Podcasts about sacrificial love

“Should Sacrificial Love Be Exhausting?” Many believe that constant giving and never saying no is the essence of love, but this perspective can lead to burnout. The discussion also touches on balancing obligations to God and family, the moral implications of defending one’s family, and how these principles apply to single individuals. Join the Catholic Answers Live Club Newsletter Invite our apologists to speak at your parish! Visit Catholicanswersspeakers.com Questions Covered: 02:17 – Many Christians think constantly giving, never saying no, and exhausting themselves is a form of sacrificial love. Where does that idea go wrong? 14:57 – How I balance my obligations to God and to my family? 24:18 – Is there ever a time that a Catholic is morally obligated or allowed to defend one's family by physical means? Or is it ever sinful? 33:24 – Many of your examples are for married people with families. How would the principles here be applied to a single person? 41:00 – I'm 18, and there is a girl I'd like to ask out. How do I deal with the fear of rejection? 45:52 – I think I'm having a trauma response to my family. My family and I are moving onto the same property as my parents. Our family farm is falling apart and I'm worried how it is going to affect relationships.

The 10 Commandments E10 — The short commandment, “Do not commit adultery,” assumes that every marriage is vitally important and just as worth protecting as a human life. But why is a marriage covenant so important in the Bible? The biblical authors consider marriage to be a great mystery that points to something cosmic: God's faithful commitment to humanity. In this episode, Jon and Tim explore the meaning of marriage in the Bible, and how its deeper values are relevant to both married and unmarried people. FULL SHOW NOTES For chapter-by-chapter summaries, biblical words, referenced Scriptures, and reflection questions, check out the full show notes for this episode. CHAPTERS Defining Adultery and Reflecting on its Penalty (0:00-15:00) Israel's Unique Prohibitions Against Adultery (15:00-25:08) Genesis 1-2's Meditations on Man and Woman as One  (25:08-42:42) Marriage as a Reflection of God's Covenant with His People (42:42-53:54) Recap and Sacrificial Love as the Highest Value (53:54-1:07:04) OFFICIAL EPISODE TRANSCRIPT View this episode's official transcript. THE 10 COMMANDMENTS BIBLEPROJECT TRANSLATION View our full translation of the 10 Commandments. REFERENCED RESOURCES Find the related animated video for this episode here. Being God's Image: Why Creation Still Matters by Carmen Joy Imes “Grace – therefore, Holy” - sermon by Timothy Keller Check out Tim's extensive collection of recommended books. SHOW MUSIC “Purple Clouds” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla “Faithful” by Lofi Sunday feat. Marc Vanparla “Be Like Water” by Lofi Sunday feat. Zairis TéJion BibleProject theme song by TENTS  SHOW CREDITS Production of today's episode is by Lindsey Ponder, producer, and Cooper Peltz, managing producer. Tyler Bailey and Aaron Olsen edited today's episode and provided the sound design and mix. JB Witty writes the show notes. Our host and creative director is Jon Collins, and our lead scholar is Tim Mackie. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Kyle Kauffman | May 17 2026The Christian life involves sacrifice. It involves being willing to lay down our rights, give up our freedom, and make sacrifices that can prove costly, difficult, uncomfortable, and painful. This can be at odds with a world that tells us to hold onto our rights and freedoms at all costs. We can easily make an idol of our rights and freedoms and forget that rights and freedoms in this world are given to us so that we might use them to glorify God by loving others and advancing the gospel. In 1 Corinthians 8 and 9, Paul is calling the Corinthians to lay down their freedom in order to love one another and he is showing how he lays down his rights in order to advance the gospel. As we consider these chapters we are invited into living a life that reflects our Savior. We are called to consider what sacrifices God might want us to make. And we discover that the gospel gives us the power to make those sacrifices.

Jeremy Dunne Preaching from Mark 10:35-45 on mothers day.

Pastor Nicoletti proceeds in Philippians with a sermon titled “Conformed to His Sacrificial Love” and from Philippians 3:10-11.

1 Kings 3:16-28 ESV Then two prostitutes came to the king and stood before him. The one woman said, “Oh, my lord, this woman and I live in the same house, and I gave birth to a child while she was in the house. Then on the third day after I gave birth, this woman also gave birth. And we were alone. There was no one else with us in the house; only we two were in the house. And this woman's son died in the night, because she lay on him. And she arose at midnight and took my son from beside me, while your servant slept, and laid him at her breast, and laid her dead son at my breast. When I rose in the morning to nurse my child, behold, he was dead. But when I looked at him closely in the morning, behold, he was not the child that I had borne.” But the other woman said, “No, the living child is mine, and the dead child is yours.” The first said, “No, the dead child is yours, and the living child is mine.” Thus they spoke before the king. Then the king said, “The one says, ‘This is my son that is alive, and your son is dead'; and the other says, ‘No; but your son is dead, and my son is the living one.'” And the king said, “Bring me a sword.” So a sword was brought before the king. And the king said, “Divide the living child in two, and give half to the one and half to the other.” Then the woman whose son was alive said to the king, because her heart yearned for her son, “Oh, my lord, give her the living child, and by no means put him to death.” But the other said, “He shall be neither mine nor yours; divide him.” Then the king answered and said, “Give the living child to the first woman, and by no means put him to death; she is his mother.” And all Israel heard of the judgment that the king had rendered, and they stood in awe of the king, because they perceived that the wisdom of God was in him to do justice.

A Word of Encouragement with Vicky Mutchler is heard at 11:30 AM Central Time on Faith Music Radio.  Join the Facebook group On a Positive Note to get more words of encouragement from Mrs. Vicky - https://www.facebook.com/groups/171863542874382/

Alejandro grew up as an orphan at Project Mexico — now he's returned as a husband, alongside his wife Evangeline, to serve the very community that shaped him. In this episode, the newlyweds share what it's like to begin their marriage not in comfort, but in calling — living on the ranch at St. Innocent Orphanage, pouring themselves out for infants, toddlers, and boys who need a glimpse of what love really looks like. From Evangeline's tender and challenging work with the babies at Casa Cuna San Felipe to Alejandro's daily life alongside the niños, their story is one of humility, joy, and choosing to trust God again and again. Together, they're discovering that marriage isn't just a relationship — it's a witness. And in a place where so many children have never seen a healthy, loving home, that witness matters more than words. Tune in for a beautiful conversation about sacrificial love, faith stretched thin and made stronger, and what it means to let God write the first chapter of your life together.

In this message from Ephesians 5, Pastor Jim frames marriage as part of God's larger new-creation work, calling believers to see it not in isolation but within the story of the gospel and the unified family of God. Using the image of good and bruised apples, he acknowledges both the goodness and brokenness people experience in marriage while urging a fresh look at God's design: a “good apple” rooted in Christ. Paul's teaching is presented as both cultural and transcendent, ultimately revealing a subversive, gospel-centered vision where mutual submission replaces self-centered authority, and marriage becomes “gospel theater” that reflects Christ's sacrificial love for the Church. Rather than reinforcing power structures, Paul redefines them through the cross, calling husbands and wives alike to die to self and serve one another in love, producing both a lived experience of grace and a visible witness to the world. The catalyst for this kind of marriage is not effort but transformation, being filled with the Spirit and anchored in identity in Christ rather than in a spouse. When reverence for Christ shapes the relationship, couples are freed from unrealistic expectations and empowered to offer truth, mercy, and reconciliation, displaying a foretaste of restored oneness and God's kingdom in everyday life.

What if your marriage could become a living picture of the gospel? True biblical partnership isn't about power or position. It's about valuing your spouse above yourself, just as Christ gave himself for the church. When sacrificial love shapes your home, daily life starts reflecting the heart of Jesus. Listen now and be inspired to love your spouse the way Christ loves you.

Dr. Tom Curran and Fr. Patrick Smith, Pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church, Washington, DC, reflect on the second reading from Palm Sunday. [Philippians 2:6-11] Tom references the movie Mully and Fr. Pat shares insights on self-giving, sacrificial love, and transformed mindset.

Pastor Troy continues our No Greater Love Series with "Sacrificial Love".   God's Love is not just a committed love, it is a Covenant-Keeping Love. God's Love is Self-Sacrificing. How do you respond to that type of love? 1. Acknowledge Love of God 2. Embrace the Love of God 3. Embody the Love of God —— If you want to support what God is doing through Cityline, click here: https://www.citylineonline.churchcenter.com/giving Want to learn more about Cityline and how to get involved? Click here: https://citylineonline.org Are you in need of prayer or someone to talk with? Click here: https://citylineonline.org/prayer —— Follow us on socials! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/citylineonline/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/citylineonline/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCumM40GFhmHumITXmh8MV0g Apple Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/cityline-church/id1308579363?mt=2 Spotify Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/0pHyJ5pxtry1tIMlD9ZBPd?si=e01fc4636d5543e1  

Pastor Brent walks through the road to the cross, showing how Jesus willingly endured suffering, bore our sin, and extended forgiveness even in His final moments. Through it all, we're invited into a response of grateful surrender, trusting in the finished work of Christ and the depth of His sacrificial love.

Preached by Pastor Duncan Ross on 3/22/26. Ephesians 5:15-33.More information: www.nshorechurch.org

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Father Anthony with Cristina and Tony are joined by Alice Babij (Bobby).  Father welcomes us, today is the Feast of St. Joseph.  Father leads us in prayer and afterwards reads and unpacks the gospel reading for today.  He then defers to his guest, Alice who today shares from the book “Love Written in Flesh and Blood” by Fr. Scott Haynes.  In the book, Fr. Haynes leads us in mediation of the Passion of Christ via the medical insight of French Surgeon Pierre Barbet. The book leads us to confront the physical reality of what Jesus suffered through the scourging, crucifixion and the piercing of his side. In the reflections, were meant to be led to an awakening in realization of the cost of Jesus' sacrifice for us.  Jesus' sacrificial love for us was truly written in flesh and blood.  The book is available at priestleypress.com. St. Stanislaus Kostka Parish  www.priestlypress.com

"Though he was in the form of God, he did not regard equality with God as something to be grasped, but emptied himself, taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.” - Philippians 2:6–7 Have an episode idea you want to hear about? Shoot me a message here!Support the showShe Loved: Resting in the Beauty of Motherhood (New Motherhood Book with Ascension- Be encouraged and uplifted: www.ascensionpress.com/sheloved) I am convinced that God is on mission to restore and revive the beautiful vocation of motherhood right here and right now! Let's build up this community of catholic moms who are answering the call to this mighty work! If this episode blessed you, I would be so honored if you shared it with a friend, rated it, or left us a review! Support the show!!If you want to come join our community and help support the show I'd be so blessed! www.patreon.com/latteandlaundrypodcastI always love to connect :suzanne@latteandlaundry.com

Message from Ron Morein on March 8, 2026

Sacrificial Love—Love That Costs SomethingLoving Upward and OutwardYT: https://youtu.be/jlha74lpzroSpotify:

Do you know what the Bible says is the ultimate mark of authentic spirituality? Do you have it? And why is it so important? Those are the questions we'll explore this Sunday as we continue our sermon series called "By Their Fruits You Will Know Them: 8 Core Characteristics of Authentic Followers of Jesus."

Orion Campus - Brandon Shank Every[one], Everywhere shows how God is moving through the incredible global partners we are honored to walk alongside. As we share the stories and ministries of these indigenous leaders, we invite you to learn, lean in, and participate—through prayer, experiences, and generosity—in work that reaches far beyond our church walls. Together, we celebrate and commit to support our partners as they build God's Kingdom and reach the [one]. Building out, not up. God's way is radical openhandedness. Instead of keeping resources to ourselves to build “taller and grander,” we pour them out to reach those outside our walls – our neighbors near and far. This upside-down, supernatural thinking has been part of Kensington's DNA since the very beginning and God has used it to multiply our impact for good around the globe!

In his new book Shooting Up: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Addiction, Jonathan Tepper recounts growing up in Madrid's heroin epidemic as his missionary parents built a grassroots rehab network in one of Europe's hardest-hit neighborhoods. Surrounded by addicts, crime, and a generation devastated by HIV, he watched lives restored through faith and discipline—while also burying friends and even his own brother after a tragic accident. This is a stark, deeply personal account of addiction, redemption, and what sacrificial love looks like in the middle of cultural collapse. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-david-knight-show--2653468/support.

In his new book Shooting Up: A Memoir of Love, Loss and Addiction, Jonathan Tepper recounts growing up in Madrid's heroin epidemic as his missionary parents built a grassroots rehab network in one of Europe's hardest-hit neighborhoods. Surrounded by addicts, crime, and a generation devastated by HIV, he watched lives restored through faith and discipline—while also burying friends and even his own brother after a tragic accident. This is a stark, deeply personal account of addiction, redemption, and what sacrificial love looks like in the middle of cultural collapse. Money should have intrinsic value AND transactional privacy: Go to https://davidknight.gold/ for great deals on physical gold/silver For 10% off Gerald Celente's prescient Trends Journal, go to https://trendsjournal.com/ and enter the code KNIGHT Find out more about the show and where you can watch it at TheDavidKnightShow.com If you would like to support the show and our family please consider subscribing monthly here: SubscribeStar https://www.subscribestar.com/the-david-knight-showOr you can send a donation throughMail: David Knight POB 994 Kodak, TN 37764Zelle: @DavidKnightShow@protonmail.comCash App at: $davidknightshowBTC to: bc1qkuec29hkuye4xse9unh7nptvu3y9qmv24vanh7Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-real-david-knight-show--5282736/support.

My parents weren't the type to take shortcuts. But if I'm being honest, it took me years to appreciate the sacrifices they made in those factories and steel mills. This Lent, we're looking at the temptation to seek out distractions and avoid the tough choices in life.

This week, we are joined by licensed marriage and family therapist Doug Hinderer to discuss how shifting from "scorekeeping" to sacrificial love can transform a struggling marriage.We dive into the practical difference between holy sacrifice and unhealthy people-pleasing, exploring how to prioritize your spouse even amidst the exhausting demands of parenting. Doug shares how to view your spouse's defects as opportunities for personal growth and offers guidance on navigating seasons of dryness with a commitment rooted in "total self-gift."To purchase Doug's book, Rekindled Hearts, visit Scepter Publishers. Also, be sure to check out his Relevant Radio show, Marriage Unhindered, Monday-Friday from 5pm-6pm cst.

1. The Significant Work 2. The Sacrificial Love 3. The Blessed Incentive The sermon, drawn from Nehemiah 11, centers on the repopulation of Jerusalem as the culminating act of God's kingdom-building work, emphasizing that physical restoration without spiritual and communal renewal is incomplete. It highlights three dimensions of significance: the repopulation fulfilled Old Testament prophecy in Zechariah 8, symbolizing a covenant community where both young and old dwell in peace; it foreshadowed the heavenly Jerusalem, pointing to the ultimate fulfillment of God's promise to dwell with His people; and it demonstrated a model of sacrificial love, leadership, organization, and willing participation that transformed a ruined city into a thriving community. The preacher applies this to the modern church by calling believers to prioritize God and their local congregation, to serve selflessly, and to embrace a deep sense of belonging, all motivated by the promise that such love is not forgotten by God and brings divine blessing. The central message is that true kingdom growth requires committed, sacrificial, and joyful participation in the life of the church.

Why did you get married? As Daniel challenges listeners to examine their motivations, he reveals how understanding divine order can transform your relationship.

"MY MOTHER SURVIVED WITH NOTHING WITH FOUR DAUGHTERS AND NOT KNOWING WHERE HER HUSBAND WAS IN PRISONED. QIN WAS HER PARTNER IN TRYING TO PROVIDE FOR THE FOUR CHILDREN. QIN'S OLDER SISTER WAS VISUALLY DISABLED SO QIN TOOK ON THE RESPONSIBILITY OF BEING THE ELDEST.YAN, WAS BEING TUTORED IN EDUCATIONAL LESSONS INITIALLY BY HER ADOPTED GRANDFATHER.  EVENTUALLY SHE BROKE AWAY FROM HER CONSERVATIVE GRANDFATHER AND WENT TO A PERFORMING ARTS SCHOOL BEHIND HER GRANDFATHER'S BACK AND BECAME A CLASSICAL OPERA SINGER. SHE CHOSE THE  NAME "YAN" WHICH TRANSLATES TO "SWALLOW" AS IN THE BIRD, BECAUSE SHE WANTED TO BE FREE AND FLY AWAY FROM THE CONSERVATIVE RESTRAINTS OF HER FAMILY. "SHE WAS YOUNG AND A SPUNKY WOMAN" SHARES STUBIS, "THE CHINESE GOVERNMENT WAS CALLING FOR THE YOUNGER GENERATIONS TO GO TO WESTERN CHINA. THIS WAS DURING THE GREAT FAMINE. VERY HARD TO FIND WORK AND FEED YOUR FAMILY. CHINA WAS STILL A VERY YOUNG COUNTRY AND VERY UNORGANIZED.YAN WAS IN SHANGHAI AND HAD TO WORK IN A FACTORY DURING THE DAY AND LEAVE QIN AND HER OLDER SISTER ALONE IN SHANTI TOWN BY THEMSELVES WHEN QIN WAS TWO YEARS OLD. QUITE THE DELEMA FOR A SINGLE MOTHER. SHE WAS VERY RESOURCEFUL AND PAWNED MORE OF HER POSSESSIONS IN ORDER TO FEED HER DAUGHTERS.YAN PASSED AT 69 YEARS OLD IN CHINA BUT SHE DID GET TO HOLD HER GRAN DAUGHTER A FEW TIMES BEFORE PASSING."ONCE OUR LIVES" IS A FASCINATING READ. SOCIAL MEDIA INFORMATION:FACEBOOK:  https://www.facebook.com/qinsun.stubisINSTAGRAM:  instagram.com/qinstubis/LINKEDIN:      linkedin.com/in/qin-sun-stubis-5977011a/ WEBSITE:       www.QinSunStubis.com  AMAZON:        https://www.amazon.com/Once-Lives-Creative-Non-Fiction-Book-ebook/dp/B0C542F2QC/ref=tmm_kin_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&qid=&sr=YOUTUBE:      https://www.youtube.com/@QinSunStubis/featuredQIN SUN STUBIS: "ONCE OUR LIVES"MS. MAGAZINE's choice for "Reads for the Rest of Us"GLAMOUR UK Best New Books for June2023 Gold Winner - Nonfiction Book Awards2023 First Place Winner - Chanticleer International Book Awards' (CIBAs)Nellie Bly Awards for Journalistic Nonfiction2023 Readers' Favorite Book Awards2023 PenCraft Book Awards #1 winner for literary excellence in culture/history2023 Best Book Awards winner in cross-genre nonfiction    "Should Have Listened To My Mother" is an ongoing conversation about mothers/female role models and the roles they play in our lives. Jackie's guests are open and honest and answer the question, are you who you are today because of, or in spite of, your mother and so much more. 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Wellspring 2026 Mission- Sacrificial Love Part 2

Presented at Curwensville Alliance on 1/04/26 by Mr. Louie Tkacik. Listen as Louie Tkacik goes through Matthew 26:20-30 and speaks on the topic of sacrifice.

All of us want to be part of a healthy family. No matter your life stage—married, single, parent, grandparent, or empty nester—you want to be surrounded by a tribe of people who love and support you. In this series, The Gospel at Home, Dr. Chappell shares what the Bible says about building a healthy, Gospel-centered family. In a world where parents are stressed, and kids are often confused by the mixed messages they receive from culture, you will discover how to grow a family that lives according to God's purpose.

All of us want to be part of a healthy family. No matter your life stage—married, single, parent, grandparent, or empty nester—you want to be surrounded by a tribe of people who love and support you. In this series, The Gospel at Home, Dr. Chappell shares what the Bible says about building a healthy, Gospel-centered family. In a world where parents are stressed, and kids are often confused by the mixed messages they receive from culture, you will discover how to grow a family that lives according to God's purpose.

“Similitude” 20th-anniversary reflections Sexy time with T'Pol turns into a brainstorming session for Trip Tucker, but the neuropressure-induced euphoria won't last long. When he attempts to pull off his plan to improve engine performance, he is critically injured. Without Trip, the Enterprise has little chance of successfully completing its mission, so Doctor Phlox proposes a bold resurrection plan: growing a symbiont to harvest its tissue. As the clone rapidly matures from silent embryo to Southern drawl, it experiences a rapid ride through Trip's life, putting Archer, T'Pol, and others in a difficult position. In this episode of Warp Five, hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing continue our 20th-anniversary retrospective that takes you through all of Star Trek: Enterprise, one episode at a time. In this installment, we continue Season 3 with “Similitude” as we discuss the importance of Trip to the mission, the ethics of Archer's decision, Sim's sacrifice, and, of course, compare and contrast with Voyager's "Tuvix." Chapters Intro (00:00:00) The Irreplaceable Trip Tucker (00:02:38) Ethical Nuance (00:12:07) Sacrificial Love (00:16:20) Putting Archer in a Vise (00:27:10) Sim's Sacrifice (00:33:42) Final Thoughts and Ratings (00:36:15) Closing (41:47) Hosts C Bryan Jones and Matthew Rushing Production C Bryan Jones (Editor and Producer) Matthew Rushing (Executive Producer) Norman C. Lao (Associate Producer)

Wellspring Bible Church 2026 Mission, Sacrificial Love

To grasp the love of Christ is life-changing!

God's love has been shown and made manifest. The Savior has come and is here to meet you. There is a gift for you to receive today.

God's love has been shown and made manifest. The Savior has come and is here to meet you. There is a gift for you to receive today.

Join Stephen Streett as he delivers a heartfelt sermon on the importance of making Jesus your first love. Through personal anecdotes and biblical teachings, Stephen explores themes of sacrificial love, family, and faith. This video is part of the 'Love Now' series and emphasizes the significance of loving God with all your heart, soul, and mind as the foundation for loving others.

What do we mean when we say Jesus “takes away the sins of the world”? Joe Rockey and Father Boniface Hicks unpack how sin ruptures relationship—with God, others, creation, and even our own hearts—and how Christ repairs that rupture. We explore justice, mercy, and why divine love doesn't erase consequences but enters them, heals us, and restores right worship and communion. We also contrast Adam's fall with Christ's redeeming love and consider our part: God saves us with our cooperation. Through it all we keep the three lenses clear—honesty with self, charity toward others, under a living relationship with God.Key IdeasSin's effects: rupture with God, one another, creation, and self; shame, blame, mistrust, and debt remain until healed.How Christ “takes away” sin: self-sacrificing love enters our wounds, satisfies justice, restores communion, and divinizes us by union with Him.Mercy doesn't cancel consequences: relationships still need repair, trust-building, and inner healing—grace empowers the work.Not a spectator sport: “created without us; redeemed with us”—our free cooperation (repentance, worship, acts of love) matters.From Fall to fullness: covenant history rises and falls until Christ; in Him, grace sustains steady growth toward holiness.Links & ReferencesScripture named (no links):The Fall and its ruptures (Genesis 3).“Behold, the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world” (John 1:29).Healings linked to faith (e.g., Mark 5:34; Luke 7:50; Luke 8:48).Liturgy referenced (no link): Agnus Dei (“Lamb of God, you take away the sins of the world…”).CTAIf this helped, please leave a review or share this episode with a friend.Questions or thoughts? Email FatherAndJoe@gmail.comTagsFather and Joe, Joe Rockey, Father Boniface Hicks, sin, redemption, salvation, justice and mercy, healing, holiness, rupture and repair, Genesis 3, John 1:29, Agnus Dei, sacrificial love, Eucharist, reconciliation, cooperation with grace, trust, covenant, Adam and Eve, divinization, sanctification, interior healing, relationships, responsibility, spiritual growth, relationship with God, relationship with self, relationship with others, Benedictine spirituality, Catholic podcast, practical spirituality

Dave Rich explores love as a Christian virtue that pervades all moral decisions and relationships. This comprehensive virtue extends to believers and the lost, demonstrated through obedience, gratitude, and sacrificial service modeled after Christ's atoning love. Love as a Christian virtue means imitating God, who first loved us, fulfilling the law through neighbor love, and speaking truth lovingly. Paul declares that without love as a Christian virtue, even extraordinary spiritual gifts become meaningless, making it essential for Christian living.Download Notes | Download Presentation ★ Support this podcast ★

The Bible tells us that God is love, and that we should love as God loves. So what does "love" mean in the Biblical sense? What does it look like to love the way the Bible envisions? Those are the vital questions we'll explore this Sunday.

This is a service from Cornerstone Church in Bethalto, IL. For more information, please visit us on the web at BethaltoChurch.com or search for us on Facebook. The post Sacrificial Love | Walking As One first appeared on Cornerstone Church.

Adam interviews Dr. Joel Beeke on biblical headship and his new book How to Lead Your Family, unpacking a father's roles as prophet, priest, and king in the home. They discuss daily family worship, prayerful intercession, sacrificial leadership (Eph. 5; Deut. 6), and gentle, protective guidance that models Christ.Resources Mentioned:How to Lead Your Family — Joel R. BeekeFamily Worship — Joel R. BeekeParenting by God's Promises: How to Raise Children in the Covenant of Grace — Joel R. BeekeThe Family at Church — Joel R. BeekeHow Should Teens Read the Bible? — Joel R. BeekeFamily Worship Bible Guide — Joel R. Beeke et al.Heidelberg Catechism (Q. 32 – On Christ's Threefold Office) Follow Us:Instagram | Facebook | WebsiteEditing and support by The Good Podcast Co. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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As we finish the Gospel of Matthew, Fr. Mike takes us through Christ's passion, explaining the meaning of "Barabbas", the importance of saints, and temptation towards false truth. He also explains the context of the gospels, and how we fit into them in the new and eternal covenant. Today's readings are Matthew 27-28 and Proverbs 19:25-29. For the complete reading plan, visit ascensionpress.com/bibleinayear. Please note: The Bible contains adult themes that may not be suitable for children - parental discretion is advised.