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Love is one of the most used words in our culture and one of the most misunderstood. We sit down with Pastor Mark to talk through John 15 and the kind of love Jesus actually commands, not a mood, not a slogan, but agape love that is voluntary, sacrificial, and proven by action.

We unpack why Jesus says love is the identifier of his true disciples, and why “apart from me you can do nothing” is the key to making that command livable. Abiding in Christ is not a one-time spiritual moment; it is the daily connection that lets the Holy Spirit produce real fruit when our flesh fights back. We also explore how God’s love changes what we want, how we treat people, and how we handle the hardest relationships, including the call to love our enemies and pray for those who persecute us.

Then we get concrete. What does truth in love look like when the world pressures believers to affirm everything? We walk through Jesus’ response to the woman caught in adultery: no condemnation, no condoning, and a clear call to turn from sin. From there we move into everyday discipleship, from road rage and impatience to the quiet discipline of being interruptible with our time, seeing people as image-bearers, and taking faith-filled steps when God puts a need right in front of us.

As Easter approaches, we also talk about outreach, serving together as the body of Christ, and making the most of moments when people are more open to spiritual conversations. If this encouraged you, subscribe, share it with a friend, and leave a review. What is one situation that most exposes how hard it is for you to love?

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Intro music by Joey Blair