Podcasts about loving people

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

When the Samaritan woman encountered Jesus, everything changed.She didn't become a Bible scholar overnight. She didn't suddenly have all the answers. She simply left her water jar behind, ran into town, and invited others to meet the One who had changed her life.In this message from The Invitation series, John Gunter explores one of Scripture's greatest examples of personal evangelism. Through the story of the Samaritan woman, we're reminded that God often chooses the people we least expect to accomplish His greatest work.Sharing our faith isn't about having a perfect past or perfect knowledge. It's about introducing people to the perfect Savior.Key Themes: God uses imperfect people.  Your testimony matters.  Don't let your past silence your witness.  Jesus calls us to invite, not convince.  The harvest is ready today. Key Scriptures: John 4:27-42  Mark 5:18-20 Eagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

Join us as we gather live for our Sunday Service. We look forward to gathering with you virtually and hearing your thoughts and prayers during our live chat. We believe in Loving Jesus, Loving People, and seeing Jesus transform lives. For more information on our church, click on the following links: Website: junctioncovenant.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/junctioncov...

Join us as we gather live for our Sunday Service. We look forward to gathering with you virtually and hearing your thoughts and prayers during our live chat. We believe in Loving Jesus, Loving People, and seeing Jesus transform lives. For more information on our church, click on the following links: Website: junctioncovenant.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/junctioncov...

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

Before Jesus told His disciples to go into the harvest, He first taught them how to see.In Matthew 9, Jesus looked at the crowds with compassion because they were "harassed and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd." Rather than viewing people as interruptions or labels, He saw individuals who desperately needed hope, healing, and a Savior.In this second message of The Invitation series, John Gunter challenges believers to slow down, notice the people God has already placed around them, and begin praying for opportunities to simply invite others to encounter Christ.Sharing our faith doesn't begin with having all the answers. It begins with having the eyes of Jesus.Key Themes: Seeing people through the eyes of Christ  Compassion before invitation  The harvest is people, not projects  Prayer prepares our hearts to reach others  God provides the growth while we faithfully invite Key Scriptures: Matthew 9:35-38  1 Samuel 16:7  Romans 15:7  1 Corinthians 3:6-7 Eagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.

In episode three of Faith in Today's World, Angel Santana sets the scene with the warmth of a home—his young son in the background—and asks a piercing question: how do we love people when we don't agree with them? Drawing on moments from healthcare, fatherhood, and Scripture, Angel weaves personal storytelling with John 13:34–35 to show that love and truth can coexist. Through honest anecdotes, a practical faith challenge to reach out and listen, and a closing prayer, this episode turns everyday division into an invitation to be peacemakers. Listeners are guided from tension to compassion, encouraged to choose relationship over winning, and reminded that small acts of grace can reveal Jesus to a fractured world.

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

Every follower of Jesus has a story that began with an invitation.In the opening chapter of John's Gospel, we see a simple pattern repeated again and again. Someone encounters Jesus, and then they invite someone else. John the Baptist points to Christ. Andrew brings Peter. Philip invites Nathanael. None of them have every answer. They simply say, "Come and see."In this message, John Gunter challenges us to think about the people God has placed in our lives and asks one important question:Who is your Simon?As we prepare to begin The Story together as a church family, this sermon reminds us that sharing our faith is not about having perfect answers. It is about introducing people to the One who changes lives.Key Scriptures: John 1:35-51  Psalm 34:8  1 Corinthians 3:6-7  John 6:66-69 Eagle Community Church of Christ Mont Belvieu, TexasLoving God. Loving People. Following Jesus.

Parenting fatigue, relationship expectations, emotional labor, driving your partner everywhere, and the heartbreak of waiting for a proposal that never comes. Tender, real, and deeply human.

When a million people were asked to rate how loving they are, every single one put themselves above average. Which is mathematically impossible. We all think we're kind. We all think we love well. This week pokes at that assumption with a few uncomfortable questions: why you keep some people close and quietly let others go, why "they drain me" comes so easily, and whether a lot of what you call love is actually just a trade you've never noticed you're making.

There's a difference between loving someone and being loving toward them. The love can be real, but if it isn't expressed in a language the other person actually hears, they can still feel unseen. The trouble is we tend to show love the way we understand it, not the way they receive it. Psalm 145 says God is rich in love and loving toward all He has made, and we become more like Him when people can actually feel the love we have for them. So try one of three things today: physical affection, a warm presence that words can't replace. Positive affirmation, especially when someone has failed. Or focused attention, your full, undistracted presence. Don't wait for the right moment. Make the moment.Pursuing God with Gene Appel is designed to help you pursue God, build community, and unleash compassion. Grounded in Scripture and shaped by Eastside's conviction that God's grace is for everyone, each episode invites you to discover God's presence and activity in your life.

Join us as we gather live for our Sunday Service. We look forward to gathering with you virtually and hearing your thoughts and prayers during our live chat. We believe in Loving Jesus, Loving People, and seeing Jesus transform lives. For more information on our church, click on the following links: Website: junctioncovenant.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/junctioncov...

What are you building today that you may never fully enjoy?In this Father's Day message, John Gunter examines the story of Nehemiah and the rebuilding of Jerusalem's walls. Through opposition, weariness, and discouragement, God's people discovered that the wall itself was never the ultimate goal. The goal was renewal, worship, and preparing a future they might never fully experience.This sermon reminds us that faithful people build with future generations in mind. They persevere through ordinary days, trust God through difficult seasons, and keep moving forward even when they feel tired.Key Themes: Building for future generations  Persevering when you feel worn out  Why discouragement isn't defeat  The importance of ordinary faithfulness  Remembering that the Lord is great and awesome 

"Loving God, Loving People!"

How do you actually learn to love God?In this reflection on Psalm 31, John Ortberg explores one surprising pathway to loving God more deeply: curiosity.Drawing from theologian Cornelius Plantinga Jr., relationship researcher John Gottman, and Dallas Willard, John invites us to think about building a "love map" for God.This episode explores:- Psalm 31 and loving God- Curiosity as a spiritual discipline- John Gottman's concept of love maps- Fascinating biblical images of God- The mystery and wonder of God's character- Learning to love God with all your mindScriptures:- Psalm 31- Deuteronomy 6:5- Matthew 22:37- Luke 23:46- Psalm 78#Psalm31 #JohnOrtberg #Prayer #LoveGod #SpiritualFormation #DallasWillard #JohnGottman #BibleStudy #Psalms #ChristianFaith

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

In this episode, Beth and Jenna talk more about the burning love of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. We are called to love like Jesus loves, but we can't do that if we don't first receive His love.Whether it be how we respond to those who hurt us, how we love our neighbors, how we talk about people, or what we consume, it all comes down to Love.

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

1 Corinthians 13:4-7 In this sermon, we are going to address the new trend of AI relationships. A chatbot can fulfill 1 Corinthans 13 easily. But are we creating unrealistic expectations of IRL relationships?

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

Weddings, Senior Rings, Tipping, Travel Etiquette, and the "Harrowing of Hell" Explained | Divinely Uninspired Podcast On the Divinely Uninspired podcast from Journey Church, the Penny, Jeremy, and Paul banter about Forrest Frank's reggae song "Yahweh," then debate whether weddings are fun and criticize the average 2026 wedding cost of $36,000, expensive barn venues, pricey photographers, and mediocre reception food, plus long best-man speeches. They call senior rings and "wedding" upcharges scams, discuss cheaper Walmart class rings, and pivot to the Met Gala and high-fashion hype like Supreme. The conversation turns to travel, including tipping hotel housekeeping, rising tipping expectations in restaurants, losing Spirit Airlines, paying to avoid middle seats, and airport/airplane etiquette (bare feet, speakerphone, rushing the exit). They mention the Yuka food-scanning app, then discuss Mel Gibson's Passion sequel and the "harrowing of hell," with Jeremy arguing it lacks strong biblical/theological support, leading into broader uncertainty about the afterlife, hell imagery, Revelation, and focusing more on living like Jesus than end-times minutiae. 00:00 Loose Intro Banter 00:19 Forrest Frank Reggae Talk 01:29 Naming Kids After Stars 01:53 Were Our Weddings Fun?  04:21 Wedding Costs Shock 05:05 Barn Venues Photo Scam 08:20 Reception Food Stories 09:13 Best Man Speech Fails 11:19 Graduation Rings Scam 13:47 Met Gala Fashion Rant 18:03 Beards Mustaches Debate 20:02 Hotel Tipping Etiquette 24:03 Airlines Seats Airport Rules 27:12 Mesh Shorts Debate 28:44 Breakaway Pants Nostalgia 28:55 Pajamas vs Sweatpants 30:24 Airport Etiquette Rants 32:08 Tarmac and Private Planes 34:46 Yuka App Food Scans 35:20 Harrowing of Hell Explained 40:19 What Happens After Death 42:17 Hell Dante and Rapture 51:34 Revelation vs Loving People 54:48 Bible Movies Wish List 58:11 Wrap Up and Callbacks

How do you be at your best when some people put you at your worst? It helps to not be naive about what love means, and to know what Jesus meant by love.

Ever have someone pop into your mind the moment you hear the phrase “hard to love”?Loving difficult people doesn't mean pretending they aren't difficult. It means choosing character, wisdom, and steady boundaries—even when patience is in short supply.Because sometimes the most heroic thing you can do… is respond with grace instead of reaction.If you'd like to go deeper into this month's topic, you can also find the companion workbook in my shop. Send us Fan MailSupport the showThe Farm Wife (website)Let's Visit! (email)Amazon Shop PagePodcast WorkbooksGreat Products by The Farm Wife:The Simple Life WorkbookSimple Life Home Finance BundleThe Art of HomemakingFind other helpful Simple Life Products in The Farm Wife ShopDo you want to learn more about living a simple life? Then a great place to start is with the books in my Simple Life Series!Living a Simple Life on the Farm (my story)The Search for a Simple LifeHow to Cook a Possum: Yesterday's Skills & Frugal Tips for a Simple Life (don't worry – this isn't a cookbook!)Faith & a Simple LifeFICTIONThe Strangers Room

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

Nathan Harrison teaches on April 26, 2026.

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

"Loving God, Loving People!"

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Even the people we love most can hurt us the deepest. In this episode, Scott and Deb explore why relationships are often so complicated—and how the Atonement of Jesus Christ can change the way we seek validation, respond to pain, and show up for the people in our lives. If you've ever felt unseen, misunderstood, or stuck in a cycle you can't fix, this conversation points to the only relationship that can truly heal the rest.