Brilliant Gaze

The old sixties oldie says, "What the world needs now, is love, sweet love." And while I love the song and the sentiment, I truly believe that what the world really needs right now is mercy. Fortunately we know Whose property is always to have mercy.

Episode 4-11

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"I Wish My Dad . . .": what a simple way to start a sentence. But those four words hold the power to heal wounds men may not even know they carry. Listen as author Romal Tune, whose new book "I Wish My Dad" has just arrived, talks about fathers and sons and the relationships that shape our lives.

Episode 4-10

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We have many hungers and appetites that never seem to be satisfied. Perhaps it is because we don't understand what it really is our souls crave. What will satisfy our unrelenting cravings? Jesus, of course, has some thoughts

Episode 4-9

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Cross cultural witness Chris Barbee, who has served for more than a decade among the people of Thailand, discovered early on the importance of meekness in the Kingdom witness they were living out. Listen as he describes the power of a "meek" approach to the gospel.Chris's Email: [email protected] A great video of a day in the life: https://www.tms-global.org/story-details/a-day-in-the-life-thailand

Episode 4-8

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For most of us, the idea of meekness is neither appealing, nor something we would willingly seek to apply to our lives. Yet our Lord says it is a key to the blessed life and to the Kingdom. What could He possibly mean?

Episode 4-7

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Although more than half of the population of the globe is female, 2000 years after the advent of the Kingdom, women still face huge barriers in living into their leadership calling. Dr. Carolyn Moore speaks to these barriers and how to overcome them in her brand new book: "When Women Lead".

Book Link: https://seedbed.com/when-women-lead-book/

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Most of us who experience the inevitable seasons of mourning in life don't think of mourning as a blessing. Jesus not only says that those of us who mourn are blessed, but He shows us why it is a central part of kingdom living.

Episode 4-5

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Many of the teachings of Jesus are hard, and we sometimes have the desire to censor the more challenging things Jesus said. Pastor David Smith suggests that if we want Jesus to change our lives then we cannot change His words. Join us as we talk about this and more.

Episode 4-4 Order the Book: Censoring Jesus @ www.theroot.church Pastor David Smith: [email protected]

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All of us desire a blessed life. We sometimes even look towards others whose lives seem to be blessed with envy and desire. But our Lord turns the idea of blessing on its head in the Sermon on the Mount. Let's look at what that means for Kingdom seekers.

Episode 4-3

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As we process the news of the passing of Her Majesty the Queen, what is the message for those of us who seek first the Kingdom of God? Listen to this episode for some reflections on the life of Elizabeth II and some Kingdom thoughts related to her life.

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