Spread the Love

After a short hiatus, Jon and Ben are back in the studio! In this episode, the guys catch up on family life and local staycations before shifting gears to kick off an important new series. Over the next few weeks, they will be exploring the structure, theology, and cultural context of the Church. They start right at the beginning of the conversation: Matthew 16, where Jesus first introduces the word ekklēsia.

Jon and Ben unpack the true meaning of the "called-out ones", breaking down why the Church is a collective body of believers rather than a physical building. They also tackle the historically contested verses surrounding Peter’s confession, examining why Jesus—not Peter—is the ultimate cornerstone and head of the Church.

Later in the episode, they look at Matthew 18 to see how Jesus expands this structural context to the local congregation and discusses the practical, visual steps for handling conflict, accountability, and restoration within the body.

Grab a seat, relax, and join the conversation as they align our modern cultural context with a steadfast biblical framework.

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In this episode of Spread the Love, co-hosts Jon and Ben conclude their multi-part series on spiritual steadfastness, turning their focus to the remaining chapters of the Book of James (Chapters 3 through 5).

Episode Highlights:

• Taming the Tongue & Heavenly Wisdom (James 3): Jon and Ben break down how speech acts as a true litmus test of what lies in the heart, contrasting earthly, self-driven ambition with the pure, peaceable wisdom that comes from above.

• Humility & Spiritual Surrender (James 4): A deep dive into James 4:7–8 on submitting to God, resisting the enemy, and living in daily, sovereign dependence on God's will rather than relying on self-sufficiency.

• Patience, Enduring Suffering & Prayer (James 5): Reflecting on the steadfastness of Job, the hosts examine what it means to patiently endure trials and maintain persistent prayer through tough seasons.

Along with their biblical study, Jon and Ben open the episode with lighter conversation about home life, sourdough pizza experiments, and personal fitness journeys.

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DISCLAIMER: This episode ran into some technical difficulties with the video towards the end. The last quarter of the episode lost video, so we apologize for that mishap. However, the full audio is still available in its completion.

Episode Summary:

Hosts Jon and Ben return to the Hub 58:12 studio to continue their multi-part series on steadfastness. Transitioning from the internal trials of James 1 to the practical, daily applications of James 2, they explore what authentic, active faith looks like in modern life.

From confronting cultural favoritism to examining how we treat people across all walks of life, Jon and Ben challenge listeners to move beyond "thoughts and prayers" and into tangible, sacrificial love. They unpack key scriptures on showing no partiality, loving your neighbor as yourself, and why genuine faith naturally produces meaningful action.

In this episode, we discuss:

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  Recapping steadfastness (hypomone) as active, Spirit-led endurance under pressure.
• James 2:1–9 and the call to reject favoritism and status-driven bias.
• Why loving your neighbor isn't just a suggestion, but a command from the Lord.
• Living out impartial love in everyday settings: at work, in our communities, and within the church.
• James 2:15–17 and bridging the gap between passive empathy and costly, actionable faith.

Key Scripture References:

• James 2:1–17

• Matthew 24

Whether you are navigating daily trials or seeking to re-align your heart with God's ultimate purpose, this conversation will encourage, challenge, and strengthen your walk with Christ. Let's chat!

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In this episode of the Spread the Love Podcast, hosts Ben, Jon and Derick are finally together again to kick off Season 3 episode 14 with a deep, sobering dive into what it truly means to remain steadfast in our faith.

Together, the hosts explore the biblical concept of Hypomonē (active, forward-leaning endurance under heavy weight) and challenge the passive mindset of modern Christianity. Grounded in scriptures from James 1 and Matthew 24, they discuss:

• The difference between true, fruit-bearing faith and superficial belief.

• How justification, sanctification, and glorification work together in the believer's life.

• The parables of Jesus (the ten bridesmaids, the talents, and the sower) as urgent calls to spiritual alertness and active stewardship.

• Rejecting the "American Dream" mindset of comfort, distraction, and retirement in favor of living a life focused on eternity and the Great Commission.

Whether you are navigating daily trials or seeking to re-align your heart with God's ultimate purpose, this conversation will encourage, challenge, and strengthen your walk with Christ. Let's chat!

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Spread The Love Podcast | Can you define true love?

Welcome back to the Spread The Love podcast! In this episode, Jon and Ben catch up in the studio to give you a preview of what’s coming in Season 3—from discussing the true cost of following Jesus to navigating faith in the modern world, the current state of the church, and real-life testimonies.

Jon also kicks off a new segment, "Spreading Love," diving deep into 1 John 4. Together, they unpack the vital difference between "God is love" and the culture’s claim that "love is God."

📖 Key Scripture Mentioned:1 John 4:8, 10, 16 Philippians 2:6-8 Ephesians 6:12

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We're back! Ben and Jon sit down and discuss where we've been, what we've been doing, and where we see the podcast going. We discuss some changes, but the intent and mission will always be the same. Mission - We desire to Spread the Love of Christ through biblical truth and to invite, challenge, encourage, and restore people to an intimate relationship with Jesus. Come engage and let's chat!

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Jon sits down in the studio room alone this time. He does so to provide listeners with the latest updates about Spread the Love. Be sure to tune in to hear about the happenings taking place. Also, he opens up and shares about his recent feelings of being stuck. He uses the story of the Moses and the Israelites in Egypt to convey that God ultimately uses our position as purpose.

Join the Spread the Love team as they sit down and study Matthew 16 together. The team explores this passage which contains Ben's self-proclaimed life verse. Find out why it's been so impactful for him, and let's learn more from Jesus as we all study together. Let's chat!