Podcasts about Radical love

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Are you feeling shaken to your core by recent world events? Does it feel like we are living through the start of a year of infamy? Is the chaos leaving you paralyzed, angry, or searching for a safe harbor in the storm? In this urgent and soul-shaking special broadcast, Michael Sandler addresses the elephant in the room: the fear, division, and heartbreak hitting us from every angle. This is NOT a political talk; this is a high-level spiritual intervention. Michael reveals why the "us vs. them" narrative is a trap designed to disempower you, and why RADICAL LOVE, especially for those you least want to love, is the only technology powerful enough to stop the madness. Discover why the world isn't ending, but entering a massive healing crisis, and how you can become a "Love Bomber" to shift the global timeline right now. This is your manual for navigating the "Year of the Reckoning" without losing your humanity. Key Topics: The "Us vs. Them" Trap: Why taking sides drains your power and how to spot the "artificial wedge" being driven between us. Radical Compassion: The profound lesson from the Tibetan monks who feared losing compassion for their captors more than death itself. Healing the "Walking Wounds": Understanding that every aggressor, from local tragedies to global dictators, acts from a wounded inner child that needs healing, not hatred. The "Love Bomb" Technique: A challenging but transformative practice: sending massive amounts of love to the specific people or leaders you fear the most. Nervous System Resets: Practical tools to stabilize your energy instantly, including "Turtle Breathing" and the surprising power of "Cute Bunnies" and teddy bear tosses. * The "No Small Talk" Rule: Why you must stop asking "How are you?" and start asking the brave question: "How is your soul doing?" The Global "Healing Crisis": Why the surfacing of old wounds, corruption, and violence is actually a necessary step for the planet's ultimate healing. This episode is a lifeline for your spirit. If you are ready to stop fighting fire with fire and start fighting fear with LOVE, this message will remind you that you are a divine master chosen for this exact moment. Join the Inspire Nation Soul Family!

What does it mean to bypass formalized structures of change-making and to engage in mutual aid? How does the philanthropy-nonprofit-industrial complex itself discourage systemic change? And how do we balance participation in immediate care response with the less visible, longer term, more mycelial work of rewiring community power?In this episode, Green Dreamer's kaméa chayne speaks with Dean Spade of Mutual Aid and Love in a Fucked Up World: How to Build Relationships, Hook Up and Raise Hell Together.Join us as we explore what it means to honor difference and expertise in activism without replicating oppressive hierarchy, reflect on lateral conflicts within the messy terrains of movement building, and more.We invite you to…tune in and subscribe to Green Dreamer via any podcast app;tap into our bonus extended and video version of this conversation on Patreon here;and read highlights from these conversations via Kaméa's newsletter here.Song features: “Earth Dog” and “Peaches” by Isla Greenwood (@islagreenwood on Instagram)

Pastor Will Ford's sermon, It's Time to Level Up, calls Mercy Culture East Fort Worth and the body of Christ to recognize that the year of Radical Love has prepared the church for greater spiritual authority and responsibility. Using David and the Cave of Adullam, he teaches that seasons of distress are often God's training ground, transforming broken people into mature sons and daughters who can carry authority for others. Pastor Will contrasts immature, self-centered leadership with fathered, entrusted authority, emphasizing that true promotion flows from intimacy with God and a willingness to take responsibility. He challenges the church to stop despising small beginnings, stand for what God has entrusted to them, and “get God into” families, cities, and systems, declaring that the church is coming out of this season transformed, united, and ready to level up together.

In this message, Pastor Chris Donald shares why Immanuel, God with us is the greatest gift of radical love. Using Matthew 1:18–25, he reminds us that Christmas is about God coming near and removing all distance between Himself and humanity. Pastor Chris explores what is found within this gift, Jesus as the Light of the World, the Wonderful Counselor, and the Prince of Peace, while calling listeners to return to daily dependence on Christ and rediscover the truth that Jesus is enough. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

In this message, Pastor Chris Donald shares why Immanuel, God with us is the greatest gift of radical love. Using Matthew 1:18–25, he reminds us that Christmas is about God coming near and removing all distance between Himself and humanity. Pastor Chris explores what is found within this gift, Jesus as the Light of the World, the Wonderful Counselor, and the Prince of Peace, while calling listeners to return to daily dependence on Christ and rediscover the truth that Jesus is enough. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com

Radical Obedience explores what it truly means to follow God in every area of life—personally, publicly, and directionally. Pastor Clay teaches that obedience is not pressure but spiritual nourishment, the very thing that sustained Jesus. The message calls us out of Western-driven striving and into a life formed by daily encounters, humility, repentance, and saying yes to God in the small things. When we obey in order, God brings clarity, opens the right doors, redirects the wrong ones, and leads us into a harvest we didn't plant.

In Pastor Dehavilland Ford's message, Abiding Through Radical Love, she teaches that vision is sustained not by striving or production, but by abiding deeply in Christ, drawing from Jesus' words in John 15:1–11. Preaching in the context of shaking—both personal and global—she frames abiding as the essential posture for believers in seasons of pruning, pressure, and promise. Using the metaphor of the vine, branches, and vinedresser, Pastor Dehavilland explains that pruning is not punishment but preparation, designed by God to produce lasting fruit. She contrasts striving with abiding through the story of Martha and Mary, emphasizing that fruitfulness flows from intimacy, not busyness, and that being known by God comes from remaining in His presence rather than performing for Him. Ultimately, the message calls believers to rest in radical love, remain connected to Christ in times of testing, and trust that true fruit is produced by staying close to the Source, not by controlling outcomes or competing with others.

If you only ever got one verse from the Bible, it should be this one. Join Pastor Rick as he explains the meaning and significance of John 3:16—the Good News in a nutshell, arguably the greatest verse in the Bible.John 3:16 has a lot to teach us. Did you know it includes an incredible offer, one you can't afford not to accept? Join Pastor Rick as he looks at the most famous verse in the Bible and explains the eternal gift God is waiting for you to accept. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

Radicalis is a Latin word that means "having roots." The world needs radical, rooted believers who are willing to live the way God intended. Join Pastor Rick as he teaches how God will reenergize your faith as you live rooted in his unconditional love.If you only ever got one verse from the Bible, it should be this one. Join Pastor Rick as he explains the meaning and significance of John 3:16—the Good News in a nutshell, arguably the greatest verse in the Bible.In this message, Pastor Rick teaches how God's love is intense, eternal, and everywhere! It's also sacrificial. Learn more about the most famous verse in the Bible, John 3:16. To support this ministry financially, visit: https://www.oneplace.com/donate/1103/29?v=20251111

This week, we look at Matthew 7:1–12 with Pastor Brad Beers, where Jesus calls us to a life shaped by humility, trust, and radical love. We explore what it means to release judgment, rely on God through honest requests, and treat others with the same care we hope to receive. This passage gives a clear […] The post Matthew 7:1-12 – Releasing Control, Requesting, and Radical Love appeared first on Sierra Bible Church.

In this message, Pastor Chris Donald teaches how radical love positions believers to live under an open heaven, where God's kingdom becomes visible on earth. Using Acts 3: 3-10 as a foundation, Pastor Chris shows how Peter and John model the flow of heaven through awareness, willingness, and fearlessness. We discover how Jesus lived naturally in the supernatural healing the sick, casting out demons, hearing the Father's voice, and walking in authority and how His radical love on the cross opened the heavens for us to experience the same. This message highlights the sharp contrast between God's kingdom and the world, revealing how love moves us from fear into bold obedience. Pastor Chris calls listeners to give freely what God has given, step out of fear, and become carriers of heaven to the world. Through Scripture, testimony, and practical steps, we are invited into a lifestyle where radical love opens the heavens. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com 

In this final message of the Ten Commandments series, Pastor Les Cody unpacks the power of the Tenth Commandment: Do Not Covet. Through the story of Ahab and Naboth, he reveals how covetousness becomes the root of so many other sins—and how it opens the door to the Jezebel spirit. This sermon calls us back to Radical Love, gratitude, and full surrender, reminding us that Jesus must remain our first love.

In this message, Pastor Chris Donald teaches how radical love positions believers to live under an open heaven, where God's kingdom becomes visible on earth. Using Acts 3: 3-10 as a foundation, Pastor Chris shows how Peter and John model the flow of heaven through awareness, willingness, and fearlessness. We discover how Jesus lived naturally in the supernatural healing the sick, casting out demons, hearing the Father's voice, and walking in authority and how His radical love on the cross opened the heavens for us to experience the same. This message highlights the sharp contrast between God's kingdom and the world, revealing how love moves us from fear into bold obedience. Pastor Chris calls listeners to give freely what God has given, step out of fear, and become carriers of heaven to the world. Through Scripture, testimony, and practical steps, we are invited into a lifestyle where radical love opens the heavens. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com 

What are we talking about when we talk about Radical Love? Are we talking about the unconditional love of the Prodigal Son's father, who rejoices to have his child back, no matter what he's done? Or are we talking about love that condemns and restrains others' behavior, to protect them from ultimate Divine Judgment? In this episode, we explore the ideological divide in Christianity between love and judgment, examine who is hurt by the far-reaching impact of flawed theology, and discuss how history and experience can provide important context for understanding what God wants us to do. *****Special thanks to our sponsors at Quoir, publishers of The Quollective.The Quollective isn't just another media platform. It's a grassroots, justice-fueled toolbox for people who want to change the world—andstill laugh while doing it.----Use promo code radicallove for 10% off a yearly subscription—that's asavings of 20% off the monthly price. Go to thequollective.com andlet's build a post-fascist future together. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

What does it mean to be a man? The eye-opening second half of this animated three-way conversation with Mark, Kelly, and our returning guest Jon Carl Lewis, talking about spirituality, sexuality, and the embodiment of masculinity—whether straight, queer, or trans. We explore the paradox of being simultaneously men of the world and “children of God,” balancing trusting God to help with our troubles and doing what we can in our power as well, and the need that even the strongest man has for community. Jon Carl Lewis describes himself as “your average queer, liberative theologian and spiritual guide.” His work invites” individuals and communities into conversation around how integration of the spiritual and the sexual/erotic can enliven and reconcile people of faith to themselves, the sacred, their communities, and all of creation.” His Substack is called “Ramblings (of a Queer, Christian Contemplative) (queerchristianramblings.substack.com). *****Special thanks to our sponsors at Quoir, publishers of The Quollective.The Quollective isn't just another media platform. It's a grassroots, justice-fueled toolbox for people who want to change the world—andstill laugh while doing it.----Use promo code radicallove for 10% off a yearly subscription—that's asavings of 20% off the monthly price. Go to thequollective.com andlet's build a post-fascist future together. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

“Radical Love: Courageous Warriors” is a call to rise in an hour of spiritual war. Pastor Matt Wakefield teaches that radical love produces courage—born from daily encounters with God, costly obedience, and compassion that moves us to action. In a world under assault, heaven is summoning warriors who will stand in the gap and recover what the enemy has stolen.

Pastor Nikki Cody's sermon “It's Time to Awaken the Warhorses” is a prophetic call for the Church to wake up to truth in a culture of deception and to step into the 2025 mandate of Radical Love. Drawing from Jeremiah 1, she teaches that believers are appointed, equipped, and commanded to speak God's Word with boldness, resisting fear, confusion, and compromise. She reveals the “warhorse” as a picture of the believer trained in pressure, unbothered in battle, fixed on Jesus, anchored in Scripture, and carrying the victory Christ has already won. Through vulnerability about her own battles, she emphasizes that God forms warhorses in hidden obedience, resistance, and devotion to His voice, calling the Church to rise with courage, steadiness, and unwavering allegiance to the Truth.

Nick Heeley - In Luke 6:27–36, Jesus calls his followers to a love that goes beyond instinct and self-interest: loving enemies, giving without expecting anything in return, and reflecting the mercy of our Father. This radical way of living isn't optional—it's the hallmark of God's children. Why not consider where Jesus is inviting you to practice this countercultural love, why it feels difficult, and how the Father's mercy empowers you to obey?

George Diwakar - Jesus calls his disciples to radical love — a love that reaches even our enemies. Pointing to the self-giving mercy of God, shown supremely on the cross, he challenges us to reflect his compassion, responding to hostility not with retaliation but with the grace we ourselves have received.

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Kelly and Mark sit down to discuss Unrepentant: Our Manifesto of Queer Divinity and Sacred Justice — a revolutionary text calling faith communities to end religious abuse and bring accountability into the Church. Mark opens up about the creative process, the vision behind the manifesto, and the courage required to confront systems that wound. Hear excerpts from the Witnesses — poetic proclamations of joy, belonging, and liberation — and discover how love can be rebuilt as a measurable, living practice of justice. ***** Special thanks to our sponsors at Quoir, publishers of The Quollective. The Quollective isn't just another media platform. It's a grassroots,  justice-fueled toolbox for people who want to change the world—and still laugh while doing it. ---- Use promo code radicallove for 10% off a yearly subscription—that's a savings of 20% off the monthly price.  Go to thequollective.com and let's build a post-fascist future together.   Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Hear Marcel Schwantes talk about how his personal experiences and research led him to define five principles of effective leadership from his book Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love, Be a Kick-Ass Boss. He explains how patience, kindness, humility, advocacy, and trustworthiness can help you become a truly kick-ass boss in today's chaotic world. To learn more, go to marcelschwantes.com

Send us a textThis conversation explores the concept of radical love and its transformative power, particularly in the context of personal stories that illustrate how love can lead to significant character changes. The discussion highlights instances where divine power seems to affirm these changes, as exemplified by Sammy's story, where his refusal to engage in violence led to a profound impact on those around him.TakeawaysRadical love can lead to supernatural changes.Personal stories illustrate the power of transformation.Refusing violence can inspire others to change.Divine power often confirms character changes.Sammy's story exemplifies the impact of radical love.The nature of love can transcend ordinary explanations.Faith can lead to immediate and profound impacts.Character change can influence others' faith journeys.The act of love can be a powerful testimony.Transformation often begins with personal choices. Support the show

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I've been sitting with this question lately. Does this increase your capacity to love? In today's episode, I'm joined by global leadership expert and author Marcel Schwantes, whose new book Humane Leadership: Lead with Radical Love, Be a Kickass Boss is changing the way we think about leadership. We talk about what it really means to lead with love through patience, humility, trust, and kindness, and how that transforms not just your work, but your life. Marcel shares his powerful story of going from burnout to breakthrough and breaks down his five pillars of “loving leadership.” We dive into why kindness isn't about being nice, how trust grows when it's given first, and how compassion creates high-performing teams. If you've ever wondered how to lead with heart without losing your edge, this conversation will fill your cup. Let's talk about what it means to bring radical love into the way we lead, live, and show up for others. Links & resources: Get on the Waitlist for my 2026 Planner! https://www.plangoalplan.com/planners Stuck Assessment: https://www.plangoalplan.com/stuck  Plan Goal Plan Planners! https://www.marcelschwantes.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/marcelschwantes  Substack: https://marcelschwantes.substack.com/  Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Humane-Leadership-Lead-Radical-Kick-Ass-ebook/dp/B0CWG3PTL4/ Truly Human Leadership Podcast (I define Humane Leadership): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jx7ZTM5dZZk Connect with Danielle: Email: support@plangoalplan.com Facebook Group: Join Here Website: PlanGoalPlan.com LinkedIn: (I post most here!) www.linkedin.com/in/danielle-mcgeough-phd-

In this week's sermon from Mercy Culture Austin, Pastor Seth Morrow teaches from Mark 2:23–28 and Exodus 20 to show that the Sabbath is a gift made for us, not against us. In the Year of Radical Love, Pastor Seth shares six reasons God gave the Sabbath and offers practical ways to keep it holy: prepare, truly rest, reflect, and listen for God's voice. This message invites you to let Jesus be Lord of your Sabbath and trade striving for His rest.

Devotion : Radical Love / Luke 6:27-36 by Community Lutheran Church

The Gospel of John

Jesus raises the standard of love in Matthew 5:43–48. He teaches that love is not limited to those who are easy to care for. Instead, it reflects the heart of the Father, who shows kindness to both the righteous and the unrighteous. This message in the Radical series reminds us that God's love for us is the model for how we are to love others. Radical love is not about convenience or comfort. It is about living in a way that reveals the mercy and grace of our Father in heaven. Sermon notes and discussion questions available at: https://www.citybridgechurch.org/messages Subscribe for weekly Sunday Messages on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you listen. Questions or feedback? DM us @citybridgecc or email info@citybridgechurch.org. Enjoyed the message? Leave a review on Apple Podcasts.

In this message Ps. Matt brought a powerful and timely prophetic word on courage and how to be raised up as a warrior in this hour. We cannot be ones that allow the devil to push us back but we need to be warriors that will fight for the things of God and will go to war to advance the Kingdom of Heaven! 

Matthew 22:36-40 NIV 36 “Teacher, which is the greatest commandment in the Law?” 37 Jesus replied: “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.' 38 This is the first and greatest commandment. 39 And the second is like it: ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' 40 All the Law and the Prophets hang on these two commandments.”Luke 10:25-29 NIV25 On one occasion an expert in the law stood up to test Jesus. “Teacher,” he asked, “what must I do to inherit eternal life?” 26 “What is written in the Law?” he replied. “How do you read it?” 27 He answered, “ ‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your strength and with all your mind'; and, ‘Love your neighbor as yourself.' ” 28 “You have answered correctly,” Jesus replied. “Do this and you will live.” 29 But he wanted to justify himself, so he asked Jesus, “And who is my neighbor?”1. Radical Love Crosses BoundariesLuke 10:30-31 NIV30 In reply Jesus said: “A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, when he was attacked by robbers. They stripped him of his clothes, beat him and went away, leaving him half dead. 31 A priest happened to be going down the same road, and when he saw the man, he passed by on the other side. 1. Radical Love Crosses Boundaries 2. Radical Love Costs SomethingLuke 10:33-35 NIV33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,' he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.'1. Radical Love Crosses Boundaries2. Radical Love Costs Something3. Radical Love Creates a WitnessLuke 10:33-37 NIV33 But a Samaritan, as he traveled, came where the man was; and when he saw him, he took pity on him. 34 He went to him and bandaged his wounds, pouring on oil and wine. Then he put the man on his own donkey, brought him to an inn and took care of him. 35 The next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper. ‘Look after him,' he said, ‘and when I return, I will reimburse you for any extra expense you may have.' 36 “Which of these three do you think was a neighbor to the man who fell into the hands of robbers?” 37 The expert in the law replied, “The one who had mercy on him.” Jesus told him, “Go and do likewise.”Photos:DiogenesGood SamaritanTertuliianArchbishop Oscar Romero1. Radical Love Crosses Boundaries2. Radical Love Costs Something3. Radical Love Creates a Witness

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What does it really mean to love God with all your heart, soul, mind, and strength and to love your neighbor as yourself? We walk through Matthew 22 and Deuteronomy 6, look at the Shema's all-consuming call to love, and connect it to Jesus' teaching on obedience and neighbor love. What you'll learn: - The Greatest Commandment and why “all” is the standard: all your heart, soul, mind, and strength. - How Deuteronomy 6 (the Shema) frames an all-consuming love for God that shapes your thoughts, words, and actions. - Why loving your neighbor proves your love for God and how self-love affects the way you treat others. - How Jesus ties love to obedience: “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” Key Scriptures - Matthew 22:36–40 — The Greatest Commandment and love for neighbor. - Deuteronomy 6:4–6 — The Shema and loving God with all. - Luke 10:25–37 — Who is my neighbor? The Good Samaritan. - John 14:15 — Love expressed through obedience. Apply the message - Heart check: Identify the thoughts you entertain that do not honor God. Replace them with truth and commit them to action. - Mind your words and deeds: Let love shape what you say and what you do, even when culture pushes back. - Neighbor love in action: Practice one concrete act of service today to redirect attention from self to others. Where to Dive In: (00:09) The Greatest Commandment (08:00) The Commandment to Love God (19:09) The Call to Love God Fully (34:19) All-Consuming Love for God (50:25) Loving God and Neighbor Fully (01:07:43) Radical Love and Devotion About your host: Jaime Luce' testimony has daunting personal mountains and treacherous financial valleys. She was trapped in day-to-day stress and couldn't see a way forward. But how she started is not how she finished! And she wants you to know God has a plan for your life too, no matter how tough it seems. Today, Jaime has been married to the love of her life for almost three decades, owns two companies, and has become an author and podcaster. God's way is always the blessed way! Free chapter of Jaime's new book: You Don't Need Money, You Just Need God: https://jaimeluce.com/book/ Connect: - Website: https://jaimeluce.com - Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jaime.luces.page - Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jaime_luce/ - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaime-luce-00395691/

What should “family” look like within the context of Christianity? How could a godly parent reject their own child for not meeting their community's standard of “goodness?" Mark and Kelly reflect on their own enriching experiences with inclusive Christian communities—the "family of God," so to speak—but also comment on the devastating legacy of the late James Dobson and his restrictive teachings about the “traditional” family, including beatings, conversion therapy, and pushing away children “for their own good. *****Special thanks to our sponsors at Quoir, publishers of The Quollective.The Quollective isn't just another media platform. It's a grassroots, justice-fueled toolbox for people who want to change the world—andstill laugh while doing it.----Use promo code radicallove for 10% off a yearly subscription—that's asavings of 20% off the monthly price. Go to thequollective.com andlet's build a post-fascist future together.

It's often touted that Rumi is one of the best-selling poets in the United States. That may be the case but popular renderings of the writings of this 13th-century Muslim have largely detached him from the Islamic tradition, and specifically Sufi mysticism. In Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition (Yale University Press, 2018), Omid Safi, Professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University, places Jalal al-Din alongside luminaries within the rich archive of Islamic Sufi poetry. In this anthology of newly translated poetry Safi focuses on love, especially ‘ishq/eshq, what he renders as “radical love.” The volume organizes translations of Qur'an and Hadith, Sufi mystics and poets into four thematic sections: God of Love, Path of Love, Lover & Beloved, and Beloved Community. Radical Love does an excellent job of introducing readers to key ideas from Islamic mysticism that are rooted in first hand knowledge of Arabic and Persian texts. This book is valuable to both the scholar and the student because of Safi's informed nuance in both the careful selection of source passages and the subtle lyricism of his translations. In our conversation we discussed the translation of Sufi poetry in English, strategies to translation work, love in the Islamic tradition, the reception of Rumi, Ahmed Ghazali's first book in Persian on love, Qawwali singers, contemporary sheikhs, and several key Sufis authors. Kristian Petersen is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University. He is the author of Interpreting Islam in China: Pilgrimage, Scripture, and Language in the Han Kitab (Oxford University Press, 2017). He is currently working on a monograph entitled The Cinematic Lives of Muslims, and is the editor of the forthcoming volumes Muslims in the Movies: A Global Anthology (ILEX Foundation) and New Approaches to Islam in Film (Routledge). You can find out more about his work on his website, follow him on Twitter @BabaKristian, or email him at kpeterse@odu.edu. 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

It's often touted that Rumi is one of the best-selling poets in the United States. That may be the case but popular renderings of the writings of this 13th-century Muslim have largely detached him from the Islamic tradition, and specifically Sufi mysticism. In Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition (Yale University Press, 2018), Omid Safi, Professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University, places Jalal al-Din alongside luminaries within the rich archive of Islamic Sufi poetry. In this anthology of newly translated poetry Safi focuses on love, especially ‘ishq/eshq, what he renders as “radical love.” The volume organizes translations of Qur'an and Hadith, Sufi mystics and poets into four thematic sections: God of Love, Path of Love, Lover & Beloved, and Beloved Community. Radical Love does an excellent job of introducing readers to key ideas from Islamic mysticism that are rooted in first hand knowledge of Arabic and Persian texts. This book is valuable to both the scholar and the student because of Safi's informed nuance in both the careful selection of source passages and the subtle lyricism of his translations. In our conversation we discussed the translation of Sufi poetry in English, strategies to translation work, love in the Islamic tradition, the reception of Rumi, Ahmed Ghazali's first book in Persian on love, Qawwali singers, contemporary sheikhs, and several key Sufis authors. Kristian Petersen is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University. He is the author of Interpreting Islam in China: Pilgrimage, Scripture, and Language in the Han Kitab (Oxford University Press, 2017). He is currently working on a monograph entitled The Cinematic Lives of Muslims, and is the editor of the forthcoming volumes Muslims in the Movies: A Global Anthology (ILEX Foundation) and New Approaches to Islam in Film (Routledge). You can find out more about his work on his website, follow him on Twitter @BabaKristian, or email him at kpeterse@odu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/literary-studies

It's often touted that Rumi is one of the best-selling poets in the United States. That may be the case but popular renderings of the writings of this 13th-century Muslim have largely detached him from the Islamic tradition, and specifically Sufi mysticism. In Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition (Yale University Press, 2018), Omid Safi, Professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University, places Jalal al-Din alongside luminaries within the rich archive of Islamic Sufi poetry. In this anthology of newly translated poetry Safi focuses on love, especially ‘ishq/eshq, what he renders as “radical love.” The volume organizes translations of Qur'an and Hadith, Sufi mystics and poets into four thematic sections: God of Love, Path of Love, Lover & Beloved, and Beloved Community. Radical Love does an excellent job of introducing readers to key ideas from Islamic mysticism that are rooted in first hand knowledge of Arabic and Persian texts. This book is valuable to both the scholar and the student because of Safi's informed nuance in both the careful selection of source passages and the subtle lyricism of his translations. In our conversation we discussed the translation of Sufi poetry in English, strategies to translation work, love in the Islamic tradition, the reception of Rumi, Ahmed Ghazali's first book in Persian on love, Qawwali singers, contemporary sheikhs, and several key Sufis authors. Kristian Petersen is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University. He is the author of Interpreting Islam in China: Pilgrimage, Scripture, and Language in the Han Kitab (Oxford University Press, 2017). He is currently working on a monograph entitled The Cinematic Lives of Muslims, and is the editor of the forthcoming volumes Muslims in the Movies: A Global Anthology (ILEX Foundation) and New Approaches to Islam in Film (Routledge). You can find out more about his work on his website, follow him on Twitter @BabaKristian, or email him at kpeterse@odu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/middle-eastern-studies

It's often touted that Rumi is one of the best-selling poets in the United States. That may be the case but popular renderings of the writings of this 13th-century Muslim have largely detached him from the Islamic tradition, and specifically Sufi mysticism. In Radical Love: Teachings from the Islamic Mystical Tradition (Yale University Press, 2018), Omid Safi, Professor of Islamic Studies at Duke University, places Jalal al-Din alongside luminaries within the rich archive of Islamic Sufi poetry. In this anthology of newly translated poetry Safi focuses on love, especially ‘ishq/eshq, what he renders as “radical love.” The volume organizes translations of Qur'an and Hadith, Sufi mystics and poets into four thematic sections: God of Love, Path of Love, Lover & Beloved, and Beloved Community. Radical Love does an excellent job of introducing readers to key ideas from Islamic mysticism that are rooted in first hand knowledge of Arabic and Persian texts. This book is valuable to both the scholar and the student because of Safi's informed nuance in both the careful selection of source passages and the subtle lyricism of his translations. In our conversation we discussed the translation of Sufi poetry in English, strategies to translation work, love in the Islamic tradition, the reception of Rumi, Ahmed Ghazali's first book in Persian on love, Qawwali singers, contemporary sheikhs, and several key Sufis authors. Kristian Petersen is an Assistant Professor of Philosophy & Religious Studies at Old Dominion University. He is the author of Interpreting Islam in China: Pilgrimage, Scripture, and Language in the Han Kitab (Oxford University Press, 2017). He is currently working on a monograph entitled The Cinematic Lives of Muslims, and is the editor of the forthcoming volumes Muslims in the Movies: A Global Anthology (ILEX Foundation) and New Approaches to Islam in Film (Routledge). You can find out more about his work on his website, follow him on Twitter @BabaKristian, or email him at kpeterse@odu.edu. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/intellectual-history

Jesus' teaching on forgiveness is radical and necessary.

What do you get when a 63-year-old gay man becomes the adoptive father of a homeless 21-year-old gay teen? You get a story that redefines family, masculinity, and what it means to show the hell up for someone. In this episode, I sit down with Brian Gorman—maverick coach, neuroscience nerd, and proud single dad—to talk about the unexpected journey that changed both his and Brandon's lives. From a high school photography project to full-on parenthood, Brian shares the raw, deeply human story of stepping in when no one else would. We also dive into: • Why chosen family isn't just a buzzword—it's survival.• How queer men can heal the past and rewrite their story at any age.• How neuroscience can actually change the way we handle life, love, and everything in between. This one's for the misfits, the late bloomers, the dads we never had—and the men we still have time to become. About Brian and Brandon Gorman Brian Gorman is a gay senior (75) and the single father of Brandon. Brandon first came into Brian's life shortly before he turned 16. They shared a love of photography, and Brandon reached out to Brian to interview him for a school photography project. When Brandon revealed that he was abused at home and assaulted at school, Brian offered to stay in touch. Over the next two years, their bod tightened as Brian helped Brandon prepare for his SATs, complete his college and scholarship applications, and do campus visits. Brandon was living with his birth mother at the time, and she wanted no part of her gay son's life. When she threw Brandon out three months before his high school graduation, Brian took him in. Brian adopted Brandon when he was 21; Brian was 63. Today, Brian and Brandon share a home in Hoboken, New Jersey. Connect With Brian Website LinkedIn Hey Guys, Check This Out! Are you a guy who keeps struggling to do that thing? You know the thing you keep telling yourself and others you're going to do, but never do? Then it's time to get real and figure out why. Join the 40 Plus: Gay Men Gay Talk, monthly chats. They happen the third Monday of each month at 5:00 pm Pacific - Learn More! Also, join our Facebook Community - 40 Plus: Gay Men, Gay Talk Community Break free of fears. Make bold moves. Live life without apologies

In this powerful episode on Family Anointing Sunday, Pastor Jordan Kennedy unpacks a transformative message: Radical Love requires Radical Trust.Drawing from Proverbs 3:5–8, Pastor Jordan challenges listeners to examine the depth of their trust in God. You'll discover 7 key signs that your trust is under spiritual attack—subtle ways the enemy tries to shake your confidence in God's promises and distract you from His voice. Pastor Jordan breaks down how these attacks manifest in our thoughts, decisions, relationships, and even our faith journey. This episode isn't just about identifying the problem—it's about building a stronger foundation. Learn how to deepen your trust in God through obedience and intimacy, and what it really means to go ALL IN on trusting Him. Because when you trust God fully, radical love becomes more than a concept—it becomes your lifestyle. Whether you're in a season of doubt or simply want to strengthen your walk with God, this message will inspire and equip you to trust deeper, love bolder, and live with purpose. The vision of Mercy Culture is to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. At Mercy Culture, one of our unique characteristics is that we are a presence driven church. We are not built around any person or ministry. We are built around the presence of God. Each week, you will hear a teaching from our Lead Pastors, Les and Nikki Cody or another leader in our community. To learn more about Mercy Culture, visit https://mercyculturewaco.com 

In this compelling message, Pastor Trough teaches that true worship isn't cheap—it's costly. Drawing from David's refusal to offer God a sacrifice that cost him nothing (2 Samuel 24), this sermon challenges us to move beyond performative, convenient worship and into wholehearted, obedient, radical worship. Whether through generosity, sacrifice, or obedience, we're called to give God what He desires, not just what's easy. Because when we love God radically, our worship will reflect it. Mercy Culture Church exists to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God.

Pastor Sean Gleason's message Radical Love: Beloved Identity centers on the truth that our identity isn't found in what we do, but in being radically loved by God. Using Mary Magdalene's encounter with Jesus in John 20, he shows that when Jesus calls your name, He calls you “Beloved.” Pastor Sean explains that God gives new names in Scripture to declare purpose and identity, and that true transformation comes through receiving the spirit of adoption, not striving. Beloved identity breaks shame, ends competition, and leads to unity. We can only truly love God when we understand how deeply we are loved by Him.

Radical Lovers Stand for Life is a powerful message from Pastor Will Ford calling disciples of Christ to rise up in Radical Love and defend the unborn. Through personal testimony, biblical truth, and prophetic insight, he reveals the spiritual roots of abortion and connects it to America's history of injustice. This is a charge to break silence, confront darkness, and stand for life with courage and conviction.   Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49452498

In this powerful message, Pastor Fidel unpacks how radical love confronts and casts out every spirit of fear. Drawing from the story of the prodigal son, he reveals how fear distorts our identity and hinders intimacy with the Father. Through scripture, spiritual insight, and prophetic challenge, we're reminded that fear and the Holy Spirit cannot coexist—and it's time to choose who we will host. This is a call to shut every open door, break agreement with the familiar spirit, and walk boldly in the Dunamis power of God's love. Sermon Notes: https://www.bible.com/events/49452630 Mercy Culture Church exists to take people from corporate encounters with God to daily personal encounters with God. For more information on ways you can be a part of it, follow us on social media @mercyculture or visit us at mercyculture.com Share the link and invite a friend to join this service.

How can we be set free from selfishness so that, at any earthly cost to ourselves, we will love other people in a way that makes Christ look great?