Podcasts about selfless love

In this episode, Brooke Thomas sits down with powerhouse philanthropist and founder Ashley Brown for an inspiring conversation about living out your God-given calling through purpose-driven action. Ashley shares her deeply personal journey as an adoptee and the origin story behind the Selfless Love Foundation, revealing how obstacles from her past became stepping stones to lasting impact. Together, Brooke and Ashley discuss the challenges and rewards of leading a multimillion-dollar nonprofit, the significance of faith in navigating difficult seasons, and the importance of cultivating authentic, purpose-filled relationships. With practical advice for women wanting to make a difference—whether through starting an organization or supporting a cause—this episode is packed with heartfelt stories, encouragement, and clear steps for living boldly and activating your impact.    Show Notes: Timestamps: 

Most people think they understand love—but what if we've misunderstood it all along? Discover the radical, self-giving love Jesus modeled and why it changes everything about how we treat others. If you've ever struggled to love difficult people, this message is for you.

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"In order to lead you have to LOVE, in order to love you have to SERVE." - Dr. WestSelfless love is a form of love where a person cares for someone else deeply and sincerely without expecting anything in return. It's about putting the other person's needs, well-being, and happiness before your own, not out of obligation, but out of genuine care and compassion.Some key characteristics of selfless love include: 1. Unconditional Support – You stand by someone through good and bad, without conditions. 2. Empathy and Compassion – You feel deeply for their pain or joy and act with kindness and understanding. 3. No Hidden Agenda – You don't give love to get something back, whether attention, praise, or control. 4. Respect for Autonomy – You support their growth, independence, and choices, even if it means letting go. 5. Sacrifice without Resentment – You may give up time, comfort, or desires for their sake, but not with bitterness.It doesn't mean neglecting yourself or becoming a martyr—it means loving in a way that honors both the other and your own healthy boundaries.

In this episode of Pray the Word on 2 Kings 20:19, David Platt teaches us to care for the needs of others genuinely.Explore more content from Radical.

We just got back from Argentina AND it's almost Easter. My husband and I are going all in on a trip recap, talking about little God winks, what God convicted us of during our trip, traveling with an 8 month old, truths God is reminding us of this Easter, and the real power this holiday celebrates. Link  My Testimony Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000675173595  Why We Don't Drink Episode: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/she-lives-purposefully/id1535514405?i=1000684202975 Shop the Daily Grace Co SALE + extra 10% off with code MEGANHOLMES10: https://thedailygraceco.com?dt_id=293954 Christian music playlist: https://mailchi.mp/c31ab7a095ae/slp-christian-music-and-worship-playlist See photos from our Argentina trip!: https://www.instagram.com/meggpam/ Timeline 00:00 Intro 02:40 Argentina Recap 09:40 Convicting Hospitality, Biblical Love and Selflessness 17:35 More Argentina Recap 36:35 A God Wink 39:40 Easter Truths Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jesus loves you sacrificially and selflessly. How you love others is how you love God. Judy and Chad share insight on how to walk in the light of His love. Visit http://www.epicwin4u.com for links and show notes and join in on the conversation @EpicConqerors on Facebook. If you enjoy our bi-weekly podcasts and videocasts then simply buy us a coffee: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/KingJesus

Selfless Love ::: Regional (Kannada and Telugu) episode -February 2025 : Voice Divine -The Internet Radio by Bhavya Jirgal Ji; Prakash S Nayak Ji (Kannada); and Datla Vijaya Kumari Ji; GS Sai Prasad Ji (Telugu) Ji

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Nancy and Arlene discussed the importance of serving one's spouse, active listening, and the impact of social media on relationships. They also emphasized the need to prioritize and maintain a strong relationship between spouses while raising a family, and the importance of maintaining fun in marriage. Lastly, they highlighted the significance of nature and marriage strengthening during National Marriage Week, and encouraged proactive efforts in marriage to strengthen the relationship.#Marriage,#love,#Wedding,#Bride #Groom #WeddingDay  #CoupleGoals, #relationshipgoals, #HappilyEverAfter, #nationalmarriageweekWatch on YouTube:https://youtu.be/8h3AmwMVua0Thanks for tuning in! If you enjoyed this interview, I'd love to hear your thoughts—drop a comment below! Don't forget to like, subscribe, and share for more Christ-centered conversations. Visitthecallwithnancysabato.com Until next time, let's give all glory and honor to King Jesus!

Assembly of Yahusha Worship Service officiated by Bro. Ludwig Richardson and Bro. Jon Dizon 01-25-2025. Most Sound Recordings (such as Intermission and Hymns, Lyrics and Melodies) used in this video are produced by Assembly of Yahusha members exclusively for worship services using Public Domain Hymns and No Copyright Infringement is intended. ©2025 Assembly of Yahusha All rights reserved. The Assembly of Yahusha exclusively own the rights to the contents of the videos and any non-assembly member reproduction must have the approval of the Assembly. Only bona fide members of the Assembly are authorized to copy, download, and reproduce the contents of the videos for their personal religious use. For permission to copy, download, and reproduce send an email to: info@aoy.today

Saint Teresa of Avila on making a garden of our heart / in the spiritual world there's just Bhakti-yoga / we're preparing our minds and hearts for selfless love / Lord Shiva shares a comprehensive exposition on the supremely divine status of Lord Vishnu / Vishnu as Supreme Controller / Vishnu as Supreme Inexhaustible / Shiva on the elevated purity of Vishnu's devotees SB 8.12.1-8 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_of_the_sages

Saint Teresa of Avila on making a garden of our heart / in the spiritual world there's just Bhakti-yoga / we're preparing our minds and hearts for selfless love / Lord Shiva shares a comprehensive exposition on the supremely divine status of Lord Vishnu / Vishnu as Supreme Controller / Vishnu as Supreme Inexhaustible / Shiva on the elevated purity of Vishnu's devotees SB 8.12.1-8 ********************************************************************* LOVE THE PODCAST? WE ARE COMMUNITY SUPPORTED AND WOULD LOVE FOR YOU TO JOIN! Go to https://www.wisdomofthesages.com WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtube.com/@WisdomoftheSages LISTEN ON ITUNES: https://podcasts/apple.com/us/podcast/wisdom-of-the-sages/id1493055485 CONNECT ON FACEBOOK: https://facebook.com/wisdomofthesages108 CONNECT ON INSTAGRAM: https://www.instagram.com/wisdom_of_the_sages

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Hindi Radharani's Selfless Love Pune by Exploring mindfulness, yoga and spirituality

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Join Msgr. John Esseff as he continues his talk about the Enthronement of the Sacred Heart. In this episode, he discusses the importance of the Sacred Heart and how it plays a pivotal role in spiritual warfare within our daily lives. The post SH9 – The Sacred Heart and Selfless Love – Building a Kingdom of Love with Msgr. John Esseff – Discerning Hearts Podcast appeared first on Discerning Hearts Catholic Podcasts.

Have you ever felt terrified about the future? Have you felt scared that there won't be enough time, resource, good will to go around? It's easy to look around and slip into a survival mentality. Scarcity mindsets dominate our discourse as a society so often. But the Way of Jesus and the Kingdom of Heaven invite us into another way. Jesus invites us into an abundant life that trusts God for all things, and that starts with trusting Him for today. As we learn to trust Him we overflow with love and generosity that reflects our King and Creator to a world in desperate need.

Personal Integrity (vs1) 1:1b NLT …He was blameless—a man of complete integrity. He feared God and stayed away from evil.  Do the RIGHT THING no matter what. Proverbs 20:7 ESV …The righteous who walks in his integrity - Blessed are his children after him. Healthy Priorities (vs 1-3) Job 1:1b-3 NLT He feared God and stayed away from evil. 2 He had seven sons and three daughters. 3 He owned 7,000 sheep, 3,000 camels, 500 teams of oxen, and 500 female donkeys. He also had many servants. He was, in fact, the richest person in that entire area. Selfless Love (vs 4-5) Job 1:4-5 NLT 4 Job's sons would take turns preparing feasts in their homes, and they would also invite their three sisters to celebrate with them. 5 When these celebrations ended—sometimes after several days—Job would purify his children. He would get up early in the morning and offer a burnt offering for each of them. For Job said to himself, “Perhaps my children have sinned and have cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job's regular practice. Sincere faith Job 1:4-5 For Job said to himself, He would get up early in the morning and offer a burnt offering for each of them. “Perhaps my children have sinned and have cursed God in their hearts.” This was Job's regular practice. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/coastalchurch/message

Sermon from Joshua 1:10-18 by Rob Tibbitts at Crossroads Baptist Church in Vinton, LA

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In this message, Pastor Derek Holmes looks at Ephesians 5:1-5 at how the deep sacrificial love God has for us should overwhelm and captivate our hearts to obey the command to imitate His love toward others.

"I, Sister Faustina Kowalska, by the order of God, have visited the Abyssess of Hell so that I might tell souls about it and testify to its existence. The devils were full of hatred." (Faustina's Diary, #741).  The scenes were horrible, monstrous, "the shrieks and groans" terrifying...You no longer have to visit Hell to hear the demons. The demons are amongst us. Sister Lucia of Fatima wrote, "The last great battle between Our Lord and Satan is over Marriage and the Family." Speak of Marriage, the Family, Selfless Love and you will be attacked! Marriage—a sacred union reflecting Christ's love for the Church—comes into focus as Linda and Jack  unpack St. John Paul II's Theology of the Body, #90. The symbolism isn't just for theologians; it's a blueprint for mutual and selfless love that challenges and enriches our understanding of submission. Our talk bridges the theoretical with the tangible, providing solace for those standing firm in their personal beliefs amidst a sea of societal pressures. Linda and I invite listeners, regardless of their relationship status, to ponder the transformative influence of sacrificial love in their own lives.Follow us on X: John Paul II Renewal @JP2RenewalCatch up with the latest on our website: jp2renew.orgSign up for our Newsletter!!  JPll Renewal Center email listContact Jack: info@jp2renew.orgPlease Support the show     "The future of humanity passes by way of the family"--John Paul II.Please send donations to support our work to:John Paul II Renewal Center902 S Randall RoadSTE C #296St. Charles, IL. 60174Support the Show.

Mother's Day 2024

Mother's Day 2024

Mother's Day 2024

Morning: Third Day Morning: God Creator and Controller: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/third-day-morning-god-creator-and-controller/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, April 9, Morning:  https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2024/04/09 Judges 7: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Judges+7 Judges 8: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Judges+8 Luke 22: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Luke+22 A Convert's First Prayer (94) Evening: Yearning For Speech That Blesses God And Man (At The Throne Of Grace (199)) Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, April 9 Message: The Crucifixion Of Jesus Christ, The Expression Of Selfless Love, John 19:25b-27 Third Day Evening: Before Sleep: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/third-day-evening-before-sleep/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1 At The Throne Of Grace, John MacArthur: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451172 2024 Reading Plan(5 day): https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Five-Day-Sked-bw-Large-Print.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support

Morning: Third Day Morning: God Creator and Controller: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/third-day-morning-god-creator-and-controller/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening, April 9, Morning:  https://www.biblegateway.com/devotionals/morning-and-evening/2024/04/09 Judges 7: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Judges+7 Judges 8: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Judges+8 Luke 22: https://read.lsbible.org/?q=Luke+22 A Convert's First Prayer (94) Evening: Yearning For Speech That Blesses God And Man (At The Throne Of Grace (199)) Glorifying God, Thomas Watson, April 9 Message: The Crucifixion Of Jesus Christ, The Expression Of Selfless Love, John 19:25b-27 Third Day Evening: Before Sleep: https://banneroftruth.org/us/devotional/third-day-evening-before-sleep/ Resources: Valley of Vision: https://banneroftruth.org/us/store/devotional-books/the-valley-of-vision/ Spurgeon's Morning and Evening: https://www.amazon.com/Morning-Evening-Classic-Daily-Devotional/dp/1683227247/ref=pd_lpo_1?pd_rd_i=1683227247&psc=1 Legacy Standard Bible: https://316publishing.com/ Glorifying God, Thomas Watson: https://www.amazon.com/Glorifying-God-Inspirational-Messages-Thomas/dp/140418712X/ref=tmm_hrd_swatch_0?_encoding=UTF8&dib_tag=se&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.RxmikVPx1TbCsaSCjkzxXvQu3AKtIrHMzUnVuUojQXDf94C0nKibszGVgpGBwttw2fMNOjz4KCLQtgLkdNcXCQ.m9etrS0_7bNsGcyvw3NtwysBMrVzvuUG8XBRpIRXH7E&qid=1708794474&sr=8-1 At The Throne Of Grace, John MacArthur: https://www.gty.org/store/books/451172 2024 Reading Plan(5 day): https://www.fivedaybiblereading.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/2024-Five-Day-Sked-bw-Large-Print.pdf Vail Valley Baptist Church GiveSendGo Campaign Link: https://www.givesendgo.com/vvbc-az-school --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/wayne-floyd/support

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Jesus Suffers Our Estrangement: Forgiveness, Selfless Love, and Salvation at the Cross Rev. Craig Luekens Luke 23.26-43

Uncover the hidden layers of envy with Dr. Mike Fabarez in a profound exploration of this stealthy sin's grip on our personal and communal well-being. We sit with the esteemed author of "Envy: A Big Problem You Didn't Know You Had" to dissect the historical roots and biblical narratives that underscore envy's destructive power. Through our engaging conversation, gain invaluable insights into how envy has not just shaped individual lives but also influenced societal dynamics throughout the ages.Feel the weight of envy lift as we discuss the significance of fostering contentment and celebrate the antidote found in our relationship with God. Dr. Fabarez and I reflect on Cain and Abel's tale and other scriptural lessons to highlight the importance of gratitude in overcoming the corrosive effects of envy on our hearts and relationships. Listeners will find encouragement to embark on a journey toward selfless love by acknowledging our blessings and reframing our perspectives, steering clear of the bitterness that can arise from harmful comparisons.Wrap up this enlightening discussion with a look at how envy can distort the social landscape, sparking discourse on neo-Marxist ideologies and the quest for societal equality. Dr. Fabarez and I tackle the tough questions, such as whether the redistribution of wealth can truly quell societal discontent, and provide spiritual strategies to counteract envy, including embracing divine love and fostering gratitude. Join us for this episode, and walk away equipped with the wisdom to rise above envy and cultivate a life of love and contentment.Book: EnvyWebsite: pastormike.comBible: ESV Favorite App/Website: Logos SoftwareAlabaster Beautiful individual Books of the Bible Support the showCheck out our website for more ways to fully connect to God's Word. There you'll find: Coffee and Bible Time Prayer Journals Coffee and Bible Time Courses Coffee and Bible Time Membership (weekly devotionals sent right to your inbox!) Find more great content on our YouTube channel: Coffee and Bible Time Our most popular video is “How I Study My Bible + In-Depth Bible Study!” with over 2M views! Follow us on InstagramVisit our Amazon ShopLearn more about the host Ellen KrauseEmail us at podcast@coffeeandbibletime.comThanks for listening to Coffee and Bible Time, where our goal is to help people delight in God's Word and thrive in Christian living!

Sermon by Dr. David Rountree on February 4th, 2024 at New Covenant Church in Anderson, SC. Scripture Passage: Philippians 2:25-30 Outline: HONORABLE TRAITS (v. 25-28) 1. Brotherliness (v. 25). 2. Fellow Worker (v.25). 3. Fellow Soldier (v.25). 4. Messenger/Minister. 5. Selfless Love (v. 26-27). 6. Refreshing encouragement (v.28). HONORABLE TREATMENT (v.29-30) www.ncchurch.net

99 | Dr. Emily Smith on the Science of the Good Samaritan, Going Viral and Facing Public Attack, Embracing a Lifestyle of Selfless Love, and Standing in Solidarity with the World's Most Vulnerable

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On the next LEADING THE WAY, listen as Dr. Michael Youssef challenges you to live out SELFLESS LOVE in your life through the power of Christ! Join him for a life changing LEADING THE WAY! (1 Corinthians 13)Support the show: https://au.ltw.org/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this special Thanksgiving episode, we are sharing about the immense value of serving others together in marriage. While the holiday may look different for all of us this year, we want to encourage you with the blessings, unity and purpose that come from adopting a lifestyle of service as a couple.We start by reflecting on our own journey of serving in various capacities over the years - from youth ministry, to nonprofits, to family and friends. Making service a shared activity has built life-giving memories and given us a shared mission. But for a season when we struggled relationally, our eyes turned inward and serving dried up.Serving is a powerful antidote to many marriage issues. It builds unity as you work as a team. It provides perspective when you pour into others' lives. It gives opportunity to utilize your unique gifts and talents together. And most importantly, it allows you to follow Jesus' example and model servant leadership in the way He perfectly lived it out.In Mark 10 and other passages, Christ makes it clear that His entire mission on earth was to serve and “give his life as a ransom for many.” Washing His disciples feet, He told them to follow His model of humble service to one another. When we serve others from a place of humility and sacrifice like Jesus, amazing things happen in our own hearts.Some benefits of consistently serving together include: deepening intimacy and friendship, creating life-long memories, teaching important values to your kids, gaining inspiration for your relationship, blessing your community, and discovering purpose.As you reflect this Thanksgiving, we encourage you to prayerfully consider what adopting a lifestyle of service might look like for your marriage. Who can you bless? What brokenness can you help heal? You have gifts and talents waiting to be unleashed for Kingdom impact!Instagram | @marriageaftergodInstagram | @unveiledwifeInstagram | @husbandrevolutionCheck out our marriage resources!Sponsors:Grab our NEW book The Marriage Gift - filled with 365 prayers and devotions for your marriage!This is a production of Smith Family Resources, Inc & Marriage After God © 2023Some of the links above may be affiliate links, which means we earn a small commission if you purchase the item(s) using these links. Thank you for supporting us!

Can you imagine serving someone in your suffering? Jesus did, and so should we. A devotional by Vince Miller.

James 2:1-13 2 My brothers, show no partiality as you hold the faith in our Lord Jesus Christ, the Lord of glory. 2 For if a man wearing a gold ring and fine clothing comes into your assembly, and a poor man in shabby clothing also comes in, 3 and if you pay attention to the one who wears the fine clothing and say, “You sit here in a good place,” while you say to the poor man, “You stand over there,” or, “Sit down at my feet,” 4 have you not then made distinctions among yourselves and become judges with evil thoughts? 5 Listen, my beloved brothers, has not God chosen those who are poor in the world to be rich in faith and heirs of the kingdom, which he has promised to those who love him? 6 But you have dishonored the poor man. Are not the rich the ones who oppress you, and the ones who drag you into court? 7 Are they not the ones who blaspheme the honorable name by which you were called? 8 If you really fulfill the royal law according to the Scripture, “You shall love your neighbor as yourself,” you are doing well. 9 But if you show partiality, you are committing sin and are convicted by the law as transgressors. 10 For whoever keeps the whole law but fails in one point has become guilty of all of it. 11 For he who said, “Do not commit adultery,” also said, “Do not murder.” If you do not commit adultery but do murder, you have become a transgressor of the law. 12 So speak and so act as those who are to be judged under the law of liberty. 13 For judgment is without mercy to one who has shown no mercy. Mercy triumphs over judgment.   [Message by: Cesar Contreras] Thisismosaic.org

1 Corinthians series: Called to Be Holy

In this series about the 9 fruits of the spirit in the Bible, we will be exploring what it means to live like Jesus, with the Holy Spirit as our guide.  We've been given 9 traits of Jesus that, when applied to our lives through the Holy Spirit, can help us live more like Him. Why? Because that's what we're called to do. The 9 “fruits of the spirit” reflect all the qualities we need to be more like Jesus in this world.  We start with the fruit of the spirit ‘love', and Pastor Shawn kicks us off with a teaching about God's love and how we can reflect that onto others.

How many of the 10 commandments do you know off the top of your head? Have you ever lived in fear of breaking those commandments, thinking God was out to get you if you had? Join us this week, for a special Mother's Day Sermon about selfless love. Jesus always aired on the side of "loving the people". When we go into the world and be "love" to and for others, we not only change ourselves, but we have the opportunity to bring about change in the world. West Church | Mooresville, Lake Norman, North CarolinaPastor Andrea SmithThank you for watching! Please like this video if you enjoyed it and subscribe to our YouTube channel for notifications when we post content.We are Real People. Doing Real Life. Sharing God's Love in Real Ways.Learn more about West Church:Check out our website at https://headingwest.orgCheck out GrowthCo for people in their 20s and 30s at https://thegrowthco.org/Stay connected through our social media channels!FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/WestChurchLKNInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/westchurchlkn/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@westchurchlknR.E.A.L. Youth Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/westyouth/AMPED Children's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ampedonline/AMPED Children's Website:

This week, Dana is joined by the CEO & Co-Founder of the Selfless Love Foundation, Ashley Brown as she shares how her personal adoption story sparked her passion to transform the child welfare system. Ashley reveals how the idea of Selfless Love was conceived with the support of her husband, Ed, and their commitment to uniting people who are in search of their forever families. Later, Ashley highlights a few stories of people's lives that were positively impacted by the foundation. Keep up with Dana on Twitter: @DanaPerino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This week, Dana is joined by the CEO & Co-Founder of the Selfless Love Foundation, Ashley Brown as she shares how her personal adoption story sparked her passion to transform the child welfare system. Ashley reveals how the idea of Selfless Love was conceived with the support of her husband, Ed, and their commitment to uniting people who are in search of their forever families. Later, Ashley highlights a few stories of people's lives that were positively impacted by the foundation. Keep up with Dana on Twitter: @DanaPerino Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part of what we wanted to capture in the Voyager message was this great longing we feel.-Annie DruyanThere is a lack of passion in the Bride.The Bridegroom left on a journey just before the wedding, and the Bride cannot act as if thingsare normal. If she loves Him, she will ache for His return. Saving faith says, "Thy kingdom come!Come back, O precious Bridegroom. Come, reign as King. Come, vindicate your people. Come,marry your Bride.” If she loves him she will ache for his return. She will ask for His Kingdom tocome. She won't be lured to sleep by the world. Or caught in the act of adultery with anotherlover. -John PiperStorge - Familial Love. Like the love a mother has for her child.Philia- Brotherly Love. Like how you love your brothers and sisters in Christ.Agape - Unconditional, Selfless Love. Like how Christ loves us.Eros - Passionate, Burning Love. Like how a groom loves his bride.In the world, we find EROS without AGAPE.In the church, we find AGAPE without EROS.Plan 1: The Squelch DietThe shutting down of any and all indulgence of desire.Squelch = forcefully silence or suppressTo squelch our desires is to hinder our seeking.To ignore our longings is to ignore the one who can fulfill our longings.John 1:35-39 The following day John was again standing with two of his disciples. As Jesuswalked by, John looked at him and declared, “Look! There is the Lamb of God!” When John'stwo disciples heard this, they followed Jesus. Jesus looked around and saw them following.“What do you want?” he asked them. They replied, “Rabbi” (which means “Teacher”), “whereare you staying?” “Come and see,” he said.Behind all of our misdirected desires, there is a legitimate desire God put there and wants tosatisfy.What's needed to progress on the journey of the Christian life is DEPTH of desire, not DEATHof desire. -Christopher WestWhat if instead of training yourself to ignore longings, you let your longings train you?Plan 2: Fast Food DietThe promise of immediate gratification through indulgence of desire.If we consider the unblushing promises of reward and the staggering nature of the rewardspromised in the Gospels, it would seem that our Lord finds our desire not too strong, but tooweak. We are half-hearted creatures, fooling about with drink and sex and ambition wheninfinite joy is offered us, like an ignorant child who wants to make mud pies in a slum becausehe cannot imagine what is meant by the offer of a holiday at the sea. We are far too easilypleased. -C.S. LewisThose on the fast food plan are trying to suck infinity out of finite things.Plant 3: The BanquetThe promise of eternal gratification through indulgence of desire.Song of Songs 2:4 He brought me to his banquet hall and raised the banner of love over me.Isaiah 25:6 On this mountain the Lord of hosts will make for all peoples a feast of rich food, afeast of well-aged wine, of rich food full of marrow, of aged wine well refined.Luke 22:14-15 When it was time to eat the Passover meal, Jesus and the apostles were at thetable. Jesus said to them, “I've had a deep desire to eat this Passover with you before I suffer.Jesus knows the dilemma of desire, and he speaks to it in nearly everything he says. He knowsthat ecstasy is not an option; we are made for bliss, and we must have it one way or another.-John EldredgePsalm 63:1-8O God, you are my God; earnestly I seek you; my soul thirsts for you; my flesh faints for you, asin a dry and weary land where there is no water. So I have looked upon you in the sanctuary,beholding your power and glory. Because your steadfast love is better than life, my lips willpraise you. So I will bless you as long as I live; in your name I will lift up my hands. My soul willbe satisfied as with fat and rich food, and my mouth will praise you with joyful lips, when Iremember you upon my bed, and meditate on you in the watches of the night; for you havebeen my help, and in the shadow of your wings I will sing for joy. My soul clings to you; yourright hand upholds me.For I have seen You I've beheld Your glory. And I am ruined For there is none to compare. And Ilong to know You And the depths of Your love That always leave me Time and time again,undone. -Jeremy FosterRuined & UndoneGod will never do anything with us till he has first of all undone us. -SpurgeonAnd the more I considered Christianity, the more I found that while it had established a rule andorder, the chief aim of that order was to give room for good things to run wild. -G.K. ChestertonPsalm 81:10For it was I, the Lord your God, who rescued you from the land of Egypt. Open your mouthwide, and I will fill it with good things.Psalm 23:5You prepare a banquet for me while my enemies watch. You anoint my head with oil. My cupoverflows.Psalm 34:8Oh, taste and see that the Lord is good!Blessed is the man who takes refuge in him!Psalm 78:29 They ate and were filled; the Lord gave them what they wanted; they were notdeprived of their desire.Song of Songs 5:1 ...Eat, O friends, and drink; drink your fill, O lovers.To Enter Into The Banqueting, Passionate, Burning Life:1. Get to the bottom of your desires.Ask: What am I longing for above all else?2. Trace your desires back to their original longing for God.Ask: Why am I longing for that above all else?3. Enter the refining fire and allow anything you're clinging to that is not God to melt away.Ask: Am I willing to not want what I am clinging to?4. Desire to burn with passionate Eros.Ask: Am I willing to be ruined and undone by the depths of God's love?5. Say yes to the invitation.Matthew 22:2-8 “God's kingdom,” he said, “is like a king who threw a wedding banquet for hisson. He sent out servants to call in all the invited guests. And they wouldn't come! “He sent outanother round of servants, instructing them to tell the guests, ‘Look, everything is on the table,the prime rib is ready for carving. Come to the feast!' “They only shrugged their shoulders andwent off, one to weed his garden, another to work in his shop. The rest, with nothing better todo, beat up on the messengers and then killed them. The king was outraged and sent hissoldiers to destroy those thugs and level their city. “Then he told his servants, ‘We have awedding banquet all prepared but no guests. The ones I invited weren't up to it...The limitless, infinite God who created you to experience bliss and ecstasy has invited YOU tobanquet with him.

Find peace within yourself as you offer your inner stillness to others. This week, you'll be exploring the Yoga branch of Bhakti Yoga, the pathway to love and devotion. As you deepen your devotion, you may begin to notice that you gain clarity. Love reveals truth. This is part 5 of a 7-part Awaken Your Heart to Your Inner Truth meditation series episodes 2784-2790 THIS WEEK'S CHALLENGE: You're invited to take part in a Devotion Quest where every day this week you are encouraged to share love with someone or some area of your life. You may decide to dedicate this week to self-love to honor who you are.  This is part 1 of a 7-part Non-Attachment meditation series to Awaken Your Heart to Your Inner Truth, episodes 2784-2790.  THIS WEEK'S MEDITATION TECHNIQUES: Day 1: Visualization to release attachments Day 2: Affirmation - "I am secure within myself." Day 3: Breathing - Inhale: 4 Hold: 6 Exhale: 8 Day 4: Mudra - Kubera Mudra Day 5: Chakra - 2nd - flexibility - orange color - water element Day 6: Layer the week's meditation techniques together Day 7: Walking Meditation You'll find additional daily support and a weekly guide with the meditation techniques for each theme at sip.and.om Instagram and sip and om Facebook. You'll find deeper, longer daily 30-minute guided meditations on the Sip and Om meditation app. I invite you to try it for 2 weeks free! Receive access to 2,000+ fully guided meditations customized around a weekly theme. Select from 300+ series to fit your mood with a Clarity Journal and a Slow Down Guide customized for each theme. Brand new themes are introduced each week. Connect with other meditators on the private Facebook group for app subscribers. SIP AND OM MEDITATION APP 2 weeks for access to the iOS version: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/sip-and-om/id1216664612?platform=iphone&preserveScrollPosition=true#platform/iphone 2 weeks free access to the Android version: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.sipandom.sipandom All meditations are created by Mary Meckley and are her original content. Please request permission to use any of Mary's content by sending an email to Mary@sipandom.com. Resources: Music by Christopher Lloyd Clarke and Greg Keller. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On this ID the Future, hear the concluding episode of I, Charles Darwin, in which author Nickell John Romjue's time-traveling Darwin returns to his family home and offers some final reflections on his eye-opening visit to the twenty-first century. Part 1 of the audio series is here. Part 2 is here. Part 3 is here. Part 4 is here. To learn more and to purchase the book, visit www.icharlesdarwin.com. Source