always a part of this equation. Love and loss are two sides of the same coin because to fully understand the value of love you will have to know what it feels like to lose it. But it's good to remember that those we love never leave us. They are always a part of us.Sometimes after losing a love people close their hearts so they never feel pain again, but that is not living. For to know the force of love you must risk the loss. I would rather love and get hurt than to never feel the power of love.A life full of love is just another way to say living.#BeWillingToLoveLife#BeHappy #BeHorsey#BeHippie #HorseHippie#MorningMantra#inspirationalQuotes#MorningMotivation#Equestrian #HorseLover#QuotesToInspire#HorseHippieBrand

Light of Fellowship: The Divine Mandate to Live in Love

Desire to see God and find joy in everything that can lead to Him.

“We are living at our best when we LIVE IN GOD'S LOVE.” Join us as Pastor David Perkins brings an encouraging and timely message just for you! If you have never connected with us via our connection card, be sure to fill one out now! Connect with us at | bit.ly/RadiantConnectionCard Do you need prayer? Let us pray for you through this link | bit.ly/RadiantConnectionCard MusicBed SyncID: MB01SMWFTC7HQ4K

SUMMIT OF GREATNESS IS 30 DAYS AWAY! Get your tickets before they're gone at lewishowes.com/tickets. Welcome back to The School of Greatness! In today's episode, we have a legendary guest who has revolutionized the way we think about business and wellness. John Mackey, co-founder of Whole Foods, joins us to share the incredible journey that led him to create one of the most successful and beloved brands in the world. We'll dive into his philosophy of conscious capitalism, the powerful role love has played in his leadership, and his latest venture, Love Life, which is all about helping people become the best versions of themselves. Get ready for an inspiring conversation with one of the most visionary entrepreneurs of our time!Buy his book for yourself and a friend! The Whole Story: Adventures in Love, Life, and CapitalismIn this episode you will learnThe journey of creating Whole Foods and the philosophy behind conscious capitalism.How spiritual experiences shaped John Mackey's approach to business and life.The misconceptions about capitalism and how it can be a win-win for all stakeholders.The importance of creating value for others as a path to financial and personal success.Insights into John's new venture, Love Life, and its mission to enhance health and wellness.For more information go to www.lewishowes.com/1654For more Greatness text PODCAST to +1 (614) 350-3960More SOG episodes we think you'll love:Eckhart Tolle – https://link.chtbl.com/1463-podRhonda Byrne – https://link.chtbl.com/1525-podJohn Maxwell – https://link.chtbl.com/1501-pod

Hearts are wild over here while Becca and Tanya recap their Valentine's Day! Hear every detail of the “card in the form of a speech”! Tanya had a major celebrity sighting, and we'll see if Becca can guess it from just a laugh.  Plus, MAJOR news about Grey's Anatomy and Becca has a public apology to issue. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Hey y'all! This past summer, I sat down with my village to talk about what it means to Live in Love while parenting. If you haven't listened go back and check those out! Since Christmas is my most favorite time of year, I wanted to surprise you all with some Christmas conversations Annie F. Downs and I had with these guests, too! You'll hear from Thomas Rhett and myself, Grace Hackett, Lindsey Marlin, Kari Kampakis, Sissy Goff, David Thomas, Kate Coleman, Lindsey Nobles, Patoya Hall, Dave and Syndey Clayton, and my girls. Go grab your favorite mug, heat up something warm to drink, and listen along to this collection of festive conversations. I hope you enjoy this suprise show and have a very Merry Christmas!

Living in love, as John wrote in the verse above, releases us from the burden of alibis and stewing over injustice and hurt. - Meg Bucher SUBSCRIBE to our sister podcasts:Crosswalk the Devotional: https://www.lifeaudio.com/crosswalk-devotional/Your Daily Bible Verse: https://www.lifeaudio.com/your-daily-bible-verse/ Discover more Christian podcasts at lifeaudio.com and inquire about advertising opportunities at lifeaudio.com/contact-us.

Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast! On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs. If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠. On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with Pastor Dave Clayton and his wife Sydney to talk about what it looks like to live in love with your faith and parenting. Thank you to our sponsors! Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/LIVEINLOVE. Cru: Text AKINS to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/Akins. Kitsch: Kitsch is offering you 30% off your entire order at MyKitsch.com/liveinlove. Blueland: To get 15% off your first order, go to Blueland.com/liveinlove! Sundays for Dogs: Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/LIVEINLOVE or use code LIVEINLOVE at checkout.

Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast! On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs. If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠. On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with someone you have heard from before on this season, Sissy Goff along with Lauren's dear friend, Patoya Hall to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love while having hard conversations with your kids. Thank you to our sponsors! Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/liveinlove for 40% off! Modern Fertility: Modern Fertility is offering our listeners $20 off the test when you go to ModernFertility.com/liveinlove. Cru: Text AKINS to help now or visit give.cru.org/Akins. Thistle Farms: Use the code liveinlove for 15% off at ThistleFarms.org. LiquidIV: get 20% off when you go to liquidiv.com and use code LIVEINLOVE at checkout.

Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast! On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs. If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠. On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with her husband and the other parent to their children, Thomas Rhett to talk about what it looks like to live in love on Father's Day! Thank you to our sponsors! Wildgrain: For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/liveinlove to start your subscription. Cru: Text A-K-I-N-S to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/Akins. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/LIVEINLOVE. Sundays for Dogs: Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/LIVEINLOVE or use code LIVEINLOVE at checkout.

Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast! On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs. If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠. On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with Lindsey Nobles and Kate Coleman to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love while single parenting. Thank you to our sponsors! Earth Breeze: Go to earthbreeze.com/liveinlove for 40% off! Cru: Text AKINS to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/Akins. Kitsch: Right now, Kitsch is offering you 30% off your entire order at MyKitsch.com/liveinlove. LiquidIV: Get 20% off ANYTHING when you shop better hydration today using promo code LIVEINLOVE at liquidiv.com. Blueland: To get 15% off your first order, go to Blueland.com/liveinlove.

Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast! On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs. If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠. On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with her best gals, Grace Hackett and Lindsey Marlin to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love with while raising kids with your village. Thank you to our sponsors! ABLE: Get 15% off your purchase on ableclothing.com by using the code LIVEINLOVE15 at check out! Sundays for Dogs: Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/LIVEINLOVE or use code LIVEINLOVE at checkout. Cru: Text AKINS to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/Akins. Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to ModernFertility.com/liveinlove. Simplified Planner: Listeners can get 15% off their first order at emilyley.com with code LIVEINLOVE!

Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast! On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs. If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠. On today's episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with author, speaker, and podcaster, Kari Kampakis to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love with mom guilt and comparison. Thank you to our sponsors! earthbreeze.com/liveinlove for 40% off! Kitsch: Right now, Kitsch is offering you 30% off your entire order at MyKitsch.com/liveinlove. Cru: Text AKINS to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/Akins. Hiya Health: Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/LIVEINLOVE. Able Clothing: Get 15% off your purchase on ableclothing.com by using code LIVEINLOVE15 at check out!

Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast! On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs. If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠. On today's episode the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with counselors, Sissy Goff and David Thomas to talk about what it looks like to Live in Love while raising boys and raising girls. Thank you to our sponsors! Thistle Farms: Use the code liveinlove for 15% off at ThistleFarms.org! Cru: Text AKINS to 71326 to help today or visit give.cru.org/Akins. Wild Grain: For a limited time, you can get $30 off the first box - PLUS free Croissants in every box - when you go to Wildgrain.com/liveinlove to start your subscription. Blueland: Get 15% off your first order, go to Blueland.com/liveinlove. Sundays for Dogs: Get 35% off your first order at SundaysForDogs.com/LIVEINLOVE or use code LIVEINLOVE at checkout. If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠⁠laurenakins.com⁠⁠.

I am so honored to cohost the Live in Love Podcast with my friend Lauren Akins and I am OVER THE MOON that we are back for SEASON 3!! The first episode releases TODAY and is available right now- just head over and subscribe to Live in Love with Lauren Akins HERE! (This is a great show to share with your friends! Invite your people to listen along with you!)See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Welcome to Season Three of the Live in Love Podcast! On this new season of the podcast, we are sharing conversations all about parenting. Lauren is a mom of four girls and parenting is the big focus in her world currently. So she's taking time to sit down with fellow parents, parenting experts, and a village of family and friends that help her raise her girls to talk about what it looks like to live in love while parenting!  We are so happy to be back and excited to share these new conversations with you. Co-hosted by Annie F. Downs. On today's first episode of Season Three of the Live in Love podcast, Lauren sits down with co-host Annie F. Downs to celebrate Mother's Day, talk about what it looks like for her as a mom and how to live in love on Mother's Day. If you haven't gotten your copy of Lauren's beautiful book, Live in Love, you can pick one up at your favorite local bookstore or at ⁠laurenakins.com⁠. Thank you to our sponsors! Earth Breeze: Subscribe to Earth Breeze at earthbreeze.com/liveinlove and for 40% off!  Modern Fertility: Get $20 off your fertility test when you go to modernfertility.com/liveinlove. Cru: Text AKINS to 71326 to help now or visit give.cru.org/Akins. Liquid IV: Get 20% off ANYTHING you order using promo code LIVEINLOVE at liquidiv.com! Hiya Health:  Receive 50% off your first order at hiyahealth.com/LIVEINLOVE.