Paul concludes the letter to Rome through addressing co-laborers and partners in the Gospel advancement in Rome. He gives clear warning about people who would bring disunity, and then gives them clear direction to the source of their strength.

Paul is concluding his massive letter to the Romans, by reminding them that the Gospel message is for service to one another, that any work of the Gospel is through being in Christ, and to experience the refreshing fruit of the Gospel.

This Podcast is with Pierce Taylor Hibbs on the Rhythm of Generosity. Peirce is an Associate Director for Theological Curriculum and Instruction at Westminster Theological Seminary in Philadelphia Pennsylvania. He is an award winning author, who wrote, The Book of Giving: How the God Who Gives Can Make Us Givers.

In this passage, Paul explains how we might become a unified body through loving those that are near to us. Learning to welcome others as Jesus welcomes us. How our only hope for a divided church is loving others as Christ loved us. This hope builds us in peace and Joy through the Holy Spirit.

This Podcast is with Dr. Roger Tirabassi on the rhythm of Reconciliation. Roger is an Author, Marriage Counselor, Co-Pastor at Viewpoint Church in Newport Beach, Ca. Roger is also a Co-Author of the book Little Changes Big Results for Crazy, Busy Couples with his wife, Becky Tirabassi.

Paul in this passage is pleading with the Christians in Rome to use proper judgment in their Christian freedom. Not using their freedom to move forward on their path while creating barriers and stumbling blocks for others on theirs. Paul gets to the heart of the matter, by telling them that the heart posture matters. That the kingdom of God is not what you put into your stomach, but what comes out of your heart.

This Podcast is with John Wentz and his son Luke, on the rhythm of Hospitality. John is an Alpha USA Executive Vice President of Ministry. Alpha International Experience/Extend Church Engagement Lead based in the Chicagoland area.

Paul now explains in this passage how we must keep Love Supreme in our welcoming and judgment of others. Paul is trying to bring down walls and barriers to unity. We must not condemn each other in secondary issues that manifest in legalism or licentiousness. We are called to judge in light of the Final Judgment. Paul is now appealing for Christians from all backgrounds to make this a reality in their present common life. God has declared both this person and that person to be members of his people. They stand before their maker and their Lord, and must take responsibility for themselves. Christians must learn to respect one another, and to find ways of living out in practice what it means to live to the Lord and to die to the Lord. We must lean into the truth that ‘Mercy triumphs over judgment’.

This Podcast is with Todd Proctor on the Rhythm of Altars. Todd is the founder of Floodways, a ministry that invests in connecting leaders and communities through strategic gatherings, focused trainings, and intentional table conversations. He was also a founding leader of Rock Harbor where Todd eventually served for over a decade in the Lead Pastor role.

In this passage, Paul explains to the church in Rome how one must live as a citizen of heaven on earth. How to submit to authorities out of love and unto Christ. Love being the supreme law and creed that followers of Jesus submit too. Therefore, Jesus is the ultimate authority, his love is the ultimate law, and his presence is the ultimate hope to receive.