Love God First

In this episode we explore the concept of building altars in the life of a Christ follower, using Abram as a model. We talk about why it was so important for Abram to have built an altar and call on the name of the Lord. We'll see the importance of committing to our own current spiritual assignment, and we'll look at an example of drawing on the Lord's transformative power and presence through wor...

In this conversation, Marc Hagman and I explore the concept of calling in the Christian faith, discussing the different types of calls believers have, including the call to salvation, holiness, and ministry. We emphasize the importance of understanding that a person does not need to be perfect to step into ministry and that calling can manifest in various forms throughout our lives. The discussion...

In this episode, I shares reflections from my son's wedding, drawing parallels between the preparations for that wedding and the spiritual preparation of every Christian as the bride of Christ. I emphasize the importance of growing our inner character as we depend on the righteousness of Christ to clothe us. The conversation culminates in a hopeful vision of the eternal life that awaits believers,...

In this last conversation, Sarah Miller and I continue to explore the concept of calling in a modern context, discussing how God can call each of us to different ministries, jobs, and even locations in our lives. We delve into the importance of understanding one's identity and values, the process of stepping out in faith, and the significance of community in confirming God's call to us. Through pe...

In this second conversation, Sarah Miller and I continue to explore the concept of calling in a modern context, discussing how God can call each of us to different ministries, jobs, and even locations in our lives. We delve into the importance of understanding one's identity and values, the process of stepping out in faith, and the significance of community in confirming God's call to us. Through...

In this conversation, Sarah Miller and I explore the concept of calling in a modern context, discussing how God calls individuals at different times and in different ways in their lives while at the same time calling us always into more of who He has made us to be. We delve into the importance of understanding our values, the process of stepping out in faith, and the significance of community and...

In this episode, we begin the story of Abram (eventually Abraham), focusing on his journey of faith as depicted in Genesis 12. We discuss the significance of God's promises to Abram, the challenges he faced and how these experiences will eventually contribute to the growth of his faith. The conversation emphasizes the importance of trusting God, stepping out in faith, and recognizing that struggle...

In this second episode about the Tower of Babel, we are focusing on the motivations behind its construction. And you might be surprised to see some similarities between these ancient tower builders and yourself! We highlights the significance of humility, contentment, and the dangers of seeking fame and power. And we end by encouraging listeners how to find satisfaction in their current circumstan...

In this episode, we delve into the biblical account of the Tower of Babel, exploring its historical context and archeological confirmation. In this two-part episode, we focus first on understanding the fine points, so that next time we meet, we will be ready to look closely at the personal application. If you like knowing the juicy details of a story, especially if it's a story that may have bothe...

We're continuing our conversation with Donna Jones today!  Check out Donna's new book on Amazon: Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life Also listen to her on: That's Just What I Needed Podcast found on Spotify, Podbean or wherever you listen to your podcasts! Donna and I shift the focus from discussing how to bolster our own child's faith level to talking about any unbelieving members of the family. The...

We have author and speaker Donna Jones with us today to talk about prodigals!  Check out Donna's new book on Amazon: Healthy Conflict, Peaceful Life Also listen to her on: That's Just What I Needed Podcast found on Spotify, Podbean or wherever you listen to your podcasts! In this conversation, Donna and I explore the challenges and strategies related to prodigal family members who have turned away...

In this episode of Love God First, we explore the story of Noah and his son Ham, focusing on the themes of personal responsibility in faith and the consequences of one's actions. The discussion highlights how Ham's choices affected his father and emphasizes that each individual is responsible for their own faith journey. The episode also addresses the challenges moms and dads face when their child...

In this episode we delve into the complex dynamics of family relationships, particularly focusing on the actions of Ham and the subsequent curse on Canaan at the end of Noah's account. We talk about God being a just God, the consequences of one's actions on family members, and the importance of living with integrity. Through a careful examination of Scripture, the episode highlights God's fairness...

In this episode we talk about the biblical account of Noah's drunkenness and its implications for understanding our own human flaws and failures. The discussion transitions to the New Testament, focusing on a few moments of Peter's mistakes, highlighting that Jesus is not looking for perfection but rather for a relationship with us. We emphasize the importance of surrendering our spiritual journey...

In this episode, we explore the themes of our needs, God's promises, and the emotional aftermath of traumatic experiences through the lens of Noah's story. The discussion emphasizes the importance of recognizing God's faithfulness and the fact that God can bring us the right promise or perspective change for our situation.

In this episode, the conversation revolves around the theme of hearing God's voice and understanding how He communicates with us. Prayer ministry leader Nancy Hill shares insights on the various ways God speaks, including through the Bible, silence, worship, and through other people. The discussion emphasizes the importance of tuning our spiritual ears, the diligence required in prayer, and the si...

We are continuing to talk about the fact that God still speaks! This part two episode explores the theme of hearing from God because God desires to communicate with everyone, not just people in the Bible. I give examples of times when the Lord has spoken to me or others so listeners can see how important it is to cultivate this important skill. Accurately hearing from God ultimately leads to our o...

In this episode we explore the theme of hearing from God because God desires to communicate with everyone, not just people in the Bible. The conversation delves into the various ways God speaks to us and the importance of developing our ability to recognize His voice. Why is this so important? Because accurately hearing from God ultimately leads to our own spiritual growth and effective ministry....

In this episode, we explore the transition into the post-flood world as described in Genesis 9. The conversation delves into the new commands given to Noah and his family, emphasizing the importance of surrendering our natural way of thinking to God. We talk about the significance of renewing our minds through Scripture and how this transformation leads to living abundantly in Christ. The episode...

In this episode, we explore the themes of God's mercy and our perpetual need for it using the end of Noah's story as a foundation. No one will ever fully arrive at perfection on earth, and we will always need God's mercy, but we do have a powerful reminder of Jesus' compassion and the assurance of His forgiveness for us today!   Keywords: God's mercy, Noah, faith, sacrifice, repentance, forgivenes...

In our last conversation with Dr. Ray Pritchard, Ray opens up about his recent struggles with waiting, cancer and finding hope in the midst of it all. His insights will help any Christian who is struggling through their own set of difficult circumstances!   Dr. Ray Pritchard is President of Keep Believing Ministries. Check out his books and other resources at: https://www.keepbelieving.com/   Keyw...

In this conversation (the second of three episodes), Dr. Ray Pritchard and I explore the theme of waiting in faith, drawing lessons from the story of Noah's Ark. We discuss the challenges of waiting for God's promises and the importance of remembering God's past faithfulness to us.    Dr. Ray Pritchard is President of Keep Believing Ministries. Check out his books and other resources at: https://w...

In this conversation (the first of three episodes), Dr. Ray Pritchard and I explore the theme of waiting in faith, drawing lessons from the story of Noah's Ark. We discuss the challenges of waiting for God's promises and the importance of remembering God's past faithfulness to us.    Dr. Ray Pritchard is President of Keep Believing Ministries. Check out his books and other resources at: https://ww...

In this part two conversation on Love God First, we continue to explore the theme of waiting. We discuss how to find hope and encouragement during periods of waiting by looking at four different points from Noah's story in Genesis 8. Ultimately, this episode will encourage listeners to trust in God's timing and to remain faithful, patient, and filled with hope during their waiting times.  Takeaway...

We have transcripts available for the first time on this episode! In this conversation on Love God First, we explore the theme of waiting through the story of Noah in Genesis 8. We discuss the challenges of waiting, the importance of active waiting, and how to find hope and encouragement during periods of waiting. We will look at the first of four lessons we can learn from Noah's example (yes, thi...