This week’s episode dives deep into one of the hardest but most transformative teachings of Jesus: choosing love over revenge, even when it’s hardest.

Pastor Clark uses relatable stories and practical advice to challenge us toward a higher way of living and leading.

Key Takeaways:

-True Christlikeness Shows Up in Difficulty

“What if the most Christlike thing you’ll ever do in your life is when you choose to love an enemy?” This isn’t usually celebrated on a stage, but it’s at the core of authentic faith.

-Go Beyond Tolerance—Practice Transformative Love

Jesus didn’t invite us just to tolerate or coexist with our critics and opponents, but to actively love, bless, and pray for them. This radical grace breaks through walls—both personal and cultural.

-Shift from Willpower to Heart Change

As Pastor Clark quotes: “Enemy love isn’t possible through willpower. It flows from a healed, integrated self.” Real change happens when we let grace reshape us from the inside out.

This is a call to community and leadership that’s countercultural and deeply needed today. Imagine what our workplaces and neighborhoods would look like if we became known for forgiveness, reconciliation, and the courage to love—especially when it’s hard!

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00:00 Loving Your Enemies: A Challenge

05:55 Challenging Cancel Culture with Love

09:16 Strive for Unbiased Kindness

12:32 True Humanity: Spiritual Courage

14:51 Living Grace: Loving Enemies

18:58 "Radical Forgiveness and Reconciliation"

21:30 Practicing Teachings Against Hate

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In this week’s episode, Pastor Clark Frailey invites us to step beyond a checklist faith and into a life-transforming journey with Jesus.

Drawing from the Sermon on the Mount in Matthew 5, Pastor Clark reflects on the difference between following rules to the letter and truly embracing the heart behind them. He challenges us to move past surface-level religion and experience the deep change Jesus invites us into—a life where faith isn’t about legalistic checklists, but about becoming more like Christ each day.

Whether you’re new to these teachings or you’re a longtime listener, get ready to dive into what it really means to live out Jesus’ words, not just know them. Let’s discover together how we can live abundantly and love others just as Jesus did.

In this uplifting episode, Pastor Clark Frailey invites us to reflect on our faith in everyday life, tackling the big question: Should faith be kept private, or are we called to let it shine?

Drawing from Jesus’ teaching about being the "salt of the earth" and "light of the world," Pastor Clark explores why our good deeds are meant to point others toward God, not ourselves. You'll hear relatable stories, real-life humor, and practical encouragement to bring light into your workplaces, homes, and friendships.

With insights from C.S. Lewis and examples from the Sermon on the Mount, this episode is all about living authentically, boldly blessing others, and course correcting when needed.

Whether you’re feeling on track, doubting your faith, or just needing a spark of inspiration, this conversation offers hope and a reminder: the world doesn’t need louder opinions—it needs brighter lives. So grab your coffee and join us as we embrace the call to let our light shine!

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00:00 "Summer Escapes and Conversations"

03:26 "Public Faith vs. Private Belief"

08:40 Authentic Goodness Over Image

10:14 From Shareware to Open Source

15:19 "Goodness Rooted in God's Love"

17:28 "Bringing Light into Daily Life"

22:03 "Course Correction with Divine Guidance"

23:52 "Shine Light Through Acts of Goodness"

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