Welcome to the Parish Academy Podcast, a series of lectures and teachings meant to help you grow spiritually and deepen your relationship with God.

Reverend Dr. Reid Hensarling heads up this deep dive into 1 Corinthians 13, otherwise known as "The Love Chapter."

Welcome to the Parish Academy Podcast, a series of lectures and teachings meant to help you grow spiritually and deepen your relationship with God.

Reverend Dr. Reid Hensarling heads up this deep dive into 1 Corinthians 13, otherwise known as "The Love Chapter."

Welcome to the Parish Academy Podcast, a series of lectures and teachings meant to help you grow spiritually and deepen your relationship with God.

Reverend Dr. Reid Hensarling heads up this deep dive into 1 Corinthians 13, otherwise known as "The Love Chapter."

Our introduction to 1 Corinthians 13, which is important because it defines love as the most essential virtue, surpassing spiritual gifts like prophecy or knowledge. Paul argues that without love, even great acts of faith and sacrifice are meaningless. The chapter emphasizes that love is a patient, kind, and selfless action that builds up the church, providing a model for Christian community and worship that was lacking in the disunity of the Corinthian church.