These podcasts are messages that were preached at First Love Church in Ocala, Florida. We hope that you are encouraged and inspired by what you hear. We are a non denominational, egalitarian church that practices a generous orthodoxy. Find out more about our local congregation online at firstlovechurch.org. #firstlovechurchocala #firstlovechurch #ocalaflorida #egalitarian #Jesuschrist #jesus #nondenominational #pastor #spirituality #christian #eucharist #opentable #tableofthelord #communion ...
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This is a conversational style podcast discussing every manner of things regarding art, family, small business, parenting, and spirituality. Dennis and Heather have been married for 32 years, which is no small feat, parents of five children, and musicians and artists. Imagine overhearing lots of conversations. #spirituality #family #marriage #musicians #artists #mystics #podcaster #parenting #readers #hope #love #conversations #somuchmore #friendship #talkers #spiritual #communion #spirit #f ...
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Can love truly transform our lives and communities? Join us in this thought-provoking episode as we explore the deep metaphor of Jesus as the bread of life, reflecting on how His teachings on love resonate across cultures. We delve into the Apostle Paul's wisdom on maturity being marked by love and discuss the profound obligations we have in loving…
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Love Is Stronger Than The Grave
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Join us as we journey through the transformative power of love and resurrection, drawing inspiration from the Easter narrative. Mary Magdalene's unwavering love and her poignant vigil during Holy Saturday serve as our backdrop for a conversation about enduring hope and love's capacity to transcend even the grave. Imagine standing before an empty to…
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Have you ever found yourself at a crossroads, faced with the choice between retaliation or forgiveness, anger or love? Our Lenten journey takes us through these very human experiences, weaving a tapestry of stories that illustrate the transformative power of choosing love, even in the most trying of times. As we navigate the complexities of life, w…
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Thriving in Divine Love: Sacred Acts, Radical Compassion, and the Path to Resurrection
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Imagine uncovering the profound truth that you were not only created out of love but also designed to thrive in it—this revelation is what we unpack at First Love Church. As we navigate heartfelt discussions on divine love, our congregation's spirit radiates warmth and acceptance, reinforcing the belief in our inherent worth. Join us in reflecting …
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Transfiguration Sunday: How Belovedness shapes us
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As the veil thins between the divine and the everyday, we find ourselves on the cusp of Lent, a season ripe with potential for transformation. Imagine shedding the weight of shame and negativity, the way one might peel away layers of old paint, to reveal the original masterpiece beneath—that is the invitation of this episode. Through a tapestry of …
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Nothing Can Separate You From LOVES Love
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Romans chapter 8 and the shaping of our prayers. This Sunday as we gathered, we delve into the spiritual tapestry woven by wisdom, love, and selflessness. We ponder the parable of the pearl of great price, reflecting on the pursuit of spiritual wealth over material gains. We also touch on maturity's journey, from limited child-like views to a life …
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Embarking on a reflection of nature's grandeur, we find a connection between the steadfastness of trees and our spiritual growth. Our conversations take us from the Garden of Eden to the Tree of Life in Revelation, finding solace in the roots of love and patience. As Lent draws near, we're inspired to look beyond the surface and see the divine in t…
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Practicing Your Innocence-and why Jesus' call to Nathanael matters to you.
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This morning our conversation orbits around the often overlooked spiritual practice of rekindling our awareness of love's persistent presence. We navigate the transformative power of Epiphany, Together, we consider how the light of Christ beckons us towards living renewed with hope and a sense of beloved identity. Through heartfelt narratives, we c…
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Epiphany- Worshiping Jesus, and Finding Another Route Home
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As the new year unfurls its wings, we embark on a voyage through the Epiphany, guided by the starlit musings of poet Malcolm Guite and the universal embrace of the divine. The First Love Church podcast welcomes you to a space where the sacred meets the stars, and the journey of the wise men unfolds as a mirror to our own pursuit of spiritual awaken…
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Simeon, the prophet Anna, and the voices that bless.
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As the clock ticks towards a new year, we're leaving the chase for 'more' behind, instead wrapping ourselves in the restful embrace of love. We ponder over the Christmas spirit, not confining it to a single day but rather as an invitation to co-create with God, infusing love into our earthly journey. This episode brings to light the stories of bibl…
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Light in the Darkness: The Power of Advent Hope
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Uncover how the practice of Advent helps us confront the darkness in our world, confident that love and transformation will ultimately prevail. We journey together through the grandeur of the Jerusalem temple, Jesus' profound response to it, and the crucial reminder that God's presence is not confined to physical structures but can be found in the …
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Through the lens of Ephesians 1:15, we are guided to explore the importance of trust and love in our relationships with others and God. We are encouraged to adopt prayers from Paul's writings for our own lives and to delve deeper into our intimacy with God. The sermon concludes with a discussion on the power of awareness and its transformative impa…
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Cultivating Gratitude As A Spiritual Practice
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Have you ever paused and deeply considered the power of a single moment, a single act of gratitude? We're reminded of the potency of living in the now; join us as we journey through the Psalms of Thanksgiving, embracing the opportunity to show gratitude and celebrating the beauty of ordinary moments. Like a mesmerizing orchestra performance, we dis…
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Worried? There are other options available.
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What if you could navigate life's unexpected turns with the support of a divine guide, anchoring you amidst the turbulence? This episode illuminates the powerful scriptural teachings from Philippians 4:1-9, pointing us towards a new way of living. We unravel the intentional mention of women in Paul's discourse and its implications for a possible eg…
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Finding Divine Love While Embracing Death and Living In The Present
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Would you believe that embracing the inevitability of death can lead to a deeper sense of peace? What if the path to ultimate contentment is through living wholly in the present? This conversation, centered around the powerful themes of World Communion Sunday, will guide you through these thought-provoking questions. We explore the profound unity i…
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A Deeper Understanding of Divine Favor and Love
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Can you envision your heart expanding with love? Would you believe that a shift in perspective could unlock a richer understanding of God’s divine favor? As local church pastors we’re prepared to guide you on a transformative journey through an exploration of God's abundance, and the power of love. In this spiritually uplifting episode, we unwrap d…
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Have you ever stopped to consider the strength of love against the backdrop of the early church? Imagine a world rich in fellowship, joy, unity, and selfless giving - a world where the actions of Jesus illustrate the transformative power of love. This is the journey we embark on in this episode, revisiting the roots of the church, where believers s…
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Picture yourself standing in the center of love's vast expanse – the love of God, love for self, and love for others. What does it look like? What does it feel like? We journey into these questions and more, showing you how to make self-emptying love an everyday practice and a gift of extraordinary magnitude. We turn the spotlight on the power of G…
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The Transformative Power Of Divine Love
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Open your hearts and embark on a journey of enlightenment as we delve into the power of sacred spaces, rituals, and divine love. As we venture into the ancient faith and contemplate God's intention for unity and oneness, we invite you to consider how we can embody divine love for ourselves and each other. Our discussion takes an enlightening turn a…
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Exploring the Power of Unity, Holy Spirit, and God's Love
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What if the power of unity and the sacredness of community could alter the very lens through which we view our lives? This episode brings us together, across vast physical distances, yet intimately connected, as we explore our collective ability to transform the world through love. Our gathering is a testament to the power of connectivity, and we e…
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Renaming Trauma And Redefining Identity:Part 3 of our conversation with Jerry Henderson
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Ever wondered how renaming your traumatic experiences could lead to a transformative journey towards self-empowerment? That's what we're exploring today - the potential to reprogram ourselves, break free from negative self-definitions, and aligning with the divine truth - we are beloved. Join us as we tackle the challenge of believing in our worthi…
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Unraveling the Knots of Shame and Cultivating Self-Love; part 2 of a conversation with Jerry Henderson
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Have you ever wondered why we cling so tightly to beliefs that no longer serve us? In this episode, we share our personal experiences and insights on this transformative journey, we talk about the pitfall of shame, addiction, offering reflections on how to release ourselves from this self-inflicted torment and cultivate self-love instead. Have you …
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Exploring Love, God, and Self: A Conversation with Jerry Henderson. Part 1
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Have you ever wondered what shapes our understanding of love, self, and God? Join us as we take a thought-provoking journey with our dear friend, Jerry Henderson, exploring these complex questions. Our conversation offers an introspective dive into our spiritual journeys, the deconstruction and reconstruction of our beliefs, and the courage it take…
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I'm Angry. Navigating Anger, Vulnerability, and Faith with Brad Nelson Pt.3
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Navigating life's rough seas of anger and vulnerability can be daunting. Drawing from my own experiences and the expert insights of our guest, Brad Nelson, we aim to provide you with a compass to chart this emotional territory. As we journey through these complex landscapes, we underscore the value of recognizing and expressing anger, a process tha…
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I'm Angry, Are You Angry? What Does Our Anger Need? Pt.2
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Here we go....Part 2 of 3 as we venture into the conversation around anger. It seems we talk about anger a lot, sometimes we are angry when we are talking about anger. Other times, we find ourselves curious and compassionate about our human experience. All the times we spend talking gives us pause to consider that there is so much about anger we ha…
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I'm Angry, Are You Angry? A Safe Place For The Anger Incompetent.
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Angry? Are you in relationship with anyone else who is or ever was, this conversation will inspire and quite possibly provoke you. Brad Nelson joins Dennis and Heather and offers a brilliant perspective on the evolution of our understanding of anger and how we are invited to live another way. Trust and Hope are dangerous things. We invite you to li…
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The Journey Towards A More Loving Way
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Called to a journey, uniquely our own, and finding others who can lend us their maps and tell us where they've found water. And how the gift of aging offers us a place to see the world through a different lens. Recognizing when we recognize our own belovedness, we will call out the belovedness in others and tell them there is a seat at God's table …
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Generosity, Hospitality and Superpowers
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Learning through questioning what we think we know. When the people invited to your table, are so much different than you, how hope and generosity bear witness the lives of those we sit with. What's your superpower? How do you practice your power? And other things good questions have taught us. #unlearn #waysofpeace #egalitarian #equality #learning…
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Is There Another Way To Think About This?
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Unlearning is the highest form of learning- Rumi You are invited into the conversation where we are discussing the power and vulnerablity in the process of unlearning. How do we expand our vision of love? Is there another way to think? #biggertable #love #loveistheway #somuchmore #spirituality #Jesus #unlearn #rumi #katebowler #thelivesweactuallyha…
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Listen as we discuss paradox, awareness, and communication that inspires us to do the deep work of challenging our patterns of thinking. And has Dennis' eye actually gone bad? #unlearn #hope #truth #marriage #family #intelligence #pastors #family #considerthis #podcaster #podcast #spirituality #spiritual #femininedivine #sacred #holy #rumi #poetry …
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Do Not Let Your Hearts Be Troubled- The Living Room Sessions (5/10/2020)
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John 14:1-14 Do not let your hearts be troubled. This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would like to support the ongoing work of First Love Church you can donate at https://www.firstlovechurch.org/giving In the service of LOVE, Pastors Dennis and Heather Drakeद्वारा Heather and Dennis Drake
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Love Looks Like Obedience --The Living Room Sessions (5/17/2020)
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John 14:15-21 15 "If you love me, you will keep my commandments. 16 And I will ask the Father, and he will give you another Advocate, to be with you forever. 17 This is the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees him nor knows him. You know him, because he abides with you, and he will be in you. 18 "I will not leave …
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(05/03/2020) The Living Room Sessions- I Am The Good Shepherd.
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John 10:1-10 Jesus declares Himself to be the Good Shepherd. What is this imagery meant to invoke? What lessons are being taught with this claim? Jesus makes claims that contradict empire- His followers don't understand. This is one of the I am statements regarding Jesus' own narrative of who He is. Jesus again declares that He is the way to relati…
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The Road to Emmaus - The Living Room Sessions (4/26/2020)
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Luke 24:13-35 This scene is set on the same day as the women’s discovery of the empty tomb from last week. We learn that two disciples are walking, leaving Jerusalem to make the seven-mile jaunt to Emmaus. Why are they leaving Jerusalem? Do they fear for their lives now that Jesus has been executed? We don’t really know. All Luke tells us is that t…
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The Witness of Thomas (04/19/2020) 10:30am
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The Easter Season provides opportunities for the church to reflect on the biblical witness concerning the rumors of the resurrection. It is still the first day of the week, according to the written record. So much happened from sunrise to evening on that day to turn the world over and over again, worshipers today can linger in the original testimon…
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Salt and Light (02/16/2020) 10:30am
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Matthew 5:13-20 Jesus calls us to be salt, to serve in the way we were designed to serve. But what if we do not? What if we lose our saltiness? What if we hide the light under a basket? The call of the Sermon of the Mount is high and costly and risky. The darkening of the light, the loss of the salt’s saltiness is not without consequence. Jesus mak…
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Jesus calls us to be Salt and Light a narrative and a command. This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would like to support the ongoing work of First Love Church you can donate at https://www.firstlovechurch.org/giving In the service of LOVE, Pastors Dennis and Heather Drake…
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Jonathan Martin (02-02-2020) 8:30am
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Our friend and guest minister Jonathan Martin. This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would like to support the ongoing work of First Love Church you can donate at https://www.firstlovechurch.org/giving In the service of LOVE, Pastors Dennis and Heather Drakeद्वारा Jonathan Martin
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Jonathan Martin (02-02-2020) 10:30am
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Jonathan Martin is our guest minister This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would like to support the ongoing work of First Love Church you can donate at https://www.firstlovechurch.org/giving In the service of LOVE, Pastors Dennis and Heather Drakeद्वारा Jonathan Martin
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Peter's Vision Of Inclusion For The Church (1/19/2020) 10:30
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Acts 10:9-38 There is power in this account of the Apostle Peters vision and subsequent obedience, power to challenge our ways of thinking. The gospel the good news is so much better than we dared imagine, and it's for everyone. This podcast is made possible, thanks to the generosity of our donors. If you would like to support the ongoing work of F…
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