Open Doors: Conversations with Heart of the Father

We hear people talk a lot about freedom, but what is freedom really?

Many say that freedom is the ability to make a choice. So we might call that freedom from tyranny. "As long as no one's telling me what to do,  I'm free."

The problem with that view is that it's kind of neutral.  All choices are equally valuable. Yet we know that's not really true. Some choices lead us into bondage and some choices bring us joy. So going further back, we can find Thomas Aquinas's definition of freedom- the ability to know and choose the good.

So you perceive what is good and you choose it. That's actual freedom.

The definition that we work from comes from John 8:34-36.  Jesus said, "Everyone who sins is a slave to sin.  Now a slave has no permanent place in the family, but a son belongs to it forever. So if the Son sets you free, you'll be free indeed!"

At the root of our choices and at the root of knowing and choosing the good, there's the ultimate reality of knowing that you belong, that you're loved, and that you can experience a relationship with God where He's your father.

And so freedom is life in the Son. It's united to Jesus. He's redeeming our humanity, and it's from that perspective that we can actually see what is good and make those choices. 1 John 3:1  says, "How great is the love the Father has lavished on us that we should be called the children of God."

That's our true identity. When we live from that identity, we're free.

Listen as Rachel and Matt offer insight and even share some of their own personal stories of getting set free!

What exactly is freedom? What is deliverance?

Deliverance is one of the great themes of scripture. Israel was delivered out of bondage to Egypt and under Pharaoh's authority and brought into the promised land.  This is the foundation for us because it's really a picture of what happens to all of us in Christ - we were delivered out of slavery,  out of bondage, into freedom.

It's really summed up for us in Colossians 1:13  where the bible tells us says that He has delivered us from the kingdom of darkness and brought us into the kingdom of the Beloved Son.

We've been delivered from the Father of Lies and his influence, and we've been brought under the Father of the Beloved Son.

The Lord longs to give you the victory! Join us today to learn more about how deliverance is a normal part of every Christian's walk; indeed, deliverance is a GOOD WORD!

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Release: January 2022.
Music by Christian Harper.
Artwork by Rosemary Strohm at Command-S.

Whatever you are feeling in the midst of all the busyness of the Advent and Christmas season, the Lord longs to give you His peace. Whatever challenges you are facing as the year comes to an end, the Lord longs to give you His peace.

Did you know we were created to be in communion with God? Did you know HE IS OUR PEACE?

Take the moment with us to really allow the Lord to speak to you, to ponder His word in your heart.

We pray that your Christmas is a holy season,  a season where you know the Lord's peace.  Many blessings to you and your families!

John Mason Neale's translation of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" was arranged by Christian Harper with Halle Martin on vocals and Christian Harper on piano.

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Feeling a bit overwhelmed these days? Have you read the scripture where Paul says,  "Don't be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your requests to God?" Phil 4:6

Do you know that the Lord longs for us to pour out our hearts to Him? 

Listen to Rachel, Jenn, Janet, and Jacqueline talk about wanting to pour out each of our petitions in a way that we have the expectation that God is already in the answer,  so we can thank Him for it, even before we have seen it come to pass.  

The Lord IS NEAR!

We pray that your Advent is a beautiful season,  a season where you know that the Lord is near and as a season where you experience His light breaking through the darkness in your life.

John Mason Neale's translation of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" was arranged by Christian Harper with Halle Martin on vocals and Christian Harper on piano.

Song for reflection, “Breathe” by Maverick City Music  https://www.facebook.com/MaverickCityMusic/videos/breathe/464579158210871/

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Have you read the Canticle of Zachariah? You'll find some amazing wonders there. 

Our God is a God of deep compassion. Zachariah tells us that the dawn of heaven will break upon us to give light to those who are sitting in darkness and to guide us to the path of peace. Zachariah declares the message of peace as if saving us and breaking the dawn of heaven upon us and lighting our darkness wasn't enough. 

We also get peace.

Join us as we think about God's promises and His faithfulness to fulfill those promises in each of our lives. 

God has come to rescue His people. He's come to rescue me; He's come to rescue you.  As He promised long ago in the then, in the now, and in the future, His promises hold true for us.

John Mason Neale's translation of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" was arranged by Christian Harper with Halle Martin on vocals and Christian Harper on piano.

Song for reflection, “Holding On” by Brilliance, https://found.ee/worldkeepsspinning

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Release: December 2021
Music by Christian Harper and Halle Martin.
Artwork by Rosemary Strohm at Command-S.

Take a journey this Advent Season with the women of the Heart of the Father team.

Jenn, Janet, Rachel, and Jacqueline share reflections on the theme of Advent's first week, Hope.  

We invite you to join us and pray that hope is stirred in your hearts this week.

Jeremiah 29:11 "For I know the plans I have for you, says the Lord,  plans for welfare and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. "

 Be sure to stay for a moment at the end and enjoy a beautiful gift of reflective song.

John Mason Neale's translation of "O Come, O Come, Emmanuel" was arranged by Christian Harper with Halle Martin on vocals and Christian Harper on piano.

 “I Will Raise Up for David a Righteous Branch’ by John Piper, https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/i-will-raise-up-for-david-a-righteous-branch

 Quote, Dr. Peter Kreeft, https://goodconfession.com/growing-in-hope.

 Biblical definition of hope, “What is Hope?” By John Piper, https://www.desiringgod.org/messages/what-is-hope
Jennifer Lozano

Song for reflection, “Give Me Jesus” by Upperroom, https://youtu.be/YEenBiBh91A

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Release: December 2021
Music by Christian Harper and Halle Martin.
Artwork by Rosemary Strohm at Command-S.

"You don’t just go through Unbound or do an Unbound session; you have a deeper experience of the Father’s love. You have a deeper understanding of who you are, a beloved son, a beloved daughter.

Keep showing up! Maybe you have not gotten all you have hoped for, but don’t quit! The Lord wants us to seek Him! "

Rachel and Jim remind us that in the midst of the ups and downs, it can feel like God is taking so long, but His timing is perfect. Often in our moments of waiting, He draws us to deeper intimacy with Him!

Hear how the Lord touched Jim and has used him to bring hope and healing to folks in the Diocese of Trenton and beyond denominational walls.

Jim is Director of the Encounter School of Ministry- New Jersey Campus, Director of the Diocese of Trenton Catholic Charismatic Renewal, and Director of Unbound- Trenton.

Find Jim https://dotccr.org/unboundministry

Have a blessed Thanksgiving and be inspired!

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Release: November 2021
Music by Christian Harper.
Artwork by Rosemary Strohm at Command-S.

Get to know Rachel Lozano a bit as she shares her heartfelt testimony of deeper freedom. Then learn how to start an Unbound Ministry team!

But I still had a lot of woundedness that I didn't know how to deal with...He had me renounce confusion, and as soon as he did, it was like a switch flipped and the shaking stopped and it's like, that was it... that was the key.

Then Rachel gives some best practices and great insight on starting an Unbound Ministry team.

Our desire is for people to experience liberation in Jesus Christ and walk in the freedom of knowing they are children of the eternal Father.  

Join us as we aim to equip every church with the keys to help people walk in greater freedom in Christ!

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Release: November 2021
Music by Christian Harper.
Artwork by Rosemary Strohm at Command-S.

Do you know the impact the Five Keys are having on lives around the globe? Do you long to join with others using Unbound Ministry? Come be a part of the Unbound family.

You'll LOVE this episode!

You might recognize her voice...Ann Stevens is the author and presenter of the "Staying Free" talk from our Freedom in Christ Conference.  Or you might have met her at a conference, leading worship and doing ministry, or perhaps you've had her as an e-course instructor.

Join Ann and Jenn as they share a powerful glimpse at the significance and impact of our Leadership Conferences. Hear inspiring clips from talks by Neal, Matt, and Fr. Boniface Hicks. You will be moved!

Join us for our Unbound VIRTUAL Leadership Conference on November 20th! (It's FREE!)

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Release: November 2021
Music by Christian Harper.
Artwork by Rosemary Strohm at Command-S.

Do you know the impact the Five Keys are having on lives around the globe? Do you long to join with others using Unbound Ministry? Come be a part of the Unbound family.

You'll LOVE this episode!

You might recognize her voice...Ann Stevens is the author and presenter of the "Staying Free" talk from our Freedom in Christ Conference.  Or you might have met her at a conference, leading worship and doing ministry, or perhaps you've had her as an e-course instructor.

Join Ann and Jenn as they share a powerful glimpse at the significance and impact of our Leadership Conferences. Hear inspiring clips from talks by Neal, Matt, and Fr. Boniface Hicks. You will be moved!

Join us for our Unbound VIRTUAL Leadership Conference on November 20th! (It's FREE!)

heartofthefather.com/events/schedule/virtual-leadership-conference

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Release: November 2021
Music by Christian Harper.
Artwork by Rosemary Strohm at Command-S.