Matthew 7:1-6. Are you respected? Do you want to be? Showing respect to others is an indication of one’s own self-understanding. A person is respected when someone understands themself well enough to show respect. Being misunderstood is one of the loneliness feelings in the human existence. Jesus shows how he understands us but doesn’t affirm our practices, and shows us how we can be respected but also show respect to others in next part of our Matthew series. AmenPodcast.com This is a public ep...
Jun 18, 2023•33 min
Matthew 6:31-33. Anxiety is a product of what we seek. When we seek God’s kingdom, we will have peace. Why do we keep falling back into anxiety? Our culture is constantly convincing us that we need to seek our own kingdom. But we can’t blame the culture, there’s something in us that doesn't trust that God is good. Today, Alex will preach about how to not be anxious and Loke will share what makes her anxious. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other s...
Jun 11, 2023•29 min
Matthew 6:25-30. Jesus never worried. Worry is rooted in fear and disbelief. Jesus invites us to truly live: life without worry. We are called to turn from chasing things and encouraged to follow the King. Through Christ, it is possible to live one day at a time, not worrying about the future, not caring about having new stuff or living for earthly pleasures, but instead be so free and present that we are unbothered by our worldly lack because of our great riches in Christ. Today, Alex preaches ...
Jun 04, 2023•24 min
Matthew 6:22-24. How well do you see spiritually? or in other words, are your eyes fixed on God? Are you truly devoted to him? To test your spiritual vision you must look at your heart’ devotion by asking yourself, “what takes up most of my thoughts?” To help us see God more clearly, Alex will be preaching about vision, as we continue our series in Matthew. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit am...
May 28, 2023•24 min
Matthew 6:19-21. Alex is preaching about How to reach the goals God has purposed for you. What are your goals? short term? long term? At your funeral what do you want people to say about you? Are your goals God’s goals? amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com...
May 21, 2023•33 min
What is your motivation for being a Christian? Do you want the ethics? The benefits? The status? The culture? Or do you want the king? Today Alex is preaching about having more of the right motivation to follow Jesus. https://amenpodcast.com/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com...
May 14, 2023•26 min
Alex is preaching about the power, purpose, and position of prayer by looking at Matthew 6:5-15. Do you pray as often as you’d like? Do you feel as though your prayer life could improve? Well, this message is for you. Jesus has made it possible for you to have a safe place and constant audience with the Father. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com...
May 06, 2023•19 min
Alex preaches about not chasing a spectacular life, but rather a simple, quiet and humble one. The world tells us to be spectacular, but the Word tells us to be specific. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Apr 29, 2023•27 min
Are you a basic Christian? In slang, when someone is "basic" they are unoriginal, unexceptional, and mainstream. Jesus was nothing of the sort. To be like Him is to be unique, free, simple, confident, mature and so much more. What makes Jesus so attractive is that He is unlike anyone, yet so much like us at the same time. In this episode, Alex preaches on "How to not be a basic Christian" from Matthew 5;34-48 and Lokelani confesses her struggle with self-righteousness. amenpodcast.com | instagra...
Apr 23, 2023•25 min
Matthew 5:38-42. Alex preaches how to be free from the never-ending cycle of retaliation, payback, holding grudges, and relationship drama. Lokelani gets deep as she explores what this looks like in her life as a wife, mom, & friend. AmenPodcast.com | Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com...
Apr 16, 2023•25 min
BONUS EP. Mark 9:33-37. How to surrender your social status: you're not special, you’re family. Live from Wheaton College. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Apr 13, 2023•21 min
Alex preaches about honesty from Matthew 5:33-37; Lokelani shares her honesty journey through parenting. AMENPODCAST.COM This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Apr 09, 2023•25 min
Matthew 5:27-32. Alex preaches on how to find contentment while Loke shares her struggle with "bouncing back" after 5 pregnancies. AmenPodcast.com | Instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com...
Apr 02, 2023•27 min
Alex teaches “How to be Chill” as he explains Jesus’ view of anger in Matthew 5:21-26. Also, Lokelani shares how God has turned her internal rage into eternal peace. AmenPodcast.com | instagram This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Mar 26, 2023•26 min
Alex preaches from Matthew 5:17-20 about how to find fulfillment and Lokelani opens up about her struggles with looking for fulfillment in the wrong places. AmenPodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Mar 19, 2023•40 min
Matthew 5:14-16. Why Jesus calls you the “Light of the World” and How to be the “Light of the World”. AmenPodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Mar 12, 2023•37 min
In Matthew 5:13, Jesus calls the disciples the "Salt of the earth", what does that truly mean? The answer will shock and challenge you to be more than your-everyday-table-salt. AmenPodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Mar 07, 2023•44 min
Matthew 5:10-12. The need, problem and solution of persecution. What is persecution and how do we respond? amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Feb 25, 2023•23 min
Matthew 5:9. Don't be a peace-faker or a peace-taker or a peace-breaker. Be a peacemaker and you'll know true happiness. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Feb 19, 2023•32 min
Matthew 5:8. How to be pure in heart and experience God daily. AmenPodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Feb 12, 2023•41 min
How to be merciful and receive God’s mercy. Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy. AMENPODCAST.COM This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Feb 05, 2023•26 min
How to be satisfied in life. Matthew 5:6. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they will be filled Need: satisfaction. John 4:31-34 Meanwhile his disciples urged him, “Rabbi, eat something.” But he said to them, “I have food to eat that you know nothing about.” Then his disciples said to each other, “Could someone have brought him food?” “My food,” said Jesus, “is to do the will of him who sent me and to finish his work. Problem: we long for the wrong. John 4:16-18 “Go ...
Jan 29, 2023•30 min
Make yourself small: how to practice the meekness of Christ. Matthew 5:5. Donate Luke's Registry This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Jan 20, 2023•17 min
Jesus says those who mourn are truly deeply happy and satisfied. How? What does it mean to mourn our sin? How can we do it stuck in a world that celebrates sin. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Jan 13, 2023•21 min
How being poor in spirit is the first key to happiness. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Jan 07, 2023•31 min
Mountains are where heaven and earth meet. This episode is about how to meet with God and how God moves His mountain into you. It begins our series on the most famous discourse from Jesus, the sermon on the mount. Matthew 5:1-2. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com...
Jan 01, 2023•31 min
experiencing God's whole healing. Matthew 4:23-25. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Dec 25, 2022•23 min
repent, quit and revisit what it means to follow Jesus. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Dec 18, 2022•19 min
'Shade is a subtle, sneering expression of contempt for or disgust with someone—sometimes verbal, and sometimes not.' Today we explore: faith growing despite shade throwing. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Dec 11, 2022•27 min
Let go of power and let God provide. Matthew 4:8-11. amenpodcast.com This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit amenpodcast.substack.com
Dec 04, 2022•32 min
